The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) granted NorthCare Network (NorthCare) the contract to serve as the Prepaid Health Plan for all Upper Peninsula Medicaid recipients needing mental health services, substance abuse services, and support services for persons with developmental disabilities. The contract became effective October 1, 2002. The contract is updated and renewed annually.

NorthCare is an affiliation formed in February, 2002 which is comprised of the five Upper Peninsula Community Mental Health Centers (CMHs). Pathways, doing business as NorthCare, has been designated as the lead agency of this affiliaion

 

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First Aid Course Mental Health First Aid -

A 12 - Hour Certification Course Designed to Help Communities
Gain a better understanding of mental illness and how to respond to psychiatiric emergencies
For more information or to schedule a training, contact NorthCare at 1-888-333-8030
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 The Mental Health First Aid Website
Fall Newsletter

Mental Health First Aid, Advance Directives, Blue vs Depression Law Enforcement

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Glenn Close speaks out on Nightly News -

Glenn Close and her sister work to combat the stigma on bipolar disorder. .

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Mental Health America Mental Health America

The country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.

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Final Submission of the Application for Renewal and Recommitment

In 2009, the network of community mental health and substance abuse agencies from across the Upper Peninsula will join with our stakeholders1 to revitalize the spirit of hope and safety by focusing on four critical goals. Read more »