Community Resources
Mental Health Resources
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to the 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-317-0708 or 989-772-5938 for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. The line provides crisis services and resources for you or your loved ones. If medical attention is needed, call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency department.
Isabella County: 989-772-5938
Mecosta County: 231-796-5825
Crisis Text Line
Need to vent? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free confidential 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Listening Ear Crisis Center
Listening Ear’s Crisis Hotline is available to anyone 24 hours every day of the year. The trained professionals on the Crisis Hotline are helpful in exploring options and solutions to your problems; caring when you just want someone to listen; and supportive when there is nowhere else to turn.
Isabella County: 989-772-2918
Michigan 2-1-1
Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to find help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We’re here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected.
This is a one-stop connection to thousands of local agencies and resources that can help. Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.
OK2SAY
Not all heroes wear a cape and tights. A real hero speaks up for what’s right. Be a real hero. If you see or hear something that threatens student or school safety, submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tips can be submitted:
- Online: https://ok2say.state.mi.us/
- Text: 652729
- Phone: 855-565-2729
- Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Suicide Prevention Chat: chat.988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988
Food Assistance
Community Compassion Network Food Pantry
1114 West High Street, Mt. Pleasant
989-863-4449
Facebook: Community Compassion Network (CCN)
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
621 S. Adams, Mt. Pleasant
989-772-7392
Facebook: Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
Manna Pantry of Big Rapids
315 South State Street, Big Rapids
231-408-2940
Facebook: Manna Pantry of Big Rapids
Barryton Mobile Food Pantry
3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton
Facebook: Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry - BAMFP
God's Helping Hands of Mecosta County
8760 50th Avenue, Remus
989-967-8581
Mid Michigan Community Action
14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids
231-660-0271
Facebook: Mid Michigan Community Action
Salvation Army Emergency Food Assistance
1308 Burch Street, Mt. Pleasant
989-773-4663
Housing Assistance
Isabella County Restoration House
120 South Pine Street, Mt. Pleasant
989-400-4126
Facebook: Isabella County Restoration House - ICRH
Mid Michigan Community Action
14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids
231-660-0271
Facebook: Mid Michigan Community Action
R.I.S.E. Advocacy (Isabella County)
989-773-0078
24-hour Crisis Line: 844-349-6177
Facebook: RISE Advocacy
Clothing Assistance
God's Grace
3335 North Woodruff Road, Weidman
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-4 PM
God's Helping Hands of Mecosta County
8760 50th Avenue, Remus
989-967-8581