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.

www.cmhcm.org

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.

www.crisistextline.org

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.

www.listeningear.com

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.

mi211.org

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

www.michigan.gov/ok2say

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

988lifeline.org

Food Assistance

Angels of Action

201 South Steward, Big Rapids

231-629-8140

www.angelsofaction.org

Facebook: Angels of Action

Community Compassion Network Food Pantry

1114 West High Street, Mt. Pleasant

989-863-4449

www.ccnfeeds.org

Facebook: Community Compassion Network (CCN)

Isabella Community Soup Kitchen

621 S. Adams, Mt. Pleasant

989-772-7392

www.icsk.org

Facebook: Isabella Community Soup Kitchen 

Manna Pantry of Big Rapids

315 South State Street, Big Rapids

231-408-2940

www.mannapantry.org

Facebook: Manna Pantry of Big Rapids 

Barryton Mobile Food Pantry

3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton

contact@bamfp.org

Facebook: Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry - BAMFP 

God's Helping Hands of Mecosta County

8760 50th Avenue, Remus

989-967-8581

Facebook: God's Helping Hands of Mecosta County, Michigan 

Mid Michigan Community Action

14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids

231-660-0271

www.mmcaa.org

Facebook: Mid Michigan Community Action 

Project Starburst

120 State Street, Big Rapids

231-796-5342

www.projectstarburst.org

Facebook: Project Starburst 

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

www.icrhouse.org

Facebook: Isabella County Restoration House - ICRH 

Our Brother's Keeper

405 South 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids

231-629-8160

www.obkshelter.org

Facebook: Our Brother's Keeper 

WISE (Mecosta County)

231-796-6600

24-hour Crisis Line: 800-374-9473

www.wiseagainstviolence.org

Facebook: WISE Against Violence 

Mid Michigan Community Action

14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids

231-660-0271

www.mmcaa.org

Facebook: Mid Michigan Community Action 

R.I.S.E. Advocacy (Isabella County)

989-773-0078

24-hour Crisis Line: 844-349-6177

www.riseadvocacy.org

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

Facebook: God's Helping Hands of Mecosta County, Michigan