A GUIDE FOR FAMILY SERVICES
IN CHEBOYGANCOUNTY
Provided by Early On, Tapestry, and Great Parents/ Great Start COP
(Telephone numbers are 231 area code unless otherwise indicated)
All Emergencies / 911

Health Care

District Health Dept. #4 / 231 627-8850
Immunizations
W.I.C
Maternal Support Services
Hearing & Vision
Infant Support Services
Mich-Care
MI/Child Medical Coverage
Home Health
Women's Cancer Screening
Family Planning
Environmental Health
Children's Special Health Care Service
CheboyganMemorialHospital / 231 627-5601
Childbirth Preparation Classes / 627-1232
Alpena GeneralHospital (record screens) / 989-356-7390
Northern MichiganHospital Health Access / 1-800-248-6777
Developmental Assessment Clinic (Neonatal. Graduate) / 487-4560
Child Birth Classes / 487-4762
Poison Control / 1-800-764-7661
Mott Children's Health/Dental / 1-810-767-5750
Early On / 238-9394 ext 216
Central Diagnostic & Referral Services / 1-800-686-0749

Child Care

Department of Human Services (former FIA) / 627-8500
C&FS Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) / 627-8555 or 1-866-424-4532

Educational Services/Preschool

Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque IsleESD / 238-9394
Project Find
Developmental Screening
Hearing/Speech Screenings
Early On / 238-9394 ext. 216
Head Start (All Information) / 1-800-968-2226 Ext. 216
Early Head Start / (231) 597-8287 or 1-800-968-2226 x273
or
Cheboygan County M. S. U. Extension / 627-8815
Community Education/ Alternative Education / 627-5532
TAPESTRY Project and Great Parents Great Start (COP-ESD) / 1-800-348-4990

Counseling/Crisis Services

A.A.CrisisPregnancyCenter / 231 627-2626
Association for Retarded Persons / 231 941-0560
Birchwood Behavioral Health Service / 1-800-288-7242
Catholic Human Services / 231 627-9917
Cheboygan Co. Public Defender / 231 627-6110
CHIP Counseling / 231 627-7148
Compass Youth & Family Guidance. Ages 10-17 Crisis Intervention / 231-627-9077 or 1-800-292-3003

Community Mental Health / 231 627-5627
Community Support Services for People w/Mental Illness Crisis Line / 1-800-442-7315
Family Support Network - Parent Match CSHCS / 1-800-359-3722
Hospice Support Group / 231 627-4774
Legal Services of Northern Michigan / 231 347-8115
MunsonAlcohol & DrugCenter / 935-6382
No Means No - Sexual Assault / 1-877-NO MEANS NO
Northern Mich. Community Mental Health (ACCESS) / 800-834-3393 or 627-5627
Parent Help Line (24 hr.) / 1-800-942-4357
Parenting / 1-800-942-HELP
Runaway Asst. Program / 627-9077/1-800-292-4517
SAFE Home (24 hrs) / 231 347-0082
Sexual Assault Survival Prevention Program / 1-800-396-9129
Third Level Crisis Ctr. & Legal Aid (24 hours) TDD/Voice / 1-800-442-7315
Women's ResourceCenter / 231 627-2380

Child Abuse & Neglect

Cheboygan Co. Sheriff / 911 (emergency only) or 627-3155
Department of Human Services (former Family Independence Agency) / 627-8500
24-Hr. Hotline, call collect / 231-347-1700
Family Violence Protection (24 hr.) / 1-800-996-6228

Shelter Services (Emergency Housing)

Family Independence Agency / 627-8500
Cheboygan Co. Sheriff / 627-3155
Salvation Army / 627-9003
American Red Cross / 800-691-6059
Public Housing Commission / 627-7189
NEMCSA-Weatherization / 1-989-471-5110
MSHDA MI State Housing Developmental Authority Rental Assistance / 625-9231

Food Assistance

Department of Human Services (former Family Independence Agency) / 627-8500
District Health Dept. (W.I.C.) / 627-8850
Salvation Army / 627-9003
MANNA Project / 347-8852
Lord's Kitchen (meals) / 627-5617
Joy Fellowship / 525-8510
St. ThomasChurch (Lutheran) / 627-3167

Heating Assistance

Department of Human Services (former Family Independence Agency) / 627-8500
Assistance & Home Heating Referral / 1-800-292-5650
Salvation Army / 627-9003

Transportation

Department of Human Services (former Family Independence Agency) Volunteer Coordination / 627-8500
Health Dept. #4-Infant Support / 627-8850

Financial Planning

Department of Human Services (former Family Independence Agency) / 627-8500
Cheboygan Co. M.S.U. Extension / 627-8815

Clothing

Salvation Army / 627-9003
FaithBaptistChurch (Sept. - May) / 627-2135
Topinabee Thrift Shop / 238-8062
JoyFellowshipChurch / 525-8510

Job Skills

Employment Security Commission (MESC) / 231-347-5150
Michigan Rehabilitation Services / 989-354-3108
Mich. Indian Employment & Training Services / 347-9330
Michigan Works / 627-4303

Special Needs

Social Security Administration / 1-800-772-1213/347-0692
Easter Seal Society / 1-800-292-2729
March of Dimes / 947-2488
Blind Client Assistance / 1-800-929-4200
Michigan Commission for Blind / 989-732-2448
Northern Michigan Community Mental Health Community Support Services for Persons with Mental Illness / 231-627-5627
Northern Michigan Community Mental Health Community Support Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities / 989-732-6292
Citizens Alliance To Uphold Sp. Ed. / 1-800-221-9105
Shriners / 1-800-237-5055
AmeritechSpecialNeedsCenter / 1-800-482-8254
AmeritechRelayCenter - TDD Messaging / 1-800-649-3777
Northland Library Branch for Blind & Physically Handicapped / 356-1622/1-800-446-1580
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services TDD/Voice / 1-800-288-5923
Self Help Support Groups / 1-800-777-5556
Children's Special Health Care Services / 1-800-359-3722
Toy Lending Library / 627-2381
Fire Setter Evaluation (free) / 989-354-3151
DyslexiaResourceCenter / 231-526-9282
Family Support Network of Michigan / 1-800-359-3722
Nat'l Organization-Rare Disorders / 1-800-999-6673
This list sponsored by the: Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council with Early On, Tapestry, and others. (Lead Agency: Cheboygan-Otsego Presque Isle Educational Service District). COP ESD is in compliance with all State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap) (231) 238-9394. Updated 05/06
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These materials were initially developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan State Board of Education, under Part C of IDEA.