Administrative Office
1199 W. Harris Ave.
P.O. Box 310
Tawas City, MI 48764
Phone: (989) 362-8636 ~ Fax: (989) 362-7800
Open Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After Hours Emergencies:
1-800-442-7315
Welcome to AuSable Valley CMH
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of seriously harming themselves or someone else, call 911
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AuSable Valley CMH was established on October 1, 1976 and currently provides Mental Health,
Developmental Disability and Prevention Services
to residents of Iosco, Ogemaw and Oscoda Counties.
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a place for FAMILIES to SHARE, Learn and Laugh!
FREE for any family raising children between the ages of 4 to 7 years old!
Parents learn about nurturing parenting skills and ways to connect with their children through leader-led discussions, videos, group sharing and support. Children (ages 4 to 7 years) learn comparable skills at age-appropriate levels through leader-led discussions, role playing, art and craft activities and games. A light dinner is provided and FREE child care is offered for other children in the family.
2012 WINTER PROGRAM
START UP DATES
Clara Bolen Elementary: Mon. Jan 30,
Hale Elementary: Thurs, Feb. 2
Whittemore-Prescott: Tues. Feb. 21
Programs are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, please contact
your child’s elementary school or call
Family Connections at 989-362-8636 or
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10 Things To Do For Your Mental Health
Millions of people start their New Year with resolutions to improve their well-being. This year resolve to put yourself first and keep your mental health in mind. Although the hustle and bustle often gets in the way of keeping resolutions, making your mental health a priority will help you find a positive balance in life.
The University of Michigan and the National Mental Health Association developed a list of 10 positive but simple things to do for your mental health this year. Make the effort to incorporate these tips into everyday life will help start 2010 with a positive and healthy tone.
1. Value Yourself: Many individuals are their own worst critic, treat yourself with respect and kindness as you would others and avoid self-criticism. Taking time to participate in activities and hobbies you like is important too! Whether it’s taking dance lessons, painting or learning a new language, you deserve to enjoy yourself.
2. Take Care of Your Body: Staying physically healthy can help your mental health. Be sure to eat nutritiously, get enough rest, drink plenty of water and avoid cigarettes. If you feel good physically, the likelihood of depression and anxiety are significantly reduced.
3. Surround Yourself with Good People: Having a good support network of family and friends will keep you generally healthier than individuals who don’t. Actively make plans with family or friends or seek out social situations where you can meet new people.
4. Give Back: Volunteer your time and energy to help others in need. It will be extremely rewarding to see the positive results of your assistance.
5. Learn to deal with stress: Dealing with stress is an unavoidable part of life. Practice good coping skills such as deep breaths, exercise, and journal writing. Also remember to smile and look for the positive things in life.
6. Quiet your mind: Relaxation exercises can help you improve your outlook on life and improve your state of mind. Meditation and prayer can be helpful in doing so.
7. Set realistic goals: Set goals for yourself personally and professionally and determine steps to help you accomplish those goals. Set your goals high, but be realistic in doing so. In making progress toward your goals you’ll feel a significant sense of accomplishment.
8. Avoid repetitive routines: Although routines help make people efficient, a change in pace can perk up a tiresome schedule. Small changes in your routine can make all the difference. Try changing your exercise routine, trying a new restaurant, or planning a road-trip.
9. Avoid alcohol and drugs: Alcohol and drug use can aggravate existing problems that exist and are only detrimental to your health, both physically and mentally.
10. Get Help when you need it: Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but in fact shows strength. Don’t forget that treatment is effective, and those who seek appropriate help often recover from mental illnesses.
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health provides services to residents of Iosco, Ogemaw and Oscoda counties.experiencing a severe emotional problem,serious mental illness or developmental disability. Persons wishing to know more about the agency are encouraged to visit www.avcmh.org, or to
access services call 1-800-834-3393.
Have a wonderful 2012!
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We are one of 46 Community Mental Health Services Boards in the State of Michigan who contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health for the funding of these services. We are an affiliate of the Northern Affiliation. The NCCMH - Northern Affiliation is a partnership of three Mental Health Boards (AuSable Valley CMH, Northeast Michigan CMH and North Country CMH) and Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services (the Regional Substance Abuse Services Coordinating Agency). This Affiliation is based on the belief that these agencies could come together to form an integrated management structure for mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services, drawing on each other’s strengths and areas of expertise, and raising the entire region to the highest standards set by any affiliate.
AVCMH's Family Program is expanding with the addition of the School Success folks! Welcome! This transition will allow AVCMH to provide more services to children and families out in our community.
Pictured from left to right are: Amie Blair, Tressa Lickfelt, Patty Barrett, Deb Nurse, Elizabeth Harrington, Renee Diener, Fran Sullivan, Melissa Trafelet.
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WELCOME!!
AuSable Valley CMH's
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
Congratulations to AVCMH’s ACT Team
on their latest Fidelity review for the ACT/IDDT Program. The Fidelity rating scale is based on a 1-5 scale, with 5 equaling full implementation within the items of the subscales. The Team scored several 4’s and 5’s within the assessment results. “AuSable Valley CMH has a clear expectation from all perspectives that co-occurring services be the norm for all people in care. This is clear in not only their ACT/IDDT team, but in their outpatient, quality, and administrative staff.”
(Review Summary dated 08/08/2011)
Pictured from left to right:
(Back row) Danny Smith, Tom Koerber, Paul Wright
(Front row) Sydney Smith (Team Leader), Amanda White, Crystal Davis, Chelsea Herbek, Karen Heier
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Community Partners: If you partner with AVCMH in any way, the Community Partners Task Force would greatly appreciate if you would take a few moments to complete this survey.
Data collected will be used for future quality improvement initiatives.
Teen Girls Survey: Please click here to access this survey.
Parenting Group: Please click here to access the Parent Group Survey.
Thank you!!
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