Local Resource LocatorEaton Connect is a website dedicated to providing Eaton-County specific resources to adults for housing, food, employment, health, recovery and parenting needs. eatonconnect.weebly.com
Central Michigan 211 is a free and confidential phone service that offers quick access to local information about health and human services like housing, food, jobs, veteran services, disaster relief, etc. www.centralmichigan211.org/
Eaton County Mental Health Directory is a comprehensive guide to mental health care providers, local support groups, psychiatric assessment, crisis prevention services, substance use disorder treatment, grief groups, veterans programs and much more.
PreventionEaton RESA Prevention Program Services is a leader in connecting school and community initiatives to support the goal of preventing risky behaviors and negative health outcomes in youth. Staff provide: Early intervention for truancy and substance use; suicide prevention; social, emotional, and mental health promotion; case management for pregnant and parenting teens; comprehensive school health education; HIV, STI, and pregnancy prevention; parenting education; and community awareness and substance use disorder prevention education.http://www.eatonresa.org/services/prevention/
Prevention Network is a statewide organization of volunteers and professionals that supports substance use/misuse prevention and related efforts in Michigan. Provides services which build the capacity of diverse grassroots groups to carry out effective local solutions. Coordinates statewide awareness and advocacy initiatives. www.preventionnetwork.org
Treatment and RecoveryEaton Behavioral Health is a clinic that empowers individuals, families and the community with affordable, accessible, effective, and research-supported health care for the treatment of substance use disorders and other behavioral health issues. concerns. www.barryeatonhealth.org/Services/BehavioralHealth.aspx
CMHA-CEI provides a wide range mental health and substance abuse services to the residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. CMHA-CEI provides crisis services, adult and children's mental health treatment, family interventions, developmentally disabled services and a wide range of community initiatives. The first step in getting started at CMHA-CEI is to contact Central Access by calling 1-888-800-1559 or (517) 346-8318. For more information about the services provided by Community Mental Health, go to: http://www.ceicmh.org/services.
Michigan Tobacco Quitline is a free tobacco cessation program that uses clinically proven methods to achieve some of the highest quit rates in the country. Quitting tobacco is a process. Whether you are thinking about quitting, are not yet ready to quit, or have already quit, Michigan Tobacco QuitLine can help you with each step of the way. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1800-784-8669). https://michigan.quitlogix.org/en-US/
Support GroupsAA, Alanon and Alateen are support groups to help support people in recovery and those who care about them using the 12-step model. Meetings are available in person http://www.aalansingmi.org/meetings/ and online: https://www.aa-intergroup.org/. For more information, call the 24-hour hotline: 517-377-1444.
SMART Recovery is a self-empowering recovery support group. Participants learn tools for substance use disorder-recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. Meetings are available in person and online: http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Narcotics Anonymous is a support group for people recovering from drug use disorders. Mi-NA.org is dedicated to helping people to overcome the problems of addiction by providing a statewide website to help recovering people find meetings and local NA functions in their communities. http://michigan-na.org/
Eaton County ServicesBarry-Eaton District Health Department is a public health service agency. The organization aims to protect and improve the health of Barry and Eaton Counties through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and implementation of effective policies and programs for individuals, families, businesses, and communities. The health department conducts a wide variety of services; from restaurant food safety inspections to the WIC nutrition program. www.barryeatonhealth.org
The Eaton County Great Start Collaborative will work to insure that every child in Eaton County enters school optimally prepared to learn and grow to the best of his/her ability. Agencies, parents, caregivers, and community partners commit to providing a supportive environment characterized by respect and by the provision of accessible and coordinated services. www.eatonresa.org/services/eaton-great-start/
The Tri-County Office On Aging helps promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population. To accomplish this mission, the organization connects people who need help to service providers, volunteers, donors, businesses and governments throughout Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham Counties, and the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing. Many of the organization's services are provided at no or low-cost, or have fees based on a sliding scale. www.tcoa.org
Eaton Rapids Health Alliance is a multi-sector coalition working to enhance and preserve the health of those who live, work, and play in Eaton Rapids. The group is working to provide environments and opportunities that support healthy lifestyles and well-being for all, but with a special emphasis on youth. www.eatonrapidshealthalliance.org/
Opioid and Rx Abuse PreventionCapital Area Take-Back Meds is a program to help people locate the nearest safe disposal sites for their unwanted prescription medications: http://www.takebackmeds.org/drop-off-locations
Eaton Resource Recovery has events in which residents can dispose of their unused or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs several times a year: http://www.eatoncounty.org/recycling-home.
Mason-Capital Area Prescription Drug Task Force helps raise awareness of our country's fastest growing narcotic problem, prescription drug abuse.
http://hd.ingham.org/Portals/HD/Home/Documents/eh/Presciption%20Drug/Mason%20Capital%20Area%20Rx%20Taskforce%20Large%20Brochure.pdf Chronic Pain Personal Action Toward Health (Chronic Pain PATH) is Michigan’s name for the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP). Chronic Pain PATH is a six-week workshop conducted in 2 ½ hour sessions in community settings. The program was developed and rigorously tested by Stanford University to help people learn the techniques and strategies they need for the day-to-day management of pain. When people are able to manage their pain, they are less likely to abuse opioids. To find a class starting near you, visit: http://www.mihealthyprograms.org/path-workshop-search.aspx
State and National Prevention, Treatment and Recovery ResourcesSAMSHA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website page. Find the latest information about national programs/initiatives, resources and research about substance use disorder treatment and prevention. www.samhsa.gov/ The National Institute on Drug Abuse website brings the power of science to bear on substance use disorders and addiction. Information for teens, parents and professionals is readily available on this site in an easy-to-read and interactive format. www.drugabuse.gov/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is an organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide by raising awareness, promoting advocacy and providing resources to communities. afsp.org/
Tobacco-Free Michigan is a coalition that works to prevent and reduce tobacco use and its harmful effects in all Michigan communities through education, networking, advocacy and dissemination of research data, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations heavily targeted by the tobacco industry. www.tobaccofreemichigan.org
The Partnership for Drug Free Kids is a national organization with a wealth of resources and support available to all. It provides free trained and caring master’s-level counselors who are ready to help any parent struggling with a child’s drug or alcohol use. Counselors are available to listen, help families find answers, and make an action plan. Call the Helpline, connect via live chat or email to get help. All communications are free and confidential. https://drugfree.org/
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