Woodlands Behavioral
Healthcare Network

Prepared by the Discharge Planning Committee:

Capt. Richard Affriseo	Cass County Sheriff Dept. (269) 445-8644
Ruth Andrews	Human Services Coordinating Council, (269) 445-0269
Lori Arend	Michigan Works! (269) 782-9864
Ernest Burton	Minority Coalition and Mentor
Wendy Elsey	Community Volunteer, (269) 646-9849
Denise Hall and Cole Williams	CARES, (269) 927-2437
Kelly Jellison	Michigan Rehabilitation Services, (269) 445-6214
Selina Ivens	Community Volunteer
Teresa Mahone Jordan	Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, (269) 445-3831
Tom Pabreza	Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network (269) 445-2451
Greg Price	Price & Associates (269) 445-8300
Carl Butler	Cass County Probation/Parole (269) 445-4465
Chaplain Carl Ross	Cass County Jail Chaplain (269) 641-2009
Margaret Shultz	Dept. of Human Services (269) 445-0233
Mary Tompi	Helping Hands (269) 445-8104
Bob Yoder	Celebrate Recovery (269)-445-8936

This guide is intended for teens aging out of the foster care system or individuals exiting an institution, who are looking forward to becoming contributing members of the Cass County Community, and who need assistance in getting established. The guide should be consulted several months in advance of the discharge date.

Mentors
Having a caring mentor is your biggest guarantee of success. A mentor listens to your problems; helps locate resources and stays in touch. A mentor warns you when you're headed in the wrong direction and encourages you when times are hard. To request a mentor, contact: Margaret Shultz at 445-0233 if you are exiting Foster Care Chaplain Carl Ross at the Cass County Jail, 445-0233, if you are exiting Jail or Prison Greg Price at 445-6136 if you are exiting Substance Abuse Treatment Tom Pabreza at 445-2451 if you are exiting Psychiatric Care

Housing
Establishing yourself begins with securing consistent, adequate shelter.

Assistance and Counseling Services:
Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan, toll free 1-866-637-0733. Provides assistance for persons who encounter discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.

Pokagon Band Housing Services. (Note: Most services limited to tribe members.), 269-782-8998 269.783.0443. Food commodities for any Native American. Back rent/mortgage assistance. Help with utilities through Social Services Office.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA), 269-445-0231. Located within the DHS (FIA) Building at 325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031. Works with families and individuals to locate housing. Budget and credit counseling 269.621.2835.

Subsidized Housing:
*Felons are not usually accepted in subsidized housing.  Exceptions may be made for someone with excellent references who is involved in a highly-structured supervised program.

Dowagiac Housing Commission, 269.782.3786.  MSHDA Sectin 8 Housing Choice Vouchers based on income. Community Management Associates, Inc. contact Molly Bopp. 231.796.8883 or mollybopp@hotmail.com

Cedar Sands, 600 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-5734. Elderly, handicapped and disabled. 32 units, first floor - 1-bedroom apartments, small waiting list, subsidized.

Chestnut Towers HUD (Dowagiac Housing Commission), 100 Chestnut Street, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-3786. Elderly, handicapped and disabled. 60 units, 1-bedroom, waiting list, subsidy according to income.

Dowagiac Rotary Villa HUD, 300 Cleveland Street, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-3555. Elderly, handicapped and disabled, 62 years+, or mobility impaired. 24 units, 1-bedroom (3 handicapped), waiting
list, subsidized.

Eagle's Wood, 29509 Amerihost Drive, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-1917.  Persons with physical or mental disabilities MUST apply through SMCAA Contact Teresa Mahone-Jordon at 269.621.2835. 5 units.  Additional Section 42 Units (discounted to persons/families earning between 30 and 65% of the county median income)

Edwardsburg Manor FHA, 69138 Gateway Drive, Edwardsburg 49112, 269-663-8216. Elderly, handicapped and disabled. 24 units, (2 handicapped) (9 subsidy),20 - 1-bedroom, 4 - 2-bedroom, small waiting list.

Fair View Apartments, 415 Graham, Cassopolis 49031 for information contact Maple Crest, Three Rivers, 269-273-7841. 45 units subsidized based on income.

Indian Hills Apartments & Townhouses HUD, 400 Cleveland Street, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-5603. 80 units, 40 apartments (8 are 1-bedroom, 1-handicapped) (31 are 2 bedroom, 20 subsidized), 40 townhouses one, two and three  - bedroom, 20 subsidized, waiting list.

Lake Wind Apartments FHA, 703 S. Broadway, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-2768. 34 units, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom - 30 subsidized, waiting list.

Parkside Townhouses (Dowagiac Housing Commission), Apply at 100 Chestnut Street, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-3786. 26 units, 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses, (2 handicapped), waiting list.

Riverside Apartments, 550 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-5270. 32 units, 16 - 2 bedroom, 16 - 1 bedroom, (2 handicapped), small waiting list.

 

Stone Lake Manor, 145 Stone Lake St., Cassopolis, MI  49031, 269.445.3333. 40 subsidized units for seniors (62+) or disabled/handicapped (18+), 9 market-rate units.

Stone Lake Woods (HUD), 335 W. State Street, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-8040. 43 units - 1 bedroom, handicapped. Physically disabled or 62+ years, short waiting list.

 

Vineyard Place MSHDA, 508 Vineyard Drive, Dowagiac 49047, 269.782.9300.  120 units (subsidized). Some handicapped and disabled. 24 (1-bedroom), 72 (2-bedroom), 24 (3-bedroom), waiting list.

 

 

ADDICTIONS:

AA/NA  Contact Woodlands Addictions Center  269.445-2451 for a list of local meetings. Alcohol Highway Safety Education is available through Woodlands Addictions Center, 960 M-60 East, Cassopolils, Michigan  - 269-445-2451

Celebrate Recovery, 269.445.8936. A Christ-Centered 12 Step Program, Cassopolis, contact Bob or Kathy Yoder.

Detox  Lee Memorial Hospital, 420 High St., Dowagiac, 269.782.8681, serves people in emergency situations for 24 hours or less, followed by a referral to Woodlands for an evaluation, which is usually performed at the hospital. Medicaid or state-funded clients in need of residential services must call Kalamazoo Access & Customer Services 1.888.373.6200 for approval of residential or outpatient services. Residential services are provided at Gilmore Center in Kalamazoo, Turning Point in Grand Rapids or Shoreline in Muskegon, 1.800.981.2481, or Benton Harbor, 1.800.926.8389.

Emergency  For immediate emergencies, call 911. For advice on serious situations regarding treatment, call Woodlands at 1.800.323.0335.

Pokagon Substance Abuse/Keepers of the Fire: 269.782.1142. For Pokagon Band members: Counseling, Assessment, Education, Prevention Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, Intensive Outpatient Services, Prevention Group for Children.

Treatment  Local treatment options include Intensive Outpatient (IOP), treatment groups, and individual counseling.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment is an alternative to residential treatment. Woodlands provides 18 sessions in six weeks, 269.476.9781.

Individual Counseling is available from Woodlands Addictions Center in Vandalia, 269.476.9781.

RECREATION:
A balanced life includes exercise and healthy recreation. Several resources are listed here for some ideas where to start, but check out activities at area churches, local public schools, colleges and universities that are often low- or no-cost opportunities for sports events, museums and family activities.

Cass County Council on Aging: 269-445-8110
www.casscoa.org Fitness room (for fee) open to all community adults. Free outdoor walking circuit.

Cass County Parks: 269-445-8611
www.casscountymi.org/parks/cassparks.html Free admission. Picnic areas with shelters (some with electric) & grills & restroom facilities. Bike, hiking and skiing trails. Tubing hill. Boat and canoe launches. Horseshoe pits, volleyball court, fishing, disc golf, children's play equipment. Controlled hunting. Ball, soccer and open games fields.

Cass District Library: 269-445-3400 or www.cass.lib.mi.us Free use of Internet & access to area newspaper classified ads. Branches in Edwardsburg, Niles and near Union. Free loan of books, videotapes and DVDs. Special (free) monthly events like family movie nights, music/art/crafts workshops, etc.

Dowagiac Public Library: 269-782-3826 Free book, videotape and DVD loans. Variety of children's activities programs.

Southwestern Michigan College Museum: www.swmich.edu/museum/ Permanent collections including Round Oak Stoves; hands-on interactive displays for children/family enjoyment. Free admission, donation appreciated.

Wonderland Cinema: 269-684-2222 Deeply discounted ticket prices, 1 st run movies for all ages.

YMCA: www.ymca.net or
Elkhart: 574-389-7878
Niles: 269-683-1552 Sports opportunities, exercise programs and classes for youth, adults and families; some special programming for women and children's needs; camps. Financial assistance
occasionally available to offset costs

Youth Club of Cass County: 269-445-1601
www.youthclubofcasscounty.org Year-round programming to engage in art, academic assistance, leadership and character development, health education, recreation. No cost, donations appreciated.

 

Employment:

Michigan Rehabilitation Services: provides employment assistance for people with disabilities who want to work. Contact 269.445.6214

The following companies are willing to hire ex-offenders:

Tru Blue*

Toys R Us 6011 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN

Pizza Hut 55215 M 51 N, Dowagiac, MI

Wendy's 1411 S. 11th St., Niles, MI

Arby's 1137 S. 11th St., Niles, MI

Saylor's Pizza 323 S. Lincoln Ave., Niles, MI

                      128 S. Front St., Dowagiac

Great Lakes Cleaning*

 

Trillium Staffing/Just Pack it 1946 S. 11th St., Niles, MI

Modineer 2109 Industrial Dr., Niles, MI

Tem-Pace Inc. 1830 Terminal Rd., Niles, MI

Action Garment Rental CR 330 W. Main St., Benton Harbor,               

Internet 2800 Yasdick Dr., Stevensville, MI

Product Development Corp. 1707 Miller Dr., Niles, MI

Leader Publications 217 N. 4th St., Niles, MI

L & M Janitorial Services*

Mintech* Niles

Patterson Printing 1550 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI

Goodwill Store 1550 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor, MI

Comfort Keepers 4144 M-139, St. Joseph, MI

Wal-Mart 3701 Portage Rd., South Bend, IN

Americall 36101 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN

*Contact Michigan Works! For an application, 269.782.9864. Michigan Works! Located in Dowagiac at the intersection of Front St. and Prairie Ronde.

Healthcare, Medical Assistance:

Borgess Lee Memorial Medical Group,

Payment plans available, accepts Medicaid and Medicare and most other insurance. Three offices:

• 117 S. Broadway, Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.0771
• Walk-In Clinic and Family Practice, 520 Main St. (across from the hospital), Suite A Dowagiac 49047, 269.783.3052
• Pediatric Office, 520 Main St., Suite C, Dowagiac, 269.783.1336

CARES, Community AIDS Resource and Education Services of Southwest Michigan, 629 Pioneer St., Kalamazoo, 49008, 1.800.944.2437 or in Benton Harbor at the Mercy Professional Building, PO Box 8822, 49023, 1.800.663.2437. Case management services to victims of HIV/AIDS, free and confidential tests, counseling.

 Cass Family Clinic, 109 School St., Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.3874.  Sliding fee scale, accepts most commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Community Choice, Health Plan of Michigan

Dental Clinic, Donald Lyons Medical Building, 520 Main St., Suite B, Dowagiac, 269.782.0064

Free Clinic (inside Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital), 420 E. High Street, Dowagiac 49047.Wednesdays from 6  8 pm Dowagiac, first-come first-served.

Southwestern Medical Clinic, 2002 S. 11th St., Niles 49120 269.687.0200. Payment plans available, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Health Plan of Michigan and most commercial insurances.

Van Buren/Cass County Public Health Dept., Provides care for sexually transmitted infections, T.B. clinic, pregnancy assistance, AIDS counseling/testing, HIV case management, dental services (the dental clinic is located at the Dowagiac location) and reproductive healthcare at two locations in Cass County: 201 M-62 North, Cassopolis  49031, 269.445.5280. Donald Lyons Medical Building, 520 Main St., Suite B, Dowagiac, 269.782.006 

Food:

Angel Food Ministries sell discounted boxes of food. Available in CASS COUNTY at:

Penn Friends Church, Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.8456

Marcellus United Methodist Church, 269.646.5801/269.646.7791 

Cass County Veterans Office, Cassopolis  49031, 269.445.4472. To war era veterans, one time only, $50 voucher.

Christ Temple Church, Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.3498 or 269.445.0645. Wednesday evening 8:30-9:30 p.m., or call.

Department of Human Services, Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.0200. One night's supply of food for customers applying for assistance at DHS.

First Christian Church, Dowagiac 49047, 269.782.6220. Pantry 9:30xa.m. to noon. Cass County residents only, serve every 2-3 months, accept referrals sometimes.

Helping Hands of CASS County, 142 S. Broadway, Cassopolis 49031, 269.445.8104. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marcellus Area Pantry, 11772 Dutch Settlement (near M 40),Marcellus, 269.646.1089. Distributes food from 1  2 pm on the first Friday of the month.

People's Protestant Church, 520 Pearl St., Cassopolis, 269.445.2317. Fourth Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Pokagon United Methodist Church, 31393 Kansas, Dowagiac 49047, 269.683.8515. Referrals from congregation.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US 12, Edwardsburg  49112, 269.699.5876. Pantry and voucher, Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3 times for 3 months. Limited to residents of Edwardsburg and Union area only.

Salvation Army, 424 N. 15^th St., Niles 49120, 269.684.2720. Hours 9:00 am  11:00 am and 1:00 pm  4:00 pm Monday  Friday. Need to have valid/current Michigan picture id for head of household and Social Security cards for ALL household members.

St. Vincent de Paul, 308 W. Railroad St., Dowagiac , 269.782.3205. Hours 10:00 am  3:00 pm Monday thru Friday and 9:30 am  2:30 pm Saturday. Assistance one time every 30 days.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, 269.445-0231.  Pantry (very small, open when food available) 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, referrals preferred. For commodity sign up and pick up dates call the SMCAA office. Vouchers for migrant and seasonal workers. 

Churches:
Many people who have succeeded in re-integrating give credit to God. The following area churches are eager to walk with you and lighten your load:

Penn Friends, Pastor Bill Bruneau, 19107 Quaker St., Cassopolis, offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 with Christian Education at 10:00. Celebrate Recovery groups focus on addictions and other barriers to spirituality, 269-445-8546

People's Protestant Church, Pastor Chris Pittman, 525 Pearl St., Cassopolis, offers Sunday School at 9:00, Sunday worship, 9:45, Lifeline to Recovery on Tuesdays at 7 pm, Bible study on Thursdays
at 7 pm, food distribution the third Saturday beginning at 9 am, choirs, etc. 269-445-2668

Second Baptist Church, Pastor Pace, 203 S. Paul St., Dowagiac, offers Sunday School at 9:30, Sunday Worship at 10:45, and Prayer Meeting at 6 pm on Wednesdays, followed by Bible Study at 6:30,
269-782-6197

New Harvest Missionary Church, Pastor Tony Blackamore, Dowagiac, 269-591-0414

Pastor Sam Fowlkes, 17871 Wood St., Vandalia, 269-476-1388

Sister Lakes Community Church, Pastor D. Cuthbert, 67119 State Rte. 152, Dowagiac, 269-424-3182

Family Counseling/Mediation/Mental Health
Repairing family ties can be an important part of re-integration. It is often wise to take a fresh look at family dynamics. Counseling services facilitate healthy relationships.

Citizens Mediation Service, 2800 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 2, St. Joseph, 269-982-7898. Provides mediation service for many types of situations, including family conflict. In mediation, family members who are having a dispute work with a neutral mediator, who assists them in addressing the conflict in a structured, productive setting. Free and low-cost services. www.citizensmediation.org

Friend of the Court, Cass County Law & Courts Building, 60296 M 62, Cassopolis, 269-445-4436. If there is a court order regarding child custody, Friend of the Court has jurisdiction.

The Link, 2450 M - 139, Benton Harbor, 269-927-1422 or 1-800-310-5454. Crisis counseling and voluntary residential shelter for youth 9 - 17 years of age for up to 14 days. No charge.

Shepard House, 107 N. Broadway, Cassopolis, 269-445-0999. Individual, marital, family and group counseling for all ages. Parenting classes. Accepts all except "straight" Medicaid; accepts most insurance.

Therapy Works, 808 E. State St. Cassopolis, 269-407-0029 or 260-407-0090. Counseling services for families, couples, individuals and children. Grief Support group. Accepts all except "straight" Medicaid; accepts most insurance.

Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network, 960 M 60 East, Cassopolis, 269-445-2451. Offers crisis intervention, individual and family therapy for children and adults, case management, psychiatric and addictions services. Accepts "straigh" Medicaid and most insurance.

Financial Assistance
The Cass County Department of Human Services assists people without financial resources. Contact Sheila Beaty at 269-445-0283 and discuss your eligibility for food stamps and other forms of assistance. Most other agencies
require a letter of denial from DHS before they can assist you.

Identification and Documentation
All agencies ask for identification, but it's tough to get identification without identification. Ask for a photo ID before being discharged.

To get a driver's license you must show the examiner three pieces of identification. The ID can come from your institution. For more information contact the Secretary of State, M 51 N and Prairie Ronde St., 269-782-6512.
The cost is $25.

To get a birth certificate, you must contact the county clerk in the county in which you were born. The Cass County Clerk is located in the County Building, 120 N. Broadway, Room 123, Cassopolis, 269-445-4464. Cost is $13. You must show picture ID or three other forms of ID.

To get a replacement social security card, you must mail or present in person original documents that prove your identity. There is no fee to replace a Social Security card. The nearest Social Security offices are at:

• 455 Bond St., Benton Harbor 49022 Phone: 269-926-1865
• 5349 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Phone: 269-381-2313

Documents that prove your identity include:

• Driver's license
• Employer ID card
• Passport
• Marriage or divorce record
• Adoption record
• Health insurance card
• Military records
• Insurance policy
• School ID card

Note: a birth certificate cannot be used to verify identity.

Food
Cass County has several food pantries and commodity distribution sites. Although it is tempting to shop for the food you like, when your income is limited it's smart to take advantage of free food and save your money for rent and transportation.

Cass County Veterans Office, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-4472. To war era veterans, one time only, $75 voucher.

Christ Temple Church, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-3498 or 445-0645. Wednesday evening 8:30-9:30 p.m., or call.

Department of Human Services, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-0200. One night's supply of food for customers applying for assistance.

First Christian Church, Dowagiac 49047, 269-782-6220. Pantry 9:30 a.m. to noon. Cass County residents only, serve every 2-3 months, accept referrals sometimes.

Helping Hands, 142 S. Broadway, Cassopolis 49031, 269-445-8104. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marcellus Area Pantry, 11772 Dutch Settlement (near M 40), Marcellus, 269-646-1089. Distributes food from 1 - 2 pm on the first Friday of the month.

People's Protestant Church, 520 Pearl St., Cassopolis 269-445-2317. Fourth Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Pokagon United Methodist Church, 31393 Kansas, Dowagiac 49047, 269-683-8515. Referrals from congregation.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US 12, Edwardsburg 49112, 269-699-5876. Pantry and voucher, Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3 times for 3 months.

St. Vincent de Paul, 308 W. Railroad St., Dowagiac 49047, 269-782- 3205. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9:30 to 2:30. Assist every 30 days.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, 269-445-3831, toll free 877-474-6251. Pantry 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, referrals preferred. For commodity sign up and pick up dates
call the SMCAA office. Vouchers for migrant and seasonal workers.

Employment
The following companies are willing to hire ex-offenders:

Tru Blue*
Toys R Us 6011 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN
Pizza Hut 55215 M 51 N, Dowagiac, MI
Wendy's 1411 S. 11 th St., Niles, MI
Arby's 1137 S. 11 th St., Niles, MI
Saylor's Pizza 323 S. Lincoln Ave., Niles, MI
128 S. Front St., Dowagiac
Great Lakes Cleaning*
Trillium Staffing/Just Pack it 1946 S. 11 th St., Niles, MI
Modineer 2109 Industrial Dr., Niles, MI
Tem-Pace Inc. 1830 Terminal Rd., Niles, MI
Action Garment Rental Co. 330 W. Main St., Benton Harbor, MI
Internet 2800 Yasdick Dr., Stevensville, MI
Simplicity Pattern 901 Wayne St., Niles, MI
Product Development Corp. 1707 Miller Dr., Niles, MI
Leader Publications 217 N. 4 th St., Niles, MI
L & M Janitorial Services*
Mintech* Niles
Patterson Printing 1550 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI
Goodwill Store 1550 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor, MI
Comfort Keepers 4144 M-139, St. Joseph, MI
Wal-Mart 3701 Portage Rd., South Bend, IN
Americall 36101 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN

*Contact Lori Arend at Michigan Works! for an application, (269) 782- 9864. Michigan Works! is located in Dowagiac at the intersection of Front St. and Prairie Ronde.

Healthcare, Medical Assistance
Full participation in community life means taking care of your health.

CARES, Community AIDS Resource and Education Services of Southwest Michigan, 629 Pioneer St., Kalamazoo, 49008, 800-944-2437. Or in Benton Harbor at the Mercy Professional Building, PO Box 8822, 49023, 800-663- 2437. Case management services to victims of HIV/AIDS, free and confidential tests, counseling.

Cass Family Clinic, 109 School St., Cassopolis, 269-445-3874, Sliding fee scale, accepts most commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Community Choice, Health Plan of Michigan

Lee Memorial Medical Group, Payment plans available, accepts Medicaid,
Medicare and most insurances. Five offices:

117 S. Broadway, Cassopolis, 269-445-0771

310 S. Front St., Dowagiac, 269-782-8696

Borgess Lee Hosp. Walk-In Clinic, 420 W. High, Dowagiac, 269-783-3052

Pediatric Office, 300 Whitney, Dowagiac, 269-783-1336

Sister Lakes Office, 67892 M-152, Dowagiac, 269-944-3500

Marcellus Family Care, 110 E. Main, Marcellus, 269-646-5004, Payment plans available, Medicaid, Medicare, most commercial insurance, PHP Medicaid

Southwestern Medical Clinic, 2002 S. 11th St., Niles, 269-687-0200, Payment plans available, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Health Plan of Michigan and most commercial insurances

Van Buren/Cass County Public Health Dept. provides care for sexually transmitted infections, T.B. clinic, pregnancy assistance, AIDS counseling/testing, HIV case management, dental services and reproductive healthcare at two locations in Cass County:

201 M - 62 North, Cassopolis, 269-445-5280

North Pointe Center, 702 Orchard St., Dowagiac, 269-782-0121

Addictions
No one has to wait until they hit bottom before doing something about their drug use. The sooner there's help, the better and faster life gets back into the shape you want it to be.

AA/NA - Contact Woodlands Addictions Center at 269-476-9781 for a list of local meetings.

Alcohol Highway Safety Education is available through Woodlands Addictions Center, 17321 M 60 E, Vandalia, 269-476-9781.

Celebrate Recovery, A Christ-Centered 12 Step Program, Cassopolis, contact Bob or Kathy Yoder, 269-445-8936

Detox - Lee Memorial Hospital, 420 High St., Dowagiac, 269-782-8681, serves people in emergency situations for 24 hours or less, followed by a referral to Woodlands for an evaluation, which is usually
performed at the hospital. Medicaid or state-funded clients in need of residential services must call Shoreline Consulting for approval of residential or outpatient services. Residential services are provided at
Gilmore Center in Kalamazoo, Turning Point in Grand Rapids or Shoreline in Muskegon, 1-800-981-2481, or Benton Harbor, 1-800-926-8389.

Emergency - For immediate emergencies, call 911. For advice on serious situations regarding treatment, call Woodlands 1-800-323-0335.

Monitoring - New Hope Day Reporting Center offers alcohol and drug screening, job placement and community service coordination. 208 E. State St., Cassopolis, 269-445-6136.

Pokagon Substance Abuse/Keepers of the Fire: 269-782-1142 For Pokagon Band members: Counseling, Assessment, Education, Prevention Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, Intensive Outpatient Services, Prevention Group for Children.

Treatment - Local treatment options include Intensive Outpatient (IOP), treatment groups, and individual counseling.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment is an alternative to residential treatment. Woodlands provides 18 sessions in six weeks, 269-476-9781.
Individual counseling is available from Woodlands Addictions Center in Vandalia, 269-476-9781, and Therapy Works in Cassopolis, 269-407-0029 or 260-407-0090.

Transportation

TRANSPORTATION 269.445.2455 1.800.323.2508 fax: 269.445.2657 castrans@exchange.lowe.org	Cass County Transit Julie B. Hartman	Cass County and contracts. Wheelchair accessible. Some buses transport to Niles. 6-6 Mon-Fri. 24 hour advance reservations. $5 one-way. Seniors and handicapped, $2.50. Contract services on weekends.
TRANSPORTATION 269.445.8110	Council On Aging Joan Haines	Transportation to out-of-county medical providers for seniors, including VA Hospital in Battle Creek. Contracts available. Costs range between $7 and $42.
TRANSPORTATION 269.782.3300	Dowagiac Dial-A-Ride	1 mile beyond Dowagiac city limits. 8-6 Mon-Fri, 9-1 Sat. $1 for adults, children 5-12 are 50 cents, 62 and over 25 cents. 24 hour advance notice required.

Wraparound
Wraparound is an intensive, strengths-based approach to helping individuals with overwhelming problems. To participate in Wraparound, contact a member of the Discharge Planning Committee.