Community Resources

Angels of Action - The HUB
200 S. Stewart Street, Big Rapids 49307
231-629-8140
Serves individuals and families in both Mecosta and Osceola counties. Offers programs around food, hygiene, literacy, and resource connections through in-house programs and community referrals. Provides referrals in all needed areas such as homelessness, clothing, food, child needs, etc.

211 - Individuals can call this number and be connected to any local resources.

-ANIMAL-RELATED NEEDS-

Mecosta County Animal Control
231-796-2221

Osceola County Animal Control
231-832-5790

Animal Rescue Coalition (ARC)
18400 220th Ave, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-2683
No-kill shelter that accepts animals regardless of age or breed. Does not accept feral cats.

Manna Pantry
315B South State Street, Big Rapids 49307
231-408-2940
Can provide pet food as needed upon availability. Call for arrangements.

-CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCES/SERVICES-
Life Resources
14321 Northland Drive, Suite 2, Big Rapids 231-796-4919
909 South Caramel Street, Cadillac 231-775-1545
Provides maternity and baby items, free pregnancy testing, pregnancy options consultation, limited OB ultrasound and medical services, parenting education, fatherhood support services, and community referrals.

Youth Attention Center (YAC)
126 Maple Street, Suite F, Big Rapids 49307
231-591-0129
A voluntary, free of charge, confidential service that offers outreach case management, crisis intervention, temporary shelter, and life skills building to at risk youth and their families.

Meceola Big Brothers/Big Sisters
240 E. Church St., Reed City 49677
231-872-0360
One-on-one mentoring program for all children who need or want them. Serves Mecosta and Osceola counties.

Eagle Village
5044 175th Ave, Hersey 49639
231-832-2234
Serves victims of abuse/neglect, kids and teens with risky behaviors, adoption/foster care kids and families. Provides individual and family counseling, short-term interventions, and residential interventions.

Evart Youth Opportunity - Youth Center
3030 Long Lane, Evart 49631
231-734-6254
Residential treatment campus that serves both male and female youth 10-17 years old. Provides specialized programming (anger management, substance abuse, sexual offending/sexual reacting) based on assessed risk and needs focusing on strength-based and trauma-informed care.

Children’s Protective Services
855-444-3911
The toll-free number to confidentially report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to MDHHS.

- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS & RESOURCES-
Oasis Shelter
118 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac
Crisis Number: 231-775-7233
In Wexford County but will provide their services to any survivor of domestic violence or sexual abuse and their children. Also provides advocacy services and classes. They serve children and adults of all ages and genders. Shelter for women and children only.

WISE (Women’s Information Service)
Phone: 231-796-6600
Crisis Number: 800-374-WISE (9473)
An emergency shelter for women and their children that are fleeing domestic violence or sexual abuse. Also provides a rapid response team to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault as well as advocacy services and classes.

Michigan Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Text 88788
thehotline.org/help

-FOOD ASSISTANCE-
God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County
8760 50th Ave, Remus
989-967-8581
A community (emergency food service) pantry and resale store.

Manna Pantry
315B South State Street, Big Rapids 49307
231-408-2940
Serves Mecosta and Osceola counties. Clients receive one weeks’ worth of food based on family size. Open Monday-Friday 1-4pm.

Marion Food Pantry
101 W. Aly, Marion 49665
231-743-6801
Food pantry located in Marion

MDHHS (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services)
800 Water Tower Rd., Big Rapids 49307
231-796-4300
Child and family support services, child care assistance, food assistance, healthcare coverage, migrant services, WIC program, housing, and homeless services, and emergency relief: home, utilities, burial.

Project Starburst
120 South State St., Big Rapids 49307
231-796-5342
Monthly grocery program open to Mecosta and Osceola residents. Also, some individual case management provides birth certificates, dial-a-ride tickets, and agency referrals. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

Sears Food Pantry
5841 50th Ave, Sears 49679
231-620-2504
Food pantry located in Sears

-HEALTHCARE-
Central Michigan District Health Department (Osceola)
22054 Professional Drive, Reed City 49677
231-832-5532

District Health Department #10 (Mecosta)
14485 Northland Drive, Big Rapids 49307
231-592-0130

Great Lakes Family Care
520 Cobb Street, Cadillac 49601
Income based care. This clinic operates under a sliding scale model. You will be required to prove financial need for free or reduced cost.

Hope House Free Medical Clinic
405 South 3rd Street, Big Rapids 49307
231-598-9500
Income based care. Offers general and basic medical evaluation and management of health conditions to those that qualify.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
400 Hobart Street, Cadillac 49601
231-876-7200

Spectrum Health Big Rapids (Hospital)
605 Oak Street, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-8691

Spectrum Health Reed City (Hospital)
300 N. Patterson, Reed City 49677
231-832-3271

-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE-
MDHHS (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services)
800 Water Tower Rd., Big Rapids 49307
231-796-4300
Child and family support services, child care assistance, food assistance, healthcare coverage, migrant services, WIC program, housing, and homeless services, and emergency relief: home, utilities, burial.

Mid-Michigan Community Action
Mecosta County
14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids 49307
231-660-0271
Osceola County
240 East Church Street, Reed City 49677
231-791-7078
Homeless (call or text): 877-213-5955
Provides assistance with homelessness, housing, rent/utility assistance, weatherization of homes, veteran services, a food program for seniors, and Head Start/preschool.

New Hope Center
4874 Meyer Ave, Cadillac 49601
Women’s Center: 231-468-2022 Admissions 3-10 pm
Men’s Center: 231-775-3702 Admissions 5-10 pm
Provides shelter for individuals and families in need due to homelessness. Provides bed, meals, hot shower, and clean clothes.

Our Brother’s Keeper
405 South 3rd Ave, Big Rapids 49307
231-629-8033
Seasonal - Opens in October, closed for summer months.
New guest registration 7 days a week between 4-8 pm
Provides temporary housing for those homeless and looking for safety or place to stay as they transition into more permanent housing. Serves men, women, and families.

-HOUSING-
Big Rapids Housing Commission
9 Park View Drive, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-8689
Provides affordable housing for the community. Senior, disabled, low income, and family housing depending on availability.

Community Management Associates (CMA)
203 S. 3rd Ave., Big Rapids 49307
231-796-8883
Assists with Housing Choice Voucher Program working with participants, property owners, and community partners. Includes project-based voucher program, family self-sufficiency program as well as a key to ownership program.

-MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES-
A.A. Hotline
1-800-367-6788

AlcoholHelp.com
Alcohol Help is an informational resource geared towards reducing the harm caused by alcohol. We strive to provide high quality, well researched webpages surrounding the implications of alcohol use and how to seek treatment. While alcohol is a large part of social interactions for adults, the debilitating alcohol use disorder can often get written off as a moral flaw, and we want people to know there are paths forward to a healthy life.
https://www.alcoholhelp.com/

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan (CMHCM)
Mecosta County: 500 South Third Ave, Big Rapids, 49307
231-796-5825 (Can call during business hours or after for crisis)

Osceola County: 4473 220th Ave, Reed City 49677
231-832-2247 (Can call during business hours or after for crisis)
Community Mental Health offers an array of services for adults, children, families, and substance use disorders. Crisis service available 24/7 by calling either office number.

Sisters of Sobriety
5398 Pierce Road, Remus 49340
231-250-9193
Residential treatment for women’s recovery. A home offering a safe and supportive environment to nurture recovery.

Suicide Hotline 24/7
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or
Text HOME to 741741
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Ten16 Recovery Network
21061 19 Mile, Big Rapids 49307
231-527-2000
Multiple programs offered for recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol; prevention, education, counseling, outreach, and peer support/recovery coaching.

Veterans Crisis Line 24/7
1-800-273-8255 press 1
Text 838255
veterancrisisline.net

-RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE-
MDHHS (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services)
800 Water Tower Rd., Big Rapids 49307
231-796-4300
Child and family support services, child care assistance, food assistance, healthcare coverage, migrant services, WIC program, housing, and homeless services, and emergency relief: home, utilities, burial.

Salvation Army
325 Linden Ave, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-5597
Store carries clothing, appliances, furniture, household items, toys, sporting goods, electronics, and more.

-SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT-
Adult Protective Services
855-444-3911
The toll-free number to confidentially report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to MDHHS.

Mecosta County Commission on Aging
12954 80th Ave, Mecosta 49332
231-972-2884
https://www.mecostacounty.org/government/coa.php
Available for home-delivered meals, dining room options, library services, shopping, and loan closet, and various recreational, educational, and leisure activities.

Osceola County Commission on Aging
732 W. 7th Street, Evart 49631
231-734-5559
Offers Meals on Wheels, Medicare/Medicaid assistance, home health aides, transportation, respite, congregate meal sites.

-TRANSPORTATION-
Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority (MOTA)
18710 10 Mile Road, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-4896
Provides countywide transportation services within both counties, Mecosta and Osceola.

Dial-a-Ride (DART)
201 N. Bronson Ave, Big Rapids 49307
231-796-8675
Public transportation within Big Rapids city limits.

-VETERAN SERVICES-
Veterans Crisis Line 24/7
1-800-273-8255 press 1
Text 838255
veterancrisisline.net

Veteran Affairs
Mecosta County: 14330 Northland Dr., Big Rapids 231-592-0124 (open Tues., Wed., Thurs.)
Osceola County: 240 E. Church Ave., Reed City 231-791-7082 Cell: 231-912-7011
Assists with veterans applying for benefits and/or survivor/dependent benefits for federal, state, and county levels.