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General Health
Medline Plus
Search over 650 health topics on conditions, diseases and wellness. The site offers drug and supplement information, a medical dictionary and encyclopedia, current health news, and directories of health services.
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic staff offers medical information for health care consumers. Search the A-Z index of diseases and conditions, drug and supplement information and healthy living topics. Multiple links to more information are available. The “First Aid” section offers suggestions for treating common injuries.
Healthfinder
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it provides links to web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations containing high quality information. Special features include an interface that has been designed for use by children and a drug interaction checker.
Kids Health
This well organized site offers health information for parents, kids and teens. The parent section includes general health topics, infections, child development and parenting information. The kids and teen sections offer articles and helpful tips on timely topics for youth.
Healthy Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides information including the Academy’s recommendations about health topics , diseases and conditions, child development, and child safety. Also contains advice on helping children cope with difficult issues.
Centers for Disease Control
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. Find diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety, global health and more.
NIH Senior Health
NIH National Institute on Aging makes finding age-related health information easy to find for seniors, family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand health information.
Health in Aging
The American Geriatrics Society Foundation provides information on the care and health of older adults.
Basic Needs
Community Food Pantry of Charlevoix-(231) 237-9490
Manna Food Project-(231) 347-8852
Northwest Michigan Community Access Agency
Serves Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. NMCAA can assist with meals, housing assistance, home repair, free preschool, money management workshops, behavioral health support, and even free laundry services.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan
Serves the residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties by promoting health, preventing disease, and prolonging life. We achieve this through education, operating health and dental clinics, protecting the environment, fostering partnerships, and innovation.
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now.
- North Country Community Mental Health | 231-547-5885
- Serves Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties. Provides crisis, outpatient, and home services.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Call or text 988
- Free, confidential, and 24/7 support for people facing distress, plus prevention and crisis resources.
- Michigan Crisis Text Line | Text “RESTORE” to 741741
- Free, 24/7 support and information to anyone who is experiencing emotional stress and anxiety.
- Community Crisis Number | 1-800-442-7315
- A 24/7 service supported by your local Community Mental Health
Disclaimer: The information provided on this Web site is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice. Any concerns about your health or the health of your family should be discussed with a qualified health care provider.