Resources
Support that extends beyond the session.
Healing happens in the spaces between appointments too. These resources are offered as a starting point — not a substitute for care, but a companion to it.
If you need immediate help
Crisis & emergency support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. The resources below are available around the clock for mental health crises.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988, available 24/7.
Call or text 988Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free and confidential, 24/7.
Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for substance use and mental health. 1-800-662-4357, 24/7.
Call 1-800-662-4357Bay County Crisis Services
Local crisis support for Bay County residents. Contact Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health for community mental health services.
Call (989) 895-2300
Trusted local partners
People and places we know and recommend.
These are Bay City practitioners, studios, and organizations we have a personal connection with. We refer to them because we trust them.
Movement & mindfulness
Bay City Yoga
An inclusive, donation-based yoga studio in beautiful downtown Bay City. Traditional, gentle, and flow classes welcome all levels and abilities. A meaningful complement to counseling work.
921 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 225-7760Visit baycityyoga.comGrief support for children
GLB Children's Grief Network
A local organization providing grief support and community for children and families in the Great Lakes Bay Region navigating loss.
Bay City, MI
(989) 495-9335Visit childrensgriefglbr.orgSuicide prevention & awareness
Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network
A grassroots organization serving Michigan since 1989 — delivering evidence-based suicide prevention training, aftercare support, and community resources across the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
P.O. Box 6712, Saginaw, MI 48608
(989) 781-5260Visit srrn.netIntegrative & body-based care
Dr. Danielle Paten — Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care that supports whole-body wellness. A trusted referral for clients whose healing journey includes physical care alongside mental health support.
Bay City, MI
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Mental health
Understanding your mental health
Reliable information can help you make sense of what you are experiencing and feel less alone in it.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Visit nami.orgMental Health America
Screening tools, educational resources, and community support for a wide range of mental health concerns.
Visit mhanational.orgPsychology Today — Find a Therapist
Search for therapists, psychiatrists, and support groups in your area by specialty, insurance, and availability.
Visit psychologytoday.comOpen Path Collective
Connects individuals with therapists offering reduced-cost sessions for those who cannot afford standard rates.
Visit openpathcollective.org
Substance use & recovery
Recovery and substance use support
Recovery looks different for everyone. These resources offer information, community, and pathways to support.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Find local substance use treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Visit findtreatment.govAlcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope to help each other recover from alcoholism.
Visit aa.orgNarcotics Anonymous
A global community offering recovery support for people affected by drug addiction.
Visit na.orgSMART Recovery
Science-based, self-empowering addiction recovery support groups — an alternative to 12-step programs.
Visit smartrecovery.org
Self-care & wellness
Tools for everyday wellbeing
Small, consistent practices can build resilience over time. These tools are a place to start.
Insight Timer
A free app with thousands of guided meditations, sleep music, and mindfulness practices for all experience levels.
Visit insighttimer.comCalm
Guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to support stress, anxiety, and sleep.
Visit calm.comHeadspace
Structured mindfulness and meditation programs designed to help with focus, stress, and emotional balance.
Visit headspace.comWoebot Health
A free AI-based mental health tool that uses CBT techniques to help you track your mood and manage difficult thoughts.
Visit woebothealth.com
Recommended reading
Books worth sitting with
These titles are often recommended in the counseling space — not prescriptions, but invitations to explore.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
A foundational exploration of how trauma affects the body and mind, and the many paths toward healing.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
A therapist's honest, warm account of her own experience in therapy — and what it means to be truly seen.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
A guide to letting go of who you think you should be and embracing who you are, grounded in research on shame and belonging.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Nedra Tawwab
A practical, compassionate guide to establishing healthy boundaries in relationships, work, and daily life.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
Helps readers recognize the lasting effects of emotionally immature parenting and begin reclaiming their sense of self.
Permission to Feel
Marc Brackett, PhD
A research-backed approach to understanding and working with emotions rather than suppressing or avoiding them.
Local & community
Community support in Bay City and beyond
Connection is part of healing. These local and regional organizations offer support, community, and practical help.
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health
Community mental health services for Bay and Arenac County residents, including crisis services, outpatient therapy, and substance use treatment.
Visit babha.orgGreat Lakes Bay Region 211
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with local health and human services — housing, food, mental health, and more.
Dial 2-1-1Domestic Violence Shelter of Bay County
Emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Call (989) 686-4551Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
State resources for mental health, substance use, children's services, and community support programs.
Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs
These resources are offered for informational purposes and do not constitute a clinical recommendation. Alder + Sage Collective is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed unless noted as a trusted local partner. If you are unsure where to begin, we are happy to help you think through your options.
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