Programs and Services

Nurturing Parenting

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This evidence based Nurturing Parenting program is offered for 10 weeks and is designed for parents and their children aged 5 - 11.  This program is offered two times throughout the year.  The class has been proven to help treat and prevent the recurrence of child abuse and neglect.  This class also teaches parents how to encourage appropriate behaviors, increase empathy, and improve self esteem in their children.

Early ID & Referral System

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The Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition is striving to provide assistance to agencies, schools, and families in problem identification screening and referrals.  This program is designed to identify youth at the early onset of risky behaviors.  Referrals can be made for youth who are exhibiting chronic school discipline, attendance concerns, or concerning behavior at home, etc.  

Screenings are free of charge.  The screenings take approximately 45 minutes - one hour.  Included in the screening is a risk and protective factor assessment and other assessments based upon the behavior being addressed.

Screenings are done at Community Mental Health by a licensed counselor.  Youth and families are then referred to a program that best fits their needs.

For more information on this program or to make a referral, contact Justin Charping - Community Mental Health - at (989) 466-4171 to set up a screening.

Above the Influence Campaign

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GCSAC is collaborating with area schools to provide an Above the Influence campaign to youth in Gratiot County.  The campaign is designed to bring awareness of positive and negative influences that can affect the youth in our communities.  The campaign gives students tools they need to rise above negative influences.

Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks

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County police departments collaborate in the efforts to reduce sales to minors across the county.  Businesses are provided training and checked for compliance.

Prescription Drop Off Sites

Gratiot County Sheriff Dept.
226 E. Center - Ithaca
Open 24 hours/day
7 days/week
(989) 875-5211
Accepts pills & capsules
Alma Police Department                
525 E. Superior Street                      
Monday - Friday                               
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                         
(989) 463-8317
​Accepts pills, capsules, patches, liquids                 
St. Louis Police Department  
108 W. Saginaw Street
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.                        
(989) 681-5285
​Accepts pills, capsules, patches
Breckenridge Police Department  
104 E. Saginaw Street                       
Monday - Friday                                
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                         
(989) 842-5657                                  

Suicide Prevention QPR Training

GCSAC offers QPR Trainings FREE to your organization. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer.  These 3 steps can help anyone learn to save a life from suicide. Individuals trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to question, persuade, and refer an individual to helpful resources.             Call 989-466-1422 to speak with Ty about scheduling your upcoming training.