NorthCare Network

Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan for the Upper Peninsula
Managing specialty mental health and substance abuse services and supports

Customer Service

(888) 333-8030 or (906) 225-7254

SUD Services

(800) 305-6564 or (906) 225-7222

Fax Numbers

Admin: (906) 232-1070
Clinical: (248) 406-1287

Utilization Management / Continued Stay Reviews

(906) 936-6864

New Phone Numbers Established to Provide Access to Community Mental Health Services

MARQUETTE, MI (December 14th, 2023) – Changes are coming to the way people living in the Upper Peninsula connect with community mental health services.

Starting January 2nd, 2024, residents who need community mental health services will call their local Community Mental Health Service Program (CMHSP) directly to complete a screening for services. Until that date, individuals will continue to call NorthCare Network.

Please watch for Board Meeting Information and other important announcements.

Mission

NorthCare Network ensures that every eligible recipient receives quality specialty mental health and substance use disorder services and supports through the responsible management of regional resources.

Vision

NorthCare Network envisions a full range of accessible, efficient, effective and integrated quality behavioral health services and community based supports for residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

  • We believe in respect, consumer empowerment, person centered care, self-determination, full community participation, recovery, and a culture of gentleness.
  • We also endorse effective, efficient community based systems of care based on the ready availability of a competent workforce and evidence based practices.
  • We believe in services that are accessible, accountable, value based and trauma informed.
  • We support full compliance with state, federal and contract requirements, and responsible stewardship.
  • The right care, at the right time, for the right cost, and with the right outcome.

Crisis / Emergency Numbers

Mental Health Services

Individuals can complete a screening by phone or request a screening in person at each CMHSP office. Accommodations are available.

Residential Treatment

Individuals seeking residential treatment for substance use disorders will continue to call
NorthCare Network
(800) 305-6564 or (906) 225-7222

NorthCare Network is one of Michigan’s ten Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs) responsible for the management of the Medicaid Managed Specialty Supports and Services concurrent 1915 (b)/(c) Waiver Program(s), the Healthy Michigan Plan and Substance Use Disorder Community Grant Programs under contract with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).