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
Notice of Meeting
NorthCare Network Governing Board
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (EST)
This meeting will be held at NorthCare Network’s Office:
1230 Wilson Street
Marquette MI 49855
August 13, 2025 Governing Board Meeting Notice & Agenda
Recovery Is "Yooper Strong"
Join us at Northern Michigan University on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Strengthen the ongoing UP recovery movement and fight stigma by attending the FREE "Respect in Recovery" conference.
Call (906) 225-7254 to register. Seats are limited, please register by July 8, 2025. 10 am to 4 pm (eastern time zone) at 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855.
NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Regarding Mental Health Services for Medicaid Beneficiaries Under Age 21 and Final Court Approval Hearing
A Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”) and its Director (“Defendants”). The Court has preliminarily approved the Agreement and will hold a hearing on August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT before deciding whether to grant final approval of the Agreement.
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
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CENTRAL
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CENTRAL
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Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CENTRAL
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CENTRAL
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mental Health Services
Copper Country Community Mental Health
Phone: (877) 906-2264 or (906) 483-5555Counties: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
Phone: (800) 839-9443Counties:
Chippewa: (906) 632-2805
Mackinac: (906) 643-8616
Schoolcraft: (906) 341-2144
Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare Systems
Phone: (800) 750-0522Counties:
Dickinson: (906) 774-0522
Iron: (906) 265-5126
Menominee: (906) 863-7841
Pathways Community Mental Health
Phone: (833) 520-5381 or (906) 225-7270Counties: Alger, Delta, Luce, Marquette
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).