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Bay County Resources - Crisis Services

Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Sexual Assault Counseling

Bay Area Women's Center

3411 E. Midland Road
Bay City, MI 48706

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1458
Bay City, MI 48706-0458

24-Hour Crisis Line: (989) 686-4551
Toll-Free 24-Hour Crisis Line:
(989) 834-2098

Service Description: Provides individual and group counseling, advocacy, education, some financial assistance, and other services as needed.
Eligibility: Adults and children who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Hours/Availability: 24 hours, 7 days.
Application: Call or walk-in. Referrals accepted.


Department of Human Services - Children's Protective Services

1399 W. Center Road
Essexville, MI 48732

Phone: (989) 895-2100
Protective Services: (989) 895-2147

Service Description: Receives and responds to complaints of child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, exploitation, maltreatment, or improper custody of a child by a parent, guardian, or any other person responsible for the child’s health and welfare. CPS assesses, investigates, makes referrals to community resources, and/or involves the court when necessary to protect children.
Eligibility: Children under age 18.
Hours/Availability: Call DHS during business hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. After hours, contact 800.322.4822 for the on-call worker.
Application: Accepts verbal or written reports of suspected abuse/neglect.


Mental Health Crisis Services

Bay Arenac Behavioral Health

201 Mulholland
Bay City, MI 48708

24-Hour Emergency Services:
(989) 895-2300
Toll-Free 24-Hour Emergency:
1-800-327-4693
Non-Emergency Mental Health and Substance Abuse:
1-800-448-5498

Service Description: Provides crisis intervention and a “listening ear” for the community. Also provides pre-admission screening for inpatient psychiatric services.
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.
Hours/Availability: Emergency Service workers are available by phone or in person 24 hours, 7 days. After hours and weekends service is provided in an office near the Emergency Department at Bay Regional Medical Center.
Application: No appointment is required for an emergency assessment.


Pregnancy Counceling and Testing

Beacon of Hope

212 Morton Street
Bay City, MI 48706

Phone: (989) 922-5433

Service Description: Provides crisis and unplanned pregnancy services including free pregnancy testing and counseling. Assists women explore their options regarding parenting, adoption, and abortion. Also provides information about birth control and sexually transmitted diseases.
Eligibility: Women who suspect pregnancy and women with children from birth to 24 months.
Hours/Availability: 3pm-7pm, Tuesday & 11am-3pm, Thursday.
Application: Walk-ins welcome.


Catholic Family Services of the Diocese of Saginaw

915 Columbus Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708-6036

Phone: (989) 892-2504

Service Description: Provides pregnancy counseling to assess needs of birth parents and assists them in developing a care plan for their child that may or may not include adoption.
Eligibility: Parents with a crisis or unplanned pregnancy.
Hours/Availability: 8:30am-9pm, Monday; 8:30 am-7pm, Tuesday & Thursday; 8:30am-5pm, Wednesday & Friday
Application: Call for appointment.


Youth Crisis Services

Cory Place, Inc.

581 N. Scheurmann Road
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone: (989) 895-5563
Toll-Free 24-Hour Runaway Assistance Program:
1-800-292-4517

Service Description: Provides immediate short-term crisis intervention and referrals for individuals experiencing a crisis. In addition to defusing crisis situations, an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate agency in cases of suicidal pattern, drugs/alcohol abuse, pregnancy, abuse and neglect, mental illness, psychological and sexual problems is provided.
Eligibility: Youth ages 6 – 17 and their families in Bay, Arenac, and Gladwin.
Hours/Availability: 24 hours, 7 days.
Application: Call anytime. Walk in during business hours only.

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