Community Health
The Community Health Division is a vital part of the Ionia County Health Department. The Community Health Divison strives to provide the public with accurate health information and assuring that quality preventative measures take place in Ionia County. This helps the public to make wise decisions about their health and allows them the opportunity to live in the healthiest atmosphere possible. The Community Health Division accomplishes these feats through health education, substance abuse prevention and treatment, public health emergency preparedness, disease tracking and the Medical Examiner.
Health Education
Educational information and resources are available on a variety of topics including risk reduction, cardiovascular disease and prevention, smoking, diabetes, alcohol and drug abuse, community health reports and statistics, and much more.
Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative
Mission
To facilitate a continuum of substance abuse services in Ionia County
Vision
All Ionia County Residents will be free of substance abuse and its effects.
The Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative (ICSAI) is a workgroup under the Ionia County Child, Family and Community Council (ICCFCC). The ICCFCC serves as the substance abuse advisory committee to the Ionia County Board of Commissioners. In 2005, the workgroup developed a 5-Year Strategic Plan in regards to substance abuse within Ionia County. To view that plan,click HERE. Each year an implementation plan is developed to accomplish the goals and objectives within the county Strategic Plan.
To see a list of members and an overview of the ICSAI,click HERE. To see Community Based Support Groups (AA, NA, Ala-teen, Ala-non) in and around Ionia County, click HERE. To find out more about who we are click HERE. For information on Families Anonymous click HERE.
The providers involved in our program are:
Ionia County Health Department
Debra Thalison, MA, CCJP, CPC-M, CCS-M, (Program Director)
Stacy Moore, BA, CPS (Case Management) - (616) 902-3919
Courtney Miller, BA (Prevention Coordinator)
(616) 527-5341-During Business Hours
(616) 902-3919-After Hours
Email
Northpoint Counseling, LLC, CARF Accredited
Dennis Mitin, MA, CAC-M, LBSW
(517) 523-6677
Two Rivers Counseling and Consulting, PC
Margery Briggs, LMSW, ACSW, CAC-1
(517) 647-4747
Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative Application for Board Appointment
Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative Advisory Committee By Laws
Ionia County Health Plan
The Ionia County Health Plan is a community-sponsored program that provides a defined set of health benefits for the uninsured. This program provides a locally organized system for the provision of basic health care services to low-income, uninsured residents who are not eligible for mainstream medical assistance programs. For two years, the Ionia County Health Department worked to enact this program and it is now a reality. The plan covers doctor visits, outpatient labs and x-rays, and certain prescriptions, most of which do require a co-pay. The plan is county based, so it is tailored to Ionia County's needs. For more information regarding this program, please contact the Ionia County Health Department at (616)527-5341 or check the link-Health Plan Brochure.