Barry County Community Mental Health Authority

08/17/2026

Your next chapter could change someone else’s. 💙

At BCCMHA a career is more than a position. It’s a chance to show up for people, strengthen your community, and do work that has a great purpose. Explore our open positions here 🔗https://bit.ly/3JBYHVy

08/15/2026

Skill Building is Growing! 🌱 Exciting new group opportunities are coming this Fall!

🗓️ Mark your calendars:
• Entrepreneur Academy (Teens and adults with IDD, autism, or other developmental disabilities interested in starting a small business or selling handmade products)
• Community Helpers Volunteer Group
• Work Skills Group (Adults with IDD or Autism)
• School Age Skills Group (ages 16-26)
• School Success Community Group (ages 7-15)
• Breaking Down Employment Barriers Class

✨ New groups. New skills. New possibilities!

Ready to see what’s a good fit for you or your family member?
Talk with your Case Manager about upcoming Skill Building opportunities and ➡️ stay tuned. There’s more to come!

08/12/2026

Mental health concerns don't always happen during business hours or wait until your next appointment.

If you're experiencing an urgent behavioral health concern that can't wait for routine care, our Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic is here to help. Our trained team provides walk-in crisis support, helps de-escalate immediate concerns, and connects individuals with the ongoing care and resources they need.

✔️ Walk-ins welcome
✔️ No referral required
✔️ Voluntary services

📍 500 Barfield Drive, Hastings
Located inside our main office.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health emergency, don't wait to seek support. We're here to help. https://bit.ly/40wAYgh

08/11/2026

Michigan's proposed HB 6022 threatens to burden our healthcare system with administrative hurdles that pull clinicians away from patient care. By involving multiple private Medicaid insurance companies in pre-admission screenings, the bill introduces varying standards for care approval. Instead of a streamlined process, non-CMH clinicians will need to fill out complicated assessment tools and adhere to lengthy intake procedures.

Time spent navigating bureaucratic procedures and insurance-specific standards is time taken away from patients in crisis. Protect clinicians and patients—oppose HB 6022.

08/10/2026

08/09/2026

At BCCMHA, your voice matters. Your feedback helps shape the services we provide and ensures we're meeting the needs of our community.

Please take a few minutes to complete our Annual Customer Service Survey:
🔗https://bit.ly/4vSH48e

Thank you for sharing your experience! 💙

08/06/2026

Michigan's proposed HB 6022 creates a poor patient experience for individuals seeking care while simultaneously increasing healthcare costs.

By taking a pre-admission screening process that currently works 98.5% of the time and dividing responsibilities among multiple entities, the bill creates more handoffs and confusion over who is responsible for patients. As a result, vulnerable people will wait longer for care.

08/03/2026

The work you choose matters. If you're looking for a career where compassion, connection, and purpose are part of every day, we'd love to have you on our team! Explore our open positions and apply today! 🔗https://bit.ly/3JBYHVy

08/01/2026

By current Michigan law, Community Mental Health Associations (CMHs) are the only organizations allowed to perform pre-admission screenings. The CMH’s are contractually obligated to complete these screenings within three hours of a hospital contract.

Proposed legislation HB 6022 seeks to dismantle this functioning framework. When a public system consistently hits a 98.5% success rate across thousands of annual cases, we should protect it, not disrupt it. Oppose HB 6022.