Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is a nonprofit behavioral health and family services organization located in Traverse City, Michigan. Serving the region since 1937, the organization provides trauma-informed outpatient counseling and comprehensive support services for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and families facing complex life challenges. Services are delivered through licensed therapists and trained professionals in both in-person and telehealth settings, ensuring accessible mental health care across northern Michigan.

The organization offers individual, family, and couples therapy alongside youth-focused programs designed to strengthen family functioning, address trauma, and promote long-term stability. Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan also provides foster care and adoption services, crisis respite programs, and specialized youth services for individuals experiencing family conflict, housing instability, or risk of homelessness. A key component of care includes the Safe Haven supervised visitation and safe exchange program, which supports families affected by high-conflict situations or domestic violence by providing a secure, child-centered environment. Through its integrated behavioral health and family support programs, the organization remains committed to creating safer, healthier communities and helping individuals and families heal and thrive.