Youth Services

4-H Program, MSU Extension--Serves youth from ages 5-19. Provides aerospace program, animal sciences, livestock program and exhibits at the Mecosta County Fair.

Address:   14485 Northland Drive Phone:   231-592-0795
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI 49307 Fax:   231-592-9492
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

Big Rapids Community Education--New Directions/Alternative Education, adult high school completion, employment assessment in conjunction with FIA, enrichment classes, after-school child care for ages 5-10, facility rental of meeting rooms, also extended school learning year classes.

Address:   804 N State Street Phone:   231-796-3489
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI  49307 Fax:   231-592-0644
Hours:   8:00-4:00 M-Th; 8:00-3:00 F    

Boy Scouts of America, West Michigan Shores--Canoe trips, camping, service week, etc.

Address:   22250 Northland Drive Phone:   231-832-3246
City/State/Zip:   Paris MI  49338 Fax:    
Hours:   Hours vary    

Catholic Social Services--Pregnancy counseling, adoption, foster care, and Families First Programs. Call for an appointment.

Address:   40 Jefferson SE Phone:   616-456-1443
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI  49503 Fax:   616-456-1443
Hours:   8:30-6:00 M-Th;  8:30-5:00 F

Evening hours available        by appointment.

  

Central Michigan District Health Department--Provides the following services: maternal and infant support services, immunizations, HIV-AIDS testing and counseling, lead/radon/groundwater testing, teen parent program, work-site wellness, EPSDT, volunteer service, family planning, special health services, MichCare, Women/Infant/Children's program (WIC), STD program, food service sanitation program, hearing and vision screening, marriage license counseling, healthy start program, on-site waste water program. 

Address:   2012 E Preston Phone:   989-773-5921
City/State/Zip:   Mt. Pleasant MI  48858 Fax:   989-773-4919
Hours:   8:30-4:30 M-F,               closed 12:00-1:00    

Chippewa Hills Community Education--Provides GED, enrichment classes, remediation services, vocational education, alternative education, adult high school completion. 

Address:   Wheatland Avenue Phone:   800-883-4934
City/State/Zip:   Remus MI  49340 Fax:   989-967-8370
Hours:   8:00-4:00 M-F    

Eagle Village--Offers a residence program for troubled teens 12-18. Also offers foster care and adoption services. Adventure Learning Center offered for groups. 

Address:   4507 170th Avenue Phone:   231-832-2234
City/State/Zip:   Hersey MI  49639 Fax:   231-876-1729
Hours:   8:00-5:00 M-F    

Evart Community Education--Offers the following programs: recreation and enrichment classes, Quest Alternative High School, high school completion, adult basic education, and GED.

Address:   901 N Main Street Phone:   231-734-3051
City/State/Zip:   Evart MI  49631 Fax:   231-734-3367
Hours:   1:00-4:30 M-F    

Kettunen Center--Provides 4-H programs, youth training, volunteer training, environmental education, elder hostels, full conference facilities. 

Address:   14901 4-H Drive Phone:   231-829-3421
City/State/Zip:   Tustin MI  49688 Fax:   231-829-3633
Hours:   8:00-5:00 M-F    

Lake County 4-H Group, True Colors--Teen club that helps teens with peer education, learning life skills and doing community service.

Address:   915  Michigan Avenue        PO Box 2235 Phone:   231-745-2732
City/State/Zip:   Baldwin MI  49304 Fax:    
Hours:   Hours vary, please call    

Make A Wish Foundation--Grants wishes of children 2 1/2 - 17 years old who are suffering from a life threatening medical condition. 

Address:   3390 Pinetree Road Ste 20 Phone:   800-622-9474
City/State/Zip:   Lansing MI  48911 Fax:   517-272-3864
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

Mecosta-Osceola Youth Attention Center--Crisis intervention and referral services. Delinquency services. Emergency shelter for youth 10-17.  Youth and family counseling services. Emergency medical food, clothing for youth. Also, enrichment and recreation.

Address:   400 Elm Street Phone:   231-592-0129
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI  49307 Fax:    
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F      24-hr Crisis    

Michigan Trails, Girl Scout Council--Work with girls ages 5-17 in troop and after-school settings.

Address:   3275 Walker Avenue NW Phone:   616-784-3341
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI  49544 Fax:    
Hours:   12:00-8:00 M; 9:00-5:00 Tu-F    

MSU Extension Service, Mecosta County--Provides 4-H programs, agriculture, home economics and natural resources.

Address:   14485 Northland Drive Phone:   231-592-0792
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI   49307 Fax:    
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

MSU Extension Service, Newaygo County--Provides 4-H programs, agriculture, home economics and natural resources.

Address:   915 Michigan Avenue Phone:   231-745-2732
City/State/Zip:   Baldwin MI  49304 Fax:    
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F                Closed for lunch12:00-1:00    

MSU Extension Service, Osceola County--Provides 4-H programs, agriculture, home economics and natural resources. Educational publications, classes, youth programs, family living education, etc.

Address:   301 W Upton Phone:   231-832-6139
City/State/Zip:   Reed City MI  49677 Fax:   231-832-3381
Hours:   8:00-5:00 M-F    

Muskegon River Valley Big Brother/Big Sister--Helps children who need adult relationships by matching youth with adult volunteers. One-to-one and small group mentoring programs.

Address:   126 B Maple Street Phone:   231-796-1566  or Toll Free 888-290-0671
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI  49307 Fax:   231-796-1556
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

National Runaway Switchboard--Provides counseling and assistance for youth in crisis situations, including running away from home. Access to over 12,000 national organizations and agencies that aim to assist youth in crisis situations.

Address:   Nationwide Phone:   800-621-4000
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-hour    

Pineview Homes--Special treatment program for delinquent or neglected boys ages 8-17. Daily fee required. 

Address:   8444 Oak Road Phone:   231-734-2045
City/State/Zip:   Evart MI  49631 Fax:    
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F; 24 Hr Crisis    

Probate Court, Mecosta County--Wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, emancipation of minors, mental commitments, change of name. The juvenile division works with youth: criminal, neglect/abuse, guardianship and adoptions and has a family court judge.

Address:   P O Box 820 Phone:   231-592-0135
City/State/Zip:   Big Rapids MI  49307 Fax:   231-592-0191
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

Probate Court, Osceola County--Wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, emancipation of minors, mental commitments, change of name. The juvenile division works with youth: criminal, neglect/abuse, guardianship and adoptions and has a family court judge.

Address:   410 W Upton Phone:   231-832-6127
City/State/Zip:   Reed City MI  49677 Fax:   231-832-6181
Hours:   8:30-4:30 M-F    

Reed City Community Education--Adult high school completion, GED, preparation and testing, enrichment, vocational education, preschool, recreation, senior citizen travel program, alternative education and children's summer adventure program. 

Address:   202 W Slosson Avenue Phone:   231-832-5517
City/State/Zip:   Reed City MI  49677 Fax:   231-832-5546
Hours:   8:00-4:30 M-F    

Runaway Assistance Program, RAPline--Confidential and anonymous. For teenagers who are questioning their sexuality, runaways, those thinking of running away and parents who are having problems with teens or parents of runaway teenagers..

Address:   Nationwide Phone:   800-292-4517
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24 hrs/7 days    

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