Byron High School Counseling Office
Mrs. Smith is available for personal counseling as well as help with grades, classes, applying for colleges, and other needs. Students with problems that need intensive counseling may be referred to outside agencies/therapists. Below is a list of some area agencies that provide long-term, specific counseling.
Ascension Family Services, Inc....989-725-6000
120 W. Exchange St, Ste 104, Owosso, MI 48867
Genesys Hillside Center for Behavioral Services...810-424-2400
8435 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Treatment for adolescents of ages 12 - 17. For teens experiencing acute depression, behavioral problems, anxiety, adjustment issues, or self-destructive tendencies.
They also have general counseling services available including: individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, as well as the intensive outpatient services.
Genesee Community Health Center...810-496-5777
422 W. 4th Ave, Flint, MI (across the street from Hurley Medical Center)
- Complete health care for the entire family that includes you in the decision-making
- Health screenings, well-child visits, physicals
- Care for diabetes, asthma, blood pressure and cholesterol
- Quick access to lab and x-ray services
- Onsite mental health and substance abuse services
Insight...810-733-0900
G-4413 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532
Specializing in treating mental health and substance abuse problems.
Livingston County Community Mental Health...517-546-4126
2280 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843
Child & Adolescent and Outpatient Services...517-548-0081
3760 Cleary Dr, Howell, MI 48843
Living Well Professional Services...989-729-0300
114 W. North St, Ste 4, Owosso, MI 48867
RAVE (Relief after Violent Encounters)...989-725-9511
REACH (runaway program)...989-725-9511
308 W. Main St, Ste 402, Owosso, MI 48867
Shiawassee County Community Mental Health...989-723-6791 (24 hours)
1975 W. Main St, Owosso, MI 48867
Services available:
- Outpatient Therapy--either through Shiawassee CMH or under contract with SCCMH at Taylor Life Center
- Home Based Services
- Infant Mental Health
- Case Management
- Supports Coordination
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Services and Supports for Kids
- 0 - 5 Multidisciplinary Assessment--psychiatric evaluation, nursing evaluation, behavioral evaluation, occupational therapy evaluation, team meeting to develop a comprehensive plan to meet the identified needs of the consumer and family
2-1-1 Assistance
Anyone in Shiawassee County can dial 2-1-1 and receive cost free information on a broad range of non-profit, government, and faith community services. In times of community disasters, persons will be instructed to dial 2-1-1 for information regarding such things as evacuation routes, shelter locations, clean water stations, etc. 2-1-1 operators are federally-certified and have undergone extensive training and testing before taking calls from the public.
Simply dial 2-1-1 on either your landline or cell phone or access the complete database online at www.centralmichigan211.org. Your call or internet search are free of charge to you.
Examples of assistance available: hours and locations of local food pantries, counseling and support group information, utility or rental assistance, housing programs for those facing foreclosure or eviction, child and adult health insurance coverage, and many others
Shiawassee Community Health & Dental Center
Location: 200 N Caledonia, Owosso, MI 48867
Contact: Medical (989) 729-4848, Dental (989) 720-4188
Hours: Mondays 7 am - 7 pm, Tuesdays 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesdays 8 am - 7 pm, Thursdays 8 am - 5 pm and Fridays 7 am - 5 pm; Appointments preferred. Walk-ins accepted on most days.
Services: family medical care, immunizations, well-child visits, x-ray through Memorial Healthcare and more
Cost: Sliding fee scale available to those that quality based on family size and income
Bereavement Services
Adult Grief Support Group--An adult grief support group is provided by Memorial Healthcare Hospice. This group is for anyone over 18 years old who has experienced the death of a loved one. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:00 pm at 1975 W. M-21, Owosso. Call Joelle McGuire, MSW at (989) 725-2299 or 1-800-501-1710 for more information.
Children's Grief Recovery Group--Memorial Hospice holds a Children's Bereavement group. This group is for children ages 3 - 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:00 pm at 1975 W. M-21, Owosso. Call Tom Kalina, MSW at the numbers above. Pre-registration is required.
Hospice Library--There are many books and videos on death, dying, hospice, spiritual fulfillment, etc. The Hospice library is located in the Home Health/Hospice Office at 1975 W. M-21, Ste 102, Owosso. Call the numbers above for more information.
Helpful Websites
Anxiety
https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety
Stress
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-stress.htm
Test Anxiety
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/test-anxiety.html#catstudysmart
https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/test-anxiety
Time Management
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm (including goal setting and motivation)