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Central Lake Resources
As a village, we all play a vital role in supporting and nurturing healthy families in our community. No one is alone. Together, we can have a positive impact on every child, parent and family in Central Lake.
All-Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in person and on Zoom. All are welcome- those who struggle with grief, mental health, substance abuse and allies of people in recovery. Ursula House, 8084 W Old State Rd.
Contact: Shannon 231.266.4412, chainofrecovery@gmail.com
CAPE-ACE Portable Cribs
The CAPE Council has provided CLEO partners with a few portable cribs to share with families who need a safe space for their child to sleep.
Contact: Bridgette Potter-See, 657-458-3400
Central Lake District Library
The Central Lake District Library is our community library. They offer a variety of programs for the whole family.
Story time on Wednesdays at 10:30.
Central Lake Food Pantry
Community members are invited to visit the Food Pantry for food and other essentials every week.
Hours: Tuesdays 5 - 7 p.m. and Fridays 3 - 5 p.m.
Contact: First Congregational Church of Central Lake, (231) 544-6878 or Pastor Gary Bekkering, 231-313-1448
Central Lake Public Schools
Central Lake Public Schools partners with CLEO to offer quality learning and care for young children, including a childcare program, before and after school care, and summer program. CLPS offers public education for preschool through 12th grade and is a small district with large capacity to support and love their students.
231-544-3141 ext. 200
8190 W State St, Central Lake, MI 49622
Communities in Schools of NWMI
Offers support for children, and their parents, in removing non-academic barriers that prevent academic success.
Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition– Central Lake
A regional organization made up of community leaders and organizations that have a vested interest in early childhood experiences and opportunities. The Great Start Collaborative is also a dedicated CLEO partner, bringing many resources directly to the families of Central Lake.
Ursula House
The Ursula House hosts a variety of support services for the residents of Central Lake, including Rooted in Wellness Counseling Services, women’s empowerment group, grief support group, and a weekly recovery support group.
Contact Char Lundy 231-499-4222 or Kate Essenberg, 231-675-7937
8084 West Old State Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622 (Next to the First Congregational Church)
All-Recovery Meeting: Thursday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. in person or on Zoom. For more information, please contact Shannon at 231-266-4412 or chainofrecovery@gmail.com.
Rooted in Wellness Counseling, Shana Wojtowicz, 231.342.9309
Wash Basket
As the local laundromat, the Wash Basket worked with the Great Start Collaborative to install a special place for kids to read and play.
Women’s Empowerment Group
Join us for a biweekly support group led by a licensed counselor at the Ursula House, 8084 W Old State Road.
Contact: Shana Wojtowicz, Rooted in Wellness Counseling, 231.342.9309
Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan
The Women’s Resource Center provides services for residents of Central Lake and the surrounding region, including advocacy, support services, therapy, safe home, etc.