CRAWFORD COUNTY– The new Hope Begins Here Drop-In Center in Grayling held its Grand Opening last month where the public was invited to tour the building and meet the new director, Autumn Book. Hope Begins Here is a community-based drop-in center to offer Peer-to-Peer support to those in our area (aged 18 and older) who have lived experience with mental health. According to Director Autumn Book, “We strive to have a safe, fun, social, and educational environment for those who join us.” hours will be Tues- Fri 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. To reach Hope Begins Here, call 989-745-6090. Hope Begins Here is located at 308 Lawndale St. in Grayling, on the back side of the housing commission.
Pictured (L-R) Autumn Book, Hope Begins Here Director; Shelly Schmidt, NLCMHA Customer Services Representative (who was instrumental in getting the Drop-In Center concept off the ground); and Kimberly Silbor, NLCMHA Chief Operations Officer.
