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Mental Health Services

Our mental health therapists use trauma therapy and sensory-based services to help individuals who are struggling with negative experiences from anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, and other negative experiences from trauma.
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The goal of Hackley Community Care’s Mental Health providers is to enhance our patients’ emotional health, improving their quality of life through intervention, education, and prevention services.

Hackley Community Care’s mental health services are open to anyone in Muskegon who would like to improve his/her mental health. Patients can be seen for mental health only services and are not required to be medical or dental patients.

Our Mental Health services team believes there is no one size fits all approach to mental health and that it is a privilege to assist our patients by providing hope and healing. We offer a variety of services for all ages (beginning as young as 4 years). Treatment is tailored to meet a patient’s individual needs. Our therapists and counselors are ready to help address many mental health concerns for local Muskegon residents.

Taking Care of Your Mind Is Strength — Not Weakness.

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Our mental health services include counseling that treats:

Specialty Areas of Care Include:

In-Home Support Services

Feeling sad, anxious, or lonely? We’re here to help!

WE COME TO YOU! Hackley Community Care (HCC) offers virtual counseling services, bringing support directly to Muskegon County adults who stay home due to health-related challenges.

Counseling Made Easy and Accessible!

  • No internet needed! We provide a sterilized iPad for your sessions.
  • Receive hands-on support from Community Health Worker Alicia Marvin to get started.
  • Counseling is provided by our caring therapist:
    • Heather Wolf, LMSW
  • You don’t need to be a medical patient to access our mental health services.

ADHD Assessments Available

Are you or your child struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

HCC will provide an assessment; however, your primary care provider will make the final diagnosis based on the assessment information and results given to you at the end of this process.

Assessment Process: 
This ADHD Assessment typically requires three in person appointments which Includes: 

  • Intake Assessment
  • Screening Tools
  • Computer Based Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
This assessment is strictly for ADHD evaluation and does not provide any other psychological testing results. If counseling services are needed or desired after the assessment, arrangements can be made with a therapist at HCC.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is a therapy that helps people heal from traumatic or upsetting experiences by “unsticking” memories that were stored in a stressful or overwhelming way.

In sessions, a therapist guides the person to briefly focus on a troubling memory while using left‑right stimulation—like eye movements, tapping, or sounds—which helps the brain reprocess the memory, so it becomes less intense and easier to handle.

It’s commonly used for PTSD but can also help with anxiety, grief, phobias, and other issues related to past experiences. EMDR is useful for people who feel triggered, stuck, or weighed down by old memories and want relief without having to talk through every detail.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services

At HCC, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Our integrated approach addresses physical, mental, and social health needs – empowering you to build a healthier future. 

Why Choose HCC?

  • Respect, dignity and personalized care
  • Expert medical and mental health support
  • Counseling + peer mentoring for whole-person recovery

Our Services: 

  • Integrated Health Clinic (IHC)
    • Coordinated care for physical, mental health, and substance use needs. 
    • Central hub for holistic, patient-centered treatment. 
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
    • FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorders. 
    • Support from medical + mental health providers. 
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors
    • Individual & group therapy. 
    • Evidence-based strategies for lasting sobriety. 
  • Recovery Coaches
    • Peer support from individuals with lived experience in recovery. 
    • Guidance, goal setting, and community connection.

Call to learn more about our SUD services and how we can support your recovery journey. 

Seeking Safety - Helping youth build skills for healing & stability

How it Works:
Seeking Safety teaches practical coping skills without requiring youth to relive past trauma. It addresses both trauma and substance use at the same time, with safety as the foundation for every session.
📞 Call 231-733-6750 to sign up.

Who it’s for: Youth ages 8+ who may:

  • Struggle in school
  • Engage in high-risk behaviors
  • Experience difficulties at home
  • Use or are at risk of using substances

Parents should know:

  • Youth can join at any time; program lasts 3–6 months.
  • Led by licensed mental health therapists; insurance billed.
  • Includes individual counseling, group sessions, and workbook activities.
  • Parent/caregiver consent and initial assessment required.
  • A Community Health Worker is available to help with barriers to participation.

 

Group Details (Starting October 8, 2025):

  • Ages 13+: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM, 2700 Baker St., Muskegon Heights (1st-floor conference room)

  • Ages 8–13: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM, 1550 Clinton St., Muskegon (Clinton conference room)

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School-Based Mental Health Services

Hackley Community Care extends school-based mental health services across 18 different school sites. These comprehensive services deliver both group and individual counseling, impart mental health education, and furnish valuable resources to youth through the care of a licensed Mental Health Therapist.

Our Mental Health Providers

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Michelle Ferris, LMSW, Chief Mental Health Officer
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Malea Nicolet, LLPC
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Hannah Vegh, LLMSW
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Kei’Shauna Sherrod, LLMSW
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Taylor Dickert, LMSW
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Elizabeth Ritenour, LLMSW