Mental Health Access and Intake

The Access and Intake process is the first step in determining eligibility for services through Livingston County CMH.  To get started you may complete a screening in two different ways:

Call our office at (517) 546-4126 and ask for Intake.

  • Available during hours of operation.
  • Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Walk in requesting services @ 2280 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

  • Available during hours of operation.
  • Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
  • During the eligibility screening process, a trained staff member will:
    • Gather information about your current needs and concerns, your personal history and history of treatment.
    • Determine what type of program would meet your needs.
    • Match your needs with available CMH or Community Based Services.

Livingston County CMH is required to provide behavioral health services Medicaid enrollees with a severe mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, or a qualifying intellectual or developmental disability. Each person’s situation is evaluated on an individual basis.  If you qualify for CMH services, staff will guide you through the next steps. If not, staff will guide you to appropriate community resources.    

Substance Use Screening and Referral

Individuals with Medicaid or no insurance seeking assistance for substance use or co-occurring substance use with mental health concerns can access screening and referral services through Livingston County CMH.

Services include:

  • Substance use screening and assessment to determine level of care recommendations
  • Identification of treatment needs and medically necessary level of care recommendations
  • Referrals and authorization to treatment providers and recovery resources within our network
  • Assistance connecting with local community supports

Individuals may complete a screening in two different ways:

Call our office at (517) 546-4126 and ask for Intake.

  • Available during regular hours of operation.
  • Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Walk in requesting services @ 2280 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

  • Available during regular hours of operation.
  • Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
  • During the eligibility screening process, a trained staff member will:
  • Gather information about current needs and concerns, your personal history and history of treatment.
  • Identify the appropriate level of services required to meet your needs.
  • Match your needs with available CMH or Community Based Services.

Our Access and Intake team is available to help individuals and families navigate available services and find the support that best meets their needs.