Upcoming Events
Suicide Prevention
June 27 & 28| 8:30am - 4:30pm
UP Health Systems Portage
Learn to recognize signs of suicide, offer support, and link someone at risk with resources for help.
To register, please contact Krissy Putz at 906-482-9077 or kputz@dialhelp.org. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Normally $125, this class is only $20!
ASIST is a two-day interactive class designed to help professionals and lay people learn how to intervene to prevent immediate risk of suicide.
Funded by Communities United Against Suicide Prevention
Parenting Class
Weekly on Thursdays, June 20 - July 25 (except July 4) | 6pm - 8pm
Laird Township Hall
Weekly on Thursdays, August 15 - September 12 | 6pm - 8pm
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Guiding Good Choices is a free five-week skill building workshop for parents and guardians of youth from ages 9 - 14. It helps open up the lines of communication and creates skills to help parents and teens communicate. It also helps to build awareness to help resist peer influences while building familial bonds and interaction.
Register by contacting Chris at 906-482-8701 or cschuldt@dialhelp.org
Funded by NorthCare
Support Groups
Sexual Assault
Friday, May 31 | 6pm
Dial Help Portage Plaza Office
Free, safe, and non-judgmental community support group for anyone who experienced sexual violence past or present, including childhood abuse. You are not alone.
***Heal with other survivors ***
Funded by the Division of Victim Services
Mental Health
Second Wednesday of each month | 6pm
The Institute, Houghton
Free and confidential support group for people and families dealing with mental illness. Meetings are an opportunity for sharing and support.
*** You're not alone in this ***
Email MHSGKA@aol.com with questions
Sexual Assault
Contact Paige with questions at
482-9077 or psetter-hallwachs@dialhelp.org
Free, safe, and non-judgmental phone support group for anyone who experienced sexual violence past or present, including childhood abuse. You are not alone.
***Heal with other survivors ***
Funded by: Division of Victim Services
Free Teen After School Club
Contact Chris with questions at 906-482-8701 or cschuldt@dialhelp.org
Attention High Schoolers
TOP Club meets weekly for an hour and includes hands-on lessons, physical activities, and community service learning to build coping, resilience, and leadership skills. All youth who participate in the program will have the opportunity to experience lesson-related physical activities including kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, camping, and more!
Schedule
Calumet High School: Mondays from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm at the JROTC classroom
Ontonagon High School: Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm at the library
Houghton High School: Wednesdays from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm at Mr. Meyer's classroom
Baraga High School: Thursdays from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm at Mrs. Wisniewski's classroom
Partners: Baraga County CTC, Houghton/Keweenaw CTC, Ontonagon County CTC. Funded by Portage Health Foundation.
Recurring Classes
Anger Management
Three 12-week courses are held each year
A class for court-ordered individuals, or community members
Call 906-482-9077 to register
COST: $15 per class
$25 for one-on-one sessions
Alcohol Highway Safety
One-day classes held every other month
For individuals convicted of alcohol-related driving offenses, or community members
Call 906-482-9077 to register
COST: $100 total
Nonviolent Relationship Program
Classes meet three Mondays a month
For men who need a support group to eliminate problem behavior
Call 906-482-9077 to register
COST: $50 for intake, $20 for each class
Free after 26 sessions