Social Services Department 
   
 


CAROLYN BUSH
BSW/RSW
Social Services Coordinator

Carolyn Bush, BSW/RSW joined the Tribe as the Social Services Director in 2001. Her office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

The Social Services Department is located in the main building at 1123 129th Ave Bradley, MI49344. (The Ampro building).

Contact Information:
 Phone: (616) 792-9118
Cell: (616) 889-8286
(24 hrs/7 days)
Fax: (616) 792-9096
E-Mail: clbush@mbpi.org
Address: PO Box 218
Dorr, MI 49323


Programs currently available through the Social Services Department

Indian Child Welfare

  • Monitoring of children and families of the Gun Lake Tribe involved with State Protective services and Foster care programs.
  • Indian Child Welfare Committee

Case Management:

  • Assistance in family functioning
  • Assistance with interpersonal relationships

Confidential referrals to appropriate services for Individuals and Families:

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Abuse
  • Elder’s Services
  • Women and Children’s Services

Food Commodities
The Gun Lake Tribe will be working with the Pokagon Band to provide commodities to members of both tribes. Members of either tribe can stop by this office to complete an application and learn more about the program and how it will work in our area.

Protective Services

  • Coordination with other community services and agencies
  • Identifying and assisting individuals and families in using services
  • Participating in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Working with the Courts

Other Services Include

  • Money Management
  • Parent/Child group Thursdays 9:30 – 11:00
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays 7:00
  • Al-Anon Tuesdays 7:00

Services are available at the office, in your home or wherever you are comfortable.

Please call on the Social Services Department anytime.

 


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