Behavioral Health

LESLIE PIGEON Behavioral Health Coordinator
	Leslie assumed office duties in 2005 to assist with the development of a Behavioral Health program for the tribe. Leslie has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Her employment background includes Community Mental Health and the public school system. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
	Phone:	(616) 681-0360 ext. 316
	Toll Free:	(800) 968-2770
	Cell Phone:	(616) 889-4655
	Fax:	(616) 681-0380
	Address:	PO Box 306 Dorr, MI 49323

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Behavioral Health Program Services are available to enrolled members of MBPI who reside within the service area of Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ottawa Counties.

PROGRAM SERVICES

• Outpatient Services
• Confidential clinical services for adults and children
• Single or regularly-scheduled appointments available
• Includes intake, screening, and biopsychosocial assessment of emotional, behavioral, and substance use/abuse symptoms and diagnosis of a full range of psychiatric disorders
• Person-Centered Treatment Planning using a holistic approach that is respective of the individual and his or her personal, traditional, cultural, and spiritual values.
• Outpatient Counseling / Education
• Topics include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, family problems, school problems, abuse, adjusting to diabetes and other illnesses, mental illness
• Case Management / Coordination of Services
• Advocacy
• Referral and Follow-up
• Alternative appointment times and locations may be available upon request

• Emergency Services / Crisis Intervention
• Assistance with Psychiatric hospital admissions
• Monitoring of persons in inpatient facilities to assume continuity of care and adequate discharge planning
• Walk-in services are available (based upon Coordinator availability. It may be advisable to call in advance.)
• Available by telephone 24-hours a day, 7 days-a-week

• Prevention Activities
• Educational activities designed to reduce individual, family, and environmental risk factors and support wellness
• Based upon the needs of the community