Northern Community Mediation

Northern Community Mediation The mission of Northern Community Mediation is to help people meaningfully resolve conflicts in Charlevoix and Emmet counties in Northern Michigan.

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* Family Services
* Divorce
* Parenting Time/Visitation
* Custody
* Guardianship
* Domestic Matters
* Grandparenting Time
* Wills & Estates
* Real Estate/Property
* Child Abuse & Neglect
* Victim Offender
* First-Time Offender Shoplifting
* Special Education
* School Attendance
* Breach of Contract
* Professional/Client
* Consumer/Merc

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* Employer/Employee
* Community Disputes
* Public Policy
* Ordinance/Statute
* Neighborhood Issues
* Regulation

Just as everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day, everyone adopts a part of being Mexican to celebrate Cindo de M...
05/05/2026

Just as everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day, everyone adopts a part of being Mexican to celebrate Cindo de Mayo, a holiday celebrated on May 5 in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862, known as the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16. The latter holiday was established in 1810, some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred.

May 1 is Law Day. Its purpose is to celebrate and promote the importance of law in society. The 2026 Law Day theme is “T...
05/01/2026

May 1 is Law Day. Its purpose is to celebrate and promote the importance of law in society. The 2026 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The rule of law—the idea that no person is above the law—is what ensures the rights of the people to live their lives as freely as possible and to pursue their dreams. The American Bar Association encourages all Americans to recognize Law Day on May 1, 2026, and to reflect on how the rule of law ensures all Americans have the ability to fulfill their dreams.

As a client working with a Community Mental Health Agency, have you been excluded from the decision making process of y...
04/30/2026

As a client working with a Community Mental Health Agency, have you been excluded from the decision making process of your treatment plan? Do you want to be included in that process? Call Northern Community Mediation at 231.487.1771. We can help you resolve the conflict and because of a grant through the Behavioral Health Mediation Services Program, there will be no cost to you.

Merry Major-Brown has lived in northern Michigan for over 30 years and worked in the banking industry for most of her ca...
04/28/2026

Merry Major-Brown has lived in northern Michigan for over 30 years and worked in the banking industry for most of her career. She co-founded and operated the first Which Wich in Michigan with her husband, Mitch, from 2012-2018. In 2018, Merry joined the State of Michigan’s Department of Health & Human Services, where she continues to serve the community. Outside of her work, Merry enjoys fitness, evening walks with her husband, and baking for family and friends.

Are you a farmer? Are you having a disagreement with someone? Are you in conflict with a company? Are you disputing with...
04/24/2026

Are you a farmer? Are you having a disagreement with someone? Are you in conflict with a company? Are you disputing with an organization? Call Northern Community Mediation at 231.487.1771, We may be able to help you without having to go through litigation, and our fees are free for most farmers.

Project Connect could not have been a more successful event. Held on Wednesday, April 22 in the North Central Michigan C...
04/24/2026

Project Connect could not have been a more successful event. Held on Wednesday, April 22 in the North Central Michigan College gym, 1125 exhibitors were able to reach and explain their services to 356 community members who represented a total of 721 individuals. Northern Community Mediation staff and volunteers alone had conversations with over 224 individuals.

Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote environmental awareness and protection and is celebrated annually on April...
04/21/2026

Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote environmental awareness and protection and is celebrated annually on April 22. It is celebrated in over 190 countries worldwide. It focuses on themes like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity, encourages community service projects such as tree planting and clean-ups, promotes sustainable practices and eco-friendly habits, and engages individuals, organizations, and governments in environmental advocacy.

If you or someone you know is receiving services from Community Mental Health and there are concerns about the treatment...
04/17/2026

If you or someone you know is receiving services from Community Mental Health and there are concerns about the treatment plan, call Northern Community Mediation at 231.487.1771. We can arrange for a neutral party to meet with the case manager and the client to discuss the concerns of each of the parties and then develop a plan so that the client feels that she/he is being treated fairly.

If you are a farmer, you can receive free mediation services through the Michigan agricultural Mediation Program. Call N...
04/16/2026

If you are a farmer, you can receive free mediation services through the Michigan agricultural Mediation Program. Call Northern Community Mediation at 231.487.1771 for more information.

My name is Phil Harmon, and I am a Tribal Citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. I grew up in Grand...
04/14/2026

My name is Phil Harmon, and I am a Tribal Citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I moved to Petoskey in 2001 to work for my Tribe as a Probation Officer. Over the years, I’ve held several positions with the LTBB Government. I’ve been in my current position of Executive Director, Unit I since November of 2016. It’s been an honor and privilege to work for my Tribe. One of my duties and responsibilities as the Executive Director of Unit I is to help with disputes in the workplace. As a trained mediator, these skills truly help with dealing with disputes

In my personal life, I’ve been happily married since 2022 and truly enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I try to spend most of my free time enjoying sports, hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, hiking, and pretty much anything to do with the outdoors.

I’m honored to be a member of the Northern Community Mediation Board. I’ll do my best to fulfill my duties and responsibilities and to help ensure a bright future for NCM

If you want a special place to go for lunch or dinner, get yourself over to Birdies Tavern in the Indian River Golf Club...
04/10/2026

If you want a special place to go for lunch or dinner, get yourself over to Birdies Tavern in the Indian River Golf Club. What a menu Kristini Hasse has put together! And, it is not just the menu that is fantastic; the food is delicious as well. On top of that, the ambiance--looking out over the golf course--it does not get much better than that. Jenny Brower, Judy Zorn and Jane Millar can attest to these claims because they had lunch there this past Sunday, March22.

Passover ends at sundown on April 9. It is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. It celebrates the liber...
04/09/2026

Passover ends at sundown on April 9. It is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. It celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. The name "Passover" refers to God "passing over" the homes of the Israelites during the tenth plague. The holiday lasts for eight days and includes special rituals and meals.

Address

415 State St
Petoskey, MI
49770

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12314871771

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