Bergmann Center

04/29/2026

🌟 Community Update – April 30 Provider Meeting

Tomorrow’s meeting between day program providers and NCCMH board members will move forward as planned at 11:30 AM here at the Bergmann Center. This meeting was created to focus on stability, continuity, and the needs of the individuals and families who rely on these services every single day. ❤️

NCCMH leadership has informed us that they will not be attending. While this is disappointing, it will not stop the providers and board representatives who are attending from having the conversation our community has been asking for — and deserves. 💪

Our commitment has not changed. We will continue to show up, continue to speak openly, and continue pushing for clarity, transparency, and solutions. Families have carried far too much uncertainty for far too long, and we refuse to let that uncertainty silence the conversations that need to happen. 💙

After the meeting, we will share a summary of the key themes and questions discussed so our community stays fully informed. 📄✨

Thank you for standing with us, for raising your voices, and for reminding everyone involved that the people we serve are not numbers, contracts, or line items — they are human beings who deserve stability, dignity, and a system that works for them. 🌟🤝

04/21/2026

📢 Important Update from Bergmann Center

On April 16, Bergmann Center formally served a 30‑day Notice of Termination of Services to North Country Community Mental Health. As it stands today, services are scheduled to end on May 16, 2026, due to years of systemic failures and instability within NCCMH that made sustainable services impossible.

NCCMH has agreed to meet with all four regional providers on April 30.
👉 If — and only if — that meeting results in meaningful, concrete, immediate change that could keep Bergmann open, then community support through donations will be essential for us to continue.

Because here is the truth:

💙 Public funding covers only part of what it takes to operate.
The rest — the programs, the transportation, the community inclusion, the dignity‑centered supports — is made possible through donations, grants, and the people who believe in this mission.

And now, after what we witnessed on April 16, we need to say this clearly:

✨ The crowd that showed up for Bergmann was extraordinary. Your voices were powerful. Your presence mattered.
But our individuals need that same energy — that same courage, that same unity — every single day, not just in moments of crisis.

And this is the moment for our community to stand firm, stand loud, and stand all the way in — 10 toes down — for what matters.
Not halfway. Not quietly. Not when it’s convenient.
All in. Every day. For the people who rely on us.

That is the legacy of Lillian Bergmann:
💪 Stand tall in the face of adversity.
🤝 Support your community.
💙 Fund what matters.

We will walk into the April 30 meeting with every fact, every document, and every ounce of advocacy we have. There will be no false promises and no false hope — only truth, transparency, and unwavering commitment to the people we serve.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support matters now more than ever.

04/16/2026

Reminder! See you tomorrow!

04/14/2026

**🔥 PUBLIC POST — PLEASE SHARE 🔥**

📢 **The Bergmann Center will be CLOSED this Thursday** so our team, individuals, families, and community members can attend the NCCMH Board Meeting.

Over the past several months, providers across our region have raised serious concerns about ⏳ **funding delays**, 💵 **wage passthrough issues**, and the long‑term sustainability of essential services. These concerns directly affect individuals, families, and the stability of community supports.

As of this week:

💰 **NCCMH owes the Bergmann Center $92,000** for services we have already provided.
❗ This does **not** include the **$50,000 per provider** that was intended to be distributed at the start of the fiscal year.

These are **public dollars** meant to support people with disabilities — and the community deserves **transparency** about how these funds are being managed.

We are encouraging families, guardians, community members, and anyone who cares about the future of services in Northern Michigan to attend the NCCMH Board Meeting:

📅 **Thursday, April 16, 2026**
🕝 **2:30 PM**
📍 **1420 Plaza Drive, Board Room | Petoskey, MI**

🗣️ **Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person**, but your presence in the room matters just as much as your words.

If you cannot attend, we can **read your statement** on your behalf, though the **strongest impact comes when you speak for yourself**.

This is a critical moment for **transparency**, **accountability**, and the future of services in our region.
Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Our community matters. ❤️

04/12/2026

Reminder!

04/10/2026

**📣💙 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BERGMANN FAMILIES & SUPPORTERS 💛📣**

We are inviting all **individuals, families, guardians, and support people** to an **urgent information meeting** about the future of services at Bergmann Center.

Over the past several months, Bergmann Center and other regional providers have raised serious concerns about **North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH)** — including:

⚠️ **Direct Care Worker Wage Passthrough issues**
⚠️ **Rate practices that threaten long‑term sustainability**
⚠️ **Non‑responsiveness to formal grievances**
⚠️ **Decisions that directly impact individuals with disabilities**

These issues affect the **stability, safety, and continuity** of the services your loved ones rely on every day.

At this meeting, we will share:

🔹 What the **State of Michigan’s DCW Wage Passthrough** is and how it’s supposed to work
🔹 A **timeline of State‑authorized funding increases**
🔹 How current **NCCMH rate practices** impact staffing & programming
🔹 Documented **governance concerns** and lack of response
🔹 **Evidence and documentation** so families can see the facts themselves
🔹 How YOU can help advocate for the people we serve

**📅 FAMILY & GUARDIAN INFORMATION MEETING**
🗓 **Monday, April 13, 2026**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
📍 **In‑Person at Bergmann Center**
💻 **Remote attendance available**
➡️ *Please message us directly or call the office to receive the TEAMS link.*

Your voice matters. Your presence matters.
Together, we can ensure that the needs of the individuals we serve remain at the center of every decision.

Thank you for standing with us.
**💙 Be The Impact. 💛**

04/06/2026

Come grab coffee with us from 11-1pm today!!

📢 April 6th- April 11th Schedule Alert 📢

Monday- BC Lanes 6:30am-9:30am, Bergmann Center Charlevoix 11am-1pm

Tuesday- BC Lanes 6:30am- 9am, Classic Instruments 9:30am-11:30am (everyone welcome), NMI lunch 12-12:30pm

Wednesday- BC Lanes 6:30am- 12pm

Thursday- BC Lanes 6:30am- 12pm, 1pm-2:30pm

Friday- BC Lanes 6:30am- 12pm, 1-2:30pm

Saturday- Boyne City Field House 7am-3pm (Tip of the Mitt Shoreline Classic fundraiser 🥳)