Caring For Our Community Since 1970
At Van Buren Community Mental Health (VBCMH), we've been dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our community for more than 55 years. We are proud to serve a county rich in growth, connection, and natural beauty, offering compassionate, whole-person care that nurtures emotional, mental, and physical wellness.

Welcome to Van Buren Community Mental Health
Our vision is to strive to be the mental health agency of choice for all citizens of Van Buren County, characterized by trauma informed, accessible, acceptable, valued and effective services and will take a leadership role in achieving a healthy community, emphasizing wellness and prevention.
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Our Mission
Van Buren Community Mental health offers trauma informed prevention, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and support services to help people meet their own chosen life, health, recovery, and work goals.
Our Philosophy
At VBCMH, we believe in the value and dignity of the individual and maintain that the mental health of each individual enhances the quality of life of the entire community. As an agent of the state and the local community, we have the responsibility of providing services that address the mental health and wellness needs of the county. These services are to be provided in a manner, which upholds the value, dignity, and rights of each individual and understands the impact that traumatic events may have on a person’s well being. Services are provided regardless of age, sex, race, creed, marital status, sexual preference, social status, or the ability to pay for services.
Affiliations, Accreditations, and Partnerships
Accredited. Affiliated. Partnered. Committed to Care Without Barriers.
Our Mission
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), offers prevention, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and support to all people in Van Buren County to help them meet their own chosen life and work goals.
Care For All
VBCMH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income.
Our Locations
Main Access Center: Paw Paw Family Resource Center (Human Resource Building HSB)
801 Hazen St., Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 269-657-5574
Hartford Family Resource Center
57418 CR 681, Hartford, MI 49057
Phone: 269-621-6251
Lifespan
61899 M-43, Bangor, MI 49013
Phone: 269-427-5671
South Haven Family Resource Center
1007 E. Wells St., South Haven, MI 49090
Phone: 269-637-5297
Contact Information
Customer Service
Phone: 269-655-3333
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-1418
Fax: 269-657-3474
24/7 Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-922-1418
24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial/Chat: 988
Línea de texto de crisis en español
Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra HOLA al 741741
Voice/TTY (MI Relay Service)
Dial: 711
Communication Assistance
Communication resources in alternative languages and formats (Braille, Spanish, audio & communication enhancements, sign language, TDI) are available at no cost. Please contact Customer Service at 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 to access.
• ATTENTION: If you speak English, free language assistance services are available. Call 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).
• ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, hay servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística disponibles. Llame al 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).
• تنبيه: إذا كنت تتحدث العربية، تتوفر خدمات مساعدة لغوية مجانية. اتصل على 269-655-3333 أو الرقم المجاني 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).