Human Services

Department of Human Services
Binagek

 

Located at 911 Spring Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
Mail Address: 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Email: [email protected]

 

Mission Statement

The Department of Human Services of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is committed to the support and preservation of all aspects of family life, and to wrapping our services around the Anishnaabek communities. We will help restore holistic balance by calling upon existing resources of elders, trained professionals, traditional and spiritual leaders to empower individuals and families, and strengthen the circle of life as envisioned by our Odawa ancestors.

Aanii Tribal Citizens! The LTBB Department of Human Services is here to provide resources and services to Tribal Citizens.  Please review the links below for detailed information.  If you need assistance, please call our office at (231) 242-1620 or (231) 242-1621.  Miigwetch.

 

Contact Information

Phone: (231) 242-1620
Fax: (231) 242-1635
Human Services Director: Heather Boening (231) 242-1630 [email protected]
Social Services Program Manager: Melanie Gasco (231) 242-1625 [email protected]
Social Worker: Vacant (231) 242-1631
Social Worker: Vacant (231) 242-1632
Survivor Outreach Advocate: Keely Frye (231)242-1629 [email protected]
Rural/Survivor Outreach Advocate: Diana Isard (231) 242-1627 [email protected]
Lead Survivor Outreach Specialist: Stacey Ettawageshik (231) 242-1628 [email protected]
Program Generalist: Patricia Waucaush (231) 242-1626 [email protected]
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Program Specialist: Joe Van Alstine (231) 347-2573 [email protected]
Food Distribution Worker: Tanner Keller (231) 347-2573
(c) 231-881-2588		 [email protected]
Food Distribution Certification Worker: Christopher Polasky (231) 347-2573 [email protected]
Transitional Supportive Housing Specialist: Yvonne Goudreau (231) 242-1633 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Vacant (231) 242-1621
VOCA Advocate Meghan Day (231) 242-1629 [email protected]