Become a Partner in Change

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against substance use. Partner with us to empower our
communities, support those in need, and drive lasting change.

Be The Change Partner
Join Our Mission

Be The Change Partnerships is a collaborative initiative dedicated to reshaping the delivery of behavioral health and substance use disorder services across Barry County, Michigan. Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force's Be The Change's mission is to address the critical needs of Barry County residents impacted by addictive disorders and co-occurring (dual-diagnosis) disorders. Through partnerships, Be The Change works to close gaps in communication, improve care coordination, and secure funding to ensure that individuals receive the support they need. Together, Be The Change and its partners are committed to building a healthier, more resilient community by transforming how care is accessed and delivered.

Questions?
For questions about joining Be The Change, please contact:

Liz Lenz, Be The Change Coordinator
Phone: 269-948-8041
Email: llenz@bccmha.org

Thank You

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to each of our Be The Change partners for joining our Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force's mission and vision! Your support and commitment are crucial educating, preventing, and reducing substance use disorders in our local communities. Together, we work to tackle these issues and make a positive impact on both youth and adults in Barry County, all with the goal of creating a substance free Barry County!

Current Partners

Barry Community Foundation--Youth Advisory Council
Barry Community Resource Network
Barry County Adult Drug Court
Barry County Adult Probation and Parole
Barry County Central Dispatch
Barry County Chamber of Commerce
Barry County Commission On Aging
Barry County Community Mental Health Authority
Barry County Department of Human Services
Barry County Emergency Management
Barry County Habitat for Humanity
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Barry County Sheriff's Department
Barry County Transit
Barry County Trial Court--Family Division and Juvenile Drug Court
Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center
Barry Eaton District Health Department
Barry Intermediate School District
Cherry Street Health Services
City of Hastings Community Development
City of Hastings Police Department
Corewell Health Pennock
Family Support Center of Barry County
Grace Lutheran Church
Hastings Area Schools
Hastings Fire Department
Hastings Kiwanis
Hungry Howie's--Hastings
Michigan State Police
Middleville Pharmacy Care
Parents
South West Enforcement Team
Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health
Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Volunteers
WBCH
Woodgrove Parish
Youth