MICA Services

The Mental Health Association's MICA program is a multifaceted program that provides education, advocacy, support, empowerment and drop-in services for the MICA population in Genesee County. This program also provides current education on MICA issues to peers and professionals. This is accomplished through affiliation with various treatment teams, community task forces, forensic treatment, prevention programs, and by providing conferences and on site workshops to agencies and/or peer groups.

What is MICA?

MICA stands for Mental Illness/Chemical Addiction, often referred to as “Dually Diagnosed” or “Co-occurring” Disorders. MICA refers to an individual with a substance abuse problem and a psychiatric illness or diagnosis.

According to Dr. Kenneth Minkoff, an expert in MICA treatment, the expectation should be that anyone seeking treatment for chemical abuse/addiction or mental illness has the other as well.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, the percentage of individuals who are dually diagnosed and also have trauma histories is as high as 90%.

THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE

The MHA in Genesee County's MICA Program Provides

  • A safe, supportive drop in/phone support center for MICA consumers
  • Crisis intervention and advocacy services for MICA consumers
  • Support Groups for MICA consumers
  • Workshops, conferences, and training on MICA issues.
  • A MICA Task Force to identify the specialized needs of the MICA population in Genesee County and implement changes needed to meet those needs.

What can I do if I, or someone I know is in crisis?

We are here and are available to talk Monday-Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm. We offer support, encouragement, and assistance in finding the right services for your needs.

Outside regular office hours, you may call the MICA Support Line at (585) 343-1932.

You may also call R.A.P. (Regional Action Phone) at (585) 343-1212. Conversations are confidential, the staff is trained to help or just to listen.

Please contact us at (585) 344-2611 for more information regarding MICA Services provided by the MHA.