The Sault Tribe Behavioral Health Program offers a variety of culturally sensitive outpatient services for the following populations: all Native Americans, any non-Native person pregnant with a Native child, spouses and adopted children of Sault Tribe members, Sault Tribe employees and their immediate dependents, and Medicaid recipients are eligible for the following services (unless otherwise indicated):
Behavioral Health Services are available to Sault Tribe members, their spouses and adopted children, tribal employees, members of other tribes, and Medicaid patients. Psychological testing is available for five-year olds through elderly patients. Tele-psychiatric services are available for Sault Tribe members only who are adults (18+). Home-based parenting education services are available for those pregnant with a Sault Tribe baby and Sault Tribe parents with children up to age five. Urgent care services are available during regular clinic hours for anyone.
Better outcomes are typically experienced when problems are dealt with early on. When someone experiences any of the following it is appropriate to request our services:
To schedule an appointment contact the Behavioral Health Front Desk at 906-635-6705 or 1-800-726-9105 during regular clinic hours: M F, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Walk-in s for those needing Urgent Care services are welcome at the Sault Ste. Marie Health Center during regular clinic hours. At rural health centers (St. Ignace, Manistique, and Munising) Urgent Care services are available but clients might experience a wait due to therapist availability.
Health Centers that offer these services and names of providers:
Sault Tribal Health and Human Services Center/Behavioral Health Services
2864 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-635-6075 Toll Free: 1-800-726-9105 Fax: 906 635-6549
Sault Tribe Health and Human Services, Saint Ignace - Behavioral Health Services
1140 N. State Street, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-8689 Toll Free: 1-800-726-9105 Fax: 906 635-6549
Manistique Tribal Health and Human Services Center Behavioral Health Services
5698 W. US-2, Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: 906-341-6993 Toll Free: 1-800-347-7137
Munising Tribal Health and Human Services Center Behavioral Health Services
622 West Superior Street, Munising, MI 49862
Phone: 906-387-4721 Toll Free: 1-800-236-4705
Locations for this service:
Grand Island Chippewa Community Center
622 West Superior Street
Munising, MI 49862
Phone: (906) 387-4721
Manistique Tribal Community Center
5698W US Highway 2
Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906) 341-8469
Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Health Center
2864 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie , MI 49783
Phone: (906) 632-5200
Fax: (906) 632-5276
Sault Tribal Health & Human Services Center
1140 N. State St. Suite 2805
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: (906) 643-8689
Providers who perform this service:
Christina Reynolds Burlak, LMSW, MS
Christina Reynolds Burlak
Clinical Therapist
Christina began her career in Social Services in New York City in 1992. She trained at the City University of New York, Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW), as well earned a Master’s of Science (MS) at the Milano Graduate School of the New School for Social Research. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Oakland University, Rochester Michigan.
Rebeckah Zaragoza, LMSW- Clinical Therapist
Rebeckah Zaragoza, LMSW- Clinical Therapist began her career in Human Services field in Sault Ste. Marie, MI in 2006. Rebeckah has a Bachelor of Science (BA) from Lake Superior State University and later went on to earn a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from Grand Valley State University. Rebeckah enjoys spending time with her family, loves being outside, camping or going to the beach.
Rebeckah is certified in Tai Chi Easy and is working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist.