A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Welcome to Riverwood Center!
Since 1975, Riverwood Center, the service name of Berrien Mental Health Authority, has been dedicated to supporting hope, healing, and whole-person wellness for individuals and families across Berrien County. Every day, our caring staff and trusted provider partners work together to ensure that each person we serve has an exceptional experience, every time.
In 2024 alone, Riverwood Center touched the lives of 5,746 people through more than 270,000 encounters—a reflection of our deep commitment to accessible, compassionate, and high-quality behavioral health care.
Our Vision: Every person has an exceptional experience, every time.
Our Mission: Provide personalized effective behavioral health services to build a stronger and healthier community.
Riverwood Center extends our deepest gratitude to our Board of Directors for their dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Your guidance helps ensure that every decision we make keeps the needs of our community at the center. Through your vision and support, we are able to provide hope, healing, and whole-person wellness to thousands of individuals and families each year in Berrien county. Thank you for helping us ensure that every person has an exceptional experience—every time!
Board Members
Marion Maier, Chairperson
Rayonte Bell
Allen Edlefson
Bruce Hackworth
Nancy Johnson
Alex Ott
Mike Majerek
Edward Meny
Rachel Wade
Cynthia Gray
Marian Tripplett
Lauren Scott
Current Board Meeting Schedule
All board meetings begin at 4:00pm, in-person at 1485 M-139 (Riverwood II/Back Building), Benton Harbor, Michigan.
• November 19, 2025
• December 17, 2025
• January 21, 2026
• February 18, 2026
• March 18, 2026
• April 15, 2026
• May 20, 2026
• June 17, 2026
• July 15, 2026
• August 19, 2026
• September 16, 2026
• October 21, 2026
• November 18, 2026
• December 16, 2026
Board meetings are open to all members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon notification of request. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
*Riverwood Center is committed to transparency and keeping our community informed. If you would like copies of past Board Meeting Minutes or Agendas, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-729-8716. All records are securely archived and available upon request, and our Riverwood Center team will be glad to assist you in accessing the information you need.
Ready to get started? Contact Customer Service Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
24/7/365 Crisis Line: Call if you’re in emotional distress or having a behavioral health crisis.