County Board Approves $500,000 to Fund Crisis Intervention Training Program
“This pilot program is one of the steps we are taking to limit the tragedies of November 30th from ever happening again,” Commissioner Michael Spisz (R-Oxford) said.
Therapist James Wickersham Specializes in Recovery after Facing his own Addiction
Therapist James Wickersham Specializes in Recovery after Facing his own Addiction (Mel Corrigan, June 15, 2018) I sat down with James Wickersham at a coffee shop recently. Dressed in a button-down shirt, face adorned with glasses, he sported a steady, serious yet approachable demeanor. Wickersham is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified…
Common Ground Seeking Volunteers for 24-hour Crisis Helpline
Common Ground Seeking Volunteers for 24-hour Crisis Helpline (Common Ground, March 7, 2017) PONTIAC, Mich., – Common Ground is seeking new crisis helpline volunteers at the Resource and Crisis Center in Pontiac, Michigan. The organization’s volunteer program offers several benefits including: free certification and training courses, experience in a mental health environment, career development and…
Suicide Prevention Training Nov. 29-30
Suicide Prevention Training Nov. 29-30 Waterford, MI- Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) is for anyone 16 or older – regardless of prior experience – who wants to provide suicide first aid. ASIST teaches effective intervention skills, helps build suicide prevention networks in the community, and has been shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality. …
Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder
Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2016) Berkley, MI – The death of Amy Brede sent shock and sadness through the Ferndale community where the 39 year old woman was strangled to death in her back yard by a male acquaintance. The killer Matthew…
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Aug. 21, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…
Troy Youth Assistance Girls Stand Strong Program Begins Feb. 4
Troy Youth Assistance Girls Stand Strong Program Begins Feb. 4 (EVENT page) Troy, MI – Girls Stand Strong Presented by Erin Zeller, LMSW, CTS. A four session empowerment and anti-bullying group for girls grades 7 &8. The group is conducted in an interactive style and teaches important life skills such as: ~Developing healthy coping strategies…
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Dec. 28, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…
Transgender Health Fair focuses on Treatment and Guidance
The second annual Transgender Health Fair educated attendees about hormones, safe sex, gender reconstruction surgeries, counseling, laser hair removal, prescription drug coverage and supportive organizations. Transgender Michigan hosted the event, filling Affirmations’ front gallery with rows of informational booths, seminars and forums. More than 100 attended.
Masters Students Learn Counseling w/ Affirmations Clientele
…“This is one of our essential services,” said Affirmations Interim Executive Director Kevin Howley. “We are working on grant writing right now to keep this program funded because it serves the community in so many ways. Knowing that 43 more counselors are out there with a better understanding of LGBT client needs makes it a worthwhile way to not only help people here who need it, but the community as a whole. It’s great to think of LGBT acceptance spreading this way.”…