Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
May 16 – Parent Mental Health Community Forum
May 16 – Parent Mental Health Community Forum Pontiac, MI – Join us for the Parent Mental Health Community Forum on May 16 from 5-8pm at the Bowen Center in Pontiac, 52 Bagley Street. Resources, advice from mental health professionals, support services, insurance, trauma support, assistance for parents and guardians. Presented by multiple organizations including…
County Partners with OCHN to Fund Mental Health Co-Pays for Oxford Students/Staff
During its meeting on January 20, the Board voted to dedicate $500,000 to support the mental health needs of students, families and educators who were directly impacted by the tragedy.
Hazel Park Ordinance Banning Conversion Therapy Passes First Reading
“This ordinance prohibiting conversion therapy embodies our ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ community, while also protecting our children from dangerous and discredited practices that have no legitimate medical basis,” said Councilmember Luke Londo…
OCHN Adds Two New Mental Health Programs to Help Families
“The School Mental Health Navigator and Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit are the results of their diligence and attention to this important public health concern.”
Richard Oldacre Named Oakland Community Health Network Chief Operating Officer
Oldacre’s expertise in the behavioral and physical healthcare space compliments OCHN’s mission, vision, and values to ensure quality, integrated healthcare services to Oakland County residents supported by the public mental health system.
Headspace App, for Mental Health, Now Free for Teens
Headspace, the internationally recognized mental wellness and meditation app, is now FREE for children 13-18 years old in the US.
Dec 7, 8 & 9 – Oakland County Mental Health Counseling & Resource Events
The Oakland Cares Mental Health Counseling & Resource Events will be in various locations to make it accessible to residents throughout the county.
42 Nonprofits Awarded Mental Health and Well-being Grants
“These organizations that provide mental health services to our residents are extremely valuable to our communities, and we were glad to have an opportunity to offer them this support.”
Nov. 20 – Magic of Hope to Benefit North Oakland Community Coalition
Anthony combines magic and his personal experience with anxiety and depression to make the stigma surrounding mental health disappear.
Before Fall Festival: Sammy Gives Tour of Dutton Farm
The community of friends that make Dutton Farm come alive with learning and love, has been working hard to prepare for the Fall Festival on October 7-8 from 10am to 2pm
Auburn Hills, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Township Launch Program for Mental Health
Many of the situations law enforcement are responding to require skills that only a trained, mental health professional can provide.
Ferndale Partners with Common Ground for Mental Health Followups
The City of Ferndale has announced a new collaboration between the Ferndale Police Department and Common Ground, Oakland County’s leading crisis services agency.
Applicants Needed for Oakland Community Health Network Board
The BOC is seeking applications to fill two general public seats, one primary consumer seat (someone receiving mental health services) and one secondary consumer seat (a family member of someone receiving mental health services).
Virtual Support Groups Available Through Common Ground
Now more than ever, support for trauma related experiences is in high demand.
CNS Healthcare Awarded $4 Million Grant to Support Mental Health Services
CNS Healthcare has offices in Detroit, Novi, Waterford, Pontiac and Southfield.
Tip from Pennsylvania Constable Helps Teen Get Treatment…
Tip from Pennsylvania Constable Helps Teen Get Treatment After Online Threats (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, May 18, 2018) Addison Twp, INCIDENT: 23:51 May 17, 2018 hrs. – Addison Township – Welfare Check / Psychiatric Commitment / Detective Callout – #18-92538 SUMMARY: The Sheriff’s Office Command Desk received a telephone call from a Pennsylvania State Constable…
Tip from Pennsylvania Constable Helps Teen Get Treatment…
Tip from Pennsylvania Constable Helps Teen Get Treatment After Online Threats (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, May 18, 2018) Addison Twp, INCIDENT: 23:51 May 17, 2018 hrs. – Addison Township – Welfare Check / Psychiatric Commitment / Detective Callout – #18-92538 SUMMARY: The Sheriff’s Office Command Desk received a telephone call from a Pennsylvania State Constable…
Wayne State Awarded Three Year Suicide Prevention Grant
Wayne State Awarded Three Year Suicide Prevention Grant (WSU, June 20, 2017) Detroit, MI – Wayne State University has been awarded a three-year, Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant worth $305,354. The grant will be used for WSU’s Suicide Prevention Initiative that seeks to develop an infrastructure of education, training and dissemination of suicide…
Wayne State Awarded Three Year Suicide Prevention Grant
Wayne State Awarded Three Year Suicide Prevention Grant (WSU, June 20, 2017) Detroit, MI – Wayne State University has been awarded a three-year, Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant worth $305,354. The grant will be used for WSU’s Suicide Prevention Initiative that seeks to develop an infrastructure of education, training and dissemination of suicide…