Man Facing Federal Sentence Found Dead in Garage of Apparent Suicide
The body of James Richard Warner, 55, was found about 9:30 a.m. today by the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force which had gone to arrest him…
Novi Community Raising Money for Splashpad in Honor of Jessica Starr-Rose
The vision is a splashpad at Bosco Park – complete with weather-themed features – to be enjoyed by Jessica’s two children and children from across the area.
Troy Man Reportedly Kills Twin Brother, Shoots Father, and Kills Dog and Self
Investigators believe a single handgun was used in each shooting and it was recovered in the crashed vehicle.
Nov 6 – Royal Oak’s Ruck 22 March to End Veteran Suicide
This year’s proceeds will be paid directly to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for providing mental health resources to Veterans.
Oct. 16 – Out of the Darkness Walk in Downtown Ferndale
Registration is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted until December 31st.
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.
West Bloomfield Firefighter’s Memory Drives Suicide Prevention Efforts
“There is no stigma for asking for help as it relates to emotional issues,” he said. “We want to underscore the importance of staying physically healthy, financially healthy and emotionally well throughout your career.”
CNS Healthcare Awarded $4 Million Grant to Support Mental Health Services
CNS Healthcare has offices in Detroit, Novi, Waterford, Pontiac and Southfield.
Common Ground Shares Warning Signs for Suicide
Common Ground Shares Warning Signs for Suicide (Common Ground, Feb. 22, 2019) Oakland County, MI – Common Ground is a nonprofit organization that helps “move people from crisis to hope.” Among the services they provide is suicide prevention, with a crisis center, chat line, and a helpline. They also shared the following signs to help…
Oakland County Task Force Shares Suicide Prevention Resources
Oakland County Task Force Shares Suicide Prevention Resources (OCYSP Task Force, June 14, 2018) Oakland County, MI— The Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force encourages residents to utilize local suicide prevention resources in the wake of new data released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide rates increased in nearly every…
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…
Updates in Keego Harbor Murders-Suicide
Updates in Keego Harbor Murders-Suicide (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Keego Harbor, MI – In front of the tan colored house with a decorative heart on the door in the 2300 block of Cass Lake Road, there are lines of caution tape and an area in the snow where neighbors have been leaving flowers…
Updates in Keego Harbor Murders-Suicide
Updates in Keego Harbor Murders-Suicide (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Keego Harbor, MI – In front of the tan colored house with a decorative heart on the door in the 2300 block of Cass Lake Road, there are lines of caution tape and an area in the snow where neighbors have been leaving flowers…
Three Murders and One Apparent Suicide in Keego Harbor
Three Murders and One Apparent Suicide in Keego Harbor (Keego Harbor Police, Feb. 16, 2018) The Keego Harbor Police Department is sad to report that on Friday, February 16, 2018 at approximately 0810 hours Keego Harbor Officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 2300 block of Cass Lake Road in Keego…
Suicide Awareness Vigil in Lathrup Village Sept. 24
Suicide Awareness Vigil in Lathrup Village Sept. 24 Lathrup Village, MI – September is suicide awareness/prevention month. The candlelight vigil is in memory of all the people we have loss to suicide. By having this candlelight vigil I am hoping to raise the awareness of suicide. Depression, sadness, grief and mental health issues are real.…
S Word: Local Groups Hosting Suicide Prevention Film Screening Sept. 9
S Word: Local Groups Hosting Suicide Prevention Film Screening Sept. 9 Royal Oak, MI – An exclusive preview screening of this groundbreaking documentary, The S Word, followed by a Q&A session with film director, Lisa Klein, and a panel discussion featuring local suicide prevention experts. View the trailer here: http://theswordmovie.com/ Event sponsored by The Oakland…
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…
Preventing Suicide Community Discussion May 24
Preventing Suicide Community Discussion May 24 (EVENT page) Troy, MI – Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention is hosting a community discussion on “Preventing suicide through means restriction” on Wed, May 24, 2017 from 9am to 12pm with registration open at 8:30am at the Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois, Troy. Pre-register at www.oakgov.com/health. Who should attend? …