Providing a Place of Compassion, Support and Hope
The original intention of this blog was to share a day in the life of a Common Ground Crisis Residential Unit team member. After interviewing Shelley Yost, Certified Peer Support Specialist and...
View ArticleFirst Responders Suffering in Silence
By James Peyton, Paramedic, TCCC, Frontline Strong Administrator, Common Ground There is a silent crisis happening worldwide. First responders are quietly suffering because of the stigma surrounding...
View ArticleThree Common Misconceptions About Calling a Crisis Line
By Heather Hankins, MiCAL Crisis Line Shift Supervisor, Common Ground In times of distress, calling a crisis line can provide vital support and assistance. However, due to various misconceptions...
View ArticleMobile Crisis Unit available for Oakland County adults
Common Ground’s mobile crisis unit (Oakland Crisis Intervention and Recovery Team – OCIRT) serves adults in Oakland County by intervening in the face of a crisis to deescalate and provide support....
View ArticleNational EMS Week is May 19-25th, 2024
This week marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week when we recognize EMTs and paramedics for their care, commitment and sacrifice. This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future,” reminds us...
View ArticleNational Plan to Prevent Suicide
On April 23, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration released the National Strategy and first-ever Federal Action Plan (PDF) to guide our efforts over the next decade. This strategy calls on all of us...
View ArticleRochester Hills Resiliency Center – Article in RH Herald
The Center’s opening is pushed back to early 2025 due necessary inspections and contractor delays. We are grateful to the city of Rochester Hills for their partnership and for publishing this article....
View ArticleCommon Ground – Chosen for Detroit News charity contest
Vote to give back with Holiday Cheer for Charity 2024 Marnie Muñoz The Detroit News The Detroit News is bringing back its eighth annual Holiday Cheer for Charity competition to give $20,000 to a local...
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