The invisible monsoon: Crisis center touted as mental health diversion from...
TRAVERSE CITY — Toni Stanfield and her son Karl used to call bipolar disorder an invisible monsoon that leaves families in terrifying and unsafe situations. The disease is fatal, said Stanfield,...
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The Truth About Conversion ‘Therapy’ in Michigan
As we celebrate the strides made for LGBTQ Americans, we must also recognize the steps that still need to be taken to ensure true equity for the community. The Trevor Project keeps track of Conversion...
View ArticleOakland County Homeless Students Struggle During Pandemic
In Michigan’s wealthiest county, there are more than 2,000 homeless students representing all 28 public school districts. Although many Oakland County students were able to retreat to the comfort of...
View ArticleNew mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan
A new 24/7 mental health crisis support line is now available in Oakland County and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – and it’s just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis...
View ArticleOakland County Community Responds to Oxford High School Shooting
Common Ground was honored to participate in the community-wide interagency response to the November 30 Oxford High School shooting. Hours after the shooting, Common Ground had two advocates in Oxford...
View ArticleInnovating a Survivor-Centered Response to Human Trafficking
By Allison Mercer, Victim Advocate/Case Manager, Common Ground According to the U.S. Department of Justice, human trafficking is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor...
View ArticleIdentifying Human Trafficking and Its Presence in Your Community
Would you know human trafficking if you saw it in your community? Stephanie Saville, Marketing & Communications Specialist at Common Ground interviewed Allison Mercer, MS, Victim Advocate – Human...
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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...
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First 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...
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Three 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...
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Rochester 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....
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Common 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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