Oakland County's Blog: Mental Health Resources In Oakland County

Birmingham MI

13 May, 2022

4:07 PM

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Press release from the Oakland County's Blog: May 12, 2022 May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It has never been more important than now to recognize the role mental health plays in our overall well-being and helping those in need receive support. When living with a mental health condition or facing a mental health concern, it's common to feel like no one understands what you're going through. But many people live healthy lives after seeking help for the mental health challenges they face. You aren't alone, help is out there, and recovery is possible. The Oakland County Health Division has compiled a list of mental health support for families & individuals in their May Healthy Oakland Newsletter: Common Ground24-hour resource/crisis helpline, confidential counseling and short-term psychiatric care800-231-1127 – Resource and Crisis Helpline Crisis Text Line Available for mental health support. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Oakland County Health NetworkProvides public mental health services to those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. The majority of these individuals have Medicaid insurance coverage.Access to services: 248-464-6363 CNS HealthcareMental health and substance use disorders services for children (7-17) and adults800-615-0411 Easterseals MichiganYouth and adult mental health services800-395-9819 HAVEN24-hour crisis/support line, counseling and support groups for those experiencing domestic violence/assault.248-334-1274 MDHHS WarmlineIndividuals calling the warmline will be provided with support by peers who have their own lived experience with mental health issues. They will be providing wellness supports and a listening ear. The warmline will operated by Certified Peer Support Specialists seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753). Oakland Family ServicesTherapeutic treatment for children and adults with a diagnosed mental illness or issues related to substance use disorder248-544-4004 – Berkley248-858-7766 – Pontiac248-853-0750 – Rochester Hills248-624-3812 – Walled Lake Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, the number of Americans living with mental health issues was at a crisis level. That's why Oakland County has invested nearly $13 million in a variety of services. The county has allocated $8.5 million in grants, administered by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, to non-profit agencies to help an additional 66,000 residents with critical counseling and care. Another $2 million is helping hospitals quickly evaluate people in their emergencies rooms and get them the care they need. An additional $2 million went to support students, when the county established the Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Program. In this program, Health Navigators work directly with Oakland County school professionals to increase mental health services—providing a safety net beyond the resources available at their local schools. Oakland County works to ensure access to quality affordable health care, including mental health services, to improve health outcomes for all residents as part of the Healthy Residents goal in our five-year road map. Visit our dashboard to see the progress being made to mental health of community members, as measured by the percentage of young people who felt sad or hopeless in given time period. Stay connected with the Oakland County Health Division on Facebook and Twitter, and visit their website for additional health information and services. Follow along with Oakland County on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube using #OaklandCounty, or visit our website for news and events year-round. This press release was produced by the Oakland County's Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.