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November 2020
Directors Report
The increased number of COVID-19 cases in our community is concerning, so please be safe and stay healthy. Additionally, OCHN initiates the Behavioral Health Home (BHH) model.

OCHN MISSION

Inspire Hope
Empower People Strengthen Communities

STIGMA WELLNESS TIP

Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone.

~ Martina Navratilova

Contributed by Cheryl LaFleur BEST Workgroup member

Thank you for doing your part to create a stigma free culture.

myStrength is a great resource to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Sign up today, use the code: OCCMHA


Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops

OCHN hosted a viewing of the Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cop film on 11/18/20.

Provider information hosted on OCHN extranet site

A one stop shop for OCHN policies, provider bulletins, manuals, documents and more. Please select the link below and complete a request form to access OCHN's private service provider site.
New OCHN Board Leadership

OCHN's Board of Directors recently selected new leadership. Read more at this link


Jonathan Landsman, Chairperson


Sarah Guadalupe, Vice Chair




Adam Furhman, Secretary (not pictured)
Meet OCHN's newest board member

Christina Root recently joined the OCHN Board.
Pause to save lives

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) issued an epidemic order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives.

Behavioral Health Home (BHH) initiative

OCHN along with its provider partners, has launched the BHH program.
Hope for the holidays
by Sherri Rushman

Holidays can be hard for people with disabilities especially if they live alone.
Kevin's Law educational video released

Learn more about Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), commonly know as Kevin's Law. OCHN recently developed a video about it.
Safe holiday gatherings
by Renee Uitto

The holidays might feel a little different this year because of COVID-19.
Crisis training for law enforcement

OCHN hosted a week long training for law enforcement in early November. The training taught de-escalation skills and how to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system. 
Avoid virtual meeting / event fatigue

As we've all turned to a virtual world, it's important to keep a few tips in mind to avoid fatigue.
OCHN Provider Appreciation event goes virtual

The OCHN annual provider appreciation event was hosted virtually this year due to COVID-19. Although we missed seeing all of our amazing providers at this traditional breakfast event, we were happy to honor and recognize your dedication and commitment to the people we serve. Below are special messages from individuals impacted by the OCHN network of providers.
OCHN - HOPE STARTS HERE