OCHN Let's Talk August 2022

August 2022

Directors Report

In my role as CEO of Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), spending time with the people is the best part.

OCHN MISSION

Inspire Hope

Empower People Strengthen Communities

IN THE NEWS

LOCAL

Oakland County BOC establishes CIT pilot

The pandemic and it's unique challenges

Grant increases access to healthy food

Be a champion for mental health and substance use treatment

STATE

Paralympian talks about sleep and mental health

state school mental health gets funding boost

A glimpse of the NAMI Michigan conference

NATIONAL

988 crisis line launched

#AddictionProfessionalsDay Turns 30!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Calendar of Events

OCHN Board Meetings

OCHN Educational Videos

OCHN News and Information

OCHN Trainings

*NEW* View the OCHN 2020-21 Annual Report

STIGMA WELLNESS TIP

Recovery is not a one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day at a time.

Know the facts and encourage persons in their journey. Thanks for helping create a stigma free culture.

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

myStrength information

CEEC is recruiting new members

The Community Evaluation Education Committee (CEEC) is looking for new members. CEEC evaluates and analyzes service data collected by community mental health service providers. The group also reviews assessment tools OCHN uses to evaluate services. The group meets every other month from 2 - 4 p.m.

For more information, please contact Alexis Mitchell at mitchella@oaklandchn.org or call 248-858-1631

MICal - Michigan Crisis and Access Line is a 24/7 warmline designed for Michiganders in distress needing help.

MiCAL line: 844-446-4225

Hope 365 Wellness Center

The Hope 365 peer respite and wellness center is now open.

For more information call 248-910-5951 or email info@hope365wellness.org

OCHN welcomes three new board members

Sarah May's personal experience has empowered her to better navigate the education system, including services and supports for children and adults with disabilities.

Yvette Woodruff has spent much of her career in the behavioral health area, serving on many boards related to mental health and substance use.

John Young hopes to continuously look for innovative solutions and collaborative partnership to better serve the most vulnerable individuals supported by the public behavioral health system.

As long term Oakland County residents, OCHN’s new Board members are committed to their new roles in support of Oakland County’s public mental health system.

NCQA accreditation for OCHN

Outstanding Survey Outcomes:

Overall Compliance Score 97.16% (preliminary results)
Over 700+ standards, elements, and factors

OCHN welcomes two new directors

Klye Glasgow is the new Director of Access and Crisis Services for OCHN.

Kristie Schmiege is the new Director of Substance Use Disorder Services at OCHN.

Walk a Mile Rally

Thousands of advocates will attend the annual Walk-a-Mile Rally at the State Capitol to raise awareness for behavioral health and funding needs. The event is on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bring awareness to suicide prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Let's work to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information to people affected by suicide.

Join the Suicide Prevention Community Discussion on Thursday, September 28, 1 - 5 p.m. Learn more

OCHN Recovery Celebration

Celebrate substance use recovery on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk and Rally is being held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Belle Isle in Detroit.

Your Voice Your Value Conference

The Annual OCHN Your Voice, Your Value Conference was held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the OCHN Administrative office in Troy. Peer and Achievement award winners were honored.

View the video

How to celebrate DSP week

National Direct Support Professional Week (DSP) is September 11- 17, 2022. Learn ways to recognize DSPs.

Voting Information

by Renee Uitto

Believe it or not, election day is right around the corner. Some important information to know before you vote.

Staying positive when things go wrong

by Sherrie Rushman

It's important to keep your spirits up during difficult times.

Local legislators join the conversation

OCHN hosted a luncheon to engage in conversation about important the public mental health system. Read more

CEO featured on Michigan Matters

OCHN CEO, Dana Lasenby talks about mental health with Dr. Michele Leno.

Watch video

Keep us in your contacts

OCHN’s new QR code helps keep access to services at your finger tips at all times.

1. Scan the code with your smart phone.

2. Select Save.

3. Scroll down and select create new contact

OCHN Virtual Voting Webinars

Make your voice be heard. Learn about the primary vote for 2022 and be prepared.

OCHN - PEOPLE FIRST, PEOPLE FOCUSED

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