National 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 to: Reflecting current data, emerging issues, and advances in the field, the National Strategy addresses 1) community-based … Read more
National 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 to look back and learn from the founding leaders who made … Read more
Mobile 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. OCIRT is composed of Clinicians and Certified Peer Support … Read more
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 surrounding crisis hotlines, many individuals may be reluctant to reach out … Read more
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 the utilization of mental health services. First responders are more likely to suffer … Read more
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 Recovery Coach, and learning about Peer Recovery Coach … Read more
Identifying 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 Trafficking at Common Ground to talk about what defines human trafficking, … Read more
Innovating 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 or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts. The … Read more
