Oakland Community Health Network

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! In honor of this observance, OCHN administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 1st and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd. All crisis services remain available 24/7-365 by dialing 988.

08/31/2025

OCHN's Co-responders, along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department, continue to recognize the devastating effects of opioid use in our communities. August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day and OCHN and all of its partners mourns with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdose, and together we renew our daily commitment to preventing these tragic deaths. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988.

08/30/2025

August 30th is Grief Awareness Day, a time to foster empathy, support, and awareness for grief, acknowledging loss and promoting healing.

Read these tips on how you can help a friend who may be struggling with grief.

Need help connecting to services? Visit oaklandchn.org or call 248-464-6363.

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is releasing mental health tips to manage stress or trauma associated with the recent school shooting in Minnesota. Select this link to read more: https://conta.cc/4fZ62g2

See important resources at this link: www.safeandsoundschools.org/post/standing-together-after-tragedy-how-to-support-schools-and-communities

08/27/2025

You are enough! Need help connecting to services? Visit oaklandchn.org or call 248-464-6363.

08/26/2025

Rally to enhance public awareness, put an end to stigma related to mental illness & developmental disabilities, and promote mental health and wellness, because we can make a difference! Join us at the Michigan State Capital on September 17th! Learn more at cmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally/

08/20/2025

August 20th is Accessible Air Travel Day! In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a campaign, , to raise awareness about the right of air travelers with disabilities to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. Learn more here www.transportation.gov/AccessibleAirTravel

08/19/2025

Make mental health your priority! Need help connecting to services? Visit oaklandchn.org or call 248-464-6363.

08/16/2025

Make your mental health a priority! Need help connecting to services? Visit oaklandchn.org or call 248-464-6363

08/14/2025

Your Voice Matters! OCHN is taking a proactive approach toward planning for the future for those receiving community mental health services in Oakland County. Join us for an informative town hall to discuss the proposed changes.

All are welcome!

Speakers will include Kevin Fischer from NAMI Michigan, Alan Bolter from CMHAM, Michael Spisz, Oakland County Commissioner, persons served, advocates, allies, and providers. This is a FREE event and light refreshments will be served.
Learn more by visiting the calendar at www.oaklandchn.org

08/12/2025

Each year, more than 1,500 advocates from across Michigan come to the Capitol Building to support public behavioral healthcare. This rally aims to highlight the need for increased funding for mental health services, raises awareness of behavioral health needs in health and policy discussions and works to banish behavioral health stigmas. Join us on September 17th! Learn more herecmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally/