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OCHN announces naming contest for new children’s crisis care unit
OCHN is turning to the community to help name its new Children's Crisis Care Unit (CCCU) slated to open in September 2022.
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (June 24, 2022) – Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is
turning to the community to help name its new Children’s Crisis Care Unit (CCCU) slated to open in September 2022. Oakland County residents are being asked to submit name ideas for this valuable community resource. The winner will receive a $500 college scholarship for him /
herself, or a child in their life.
OCHN was awarded a two-year, $5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) in September 2021 to expand children’s crisis services at
the Resource and Crisis Center for youth under the age of 17 years and younger.
The goal of the CCCU is to reduce prolonged emergency room visits, ensuring families are
connected to a continuum of care in the same manner as physical health emergencies.
Support being provided to hospital emergency department staff includes:
• Children Crisis Screening
• Expedient Care Coordination
• Level of Care Determination
• Ongoing and Engaged Communication Until Crisis is Resolved
• Parental Service Support and Navigation.
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Contest submissions are due by Friday, July 22, 2022. Please select this link to fill out the form
or visit OCHN’s website oaklandchn.org.
About OCHN
OCHN is contracted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to lead a provider service network that assists approximately 23,000 Oakland County citizens at more than 300 service sites across the county. People who receive public behavioral health services through OCHN's provider network include those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. Most of these individuals have Medicaid insurance coverage.
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OCHN's goal is to ensure these individuals are aware of and have access to services and supports that will improve their health and quality of life, as well as ensure their engagement in full community participation. Its mission to “inspire hope, empower people, and strengthen communities” reflects an unyielding belief in a "Valuable System for Valued People." Programs and supports provided by OCHN's service network are available at www.oaklandchn.org.
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