OCHN extends service hours

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (April 4, 2022) – New hours of operation for non-emergency,

behavioral health services through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) are being
implemented to enhance accessibility of supports for Oakland County residents.

Effective April 4, 2022, OCHN’s Access department, located in the Resource and Crisis Center,
is open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“Having a place people can turn to for mental health support is essential to meet the needs of
our community.” says OCHN’s Executive Director and CEO Dana Lasenby. “The extended hours
of operations promote flexibility and accessibility for Oakland County residents and families to
receive quality care when it is most convenient for them.”

Services provided by OCHN’s Access team include determination of eligibility, mental health
screening, and care coordination. OCHN’s screening process determines where and how an
individual or family’s needs can be met, based on medical necessity, as well as severity and
urgency of the situation. This process also applies to persons living with an intellectual or
developmental disability and individuals who have a substance use disorder.

For more information about receiving behavioral health supports in Oakland County, visit
OCHN’s website at www.oaklandchn.org and select the Access tab, or call 248.464.6363.

About OCHN
OCHN leads 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 mental
health services through OCHN's provider network include those who have an intellectual or
developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. The majority of
these individuals have Medicaid insurance coverage.

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.