The event will also include a program, lunch, and a self-guided tour.
The facility, which was renovated by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority will address a
community need for increased public resources for individuals who have a mental
illness, developmental disability, serious emotional disturbance, or substance
use disorder, and are in need of immediate support. The facility is conveniently situated near a
community bus line route and is adjacent to the Health Department and WIC
services.
Common Ground’s crisis related services will relocate to the
building, making access to the agency’s expertise more convenient for those
seeking help. These services include the 24-hour Resource and Crisis Helpline
(800-231-1127), Emergency Psychiatric Services and ACCESS services, currently
located at Doctors’ Hospital in Pontiac; and the Crisis Residential Unit,
currently located on Hendrie Street in Royal Oak. The scheduled move date is Jan. 10.
The 48,000-square-foot building will also be occupied by
PACE (Prior Authorization and Central Evaluations for the Office of Substance
Abuse Services), a pharmacy and X-ray lab services. The project was financed by a $14.5 million
bond, which was approved by the Oakland County Building Authority. The building
will be subleased by OCCMHA from Oakland County, which is leasing the property
from the Oakland County Building Authority.
Jerry Wolffe is the Writer-in-Residence, Advocate-at-Large at the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center. He can be reached at 586 263 8750.
Jerry Wolffe is the Writer-in-Residence, Advocate-at-Large at the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center. He can be reached at 586 263 8750.
