Help is All Around

Mentor Connection  - Enhancing the quality of life for youth in Oakland County through the creation of supportive mentoring relationships that increase self-esteem, encourage academic achievement, and improve social skills in order to help young people lead successful, healthy lives. Visit http://mentorconnect.org/  for more information.

Oakland County Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services links - http://www.mhweb.org/oakland/child_index.html

Pathway Family Center - Pathway Family Center succeeds in helping youth and families overcome teen substance abuse and behavioral problems. Whether you are a teenager who feels lost, or a parent who feels you have lost your child, Pathway Family Center can help.  Visit http://www.pathwayfamilycenter.org/ for more information.

Haven – Haven’s mission is to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through treatment and prevention services throughout Oakland County and surrounding communities.  Visit www.haven-oakland.org for more information.  Local Crisis and Support Line 284-334-1274.

River’s Bend – River’s Bend is a full service outpatient clinic serving children and adolescents and adults.  River’s Bend offers various treatment services for mental health and chemical dependence at various levels.  For more information visit www.riversbendpc.com. 

New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Centers
Ismail B. Sendi, M.D., M.S., Executive Medical Director
New Oakland Child-Adolescent and Family Center is an outpatient and partial hospitalization psychiatric clinic providing services to children, adolescents, adults and families. New Oakland's executive medical director is a board certified child-adolescent and general psychiatrist. The facility is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. In addition to traditional outpatient services, New Oakland also offers a non-traditional, non-hospital based day and evening crisis intervention program entitled "Family Empowerment in Face to Face--Seven Step Approach" along with 24-hour crisis stabilization and in-home treatment. New Oakland is a fully licensed substance abuse treatment facility with a specialization in dual diagnosis. Therapeutic staff include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, clinical nurse specialists and bachelor level milieu counselors. Appointments are available six days a week and most insurances are accepted. For more visit http://www.mhweb.org/oakland/newoak.htm

Crossroads for Youth – Crossroads for Youth is a private, non-profit agency, founded in 1951 as Camp Oakland, that provides support, education and a chance in life to troubled youths and their families.  For more information visit www.crossroadsforyouth.org. 
Joseph J. Laurencelle Memorial Foundation - JJLMF is dedicated to educating young men, women and their families about mental illness, increasing awareness in the community, and advocating for compassionate acceptance of the people who suffer from mental illness.  www.jjlmf.com – 248-258-6693

Safe-Smart-Strong – We know adolescents and we know many have anger, happiness and sadness, worries, questions and fears and are often overwhelmed by daily life, peer relationships and family stressors as they journey into adulthood.  Group and Individual Counseling for Adolescents.  1225 E. Eleven Mile, Royal Oak - 248-224-3754

EDT Network (Eating Disorder Treatment Network) – This program is for individuals of all ages suffering with eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Eating Disorders not otherwise specified.  For more information visit www.edtnetwork.com.