What can I expect during the screening process?

Licensed clinicians will ask questions about mental health/developmental and/or family history, risk of harm, physical health needs, medications, functional status, family relationships and stress, substance use, socialization, school, symptoms etc. It is important to be as honest as possible to get the correct information, so that the individual/family is placed in the appropriate level of care. If a child/minor is screened, the clinician will want to speak with both the minor and their guardians. 

SUD screenings are also conducted prior to a person being discharged from a hospital setting to ensure appropriate follow-up care is in place.

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1. Who is eligible for Community Mental Health services in Oakland County?
2. How do I request an Access screening to receive public health services through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)?
3. What is the process for a screening?
4. How long does it take for a callback?
5. What happens if I am not able to answer the call when Access calls back?
6. What are the hours of the Access Department?
7. How long does an Access screening last?
8. Are Access screenings face-to-face?
9. Do Access screenings take place elsewhere in the community?
10. What can I expect during the screening process?
11. What happens if I am eligible for services?
12. What if I am not eligible for services?