Here to Help, Here to Stay: OCHN Continues Crisis Services in Oakland County

Crisis care remains local, person-centered, and available 24/7

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (January 12, 2026) – Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is dedicated and committed to providing the highest quality behavioral healthcare to the people it serves in our community, especially during times of crisis. That is why beginning mid-February all crisis services will be provided by OCHN at the Resource and Crisis Center in Pontiac.

“At OCHN, our commitment has always been to care deeply for our community and for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns, especially during moments of crisis,” said OCHN Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Dana Lasenby. “People deserve to be met with compassion, dignity, and hope, and our focus is on ensuring the best possible outcomes at times when support matters most. Crisis services will continue without interruption and will be delivered by experienced, skilled, and caring professionals who are dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment for every person we serve.”

Adults in crisis will be able to walk into the OCHN Resource and Crisis Center, anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) and be met with caring and compassionate staff that will be there to help them through their crisis. Services such as comprehensive crisis assessment, hospitalization support, treatment and recovery referrals, and connections to resources are available. These services will be provided in our Crisis Stabilization, Crisis Residential, and the Sober Support Units.

Also available on the lower level of the OCHN Resource and Crisis Center are services and supports available for youth in crisis at the Youth and Family Care Connection in partnership with New Oakland Family Centers. Youth ages 17 and under can walk in and receive age-appropriate care by trained professionals.

Crisis Services will remain in Oakland County and continue to be provided at the same trusted location:

OCHN Resource and Crisis Center
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 32E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Key focus areas include:

• Improved coordination across crisis services and community providers
• Faster response times and more streamlined referrals
• Enhanced follow-up and post-crisis support

OCHN’s Crisis Services are guided by a strong commitment to enhancing quality of care while ensuring services are timely, coordinated, and centered on the person being served. OCHN’s team works closely with community partners to strengthen continuity of care and improve outcomes during and after a crisis.

About OCHN

OCHN is contracted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to lead a provider service network and manage care for approximately 30,000 Oakland County citizens at more than 400 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 concerns, or substance use disorder. Most 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.