Common Ground
What is Common Ground's core purpose?
Helping people move from crisis to hope
Who is Common Ground's CEO?
Heather Rae
What does SSU stand for?
Sober Support Unit
Which two Common Ground programs are helplines that can be reached by phone call, online chat, or text message?
RCH (Resource & Crisis Helpline) and MiCAL (Michigan Integrated Crisis & Access Line)
Name four examples of crises.
Sexual assault, suicidal tendencies, homelessness, substance abuse, etc.
What year was Common Ground founded?
1971
Which senior leadership role oversees Common Ground's medical team?
Chief Medical Officer
What does VAP stand for?
Victims Assistance Program
Which two counties are served by our CIRT teams?
Oakland and Genesee
True or False: Common Ground serves people facing only specific kinds of crises.
False. Common Ground serves people facing ALL kinds of crises.
What are Common Ground's 4 Core Values?
Empowerment, Collaboration, Innovation, and Diversity & Inclusivity
Which senior leadership role is responsible for Common Ground's social media and marketing?
Chief External Relations Officer
What does CRU stand for?
Crisis Residential Unit
Which program is staffed by "Victim Advocates"?
VAP (Victims Assistance Program)
True or False: Common Ground staff who work directly with the people we serve are the most crucial.
False: ALL Common Ground staff are an essential part of helping people move from crisis to hope.
Approximately how many people does Common Ground serve each year?
A) 1,000
B) 25,000
C) 67,000
D) 90,000
D) 90,000 people served each year!
What senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the experience of the people we serve and Common Ground's staff?
Chief Experience Officer
What does CIRT stand for?
Crisis Intervention & Recovery Teams
True or False: RHY has services for children only.
False: RHY offers the GAP program for young adults up to age 24.
True or False: An individual suffering from depression is experiencing a crisis.
Trick Question: An individual suffering from depression would be considered in crisis if the depression was leading to more severe circumstances like suicidal thoughts or eating disorders. However, it is not our place to judge whether or not someone is in crisis. If they come to us, we do our best to serve.
What are Common Ground's top 3 priorities in order of importance?
What is:
1. The people we serve come first
2. We take care of each other through demonstration of comradery, trust, and helpfulness
3. We are responsive and influential with external stakeholders
Describe the role of the Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Officer.
Oversees all financial & accounting as well as the administrative functions of Common Ground:
Accounting, budgeting, finance, contracts, health information, information technology, facilities, etc.
What does OACIS stand for?
Oakland Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service.
What is the name of the facility that houses the majority of Common Ground's programs and services?
RCC (Resource & Crisis Center)
A young woman has experienced trauma and as a result now struggles with PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and has developed an addiction to heroin. She lacks support from her family and does not have friends who are able to help her. She is currently living with an emotionally abusive boyfriend who also uses heroin. She wants help but is scared to "step out of line" so she rarely leaves the house.
What Common Ground programs and services can help her move from crisis to hope? How can they help her?
SSU
CRU
VAP
CIRT
RCH
MiCAL
etc.