Common Ground
Leadership & Departments
Acronyms
Programs & Services
Crisis & Hope
100

What is Common Ground's core purpose?

Helping people move from crisis to hope

100

Who is Common Ground's CEO?

Heather Rae

100

What does SSU stand for?

Sober Support Unit

100

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)

100

Name four examples of crises.

Sexual assault, suicidal tendencies, homelessness, substance abuse, etc.

200

What year was Common Ground founded?

1971

200

Which senior leadership role oversees Common Ground's medical team?

Chief Medical Officer

200

What does VAP stand for?

Victims Assistance Program

200

Which two counties are served by our CIRT teams?

Oakland and Genesee

200

True or False: Common Ground serves people facing only specific kinds of crises.

False. Common Ground serves people facing ALL kinds of crises.

300

What are Common Ground's 4 Core Values?

Empowerment, Collaboration, Innovation, and Diversity & Inclusivity

300

Which senior leadership role is responsible for Common Ground's social media and marketing?

Chief External Relations Officer

300

What does CRU stand for?

Crisis Residential Unit

300

Which program is staffed by "Victim Advocates"?

VAP (Victims Assistance Program)

300

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.

400

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!

400

What senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the experience of the people we serve and Common Ground's staff?

Chief Experience Officer

400

What does CIRT stand for?

Crisis Intervention & Recovery Teams

400

True or False: RHY has services for children only. 

False: RHY offers the GAP program for young adults up to age 24.

400

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.

500

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

500

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.

500

What does OACIS stand for?

Oakland Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service.

500

What is the name of the facility that houses the majority of Common Ground's programs and services?

RCC (Resource & Crisis Center)

500

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.

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