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 BHUC stand for?
Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Which two Common Ground programs are helplines that can be reached by phone call?
Common Ground Crisis Hub (CGCH) and Michigan Integrated Crisis & Access Line (MICAL)
Give four examples of a crisis.
Sexual assault, suicidal tendencies, homelessness, substance use, 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 Mobile 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 five Core Values?
Excellence
Empowerment
Collaboration
Innovation
Diversity & Inclusivity
Who is Common Ground's MICAL Senior Director?
Jill Smith
What does MICAL stand for?
Michigan Integrated Crisis Access Line
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) 10,000
B) 125,000
C) 90,000
D) 165,000
D) Approximately 165,000 people served each year!
Which senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the experience of the people we serve and Common Ground's staff?
Chief Experience Officer
What does OCCR stand for?
Oakland Collaborative Crisis Response
True or False: Common Ground has services for Oakland County residents only.
False: Common Ground offers programs that may assist people outside of Oakland County. Ex: MiCAL, GMCS, VAP.
True or False: An individual experiencing depression is in crisis.
Trick Question!
An individual experiencing 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 is Common Ground's 'Approach' in order of importance?
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
Who is Common Ground's Chief Crisis Operations Officer?
Janet Sarkos
What does GMCS stand for?
Genesee Mobile Crisis Services
Where is the facility located that houses the majority of Common Ground's programs and services?
Common Ground Administration office: 30200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 300 (East Entrance), Bingham Farms, MI 48025
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?
VAP
OCCR
GMCS
CGCH
MiCAL
BHUC
etc.