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► Alcoholics Anonymous can help the drinker recover from alcoholism
► Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking
►Both AA and Al-Anon meet at St. Daniel Catholic Church in Clarkston (7010 Valley Park Dr.) on Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
► Alcoholics Anonymous is also offered here at St. Anne Church every Saturday at 8:00 pm
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Walk-in, No Registration fee, Free of Charge; All are welcome
Meetings are facilitated by a licensed grief counselor
Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
Dates: October 11, November 8, and December 13
Meeting Location: Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston
Topics of Discussion:
Tools of Remembrance; Ways to Honor Our Loved Ones
Giving Through the Holidays; Effective Grieving Skills
Honoring My Loved One in a Special Way: A New Tradition
Objective: To support one another and learn from those who understand the loss of a loved one.
Any questions? Please call 248-625-5231 or email: [email protected]
Online Grief Support Resources: www.domaniforgrief.com
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The Problem
Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women, and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. The traffickers often use violence or fraudulent employment agencies and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and coerce their victims.
P.O. Box 431413. Pontiac, MI
HopeAgainstTrafficking.org
248-499-8416Residential - Our 2-year residential holistic program provides rent-free housing and comprehensive services focused on the physical, mental, and economic transformational needs of survivors of trafficking, giving them hope for their futures and empowering them to thrive once again.
Community Education -The community education arm of our mission focuses on educating the community on the issue of human trafficking. This includes the vulnerabilities, signs of manipulation, lures, and ways to identify possible victims.
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Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is releasing the following mental health tips for families and individuals to manage stress or trauma associated with school shootings.
Mental Health Support for Families and Individuals:- Oakland County 24-Hour Crisis Helpline | 800-231-1127
- Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) | 1-844-446-4225 (Call or Text)
- OCHN Non-emergency Service Access | 248-464-6363
Tips for Parents:- Acknowledge what happened. If your child is talking or asking about traumatic events, the caregivers / loved ones in their life need to acknowledge what happened, provide age-appropriate information, and be supportive.
- Parents may want to approach older children who have seen the news or videos on social media and find out what they know and what their thoughts/feelings are about what happened.
- Recognize the effect this has on your child. Talk to your child about their thoughts and emotions as it pertains to the event and validates their feelings and concerns. With mass shootings in public places and places of worship, this is a valid concern for them, and adults need to take their viewpoints and concerns into consideration.
- Help your child to feel safe. Establishing a sense of normalcy and routine as soon as possible after a tragic event helps to promote a child's feelings of safety and structure. Discuss whatever positive aspects can be found in the event, such as the quick police response and how community members and citizens across the country are coming together to support those affected.
Tips for Adults:- Everyone experiences events and trauma in different ways and however they think or feel after an event like this is okay. Some people respond with fear, some anger, some shock, sadness, etc. Encourage people to talk about what they are thinking and feeling. Seek support from friends, family, or professionals if necessary.
- Try to get back to routines and schedules to promote feelings of consistency and balance to reduce fear and provide a feeling of returning control and predictability.
About OCHN
OCHN leads a provider service network that assists approximately 23,000 Oakland County citizens at more than 300 service sites across the county. People who receive public mental health services through OCHN's provider network include those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. The majority 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.
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Project Rachel is the Church's ministry which operates as a network of professional clergy, licensed counselors, and volunteers trained to provide one-on-one spiritual and psychological support for individuals suffering from the trauma of abortion. This confidential helpline offers clergy and counseling referrals and Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats to help you move towards healing and reconciliation with yourself, your unborn child, your family, your church, and God.
Contact the Project Rachel helpline at 1-888-722-4355 or [email protected].
RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH HEALING FROM ABORTION
Project Rachel Video Resources A series of short videos about the Project Rachel ministry and its impact.
Hope After Abortion is the US Bishops’ post-abortion healing website with English/Spanish articles on the effects of abortion, personal stories of hope and healing, prayers, and resources.Rachel Vineyard web site offers English/Spanish articles for men and women, resources, and information on weekend retreats for healing after abortion.
Detroit Stories Podcast — Healing After Abortion: A post-abortive couple describes the healing, forgiveness and peace they found through Rachel's Vineyard retreat
'God heals and He restores': Woman uses own abortion story to help others, extend mercy: Detroit Catholic interviews Maria Espinoza who was 18 years old when she had an abortion in Mexico; in her 30s she found healing and forgiveness in Detroit
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Call
- *New* 988:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 1-800-231-1127:
Common Ground Resource & Crisis Helpline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-855-565-2729: OK2SAY
Text
- *New* 988:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 652729: OK2SAY
Chat
To arrange a debriefing after a suicide, contact Common Ground 24-Hour Resource and Crisis Helpline at 1-800-231-1127.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Anyone with the following concerns can call, text, or chat 988:- Mental health-related distress.
- Thoughts of suicide.
- Substance use crisis.
- Emotional distress.
- There are specialized services available for veterans, LGBTQ individuals and other groups.
- People who are worried about a loved one who may need support also can call.
The 988-dialing code does not replace the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK (8255)) or other locally operated crisis lines. Instead, it serves as a universal entry point to connect individuals in need to trained crisis counselors who can help. Visit 988lifeline.org for more information. - *New* 988:
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Join our small private group of women who are married to autistic men.
We meet regularly to provide support, good conversation, and prayer.
Our meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month.St. Daniel Cushing Center
7010 Valley Park Dr., Clarkston
Questions? Email: [email protected]
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From 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursdays the public is welcome to shop free at The Closet Boutique at Lakeview Community Church - 10023 S. State Rd, Goodrich MI. From 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Mondays, donations of clothing ONLY ( no household goods, toys or books) are welcome. Facebook@TheClosetBoutiqueGoodrich.
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