Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force is hosting its 4th Annual Youth Suicide Prevention Community Forum. The event is Friday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Rd, Banquet Rooms 304 – 305. All individuals interested in discussing youth suicide prevention and care coordination are invited to attend. Visit www.oakgov.com/health to RSVP. "Our youth are our future," said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. "By working together … [Read more...]
Oakland County takes action to prevent suicide
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force is heightening awareness about Oakland County’s youth suicide prevention efforts during National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, including making the Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit available to schools. New public service announcements and a mass education campaign that targets suicide prevention will debut this summer. “Suicide can be prevented by watching out for the risk factors and taking action,” said Oakland County … [Read more...]
“His Brain/Her Brain: Parenting Our Sons & Daughters for Success”
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This insightful, free presentation will be given by Pat Crum-Lubben, Parent Educator from the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Anyone who has parented both boys and girls knows that they act and learn differently. But do you know why? Pat Crum-Lubben, a specialist in children’s Brain Based Learning, knows why. She will share her knowledge in a presentation for parents that will be offered on two different evenings in two locations in Oakland County. This … [Read more...]
