Friday, December 21 2012 10:29 PM EST2012-12-22 03:29:56 GMT
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
Friday, December 21 2012 7:50 PM EST2012-12-22 00:50:25 GMT
A local psychiatrist says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and more in a recent Fox 2 interview.
Psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young from Beaumont Hospital says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and the signs a child need help in a recent interview with Fox 2.
Thursday, December 20 2012 11:25 PM EST2012-12-21 04:25:28 GMT
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 7:11 PM EST2012-12-20 00:11:20 GMT
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-19 21:40:45 GMT
Days after the massacre in Connecticut, Governor Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Days after the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill Tuesday. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 2:04 PM EST2012-12-19 19:04:05 GMT
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Wednesday, December 19 2012 12:42 PM EST2012-12-19 17:42:47 GMT
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 10:04 PM EST2012-12-19 03:04:46 GMT
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility in Holly. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 7:57 PM EST2012-12-19 00:57:44 GMT
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-12-18 23:05:55 GMT
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog that has gone viral over the past few days written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
By Ryan Ermanni Fox 2 News
HOLLY, Mich. (WJBK) -- With the tragedy in Connecticut last week, the topic of mental health has become a major issue. Where do you go? What about treatment facilities?
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan.
"It breaks your heart to see something like this happen. It's just a tragedy beyond imagination, and it's great opportunity for us to really start talking about the needs of individuals in our community that may have issues and that need treatment and the barriers there are to them getting the treatment they need," said President and CEO Ben Robinson.
United States Congressman Gary Peters spoke about some of those barriers.
"To me it is very troubling that when we look at healthcare costs in America and the way that we provide healthcare, one of the first things that usually gets cut is mental health services. Mental health is something that we have to focus on. We've got to make sure that those services are made available for everybody across America. It's a serious public health issue for people. It can also lead to the tragedies that unfortunately we see all too often," he said.
For 20 years, Rose Hill has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
"People come to us very ill. Families bring their loved ones here with a sense of we don't know where to go," said Vice President of Programs Cheryl Leclear Wallace.
"Our goal is for people to leave Rose Hill ready to go back to work or back to school, to be productive citizens in society, and in almost all cases that happens," Robinson said.
But in order to do that, a person who needs help must first accept it. Forcing one into that help may not be the way to go.
"I think it's important to recognize that we have to meet the person where they're at," Wallace said. "It's really hard to say, okay, I have a mental illness when there's stigma out there over it and I'm going to just jump into therapy."
"It's truly remarkable to see the challenging situations that people come to us with," said Robinson.
But for those who need it and want a better quality of life, there is help out there that works.
"Through the right amount of intervention and time and resource at Rose Hill Center can really leave here being a productive individuals reunited with their family, integrated back into the community," Robinson said.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:42 GMT
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:11:24 GMT
16-year-old Destiny Henderson, a student at Inkster High School, died Monday in a horrific traffic accident. Her car stopped at a light was hit from behind by a bus.
16-year-old Destiny Henderson, a student at Inkster High School, died Monday in a horrific traffic accident. Her car stopped at a light was hit from behind by a bus.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
