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Learn more about the Children's Learning Center: oaklandfamilyservices.org/education

In this insightful video, Jamie Clayton, President and CEO of Oakland Family Services, sheds light on how extreme heat and humidity can impact your mood, similar to the well-known winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Key Points: Weather and Mood: Learn how severe weather swings, including high heat and humidity, can lead to increased frustration, anger, and even instances of domes...

Learn more about Parents as Teachers: www.oaklandfamilyservices.org/parents-as-teachers

Tune in to catch our President/CEO's insightful interview on @fox2detroit, where she discusses the pressing issue of academic stress and its effects on mental well-being. Learn how Oakland Family Services is working to support families and students through this challenge.

This week was kicked off by "Blue Monday," annually known as "the most depressing day of the year." A combination of factors contribute to this: the comedown from the holidays, December credit card bills, failed New Year's resolutions, frigid weather, and limited daylight. Jaimie Clayton, Oakland Family Services President and CEO, spoke about managing mental health throughout January on FOX 2 D...

Oakland Family Services’ Specialized Services for Youth program is a program for families with a child or teen, ages 6-21, living with severe emotional, behavioral or psychological stress. It provides individual, family and group counseling, case management, in-home services, peer and parent support, respite, and psychiatric services. The program is provided by Oakland Family Services through a...

A Conversation with Emily Mandigo of Oakland Family Services with CBS News Detroit.

Shortly after moving from Nigeria to the United States, Maureen gave birth to twin girls. Being a new mom while adapting to a new culture was a challenge, and she would turn to TH-cam to learn how to do things like give the girls a bath. Oakland Family Services’ Parents As Teachers program provided Maureen with support and resources to help her daughters develop socially and meet their mileston...

Visit www.oaklandfamilyservices.org/adopt-a-family to get involved.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Debbie Smith, OFS Director of Treatment Services, appeared on FOX 2 News to discuss the symptoms of mental illness and share ways people can find help. If you or someone you know is in trouble, you can call or text Michigan's suicide and crisis lifeline: 988. And as always, O...

Emily Mandigo began working at Oakland Family Services as a contingent therapist over eight years ago. Since then, she's been promoted to team lead, clinical supervisor, and most recently, Assistant Director of Treatment Services. On top of the opportunities for advancement and room for growth, Emily recommends working for OFS because of the culture, flexibility, and work-life balance. Come wor...

Emily Mandigo, LMSW is the Assistant Director of Treatment Services at Oakland Family Services. In this segment with FOX 2 Detroit, Emily compares the beginning of the school year with starting a new job, which comes with new "coworkers," a new "boss," and increased stress. She shares tips for managing kids' schedules, routines, and homework. When children are experiencing anxiety past the firs...

Brian Frick is a home-based therapist in our Specialized Services for Youth program. His position allows him to work with families as a whole to help them thrive, and the supportive work environment at OFS gives him the tools he needs to be successful. Build a brighter career at Oakland Family Services. We are hiring outpatient and home-based therapists! Learn more and apply: www.oaklandfamilys...

Oakland Family Services’ Children’s Learning Centers offer high-quality childcare and preschool for children 12 months through five years. It uses the nationally recognized HighScope model of early learning and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The HighScope curriculum promotes independence, decision making, cooperation, creativity and problem solvin...

Baby Matty Overcomes Health Challenges with the Help of Oakland Family Services' Early On Program

Interview with Yves Brown, Maternal Infant Health Program Nurse

Life at OFS: Jacqueline Chaney, Preschool Teacher

Erika Alexander discusses the increase in people seeking mental health treatment on WWJ 950

Debbie Smith discusses the importance of seeking mental health treatment on FOX 2

Jaimie Clayton discusses the FDA's decision to make Narcan available over the counter

Debbie Smith on Act Happy Day with WYMD Channel 20

9th Annual Building Brighter Futures Breakfast

Happy Thanksgiving (and Giving Tuesday)!

World Mental Health Day

How adolescent substance use, social media impacts mental health

How to help your child cope with threats of school violence

How to set kids up for success as they go back to school

Back to school tips from Jaimie Clayton

Back to school: How to prep your kids