[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 
                               AUTHORITY

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority's 
service to the Oakland County community.
  Currently, only 28 percent of Americans with a diagnosable mental 
illness receive the treatment they need, and even Americans who do have 
health insurance too often find themselves unable to receive care 
because of discriminatory policies in their health plans. The Oakland 
County Community Mental Health Authority helps to fill this void by 
ensuring that more than 22,000 Oakland County citizens have access to 
high quality mental health services. The Authority provides lifesaving 
services to those adults and children who are affected by mental health 
illness, emotional disturbance, or substance abuse. Most notable is the 
Authority's dedication to serving the under- and uninsured.
  Today, the Authority serves as a national leader in the delivery of 
quality mental health services that improve the health and quality of 
life of those who are in need of mental health support.
  As part of its services, the Authority is opening a new Resource and 
Crisis Services Center for Oakland County citizens. This facility will 
serve as an accessible centralized resource for individuals facing 
crisis and seeking referral to quality support and mental health 
services. I congratulate Oakland County Community Mental Health 
Authority for its new Resource and Crisis Services Center, and I look 
forward to the Authority's expanded impact in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority 
will celebrate its many contributions to the Oakland County community 
on December 17, 2013. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, and its dedicated 
staff, for its five decades of service to Michigan residents.

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