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1. Who is eligible for Community Mental Health services in Oakland County?
2. How do I request an Access screening to receive public health services through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)?
3. What is the process for a screening?
4. How long does it take for a callback?
5. What happens if I am not able to answer the call when Access calls back?
6. What are the hours of the Access Department?
7. How long does an Access screening last?
8. Are Access screenings face-to-face?
9. Do Access screenings take place elsewhere in the community?
10. What can I expect during the screening process?
11. What happens if I am eligible for services?
12. What if I am not eligible for services?

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1. What causes autism?
2. How do I know if my child has Autism?
3. What are possible signs of Autism in babies and toddlers?
4. What are the eligibility requirements for Applied Behavioral Analysis services?

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1. What is a Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver (SEDW)?
2. What are the criteria to receive a SEDW?
3. What screening tools are used to diagnose a SED and determine SEDW eligibility?
4. Who oversees SED waivers?
5. How do families apply for a SEDW?
6. Who is responsible for SEDW service coordination?
7. How are a child’s service needs determined?
8. Can individuals continue to receive SEDW services after the age of 18?

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1. What is the Youth & Family Care Connection?
2. Where is the Youth and Family Care Connection (YFCC) located?
3. What if youth and family arrive at the Resource and Crisis Center and enter the building by the main door?
4. What are the hours of operation for the YFCC?
5. What age groups does the YFCC serve?
6. What services are provided at the YFCC?
7. How many beds are available at the YFCC?
8. Is the YFCC for youth who have Medicaid only?
9. Are parents or legal guardians able to stay with their children at the YFCC?
10. What is a Parent Navigator and how do they work within the YFCC?
11. How is this unit different than other services that exist, like Common Ground and the Oakland Assessment Crisis Intervention Services (OACIS)?
12. Can youths who have an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) diagnosis receive services at the YFCC?
13. What if my child is brought to an Emergency Department at a local hospital due to a mental health crisis?
14. How do I contact the YFCC?

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1. Will I have access to my child’s mental health information?
2. Can I attend my child’s service sessions?
3. What if my child refuses to take prescribed medications?