OXFORD, Mich. (FOX 2) – Oxford High School college students, their households, and workers can obtain cash to assist pay for psychological well being care after final yr’s lethal faculty taking pictures.
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These impacted by the taking pictures can apply to obtain as much as $2,000 via the Oxford Neighborhood Psychological Well being Providers Copay and Deductible Program. The cash can be utilized for insurance coverage co-pays, deductibles, and repair funds.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted in February to dedicate $500,000 to help psychological well being wants in Oxford after the Nov. 30, 2021, taking pictures that left 4 college students useless.
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“After the horrific incident on Nov. 30, many neighborhood leaders instantly realized we had gaps in help on account of excessive co-pays and deductibles for psychological well being,” stated decision author Commissioner Michael Spisz (R-Oxford). “We knew we needed to set up an answer rapidly, and dealing carefully with OCHN we had been in a position to create such a program. No sufferer from this incident ought to should go untreated or cease remedy on account of healthcare prices.”
Some companies the funds can be utilized for embrace psychiatry, psychological testing, psychological evaluation, household remedy, and particular person counseling or psychotherapy.
“It’s a actual honor for OCHN to be entrusted with the essential duty of serving to to supply psychological well being fee reduction for Oxford college students, households, and faculty personnel,” OCHN Government Director and CEO Dana Lasenby stated. “I applaud Commissioner Spisz and the whole Board for taking fast motion to make sure these impacted by this devastating incident have entry to high quality psychological well being helps.”
To use for psychological well being help, click here or name 248-464-6363.
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