Who we are


Common Ground is a 24-hour nonprofit agency dedicated to helping youths, adults and families in crisis.

Located in Oakland County, Mich., Common Ground is the result of a 1998 merger between agencies Common Ground and The Sanctuary, Inc., both of which had existed for more than 30 years.

Through its crisis line (1.800.231.1127) and in person through various programs, Common Ground provides professional and compassionate service to more than 35,000 people a year, with most services provided free of charge.

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Common Ground News

Common Ground Presents: Our New Website Common Ground Presents: Our New Website

Welcome to Common Ground’s new and improved website.

Common Ground CEO Selected for Fellowship Grant Common Ground CEO Selected for Fellowship Grant

Common Ground CEO Tony Rothschild is one of the first three recipients awarded a grant by the McGregor Fund for the Eugene A. Miller Fellows Program recently.

Common Ground’s 2nd Annual Walk Raises $30,000 Common Ground’s 2nd Annual Walk Raises $30,000

The rainy day didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 100 walkers who came out for CG’s 2nd annual Walk on Common Ground, held Sunday, May 2.

Common Ground Hires Communication Director Common Ground Hires Communication Director

Lenda Jackson has been appointed director of communications for Common Ground

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