What we do


ForĀ almost 40 years, Common Ground has been dedicated to helping youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency provides a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations.

Common Ground serves more than 40,000 individuals per year through various programs and is supported by state and federal grants and contracts, individual and corporate contributions, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

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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