Friday, December 21 2012 10:29 PM EST2012-12-22 03:29:56 GMT
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
Friday, December 21 2012 7:50 PM EST2012-12-22 00:50:25 GMT
A local psychiatrist says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and more in a recent Fox 2 interview.
Psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young from Beaumont Hospital says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and the signs a child need help in a recent interview with Fox 2.
Thursday, December 20 2012 11:25 PM EST2012-12-21 04:25:28 GMT
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 7:11 PM EST2012-12-20 00:11:20 GMT
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-19 21:40:45 GMT
Days after the massacre in Connecticut, Governor Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Days after the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill Tuesday. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 2:04 PM EST2012-12-19 19:04:05 GMT
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Wednesday, December 19 2012 12:42 PM EST2012-12-19 17:42:47 GMT
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 10:04 PM EST2012-12-19 03:04:46 GMT
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility in Holly. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 7:57 PM EST2012-12-19 00:57:44 GMT
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-12-18 23:05:55 GMT
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog that has gone viral over the past few days written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
By Ryan Ermanni Fox 2 News
HOLLY, Mich. (WJBK) -- With the tragedy in Connecticut last week, the topic of mental health has become a major issue. Where do you go? What about treatment facilities?
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan.
"It breaks your heart to see something like this happen. It's just a tragedy beyond imagination, and it's great opportunity for us to really start talking about the needs of individuals in our community that may have issues and that need treatment and the barriers there are to them getting the treatment they need," said President and CEO Ben Robinson.
United States Congressman Gary Peters spoke about some of those barriers.
"To me it is very troubling that when we look at healthcare costs in America and the way that we provide healthcare, one of the first things that usually gets cut is mental health services. Mental health is something that we have to focus on. We've got to make sure that those services are made available for everybody across America. It's a serious public health issue for people. It can also lead to the tragedies that unfortunately we see all too often," he said.
For 20 years, Rose Hill has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
"People come to us very ill. Families bring their loved ones here with a sense of we don't know where to go," said Vice President of Programs Cheryl Leclear Wallace.
"Our goal is for people to leave Rose Hill ready to go back to work or back to school, to be productive citizens in society, and in almost all cases that happens," Robinson said.
But in order to do that, a person who needs help must first accept it. Forcing one into that help may not be the way to go.
"I think it's important to recognize that we have to meet the person where they're at," Wallace said. "It's really hard to say, okay, I have a mental illness when there's stigma out there over it and I'm going to just jump into therapy."
"It's truly remarkable to see the challenging situations that people come to us with," said Robinson.
But for those who need it and want a better quality of life, there is help out there that works.
"Through the right amount of intervention and time and resource at Rose Hill Center can really leave here being a productive individuals reunited with their family, integrated back into the community," Robinson said.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:42 GMT
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:11:24 GMT
16-year-old Destiny Henderson, a student at Inkster High School, died Monday in a horrific traffic accident. Her car stopped at a light was hit from behind by a bus.
16-year-old Destiny Henderson, a student at Inkster High School, died Monday in a horrific traffic accident. Her car stopped at a light was hit from behind by a bus.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:08:29 GMT
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:46:23 GMT
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:44:14 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:29:45 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:15:21 GMT
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:29 GMT
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:38:51 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
