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Oakland Family Services | Walled Lake

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  • 1885 N Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI 48390
  • Child Care
  • Early Intervention
  • Mental Health
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About Oakland Family Services | Walled Lake

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Stress, worry, anxiety, panic, or feeling on edge
Low mood, loss of interest, feeling stuck or hopeless
Relationship or family issues (including couples)
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It’s noticeable but I’m coping most of the time
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My schedule is busy or changes week to week
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About Oakland Family Services | Walled Lake

Oakland Family Services is a private, nonprofit human service organization that has been serving the Oakland County community since 1921. Our mission is to provide a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle, enrich lives, strengthen families and rebuild lives. We offer a variety of services such as adoption, foster care, parenting and child development programs, free preschool for at-risk youth, and counseling services for all ages, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use issues, and severe emotional disturbance in youth. Oakland Family Services has three convenient locations in Pontiac, Berkley, and Walled Lake.

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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
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Services

Working hours

Closed

Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Saturday

    Closed all day

  • Sunday

    Closed all day

  • Local time

    02/15/2026 7:30 am

Languages

  • English

Have questions?

Contact Phone number is (248) 858-7766.
https://www.oaklandfamilyservices.org

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