The following resources are provided as potential support and are not meant to be considered as endorsements or referrals. Individuals seeking mental health and support services should always conduct a thorough review and research regarding the options that are listed in this guide or any other support options.

Resources have been compiled as a courtesy by the staff of the Office of College Access Initiatives at Michigan State University, June 2022.

Michigan Hotlines

Stay Well Counseling Line

The Stay Well Counseling Line is a confidential phone line in Michigan for people to call for mental health support. When a person calls, they are paired with a Michigan Stay Well counselor. The line is open 24/7.
Contact: Call 1-888-535-6136 and press “8”

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This 24/7 hotline is for people thinking about taking their own life.
Contact: 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Hotline

This hotline is for people who are deaf or are hard of hearing and who are considering taking their own life. This lifeline is open 24/7.
Contact: For TTY users, use preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/

Michigan Warmline

This helpline is for people dealing with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse issues who want to talk to people who have had similar experiences. This line is open every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact: Call 1-888-PEER-73 (888-733-7753)

Michigan Online Support Groups

‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ Online Support Group

This online zoom meeting is run by the Michigan Stay Well Program. Meeting every Monday at 7 p.m., this group discusses unwinding, unburdening, and helping each other. Led by Stay Well counselors, this group is open to anyone.
Contact: Register for zoom

‘Michigan Parents’ Online Support Group

This online support group is run by Michigan Stay Well counselors. It is geared for parents with children 18 and younger, and shows them how to properly support their children’s mental health. The group meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Register for zoom

‘People Who Are Grieving’ Online Support Group

This online support group is for anyone who lost a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan Stay Well counselors run this support group on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Register for zoom

‘Michigan Teens’ Online Support Group

This support group provides teens aged 14-17 a safe space to talk. The program is run on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Register for zoom

Resources by County

Counties and Resources

For resources in other counties

Other Michigan Resources

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a self-help group for people dealing with depression and bipolar disorder. The website will help you find resources and/or support groups across the state.
Contact: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group Search

Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center

The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center provides helplines and confidential services for people in crisis.
Contact: http://theear.org/newear/

Additional Resources Gathered from WLNS.com

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” or “RESTORE” to 741741
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org
• The Michigan Crisis and Action Hotline: 844-446-4225
• Mental Health Association in Michigan: www.mha-mi.org
• National Alliance on Mental Illness – Michigan: www.namimi.org
• Community Mental Health of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties: 800-372-8460
• Child and Family Charities – 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 877-833-3689: https://www.childandfamily.org/page.php?id=159
• Ele’s Place – A Healing Center for Children Teens: 517- 482-1315: https://www.elesplace.org
• LifeWays (Jackson County): 517-789-1200
• Livingston County Community Mental Health: 517-546-4126
• Ionia County Community Mental Health/The Right Door: 888-527-1790
• Shiawassee Community Mental Health: 989-723-0710
• Youth Suicide Warning Signs: www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org
• Association for Children’s Mental Health: www.acmh-mi.org
• Your Life Your Voice (youth): 800-448-3000
• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 – press 1
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 866-488-7386
• Trans Lifeline (transsexual): 877-565-8860 or translifeline.org