Mental Health Resources & Hotlines

Written By Alyssa Alvarez

Mental Health & Community Resources

Please note: Giving Tree Therapy does not provide crisis intervention, emergency services, or 24-hour on-call support. Messages, calls, emails, and portal communications to our office should not be used for urgent or emergency situations.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, or is in immediate danger, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or use one of the crisis resources below.

Mental Health Crisis Resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Call or text 988 or use the online chat. Available 24/7 for mental health, emotional, and suicide-related crises.
    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority (Lenawee County):517-263-8905 or 800-664-5005 — Crisis services available 24/7.
    Lenawee Community Mental Health

  • LifeWays Community Mental Health (Jackson & Hillsdale Counties):24/7 Crisis Line: 800-284-8288 or 517-789-1200
    LifeWays

  • Common Ground: Crisis and support services for individuals experiencing mental health or emotional crises.
    Common Ground

Free & Low-Cost Counseling Resources

  • Oakland University – School of Education & Human Services Counseling Center: Counseling services and resources through Oakland University's counselor education program.
    Oakland University Counseling Center

  • Oakland University – Adult Career Counseling Center: Career counseling and related services for adults.
    Adult Career Counseling Center

Availability, eligibility, and fees for university-based services may vary. Please contact the program directly for current information.

Alcohol & Substance Use Resources

  • Al-Anon / Alateen: Support for individuals affected by someone else's drinking.
    Al-Anon

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Support and recovery resources for individuals struggling with alcohol use.
    Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Support and recovery resources for individuals struggling with drug use.
    Narcotics Anonymous

  • SAMHSA National Helpline:1-800-662-HELP (4357) — Free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral for mental health and substance use treatment.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

  • Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center: LGBTQIA+ community support, resources, and programming in Southeast Michigan.
    Affirmations

  • The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
    The Trevor Project

  • Trans Lifeline: Peer support and crisis resources for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
    Trans Lifeline

Eating Disorder Resources

  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Eating disorder information, screening, treatment resources, and support resources.
    NEDA – Get Help

  • National Alliance for Eating Disorders: Treatment information, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
    National Alliance for Eating Disorders

  • ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders): Free peer support groups and eating disorder recovery resources.
    ANAD

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Abuse & Neglect

Grief & Loss Resources

  • SandCastles: Grief support programs for children, teens, young adults, and families.
    SandCastles

  • Garrett's Space: Grief support resources for young adults.
    Garrett's Space

  • New Hope Center for Grief Support: Grief support groups and resources.
    New Hope Center for Grief Support

  • GriefShare: Grief recovery support groups offered through communities and churches throughout the United States.
    GriefShare

Additional Help

Michigan 2-1-1: Dial 211 for help finding local mental health, housing, food, substance use, financial, and other community resources.

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency or are in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Alyssa Alvarez
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