Women's Health Resources
A federal government website with Mental Health Resources.
Resources for Teens and Children
Help Hotlines
Help Hotlines
List of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions and help you in times of need.
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- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Phone: 800-826-3632 - Boys Town National Hotline – Crisis hotline that helps parents and children cope with stress and anxiety
Phone: 800-448-3000 - Hopeline
Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673) - Mental Health America – For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community
Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642) - National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides support, information, and referrals
Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Phone: 847-831-3438 - National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Phone: 802-296-6300 - National Center for Victims of Crime – Multi-language service available
Phone: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255) - National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline – Treatment referrals
Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357) - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) - National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline – Support services, help, and guidance to people struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, and families
Phone: 800-931-2237 - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) - National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) - National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673) - National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255) - Postpartum Support International
Phone: 800-994-4PPD (4773) - PPD Hope
Phone: 877-PPD-HOPE (877-773-4673) - PPD Moms
Phone: 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667) - S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)
MentalHealth.Gov
- Mental Health Basics- What is Mental Health?
- Myths & Facts
- Recovery is Possible - What to Look For- Anxiety Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Suicidal Behavior - Talk About Mental Health- For People with Mental Health Problems
- For Young People Looking for Help
- For Parents and Caregivers
- For Friends and Family Members
- For Educators, Conversations in Your Community
- Stories of Hope and Recovery - How To Get Help- Get Immediate Help
- Help for Veterans and Their Families
- Health Insurance and Mental Health Services
- Participate in a Clinical Trial
Mental Health America
- Mental Health America*Educating the public about ways to preserve and strengthen its mental health.
*Fighting for access to effective care and an end to discrimination against people with mental and addictive disorders.
*Fostering innovation in research, practice, services and policy.
*Providing support to the 60+ million individuals and families living with mental health and substance use problems.
Detroit Area Resources for Mental Health
- Common GroundCommon Ground provides a lifeline for individuals and families in crisis, victims of crime, persons with mental illness, people trying to cope with critical situations and runaway and homeless youths. Helping people in need for more than 40 years, Common Ground serves more than 50,000 individuals per year. The majority of services are free of charge and 93 percent of every dollar received goes to direct service.
- Neighborhood Service OrganizationSince 1955 NSO has grown to provide vital life changing programs and services to our most vulnerable neighbors throughout Wayne and Oakland counties. We strive to be Always Within Reach for our most vulnerable neighbors who are homeless, the elderly, children and adults with developmental disabilities, families struggling with addiction and mental illness, people contemplating suicide, as well as young people, whether they are preparing for success in school or success in life.
- Wayne State University Counseling and Psychological ServicesAs a college student you may encounter a great number of stressful situations or experiences involving your academics, family, relationships or social life. CAPS is a part of CAPS is available to help you understand and cope with issues such as: academic performance, stress management, motivation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and, loss and adjustment to life changes. We do this by offering a number of different types of counseling experiences that are provided by therapists from different schools of therapy, who are trained to work with university students.
- ULifeline: College Mental HealthULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can search for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
- Wayne State University Employee Assistance ProgramIn today’s fast-paced world, juggling work and your personal life—and all the associated demands and pressures—can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you have somewhere to turn—the Wayne State University Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!
Your Ulliance (Formerly TEAM) EAP benefit is a service provided by Wayne State University to you and eligible members of your family. This is a free benefit, and is strictly confidential! Neither your employer nor your coworkers will have any knowledge of your use of the EAP. - National Alliance on Mental IllnessNAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.