Mental Health Information + Resources

Crisis & Emergency Contacts

If you are struggling with your mental health and you need help, it is important that you talk with your parent/guardian and/or contact any of the crisis text/phone lines that are open 24 hours a day.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Crisis TEXT Line:  Text HOME to 741-741 to connect to a counselor 
• Call 911 or your local Police Department
• Crisis Help Line: 800-273-8255
• Common Ground Behavioral Health Urgent Care
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 
• Trevor Project Helpline: 866-488-7386
• Common Ground Helps Line: 800-231-1127
• Oakland 24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 877-800-1650

Common Ground Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is ideal for those who experience increased symptoms such as depression or anxiety and feel they would benefit from urgent intervention from prescribers and clinicians.  It is an alternative to in-person, face-to-face treatment.

Virtual BHUC provides support for:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood disorder
• Lifetime adjustment concerns

Services offered:

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Short term prescriptions
• Mental health assessment
• Intervention/Therapy
• Care coordination with ongoing care providers

Accessibility

• Meet with a Master's Level clinician or Nurse Practitioner from the privacy of your home
• Must have a smartphone or laptop with an internet connection for an online session
• Open 7 days / week
• No appointment necessary

Cost

• Special introductory rate: $89 out of pocket maximum
• We will seek insurance reimbursement for BHUC services
• We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and are in-network with several major health plan provider

State of MI Peer Warmline: 888-733-7753

• 10 am - 2 am, 7 days per week
• Serves individuals living with persistent mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Wayne State University Mental Health and Wellness Clinic (MHaWC)

• The Mental Health and Wellness Clinic (MHaWC) is a graduate student training clinic in the College of Education at Wayne State University. The overarching mission to empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Specifically, we aim to provide services designed to improve the mental health and well-being of the students, families, and the community throughout the state of Michigan. We accomplish this through several types of services, broadly counseling/psychotherapy-based and art-based.

• There are no fees for MHaWC counseling/psychotherapy services at this time.
• Visit the MHaWC website to learn more and to make an appointment, or email the MHaWC team for inquiries. 

There are additional mental health information and resources in the Mental Health Counseling section below.

Easterseals continues to offer services including case management, youth peer services, peer recovery supports and individual, family and group therapy. Easterseals also provides school based services on site at Berkley High School. Contact your child's counselor for more information on school-based services.

Some of the evidence-based groups that are currently being offered are:

• Mortal Recognition Therapy (MRT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Prime for Life
• Healthy Living (facilitated by Youth Peer Support Specialist)
• Parent Support Groups
• Incredible Years

To access services through a telehealth platform, please contact Easterseals Contact Center at 1-248-475-2150 or 1-800-75-SEALS.

Please visit the Easterseals website for more information.

Feeling Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Sad?  Or just need a minute?

Visit our virtual Bear Den

In our Virtual Bear Den, you'll find some outlets to help calm yourself and stay mindful.  

• Relaxing Sounds & Music
• Visual Relaxation
• Guided Meditation
• Journaling
• Puzzles & Games
• Coloring
• Stretching & Yoga
• Resources & Apps

School Mental Health Funding Assistance Form/Oakland County Co-pay Reimbursement

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)

The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Mental Health School Navigators are Behavioral Health Professionals that provide outreach and resources to Schools in Oakland County. Their goal is to reduce barriers to mental health services which sometimes includes financial difficulties.

*The OCHN Mental Health Reimbursement Program is currently paused. Please contact the OCHN School Navigator Line at 248-462-6294 for more information/updates*

OCHN’s Mental Health School Navigators can provide families with a financial reimbursement resource that provides up to $2000 per household to help cover co-pays and deductibles by a qualified mental health professional, such as for therapy or psychiatry. These funds are available to any Oakland County student.

Please find the list of documentation that is required to process any reimbursement request.  Please note there will be a significant delay in processing your reimbursement if you do not upload all required documents.

• Parent/Guardian driver’s license/ID
• Proof of Oakland County student: Student ID, student’s progress report from school
• Consent completed and attached (typed signature is not able to be accepted; electronic/wet signature is required)
• W9 completed and attached
• Receipts from mental health provider starting 9/1/22 indicating date of services and payment of those services (Explanation of benefits/bank statements are not able to be accepted)

If you would like more information on OCHN’s Mental Health School Navigator program, please call 248-462-6294 or email the OCHN's program.

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Access Screening Center: 248-464-6363
Mental health services for adults and children with serious mental illness, emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.

Easterseals of Michigan

Easterseals of Michigan website

248-483-7804 (Southfield location)
Easterseals continues to offer services including case management, youth peer services, peer recovery supports and individual, family and group therapy all via telehealth platforms.  Easterseals is also able to facilitate sessions telephonically as needed.

Some of the evidence-based groups that are currently being offered are:

• Mortal Recognition Therapy (MRT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Prime for Life
• Healthy Living (facilitated by Youth Peer Support Specialist)
• Parent Support Groups
• Incredible Years

To access services through a telehealth platform, please contact Easterseals Contact Center at 1-248-475-2150 or 1-800-75-SEALS. 

Common Ground: 800-231-1127
24-hour resource and crisis helpline, confidential counseling and short-term psychiatric care.

New Oakland 24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 877-800-1650
Designed to help people in mental and social-emotional crises any time, day or night, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. 

University of Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic: 313-578-0570
Training clinic for the Detroit Mercy doctoral program with a major in clinical psychology offering counseling services and psychological testing/assessment.  Fees are based on household income; insurance is not accepted.

Mental Health and Wellness Clinic College of Education, Wayne State University
There are no fees for counseling/psychotherapy services at this time. Email MHWC for inquiries.

State of MI Peer Warmline: 888-733-7753
10 am to 2 am, 7 days per week.  Serves individuals living with persistent mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and trauma. ​​​​​​

Catholic Social Services: 248-548-4044​
Family, marital and substance abuse counseling

CNS Healthcare: 800-615-0411​
Comprehensive behavioral health services.

HAVEN: 248-334-1274
24-hour crisis/support line, counseling and support groups

Oakland Family Services: 248-544-4004 (Berkley location)
Therapeutic treatment for children and adults with a diagnosed mental illness or issues related to substance abuse

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988, chat 
24/7 free, confidential crisis line that connects individuals in crisis with trained counselors across the United States. People do not have to be suicidal to call – reasons to call include: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, illness, getting over abuse, depression mental and physical illness, and loneliness

The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386, chat or text START to 678678
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.

Common Ground Helps: Call 800-231-1127, chat or text for 24-hour Help Line for you or for how to help a friend.

Crisis Connections: 866-4-CRISIS or 866-427-4747

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education S.A.V.E.: 800-273-TALK (8255)

Oakland Suicide Prevention: 734-224-7000

LGBTQ+ Resources & Information

Affirmations in Ferndale provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and feel safe!

• Youth Programs at Affirmations
• Affirmations Community Resource Guide
• Affirmations Definitions Overview

Crisis Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386, Trevor Project chat or text START to 678678
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.

Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Common Ground Helps: Call 800-231-1127, common ground chat or common ground text for 24-hour Help Line for you or for how to help a friend.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-2793-8255 or chat with the NSPL!

Transgender & Non-binary Resources 

Transgender Life Support Resources

Transgender Life Support is a group that meets on a weekly basis every Tuesday from 7 pm – 9 pm.  Anyone who is transitioning, questioning or a supportive ally is welcome to join the group.  Please click here to see the Transgender Life Support page for information on how to join our support group and for resources applicable to the community.

Transcend the Binary

Transcend the Binary is a team of incredibly passionate, and talented individuals who come from many different backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives. Transcend the Binary is committed to serving the transgender and gender non-conforming community with the superior quality of peer-led services.

Transcend the Binary provides a wide range of services including referrals to affirming practitioners, peer counseling, resources, hormone education, fitness & nutrition services, and much more.  248-533-0797 or email Transcend the Binary team.

Transgender Michigan

Transgender Michigan’s primary mission is to provide advocacy, support and education while serving to create coalitions in the state of Michigan to unify and empower transgender and gender non-conformist communities. Transgender Michigan provides a helpline, affirming resource guide, pride events, and more.  855-345-TGMI or email Transgender Michigan.

Gender-Identity Network Alliance (GNA)

GNA is committed to the inclusion and empowerment of non-gender-conforming people, communities, advocates, and allies. To achieve that goal, GNA provides positivity-driven, non-judgmental education and programs. These programs are designed to foster the creation (and expansion) of connections, visibility, and self-growth within all non-gender-conforming communities and the greater human communities in which we live. Email the GNA team.

RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline call 800-656-HOPE or chat with RAINN

Love is Respect: Call 866-331-9474 or text loveis to 22522 or chat with Love is Respect

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or chat with National Human Trafficking support or text BEFREE to 233-733

National Teen Dating Abuse: 866-331-9474 or text loveis to 22522 or chat with NTDA

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

HAVEN: 248-334-1274
24-hour crisis/support line, counseling and support groups

To report Child Abuse or Neglect in Michigan: 855-444-3911

Child Protective Services: 248-975-5010

National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or chat with National Human Trafficking Support or text BEFREE to 233-733

National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: Call 800-931-2237 or chat with the NEDA team or text NEDA to 741741

Lighthouse - Royal Oak: 248-547-2260 
Lighthouse operates a free and safe 24-hour shelter for at-risk youth, aged 10-17. Lighthouse offers a 3-week residential program, out-patient counseling, and provides trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. The goal of this program is family reunification. 

National Runaway Safeline: Call 800-621-4000 or chat with the NRS team

Power to the Parent
Resources and warning signs for parents about substance abuse, vaping, etc.

Families Against Narcotics
FAN offers Family Coaching Services free of charge, designed to help families heal and recover regardless of where a family member is in their recovery.

Alateen/Al-Anon: 800-813-3105

Alcoholics Anonymous: 248-541-6565

Narcotics Anonymous: 248-543-7200

CARE of Southeast Michigan: 586-412-0033

Oakland-Livingston Human Services Agency: 248-209-2600

Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center @ Children's Hospital of MI (Troy): 248-377-8717
Long-term treatment for youth substance use disorders, Out-patient detox, Treatment for co-morbid psychiatric disorders.

Vaping Information and Resources

Metro Detroit Schools Weigh Deterrents to Vaping
Tri-Community Coalition - Berkley, Huntington Woods & Oak Park
Resources on Vaping on Berkley School District's Family Resources webpage
Samaritas (Troy): 248-423-2770, Adolescent Vaping Program

Oakland Co. Health Division: 248-424-7000

Nurse on Call (NOC): 800-848-5533 or email the NOC
Free telephone service offers information about health and related resources. Calls are answered by Oakland County Health Division Public Health Nurses.  Information regarding communicable diseases, pregnancy and child health, nutrition, and more. Referrals to health-related resources located in Oakland County, Michigan.

United Way of Southeast Michigan: Call 211 or chat with United Way
2-1-1 service provides referrals to programs in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe and Lapeer counties. If you need help finding resources in your area, dial 2-1-1 or live chat to speak to a representative now. Or, search the United Way Online database to access more than 30,000 different statewide programs and services. 

Planned Parenthood of Southeast Michigan: 313-822-7285

Center for Disease Control and Prevention