Crisis Prevention
Crisis Prevention Hotlines
Disclamer: If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department
Suicide Hotlines
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Services
Call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week- Crisis Services: 517-346-8460
Call Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm-Access Services: 517-346-8318
Call Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm- Children's Emergency Services: 517-346-8008
Assistance for ANY crisis (suicide, sexual assault, coronavirus, loneliness, etc.)
Text 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Text: HOME to 741741
Call 12 hours/day, 7 days/week, from: 10AM to 2 AM
Telephone: 517-337-1717
Call, text, or chat 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Telephone: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Online chat, click "Trevor Chat" at the center of the page
For individuals ages 13-24 who need help with bullying, cyber-bullying, and/or suicidal thoughts
Chat Tuesday 7pm-12am, or Wednesday 8pm-12am
Online chat, click "help chat online"
For all veterans, service members, and their family/friends
Call, text, or chat 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Telephone: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
Deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Online chat, click "start you confidential chat"
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Hotlines
Call 24 hours/day 7 days/week
Telephone: 517-372-6666
Chat from 10am-10pm, 7 days/week
Online chat, click "Chat with an advocate" on bottom right of the screen
Call, text, or chat 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Telephone: 1-800-799-7233
Text: LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474
Online chat, click "Chat now" on top right of the screen
Child Abuse
Substance Use
Trans Lifeline
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call or report online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Telephone: 855-444-3911
Call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
English or Spanish Available
Telephone: 1-800-662-4357
Call between 10am-4pm, 7 days/week
Telephone: 877-565-8860
Crisis Prevention Resources
Suicide / Self-Harm
In this video, descriptions of common signs of suicide in teens is provided. There is also information shared about how to respond to a suicidal teen.
From 2001 to 2016, emergency department visit rates for nonfatal self-harm increased 42% among persons aged ≥10 years. With the increased risk of self-harm, it is important for parents to have reliable information on the topic. Click the image above to learn about this important topic.
With self-harm becoming a more common issue among youth, there are many misconceptions out there. This video highlights 5 common myths related to self-harm.
Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
Other Prevention Resources
Zwald ML, Holland KM, Annor FB, et al. Syndromic Surveillance of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Directed Violence — United States, January 2017–December 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69:103–108. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6904a3