If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are a victim of abuse and are concerned that your abuser might find out you're seeking help, open these resources in a private browser window.
First Step has a red banner across the top off all of their pages that says "EXIT THIS SITE QUICKLY".
Haven has a red banner at the bottom of their pages that says "If you feel like your online safety is in danger, click here to immediately leave the site".
First Step
First Step is a Wayne County non-profit organization that can help victims of domestic and sexual violence. Their 24-hour help line number is 734-722-6800. First Step is LGBTQIA+ positive and takes a firm anti-racism stand and a pro-social justice stance. First Step provides the following free crisis services:
First Step's mission also includes ending domestic and sexual violence. To that end, they offer community education, outreach, and presentations as well. For more information on any of the services offered by First Step, you can visit their website:
Haven
Haven is an Oakland County non-profit organization that provides help to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. To reach Haven's 24-hour, 7-day a week crisis line dial 248-334-1274 or 877-922-1274. The Haven web site also provides a live chat function here (click "Connect me with a crisis specialist" near the bottom of the page), typically available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the crisis line and live chat, Haven offers victims:
See their web site for more information:
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate help, please call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.8255
Common Ground
Common Ground is another Oakland County non-profit organization providing assistance to families and children in crisis. Common Ground staffs a 24/7 crisis number: 1-800-231-1127. They also have a 24/7 online chat service, accessible here. Additionally, Common Ground offers the following services:
For more about the services Common Ground offers, you can call their non-emergency number (1-248-451-2600) or visit their web site:
Common Ground Behavioral Urgent Care Clinic
Michigan residents aged 18 and older can facing an urgent mental health crisis can call can receive telehealth services through the Common Ground Behavioral Health Urgent Care clinic. The clinic accepts private insurance. The cost is $89 for an appointment for those without health care coverage. (For those with Medicaid, services are fully covered.) Same day appointments are available, 7 days a week. For more information or to schedule an appointment online, please visit their web site:
FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a product of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ). It is the most comprehensive resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
National Institute of Mental Health
Offers resources regarding finding help in a crisis, picking a provider, education on different types of mental illnesses, and joining a clinical trial.