If you need help, we're here for you.
Urgent Support or Emergency
If you or someone you know needs to talk about an emotional health concern with someone right away, or may be in psychiatric crisis and poses an immediate threat to him/herself or others:
Local
- Dial 911
- Call U-M Psychiatric Emergency Services: (734) 936-5900
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room
National
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Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) where you will be connected to a confidential counselor
- Text 4UMICH to 741741 to connect with a confidential counselor at the Crisis Text Line
- Visit CrisisChat.org
- Call the Veteran’s Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, press 1. You may also send a text to 838255.
- Call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386, or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200.
Counseling Appointments, Referrals, and Information
We all need support sometimes. For confidential counseling at no charge to you, referrals to specialists, or general information on how to help yourself or others manage mental and emotional health concerns, please reach out.
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Campus faculty and staff (including Dearborn and Flint campuses): contact the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office at (734) 936-8660 or email fascco@umich.edu
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Michigan Medicine faculty and staff: contact the Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (734) 763-5409 or email counseling@med.umich.edu
Healthcare Coverage
Note: Mental health services are a covered benefit under your health insurance, but there may be some limitations. Before scheduling an appointment with a mental health provider, we recommend you:
- Consult the U-M Benefits website
- Contact your Health Plan directly to confirm coverage details.
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