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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 themself or others:

Local

  • Dial 911
  • Call U-M Psychiatric Emergency Services: (734) 936-5900
  • Go to the nearest hospital emergency room

National

  • 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 988, 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.

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:

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