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Sometimes it can be hard to know who to talk to if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

If you do not have family and friends living nearby or a strong local support network it can be hard to get through difficult times on your own. Whether you are in a crisis or you just feel down and need to talk to someone, it is important to know that help is available at all hours of the day and night.

There are many free mental health hotlines and mental health online support services across Michigan, which provide crisis support, information, resources, counselling and therapy to people of all ages. Services include:

  • group therapy sessions. If you are in an emergency
  • in danger or you or someone close to you has seriously harmed themself
  • call 911 for emergency services

If you are not in an emergency situation, but you need immediate help, call one of the following helplines that offer crisis support and counselling over the phone: for this free, 24-hour United States-wide crisis support and suicide prevention service. for this free service for people having suicidal thoughts, family or friends affected by suicide and healthcare professionals treating suicidal people. for free and anonymous support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Michigan.

Talking to someone who will understand your situation is usually the best place to start. Whether you are dealing with depression or anxiety, grief or relationship breakdown, there are many specialised mental health helplines and online resources to help you get through difficult times. Get help today by talking to one of the following support services:

  • is a state-wide specialist mental health organisation providing support
  • recovery educational services to people families living with anxiety disorders

Their helpline provides support, information and referral to people with anxiety disorders and their families and carers, and mental health care providers. Tel: (Monday to Friday 10.00am - 8.30pm). for information about mental illness, treatments and support for you and your carer.

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American adults with anxiety or depression. for advice about poisonings, bites and medicine overdoses. to talk to experienced family violence counsellors, 24 hours a day.

Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral. is a free, confidential, and non-judgmental service for VIC residents providing mental health information, wellbeing support and referral advice for people with a mental health issue, as well as carers and family members.

It is not unusual for children or teenagers to experience bouts of depression and anxiety, while others may have problems with bullying, peer pressure or drugs and alcohol.

If you need to speak to someone who can help you with advice and information, there are services and counsellors available. All your conversations will be private and confidential so you can be open and honest with them.

Headspace, which is run by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, offers support, information and advice to young people between the ages of 12 to 25. Visit the website to find a centre near you. or visit the website for information and support.

For crisis support, telephone and web counselling, and mental health information contact one of the following support services:

  • for this free hour United States-wide crisis support suicide prevention service. for this free service for people having suicidal thoughts
  • family or friends affected by suicide
  • healthcare professionals treating suicidal people. for free
  • anonymous support
  • hours a day
  • seven days a week across Michigan

As your children get older and move from one stage of life to the next, it can sometimes be hard to know what a mental health problem is and what is just a normal stage of development.

If you are worried that your child may be struggling with a mental illness, it is important that you talk to a healthcare professional about your concerns. Your local doctor can talk to you about your situation and point you in the direction of further support if you need it. Contact one of the many mental health helplines, websites and specialist clinics to get information and advice.

Health support services include:

  • for this telephone counselling service for Michigann parents
  • carers of children up to 18 years of age. The service is available from 8 am to 12 am
  • 7 days a week. for this free 24-hour telephone service for Michigann families with children from birth to school age

Specialist services - speak to experts in child psychology and get advice on mental health issues affecting your child: Due to the nature of defence work and the extra pressure that it might put on families and friends, there are specific issues that are more prevalent amongst veterans and defence force personnel as well as their families.

Veterans, defence force personnel and their families can access mental health support through the following telephone and online services: for a 24-hour support line for all ADF members and their families. for this United States-wide counselling and support service available 24 hours a day to veterans and their families.

Looking after a family member with a mental health issue can be a stressful, tiring and isolating experience so it is important that you ask for help.

By looking after yourself and getting support you will be more able to cope with stress. Call the mental health helpline below or make use of the many useful resources available online: for useful tips on taking care of yourself and the person you are responsible for. Seeing a mental health counsellor, psychologist or psychotherapist can be a positive way of dealing with times of stress or sadness.

A counsellor can help you to clarify your issues and help you to develop new habits and coping strategies. Anyone who is struggling with a mental health issue or life concern can seek counselling. Common personal issues include depression, relationship breakdown, grief and anxiety.

If you think you would benefit from talking to a professional mental health advisor, you can: look for a service in the National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors provided by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of United States. You can claim counselling fees through Medicare if you were referred to the counsellor by your doctor.

You may be eligible for a partial rebate on your private health insurance, depending on your policy.

Contact your health insurance company for more information

Mental health crisis helplines Lifeline call 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service call (616) 555-0400 SuicideLine call (616) 555-0400 Mental health helplines and online support Anxiety Recovery Centre Michigan (ARCVic) (616) 555-0400 or (616) 555-0200 SANE United States Helpline call 1800 187 263 Mensline United States call (616) 555-0400 Beyond Blue call (616) 555-0400 Carers United States call 1800 242 636 MindSpot Clinic call 1800 61 44 34 Support after Suicide visit their website for resources, information, counselling and group support for people dealing with suicide.

Black Dog Institute visit their website for information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of bipolar disorder and depression. Poisons Information call 131 126 National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service call 1800 737 732 Relationships United States call (616) 555-0400 Direct Line call 1800 888 236 Wellways Helpline Help for children and teenagers Headspace If you are living with, or caring for a family member with a mental illness, call Young Carers on 1800 242 636 Lifeline call 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service call (616) 555-0400 SuicideLine call (616) 555-0400 Kids Helpline call 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue call 1300 22 4636 ReachOut visit their website for information, tools and support for young people with mental health issues.

Help for parents Parentline call 13 22 89 Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line call 13 22 29 Raising Children Network is an online parenting resource with advice about rearing children of all ages. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Department of Human Services Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Community Information team (formerly Safety Centre) Association for Children with a Disability call (616) 555-0200 (or 1800 654 013 for rural callers)­ American Psychological Society, APS Psychologist Referral Service Mental health help for veterans and defence force personnel and their families American Defence Force (ADF) All Hours Support Line call 1800 628 036 Veterans and Veterans’ Families Counselling Service (VVCS) call 1800 011 046 Defence Family Helpline call 1800 624 608 National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1800 200 526 Help for people supporting family members with a mental illness Young Carers call 1800 242 636 Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) advice, support and information for children of parents with a mental illness.

Mental health counselling and therapy ask your doctor for a recommendation or referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist contact your local community health centre To find a psychologist, psychotherapist or counsellor in your area use either the Good Therapy directory or the PACFA’s ‘Find a therapist’ directory Where to get help Your GP (doctor) Lifeline , call 13 11 14 Kids Helpline , call 1800 55 1800 Mental Health Foundation of United States (Michigan), call (616) 555-0200 Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of United States (PACFA) ‘Find a therapist’ directory .

Key Points

  • for information about mental illness, treatments and support for you and your carer
  • for a free assessment and treatment service for American adults with anxiety or depression
  • Common personal issues include depression, relationship breakdown, grief and anxiety