Free Mental Health Support
39 places-
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7/365
- Web
- 988lifeline.org
Free, confidential crisis counseling for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or alcohol/drug concerns. Call or text 988; chat at chat.988lifeline.org.
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Central City Integrated Health – Housing & Behavioral Health
(313) 831-3160 Open to anyone- Hours
- PBV housing applications Mon & Wed 9am-3pm
- Where
- 10 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- centralcityhealth.com
Integrated mental health, MAT, primary care and supportive housing for people with serious mental illness. Homeless? Call CAM 313-305-0311; PBV apps Mon/Wed.
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CHASS at Pope Francis Center
(313) 524-2739 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- Where
- 2915 W Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- chasscenter.org
- info@chasscenter.org
CHASS primary-care clinic inside the Pope Francis Center serving people who are homeless or uninsured. Walk in or call.
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CHASS Center - Southwest
(313) 849-3920 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon, Wed-Fri 8am-5pm; Tue 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-12pm
- Where
- 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
- Web
- chasscenter.org
- info@chasscenter.org
Affordable pediatric, adolescent, family care and pharmacy. Second site: Pope Francis Center, 2915 W Hancock (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm). Call for an appointment.
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Common Ground Crisis Hub (statewide)
(800) 231-1127 Open to anyoneFree confidential crisis line (also answers 988 in SE Michigan) with behavioral health urgent care. Call, text or chat 988, or call the hub directly.
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Covenant Community Care – Joy Road
(313) 446-8800 Open to anyone- Hours
- Medical Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Tue to 6pm); Dental/Counseling Fri to 1pm
- Where
- 17625 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
West-side FQHC with medical, dental and counseling for all, insured or not; sliding fee by income. Call to schedule.
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Covenant Community Care – Michigan Avenue
(313) 554-1095 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Tue 8am-8pm; Wed-Fri 8am-5pm (dental Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)
- Where
- 5716 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
FQHC medical, dental, OB/GYN, counseling, substance use and pharmacy, regardless of insurance; sliding fee by income. Call to schedule.
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Covenant Community Care – Moross
313-626-2600 (medical); 313-62 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-4pm; Tue/Thu 8am-8pm
- Where
- 20901 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236
- Web
- covenantcommunitycare.org
- info@covenantcommunitycare.org
East-side FQHC: medical, women's health, dental, counseling, substance use treatment; sliding fee if uninsured. Call to schedule.
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Detroit Recovery Project – 24-Hour Crisis Line, treatment & street outreach
(833) 377-4325 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis line 24/7; street outreach Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
- Where
- Eastside/Street Outreach: 1121 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48203 (313-365-3100); Westside: 1145 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 (313-324-8900)
- Web
- recovery4detroit.com
- admin@recovery4detroit.com
Substance use treatment, recovery support, peer coaching and harm-reduction street outreach. Call (833) DRP-HEAL or 313-824-8900 for an appointment.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
(313) 993-4700 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (office); shelter line 24/7
- Where
- 150 Stimson St, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter line 866-313-2520; residents get meals and new clothing. Addiction help 313-263-0077. No questions asked.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Addiction Helpline / Genesis House III (wome
(313) 263-0077 Open to anyoneWithdrawal management (detox) and residential substance use treatment with shelter. Call the addiction helpline to start.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Emergency Shelter & Meals
866-313-2520 (shelter); 313-99 Open to anyone- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; shelters daily
- Where
- 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Shelter guests get meals, showers and clothing; also addiction treatment. Call the shelter line first; men's shelter is at 3535 Third St.
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DWIHN (Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network) 24-Hour Helpline & Access Center
(800) 241-4949 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis 24/7; eligibility screenings Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
- Where
- 8726 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- dwihn.org
- accesscenter@dwihn.org
Wayne County's public mental health/substance use entry point. Call to get screened and assigned to a provider (Team Wellness, NSO, etc.). Mobile crisis 844-462
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DWIHN Care Center – 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center
(313) 989-9444 Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7, walk-in, all ages
- Where
- 707 W. Milwaukee Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- dwihn.org
Walk in without an appointment for immediate psychiatric/substance crisis care, up to 72 hours of stabilization. No referral needed.
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DWIHN Mobile Crisis Team
(844) 462-7474 Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Web
- dwihn.org
Clinicians come to you (home, street, shelter) for a mental health or substance use crisis. Call to request a team.
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Hegira Health – Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Livonia)
(734) 721-0200 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat, Sun & holidays 9am-5pm
- Where
- 33505 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150
- Web
- hegirahealth.org
- info@hegirahealth.org
Walk-in psychiatric urgent care and crisis stabilization; also outpatient MH/SUD, MAT, ACT in Westland (734-425-0636). Crisis line 1-833-LISTENS.
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Michigan 211
211 (or 844-875-9211) Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- Statewide; or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP to 898211
- Web
- mi211.org
Free 24/7 helpline for shelter, food, utilities, health, rides and more, 180+ languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
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NAMI Detroit
(313) 308-1465 Open to anyoneFree NAMI Connection peer support and Family Support groups in Detroit. Call or email for the group schedule.
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NAMI Metro (Oakland, Wayne & Macomb) – HelpLine
(248) 773-2296 Open to anyonePeer-run information, support groups and family education for mental illness (not a crisis line). Call or email; national NAMI HelpLine 800-950-6264.
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Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) – Homeless Recovery Services
(313) 961-4890 Open to anyoneLow-barrier emergency shelter (women), medical respite, street outreach/street medicine, permanent supportive housing. Shelter placement goes through CAM 313-30
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Southwest Solutions – Housing Resource Center & Adult Counseling (CCBHC)
(313) 963-6601 Open to anyone- Hours
- Adult Counseling Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; crisis 24/7
- Where
- Housing Resource Center, 1600 Porter Street, Detroit, MI 48216; Adult Counseling 1700 Waterman, Detroit, MI 48209 (313-841-8900)
- Web
- swsol.org
Housing First homeless & prevention services (Corktown HRC) plus mental health/SUD counseling with 24/7 crisis at 313-841-8900. Call first.
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Team Wellness – Team West Crisis Stabilization Unit (Westland)
(734) 412-8800 Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- 34290 Ford Rd., Westland, MI 48185
- Web
- teamwellnesscenter.com
24/7 crisis stabilization unit for western Wayne County; walk in or call.
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Team Wellness Center – 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Detroit clinics
(888) 813-8326 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis hotline 24/7; clinics Mon-Fri (see address)
- Where
- Team East, 3646 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-331-3435, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm); Eastern Market Clinic, 2925 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-396-5300, Mo
- Web
- teamwellnesscenter.com
Integrated mental health, substance use and primary care with crisis stabilization; serves many homeless adults. Call the hotline or go to a clinic; DWIHN 800-2
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The Guidance Center – Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Southgate)
(734) 785-7726 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:30am-8pm; Fri 8:30am-5pm
- Where
- 19291 Northline Road, Building 6, Southgate, MI 48195
- Web
- guidance-center.org
Walk-in urgent care for mental health and/or substance use in Downriver Wayne County; CCBHC with adult, child and psychiatric services (main 734-785-7700).
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Wayne Health Mobile Health Unit
(313) 448-9850 Open to anyone- Hours
- See online event calendar for dates/times
- Where
- Mobile; stops at churches, schools and community centers across Detroit and Wayne County
- Web
- waynehealthcares.org
Free blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, kidney, HIV and hepatitis C screenings plus referrals. Check the calendar and walk up.
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Alternatives For Girls – Shelter & Crisis Line
(888) 234-3919- For
- Girls and young women (shelter ages 15-17)
- Where
- 903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- alternativesforgirls.org
Safe shelter for girls 15-17, crisis support, trafficking/DV help, housing programs for young women. Call the crisis line; main office 313-361-4000.
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Brilliant Detroit
(313) 483-8992- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 5675 Larkins St, Detroit, MI 48210
- Web
- brilliantcities.org
- info@brilliantcities.org
Free neighborhood hubs (24 across Detroit) for families with kids 0-8: literacy, tutoring, diapers, clothing, food, meals. Fill outthe join form online.
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Cabrini Clinic (St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic)
(313) 961-7863- Hours
- Tue 12-7pm; Wed 1-6pm; Thu 12-7pm
- For
- Uninsured
- Where
- 1234 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- cabrini-clinic.org
- martineze@ccsem.org
America's oldest free clinic: primary care, prescriptions and counseling at no charge for uninsured adults, any immigration status. Call first.
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Covenant House Michigan – Youth Crisis Shelter
(313) 463-2500- Hours
- 24/7/365; weekdays 9am-5pm call CAM 313-305-0311
- For
- Youth 18-24
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Crisis shelter, meals, counseling, transitional living for 18-24. Weekdays call CAM 313-305-0311; nights/weekends call 313-463-2500 directly.
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Detroit Phoenix Center
(313) 482-0916- For
- Youth
- Where
- 1420 Washington Blvd, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- detroitphoenixcenter.org
- info@detroitphoenixcenter.org
Drop-in center with basic needs, housing help, wellness and education/job support for youth facing homelessness. Call or email to connect.
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First Step – Wayne County Domestic & Sexual Violence 24-Hour Helpline
(734) 722-6800- Hours
- 24/7
- For
- DV survivors / sexual assault survivors
- Where
- 4400 Venoy, Wayne, MI
- Web
- firststep-mi.org
Free emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal & housing info for Wayne County survivors; LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Call the helpline.
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Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (The Guidance Center)
(313) 833-2970- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 40 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- guidance-center.org
- kidstalkcac@guidance-center.org
Free forensic interviews, advocacy, medical exams and therapy for children (to 17) affected by abuse, regardless of ability to pay. Report abuse: 855-444-3911.
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Mariners Inn – Residential Substance Use Treatment & Housing (men)
(313) 962-9446- Hours
- Facility 24/7; customer service Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- For
- Men 18+ with substance use or co-occurring disorders
- Where
- 445 Ledyard St., Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- marinersinn.org
Shelter-based residential treatment for homeless men with SUD/co-occurring mental illness. Get authorization via DWIHN 800-241-4949 or visit the front desk for
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Ruth Ellis Center
(313) 252-1950- For
- Youth
- Where
- 95 Victor St, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Low-barrier basic needs, drop-in center, health clinic, housing and job pathways for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-30. Call or walk in.
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Ruth Ellis Center – Drop-In Center & Health/Wellness (LGBTQ+ youth)
(313) 252-1950- Hours
- Drop-in Mon & Wed 3-8:30pm; Thu 11am-2pm (food/basic needs); closed Tue, Fri, Sa
- For
- LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-30
- Where
- 95 Victor Street, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Walk-in drop-in center with meals, basic needs, therapy and housing help for LGBTQ+ young people. Just show up on drop-in days or call.
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The Children's Center
(313) 831-5535- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00am-7:00pm; Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 79 W Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- thechildrenscenter.com
Child and family mental/behavioral health: therapy, assessments, psychiatry, family support. Call or use the 'Register Child for Services' form.
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VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans / Detroit VA (HUD-VASH)
(877) 424-3838- Hours
- Call center 24/7
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 (CAM veterans access point: Blue Tower 7th Fl, Rm A7175, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)
- Web
- department.va.gov
Call 877-424-3838 to be linked to Detroit VA homeless programs (HUD-VASH, shelter, treatment), or walk in to the VA CAM access point. Detroit VA main: 313-576-1
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Veterans Crisis Line
(988) 183-8255- Hours
- 24/7/365
- For
- Veterans and their families
- Web
- veteranscrisisline.net
Free confidential crisis support staffed for veterans. Dial 988 press 1, text 838255, or chat online.
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YWCA Interim House – Domestic Violence Shelter & 24-Hour Crisis Line
(313) 861-5300- Hours
- Crisis line 24/7
- For
- DV survivors (women and children)
- Where
- 985 E. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48207 (office; shelter address confidential)
- Web
- ywcadetroit.org
- ywca@ywcadetroit.org
67-bed emergency shelter, safety planning, PPO help, case management for intimate-partner violence survivors. Call the crisis line first.
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
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