• This is a collection of  information

  • that I have found to be helpful and

  • trust through research but I am

  • not a professional and cannot

  • guarantee that it will be of use

  • for all.  

  • I have begun this focused on the

  • topics that are most familiar to

  • me, but will continue to develop

  • and expand this over time, both

  • in depth and variety.









If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available.
Call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling.



Emergency Hotlines and Resources:


Call or Text 988 from any phone to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or click to access online, there are chat, text, and call options, all completely free and confidential, 24/7.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 - free 24/7, confidential texting support from a crisis counselor. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Extreme Risk Protection Order Information

Disaster Distress Helpline:  1-800-985-5990


More emergency and non-emergency resources for all here: 


Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Guide from the CDC

Mental Health Resource Toolbox From Michigan Medicine - wealth of resources for those living inside and outside of Washtenaw County/Ann Arbor area. 

Washtenaw Area Mental Health Resources

Michigan Crisis and Access Line Resources - Michigan and US hotlines and resources for a variety of specific experiences.

Need help locating any kind of longer term help/treatment near you? Try looking here:


Psychology Today - lists clinical professionals, psychiatrists and treatment centers who provide mental health services in the US and internationally, and helps you find the best fit based on the kind of help desired, beliefs, insurance, modality, etc.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Find Treatment - a confidential and anonymous resource for anyone seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the US and its territories.

  • If you have comments, questions, concerns, or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out at gemenhe@umich.edu.