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National

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988
Find a counselor who you can talk to about your feelings or problems.
Veterans: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Crisis Text Line: Find a counselor who you can talk to about your feelings or problems over text message.
Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.

Crisis Lifeline Online Chat: Find a counselor who you can talk to about your feelings or problems over online chat.

Michigan

U-M Psychiatric Emergency Services: Call 734-936-5900

Ann Arbor VA Main hospital phone: Call 734-769-7100

Ann Arbor VA Mental health care line: Call 734-845-3471

Michigan Peer Warmline: Call 1-888-PEER-753 (1-888-733-7753)
The warmline will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers. Available from 10am - 2am each day.

National

Alcohol & Other Substance Use Resources

For VAs and services: Make the Connection - Veterans can access resources through the VA, SAMHSA or the National Resource Directory all in one place.

Mental Health Resources

VA Mental Health Resources - A list of resources to learn more about mental health conditions, support resources, and other information.

Mission Reconnect - Veterans can learn mind-body techniques to strengthen their mental well-being.

Peer Support

Vets for Warriors - Veterans and active-duty military can find free, confidential peer support from other veterans.
Phone: 1 855-838-8255

Veteran Affairs Services & Medical Centers

How to connect with Veteran Affairs services - You can search for your local VA facility by going to the following link and using the hospital locator on the left-hand side.

Then call the main number for that facility and tell them that you would like to enroll in VA care. Be prepared to provide your discharge paperwork to verify your military service.

Vet Centers

Local, community-based confidential counseling centers that support war Veterans, service members, and military family members with post deployment readjustment services.

For assistance after hours, weekends, and holidays call: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)

Michigan

Alcohol & Other Substance Use Resources

Ann Arbor VA Substance Use Disorder Clinic - VA healthcare system located in Ann Arbor.
Phone: 734-845-3471

Detroit VA Mental Health/Substance Use Clinic - VA healthcare system located in Detroit.
Phone: 313-576-1000 x61051

Battle Creek VA
Phone: 888-214-1247 x33680

Peer Support

Vet 2 Vet - A peer support group through VA. It is run by Veterans, for Veterans in recovery from anything—substance use, mental health issues, and/or physical issues. This group is for those who want to “Keep it real” and help each other work through problems caused by mental, physical, emotional, or social difficulties.
Phone: 734-845-5405 to join at Ann Arbor VA

Veteran Affairs Services & Medical Centers

Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs - The Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs can help veterans, their survivors and dependents, file claims for benefits from Federal, State, and Local governments.
Phone: 734-973-4540

SAMHSA National Helpline - Free, confidential information service to speak with someone about mental health, substance use, or family problems, provides information on support groups, community-based organizations, and local treatment options

Phone: 1-800-662-4357

TTY: 1-800-487-4889

Send zip code to HELP4U (435748) to find help near you.

SAMHSA Treatment Locator - Find treatment for mental health or substance use in your area.                                                             

Narcotic Anonymous - Support group for those who want to stop using drugs and/or are affected by the drug use of another person.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Support group for those who want to stop using alcohol.

SMART Recovery - Support community for those recovering from addiction with meetings online and in-person.

Recovery Dharma - Peer-led and non-theistic recovery group offering meetings and resources for those healing from addiction based on Buddhist principles.

In The Rooms - Online recovery tool that offers online meetings and resources.

Grief Support

Websites that provide advice, tips, and suggestions for those going through grief (e.g., loss of family members, partner(s), friends, pets, experiencing a miscarriage).

• www.modernloss.com
• www.compassionatefriends.org

NEXT Distro - Learn about the myths and facts of fentanyl, as well as fentanyl testing strips

Michigan

Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan - Provides mental health services to adults residing in Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties

Washtenaw County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Provides mental health services to all individuals in Washtenaw County, whether or not they have a diagnosis, insurance coverage, or the ability to pay for services
Phone: 734-544-3050 (24/7)

U-M Addiction Treatment Services Ann Arbor - Personalized treatment for individuals and families. Offers virtual visits.
Phone: 734-764-0231 or 800-525-5188 

Greenbrook Recovery Center - Provides substance use disorder treatment services and psychiatric services.
Phone: 734-786-4900

St. Mary Mercy Livonia Inpatient Program - Supports individuals 18 years or older in maintaining a sober lifestyle. Guided detoxification and recovery.
Phone: 734-655-4800

Henry Ford Hospital Addiction Care - Provides personalized, comprehensive addiction treatment plans for adults and teens.
Southeast Michigan: 248-661-6100 (or complete form at the link below)
Jackson County Area: 800-531-3728

Unified: HIV Health and Beyond - Provides multiple contacts, programs, and support groups to help people learn about substance use, overdose prevention, safer drug use strategies, and more.

Syringe Service Programs: SSP - Connects marginalized community members to their community to learn about things such as overdose prevention and response and provide individuals with testing, counseling, and sterile injection supplies.

AL-Anon Family Groups - Support for those who have been impacted by another person’s alcoholism. 
Call: 1888–4AL-ANON or 1 888-425-2666

Smart Recovery Family & Friends - Provides concerned significant others, family, or friends with the tools needed to help loved ones with substance use
Call: 440-951-5357

NAMI Family Support Group - Provides support for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition

Michigan

Families Against Narcotics - Support and services to people who have been affected by addiction, including individuals with substance use disorder and their families

Call: 586-438-8500 or email: [email protected]

What is an overdose?

An overdose is when a person takes more alcohol, drugs, or medications than their body can handle. This can lead to death.

What are symptoms of an overdose?

• Blacking out
• Difficulty breathing
• Skin turns blue or pale
• Heart beating too fast or too slow
• Heart attack

What affects my risk of overdose?

• Using drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications after not using them for a while
• Taking a lot of drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications, especially together.
• Taking even a small amount of drugs that is mixed with fentanyl or other opioids.
• Mixing alcohol, drugs, or medications
• Having an illness or disease that affects the heart or lungs

What should I do if I see someone overdose?

• Call 911 or take the person to the ER
• Roll the person on their side to prevent choking if they vomit
• Shake them, try to wake them up
• Provide CPR
• Administer Naloxone or Narcan if it possibly involves opioids

What is Naloxone?

Naloxone/Narcan quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. You can administer Naloxone via injection, or even more conveniently, via nasal spray (Narcan). By having Naloxone, you could be prepared to save someone’s life!

Where can I obtain Naloxone?

Michigan passed a Naloxone standing order law, which allows select pharmacists to dispense Naloxone without a prescription. If you’re a Michigan resident and you or someone you know may be at a high-risk for an opioid overdose, you can have naloxone discreetly mailed to you at no cost

For more information on how to obtain Naloxone in Michigan, visit nextdistro.org/michigan

What else do I need to know?

• Many people don’t want to call 911 when they see an overdose because of fear of legal problems, but know that you could be saving someone’s life!
• You don’t have to tell the 911 dispatcher your name if you don’t want to.
• You also don’t have to tell the 911 dispatcher that anyone was using drugs but do tell the paramedics when they come so they can help the person better.

OTHER RESOURCES

National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 (24 hrs/day)

Hotline to talk to experts about overdose, particularly due to medications

Harm Reduction Coalition:Creates spaces for dialogue and action that help heal the harms caused by racialized drug policies.

Covenant House - Provides shelter, food, immediate crisis care and other services for homeless youth

United Way 211 - Assists with food, health, housing, crisis, emergencies, and disaster relief. Call: 211

HUD Public Housing Agency Directory - Public housing assistance and housing choice vouchers for teens, young adults, and adults.

Legal Services - Provides financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans in every state and U.S. territory.

• Legal Services Corporation
• www.lawhelp.org

Feeding America - Find a food bank in your area.

Michigan

Barrier Busters - A network of Washtenaw County service agencies serving local residents with financial assistance for a variety of needs.

Housing Access for Washtenaw County - Organization providing financial assistance with rent, utilities, and internet access for Washtenaw County residents. Phone: 734-961-1999

Food Gatherers - Find local grocery distribution and meal programs. Phone: 734-761-2796

MI Bridges - Connects individuals and families in Michigan to state and local resources, as well as MDHHS benefit programs, to promote household stability.

Trans Lifeline - Hotline designed to connect trans people to community resources and support. Phone: 877-565-8860 between the hours of 10 AM and 4 AM EST

The LGBT National Help Center Line - This line provides peer-support and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Phone: 1 888-843-4564

American Psychological Association: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Identity - Accurate information for those who want to better understand sexual orientation.

Pregnancy & Substance Use

• Using alcohol/drugs during the first stage of pregnancy can cause birth defects and miscarriage.
• During the last 12 weeks of pregnancy, alcohol/drug use can cause preterm births and fetal deaths.
• Drinking alcohol or using drugs while pregnant or breastfeeding might be harmful to the child. It may cause low birth weight and developmental delays.

For more information, read Substance Use in Women Research Report

Information on Detoxing and Recovery for Pregnant People

Planned Parenthood - Provides reproductive health care to people of all ages, gender identities, national origins, races, and sexual orientation. Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526)

Payment: Insurance, Self-payment and Medicaid.

Parenting/Childcare

Head Start - Preschool and family program for low-income families. Phone: 866-677-8724.

Job Corps - Free education and training program for eligible young people (16-24 years) that qualify as low income. 
Phone: (800) 733-5627

Career One Stop - Explore careers, training and jobs. Find local resources that help you look for work and offer job search workshops, free computer access, and more.
Phone: 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627)
TTY: 1-877-889-5627

Michigan

Michigan Works - Job training and professional development.
Phone: 800-285-WORKS (800-825-9675) 

Going PRO in Michigan - Resources to enter a skilled trade apprenticeship or training program. For more information, fill out their form on Going PRO in Michigan website under 'contact'.

Find a Health Center - Will help you find a health center that provides services regardless of your ability to pay and charge for services on a sliding fee scale.

Healthcare.gov - One-stop access to U.S. government insurance marketplace to determine what insurance you are eligible for, preview plans, and get connected with organizations that will assist you in signing up.

What are STDs and HIV/AIDS?

• STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, and are often also called STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
• Common STIs include herpes, syphilis, HPV, genital warts, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.
• HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus and causes AIDS
• HIV weakens the body’s ability to fight off infections. Therefore, people with AIDS develop serious infections and cancers
• A person can have any of these illnesses for months or years before any signs of illness appear

Why get tested for STDs or HIV?

• You cannot generally tell by looking at someone whether they have HIV or an STD.  A person can be infected with HIV or an STD and not know it. Therefore, the only way to know if you are infected is to get tested.
• It is also important to find out if you are infected with HIV or STDs so that you can receive quality medical care. Some STDs can be cured with medication, and others can be treated to keep symptoms from bothering you. New treatments for HIV can help keep you healthy.
• It is important to find out if you are infected with HIV and STDs so that you can avoid activities that could infect someone else.

Where can I get tested?

• National HIV and STD testing
• Planned Parenthood
• Payment: Insurance, Self-payment and Medicaid

Where can I get more information?

National AIDS Hotline:  1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) 
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
E-mail: [email protected]
In English, or en Español to talk with an HIV specialist. They can give you quick, private answers at any time, day or night. 

HIV/AIDS Hotline in Michigan: Michigan residents with questions related to HIV and STIs are encouraged to call
Hours: Available Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM
Phone: 1-800-872-2437
See list of all state HIV/AIDS Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline 
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Text START to 88788 
A 24-hour hotline for any type of domestic abuse, including dating abuse.

U.S. National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 1-800-656-4673
24 hour-free, safe, confidential service.

Child Abuse Hotline
Call or text: 1-800-422-4453
Available 24/7

National Human Trafficking Hotline - Anti-trafficking hotline advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking
Available 24/7 in more than 200 languages
Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733
Chat online

RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
+1 (800) 656‒HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
24/7 safe and confidential support for victims of sexual assault

Michigan

SafeHouse Center - Free confidential services available to all survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, who live, work or were victimized in Washtenaw County
Phone: 734-995-5444
Available 24 hours

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence
24/7 free and confidential
Sexual assault hotline chat:
Phone: 855-864-2374
Text: 866-238-2374

Domestic violence hotline chat: 
Phone: 866-864-2338
Text: 877-861-0222

The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan - Provides women in crisis access to low-cost help from a therapist, career coach, divorce specialist, family law attorney, or financial adviser
Phone: 734-973-6779

Michigan Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline - This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult 24/7
Phone: 855-444-3911

VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program - Support for veterans, their partners, and VA staff who are impacted by intimate partner violence
Ann Arbor VA: 734-845-5463