Get Help
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
CUYFD is a prevention organization. We don’t provide treatment, but we can help you find the right service. The resources below are free and confidential unless noted.
If you or someone you know is in crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7 for mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL)
Call or text 844-446-4225 (844-44-MICAL), or chat at michigan.gov/mical. Michigan’s statewide crisis line. MiCAL also runs the Michigan Peer Warmline for people who need someone to talk to but aren’t in crisis.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) 24/7 Helpline
1-800-241-4949. Crisis support and connection to mental health, substance use, and disability services for Wayne County residents.
DWIHN Care Center (walk-in)
707 W. Milwaukee St., Detroit, MI 48202. 313-989-9444. Open 24/7 for adults and children in a mental health crisis. No appointment needed.
DWIHN Mobile Crisis
844-462-7474. A crisis team can come to you.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. Available 24/7.
For youth and families
The Children’s Center Crisis Care Center
79 W. Alexandrine, Building 90, Detroit, MI 48201. 313-324-8557. A walk-in option for children and teens in a mental health crisis, as an alternative to the emergency room. Call ahead for current hours.
Reach Us Detroit
Call or text 313-488-HOPE (4673). Available 24/7 for anyone 14 and older who is struggling with their mental or emotional health.
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. Available 24/7 for young people under 25.
OK2SAY
Call 855-565-2729 or text 652729. Michigan’s confidential tip line for students to report threats or harm to themselves, other students, or schools.
Substance use treatment and support
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP). Treatment referrals in English and Spanish, 24/7. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748 or search for treatment at findtreatment.gov.
Free Narcan (naloxone)
The Detroit Health Department’s Harm Reduction Wellness Stations provide free Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and medication disposal bags. Find the nearest station on the map at detroitmi.gov.
Poison Help
1-800-222-1222. Free medical advice 24/7 from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center if someone may have taken too much of a medication or drug, or swallowed something harmful.
Quit tobacco or vaping
Michigan Tobacco Quitlink
1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW). For Spanish, call 1-855-335-3569. Free coaching for adults, available 24/7.
My Life, My Quit (under 18)
Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or call 855-891-9989. Free, confidential coaching for teens who want to quit vaping or tobacco.
Food, housing, utilities, and other needs
Michigan 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP code to 898211, or search mi211.org. Connects you to local help with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Foster care
The Children’s Center
thechildrenscenter.com. Mental health and family support services for children and families in Detroit.
Faith Communities Coalition on Foster Care
A statewide coalition that helps congregations support children and families in foster care. CUYFD participates locally. Contact us to get connected.
Becoming a foster parent
Visit michigan.gov/hopeforahome.
CUYFD programs
Looking for prevention programs, parenting classes, or training?
Guiding Good Choices for parents and caregivers of youth ages 9–14
School Partnerships for schools in the 48204, 48235, and 48238 ZIP codes
Mental Health First Aid and QPR suicide prevention training for community groups
Call (313) 340-3101 or email cuyfddetroit@gmail.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Free language assistance is available upon request. Resource information was last reviewed in October 2026.