MENTAL HEALTH
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
24/7 Mental Health Support Line for youth ages 14+ (313) 488-Hope
Call or text for help 24/7 (for ages 14+). This is a collaborative call center coming together. The primary focus of this collaboration is to instill hope while focusing on identifying strengths and resilience in individuals who are often overlooked and underrepresented.
Headspace
Governor Whitmer, Headspace, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have partnered to provide Michigan residents with a new mental health resource. The website https://www.headspace.com/mi offers specially-curated collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home workouts that guide people through mindful exercises, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety.
Mental Health and Coping during Covid-19
Michigan Cares Portal: Free digital lessons focused on developing students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being. Resources for families and educators.
Social-Emotional Videos and Online Lessons
Michigan Cares Portal: Free digital lessons focused on developing students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being. Resources for families and educators.
Mental Health and Well Being APP
An integrative behavioral health app. The myStrength app offers depth and breadth to build resiliency, manage stress, improve mood, sleep better or simply find daily inspiration. When signing up for the app, use the following access code: dwihncares
Happy APP
What happens when scientists and game designers join forces? Happify! A free behavioral health app designed to help people improve their mental health and well-being in a fun and interactive way.
Emotion Management
Romulus Middle School Virtual Calming Room - The Virtual Calming Room was designed to assist students in locating different strategies and tools for managing their emotions. Hopefully these tools will provide supportive outlets and practices for when life is overwhelming, encouraging intentional mental health breaks.
Understanding Mental Health
Mental Health 101: Let's Talk About It (Basics, What to look for, How to get help)
HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT
Emergency Food, Housing, Utility Assistance for Families
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has a comprehensive list of available resources for Michigan residents. Information about emergency assistance programs are listed.
Community Assistance Hotline for the homeless (734) 334-1567
Wayne RESA has instituted a Community Assistance Hotline to support the educational needs of students/families newly exposed to homelessness or the transiency of foster care due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The HOTLINE, accessed by calling 734.334.1567, will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a client specialist.
Food Assistance
- Beverly House of God (Romulus) 734-729-6440
- Food Bank Council of Michigan 800-552-4483
- Focus Hope (Inkster) 313-494-4600
- Lighthouse Ministry (Westland) 734-326-3885
- Open Door Ministry (Canton) 734-397-1777 x201
- Wayne County Food Commodities 734-721-4470
- Wayne Metro Community Services 313-843-2550
- West Mound Methodist Church 734-374-0320
OTHER
Grief Support
Sand Castles (Children) 313-874-6004
Local Counseling Resources
Romulus
- Hegira Program Help Center Center 734-942-7285
Taylor
- Community Cares Services 734-955-3550
Southgate
- The Guidance Center 734-785-7700
Livonia
- New Oakland Child-Adolescent Family Center 734-422-9340
