Statewide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- How to reach
- Call or text 988 · 24/7
- What
- Free, confidential crisis line — call or text any time.
Help anywhere in Michigan
Outside Southwest Michigan? These official statewide and national lines work everywhere in Michigan.
Statewide help lines
Statewide
Michigan 211
- How to reach
- Call 211 · text your ZIP code to 898211
- What
- Shelter, food, utility and other help in every Michigan county. Search online at mi211.org.
Statewide
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- How to reach
- 1-800-799-7233 · text START to 88788
- What
- Free, confidential, 24/7. Advocates can connect you to local safe shelter.
Statewide
MDHHS State Emergency Relief
- How to reach
- Apply through MI Bridges
- What
- State help with rent, shutoffs, heat and other emergencies for eligible households.
Statewide
MI Bridges
- How to reach
- Apply online
- What
- Michigan's site to apply for food, cash, child care and emergency help.