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Resources in Our Community

A curated list of crisis lines, free and low-cost counseling, and community support organizations serving metro Detroit and beyond. If Middle Way Wellness isn't the right fit, we want to help you find what is.

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Mental Health Crisis Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988 Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress. 24/7 Crisis Line
Common Ground Crisis Helpline 800-231-1127 Oakland County's crisis intervention and referral hotline, available around the clock. 24/7 Crisis Line
New Oakland 24-Hour Emergency Hotline 877-800-1650 Crisis stabilization services for Oakland County residents. 24/7 Crisis Line
HAVEN Crisis / Support Line 248-334-1274 Crisis support and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Oakland County. Crisis & Support

Free and Low-Cost Counseling

SEHS Counseling Center, Oakland University Individual and group counseling provided by graduate students under faculty supervision. Free
Adult Career Counseling Center, Oakland University Career counseling and assessment services for adults navigating work and life transitions. Free
Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, Wayne State University Counseling services provided by graduate-level trainees in the College of Education. Free
Open Path Collective Connects people with therapists offering sessions at reduced rates, typically $30-$80 per session. Low Cost

Domestic Violence, Abuse & Neglect

Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline Call 866-864-2338  ·  Text 877-861-0222 24/7 Hotline
HAVEN Crisis Line 248-334-1274 Serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Oakland County. Crisis Line
Child Protective Services 248-975-5010 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for child abuse and neglect reporting.
National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453 24/7 crisis intervention and support for children and adults concerned about child welfare. 24/7 Hotline
First Step 24-Hour Helpline 734-722-6800 Domestic violence shelter and support services in Wayne County. 24/7 Helpline
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888  ·  Text BEFREE to 233733 24/7 Hotline
Oakland County DV Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services Free and low-cost legal assistance for domestic violence survivors in Oakland County. Free / Pro Bono

Grief & Suicide Loss Resources

Henry Ford SandCastles Grief support program for children, teens, and families who have experienced a death.
Garrett's Space Support for those affected by suicide loss in the Oakland County area.
New Hope Center for Grief Grief support groups and programs for adults and children in metro Detroit.
Kevin's Song Suicide loss support and suicide prevention resources in southeastern Michigan.
GriefShare Support Groups Nationwide network of grief support groups. Search for groups near you by zip code.

Eating Disorders & Nutrition Resources

National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline 800-931-2237 Free helpline staffed by licensed therapists. Referrals, support, and resources for those struggling with eating disorders. Helpline
U-M Michigan Medicine Eating Disorders Program Comprehensive eating disorder treatment program through the University of Michigan Health System.
MyBody Clinic Integrative therapy and yoga for body image, disordered eating, and movement healing.
McCaskill Family Services Eating disorder therapy for individuals and families in the metro Detroit area.
Paige Sparkman Counseling Eating disorder and body image therapy in Michigan.
Tap into Nutrition Registered dietitian services focused on intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery.

Alcohol & Substance Use Resources

Alateen / Al-Anon Support groups for family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking. Free
Alcoholics Anonymous Worldwide fellowship of people who share their experience to help each other recover from alcoholism. Free
Narcotics Anonymous Community-based recovery program for people struggling with drug addiction. Free
Recovery 2.0 Online recovery community and programming integrating yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness into addiction recovery.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center 248-398-7105 Metro Detroit's LGBTQ+ community center offering social groups, mental health services, and community programming in Ferndale.
The Trevor Project Call 866-488-7386  ·  Text START to 678678 Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Youth Crisis Line
Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860 Peer support hotline staffed by trans people for trans people, available when crisis support is needed. Peer Hotline
Find the Right Fit

Find a Therapist or Support Group

There are many wonderful therapists and practices in our area. If Middle Way Wellness isn't the right match for your specific needs, insurance, or schedule, these directories can help you search by location, specialization, insurance, price, language, and more.

Open Path Collective

Low-cost therapy options, typically $30-$80 per session. Filter by specialty, location, and more.

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Psychology Today Directory

One of the most comprehensive therapist directories. Filter by insurance, specialty, age, and identity.

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Therapy Den

Therapist directory with a focus on inclusive, affirming care. Good for finding LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming providers.

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