Emergency Services

For emergencies in Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County, dial 911. This emergency number connects callers with the nearest police communications center or Washtenaw Metro Dispatch. These centers are linked directly to Huron Valley Ambulance and to local fire departments. After dialing 911, give the dispatcher the location and nature of the emergency, and your name and phone number. Do not hang up until after the dispatcher does.

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Al-Anon

(734) 995–4949
12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. For in-person and Zoom meeting schedules, see hvai.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous

2727 Fernwood (church annex; AA is not affiliated with any religious/political group) • Meeting locator helpline: (734) 482–5700 (9 a.m.–11 p.m. daily) • Office: (734) 482–0707 (Mon.–Fri. 1–6 p.m.)
12-step support groups for anyone who desires to stop drinking. Call or visit website for in-person and Zoom meeting schedules. [email protected], hvai.org

American Red Cross 24-Hour Emergency Services

(305) 644–1200
Disaster assistance, including food, clothing, temporary shelter, personal care items, mental health assistance, financial aid, and health services. Reunifies loved ones separated by emergency, war, or natural disasters overseas. The Hero Care Network provides emergency communications to active duty service members during emergencies at home. redcross.org/local/michigan/get-help

AT&T

(800) 288–2020 (24 hours)
Call to report downed phone lines, unburied cables, or exposed wires. To check service outages in your zip code, go to att.com/outages

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

24-hour line: (800) 422–4453 (call or text HELP) • Live chat on website
Confidential crisis intervention for children, caregivers, and those legally required to report child abuse. Referrals to emergency, social, and support services. Interpreters in 170 languages. childhelp.org

City of Ann Arbor Utilities

301 E. Huron St., 1st fl. (Larcom City Hall) • (734) 794–6320
Emergencies after business hours: (734) 794–6426 (water treatment plant). Handles emergency repairs, water main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, stormwater flooding, and other issues. Call, report on the website, or use the A2 Fix It mobile app. a2gov.org/a2fixit

Emergency 911

For emergencies in Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County, dial 911. The county’s 911 Metro Dispatch connects callers to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services throughout the county.

Emergency Food Program (Catholic Charities)

815 Taylor (Northside Community Center) • (734) 662–4462
Distributes groceries and personal care items to low-income families and individuals on a monthly and/or emergency basis. Also provides assistance applying for food benefits and provides referrals to outside agencies for other critical services. Tues. 2–5:30 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ccwcwashtenaw.org/ccwc-food-pantry U

Everbridge Alerts

111 N. Fifth Ave. • (734) 794–6961
Provides automated alerts by phone, text, or email about evacuations, flooding, severe weather, gas leaks and chemical spills, boil water advisories, police activity, and other emergencies to residents of Washtenaw County. Go to washtenaw.org/alerts, then click Sign Up. washtenaw.org/1124/sheriff

Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center

(800) 222–1222 (24 hours)
Provides treatment recommendations, hospital referrals, and follow-up calls for people of all ages facing poison emergencies. When calling, provide the patient’s name, phone number, age, weight, allergies, medications, and symptoms. Have the substance with you during the call to provide its name and time since exposure. poison.med.wayne.edu

Narcan availability

Narcan is a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Free dispensers in Ann Arbor District Library branches, City Hall, Ann Arbor Fire Department stations, and Washtenaw County Health Department. Narcan is also available without a prescription at all major pharmacy chains. washtenaw.org/1837/naloxone

Ozone House (Food, Housing, & Assistance)

24-hour crisis line: (734) 662–2222 (call or text) • Youth Center: 1600 N. Huron River Dr., Ypsi • Drop-in center: 102 N. Hamilton, Ypsi, (734) 485–2222
Free, confidential support for youth and families in crisis, including homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and family conflicts. Short-term shelter, support, and programs for youth ages 10–17; longer-term housing and support for youth ages 17½–24. ozonehouse.org

SafeHouse Center

4100 Clark • 24-hour helpline: (734) 995–5444 (translation available) • Business line: (734) 973–0242
Free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner (domestic) violence and survivors of sexual assault, who live, work, or were assaulted in Washtenaw County. Services include individual and group support, legal advocacy & assistance (including Personal Protection Orders), support groups, and emergency shelter. safehousecenter.org

The Trevor Project

24-hour lifeline: (866) 488–7386, text START to 678678, or live chat on website to reach a crisis counselor
Free & confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people up to age 25. Affirming, online community of LGBTQ+ youth. trevorspace.org

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office

2201 Hogback • In an emergency, call 911 • Nonemergency dispatch: (734) 994–2911 (24 hours) • General information: (734) 971–8400 • Incarcerated individual information: (734) 585–7247
The sheriff provides local police services in parts of the City Guide area, including Ann Arbor, Freedom, Lodi, Scio, and Superior townships. [email protected], washtenaw.org/1124/sheriff