If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, help is available by phone, by text, or in person:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential emotional support 24/7 by phone (800-273-8255) and online chat (SuicidePreventionLifeline.org).
YourLifeYourVoice.org supports teens in crisis 24/7 by phone (800-448-3000). Text support available 3 p.m.-2 a.m. daily (text VOICE to 20121) and online chat 7 p.m.-1 a.m. weekdays.
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health provides 24/7 support for individuals in crisis: (734) 544-3050
U-M Psychiatric Emergency: (734) 996-4747. Crisis line connects callers to U-M clinicians 24/7.
RU?OK: Hosts a suicide awareness mobile website (www.ruok.help) and a suicide prevention training site (ruok.training).
Corner Health Center: Provides health care, mental health, and supportive services for young people ages twelve through twenty-five, regardless of ability to pay. (734) 484-3600, cornerhealth.org
Ozone House: Offers crisis intervention and ongoing therapy to youth ages ten through twenty and their families for issues related to family conflict; running away; homelessness; and negative experiences in school or the community. 24/7 crisis line: (734) 662-2222. ozonehouse.org
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Sunday, September 10, the U-M is hosting a free screening and discussion of The S Word at the Ross School of Business. Preregister at
