988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Michigan calls are routed to local or regional crisis centers staffed by trained counselors. Serves children, teens, and adults statewide; no insurance required. Callers can choose a Veterans, Spanish, or LGBTQ+ specialty line and request follow-up or local referrals.

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Address: Statewide

Phone: 988

Hours: 24/7

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Michigan

Michigan family courts (a division of circuit court) handle custody and related matters in each of its 83 counties, with Friend of the Court offices providing investigation, mediation, and enforcement support specific to Michigan. The Office of Child Support runs statewide enforcement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Sterling Heights are the largest metros. Michigan Legal Help online self-help center is one of the most robust in the US.

More Mental Health in Michigan

  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text message from trained crisis counselors. Available to anyone in the US
  • NAMI Michigan — Statewide mental health advocacy organization in Lansing offering free peer support groups, family education classes, helpline referrals, an
  • NAMI Metro Detroit — Local NAMI affiliate in Royal Oak serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with free peer-led support groups, Family-to-Family education
  • NAMI Kent County (Grand Rapids) — Free mental health support, education, and advocacy for the Grand Rapids and Kent County area. Peer-led support groups, Family-to-Family cla
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 federal helpline for mental health and substance use disorder referrals, available in English and Spanish. Serves Mi
  • Community Mental Health of Ottawa County — Provides publicly funded mental health and substance abuse services for Ottawa County residents in Holland including crisis services, counse

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.