I Need Someone to Talk To
Link copiedFree, caring people answer these lines day and night. You do not have to be in crisis to call.
Call or text 988 — someone kind answers, day or night.
Free and private. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out.
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Want someone local? The Washtenaw crisis team answers 24/7 — and they can come to you.
Rather type than talk? Text HOME to 741741 and a trained person will text with you.
Just want to talk with someone who has been there? The Michigan warmline connects you with a trained peer in recovery. It is not a crisis line — it is a conversation.
Places that can help
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Open 24/7
Call or text 988 about any kind of emotional pain — you do not need to be suicidal to reach out. Free and confidential.
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Washtenaw County Crisis Team
Open 24/7
Talk with a local crisis counselor by phone — or ask them to come to you.
Not sure what to say?
You can just read this out: “Hi, I'm going through a hard time and need to talk to someone. Can you help?”
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Crisis Text Line
Open 24/7
Text with a trained volunteer, free, any hour. Spanish speakers can text HOLA instead.
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Michigan Peer Warmline
Talk with a trained peer who has lived through mental health or addiction struggles themselves. Not a crisis line — a real conversation.
- michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/mi-behavioral-health-crisis-services
- Every day, 10 am – 2 am
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Ozone House (for youth)
Open 24/7
Ages 10–24: call any time about housing trouble, family conflict, anything.
Call before going to the drop-in center — walk-in hours vary.
- Drop-in Center: 102 N Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- ozonehouse.org
- Text and chat: Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm
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SafeHouse Center
Open 24/7
Call any hour if someone is hurting you — domestic violence or sexual assault. Free and confidential.
- 4100 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- safehousecenter.org
- Walk-ins: Mon–Fri 9 am – 4 pm
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Veterans Crisis Line
Open 24/7
Veterans: dial 988, then press 1, to talk with someone who understands military life.
Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255.
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The Trevor Project
Open 24/7
LGBTQ+ and young? Call, text, or chat with someone who gets it.
You can also text START to 678-678.
If that doesn't work
If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
Details change. Call ahead when you can. Last updated July 8, 2026.