Crisis, Mental Health & Wellness
Crisis Support
This page was created to streamline and vet the myriad resources for schools to support mental health and wellness. Resources are organized by audience.
If you need immediate mental health support, please call Washtenaw County Community Mental Health directly at (734) 544-3050, 24/7.
Washtenaw County Residents can receive 24/7 crisis services and support from a mental health professional by calling or texting 988, but will be connected more quickly by calling (734) 544-3050.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you have resources to add to this page, please send an email to Shannon Novara.
School Staff
The following are resources recommended for school staff to support students' mental health and wellness.
Staff Training Opportunity:
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children presents: Luncheon Lecture Full Series
Instructional Staff:
- Starr Commonwealth's Trauma Trainings (Educational Track)
- Anxiety Canada
- Everyday Gestures in School
- The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
Counselors and Social Workers:
School Crisis Team:
Defusing Materials
Parents/Guardians
Parent Education Video Series:
We’re Doing Our Best: Self-Compassion for Parents
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health
- How to Manage Stress Through the Nervous System
- Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Supporting Students' Mental Health
- Teen Dating Violence
- Identifying & Assisting Youth in a Mental Health Crisis
Parent/Guardian Resources:
The following are resources recommended for parents and guardians to support youth mental health and wellness.
- Everyday Gestures for Teens
- Everyday Gestures for School-Aged Youth
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washtenaw Chapter
- The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project
- Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
For Parents of young children:
Students
The following are resources recommended for students to support their mental health and wellness.