Mental health services for women range from the free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to community mental health centers, sliding-scale therapists, and inpatient care. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides 24/7 referrals, and the Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) maintains resources on postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, and perimenopausal mental health. Medicaid covers behavioral health in all states, and ACA plans must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773) connects new and expecting mothers with trained providers. This directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, women's support groups, and state mental health authorities.
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. The Office of Child Support runs statewide enforcement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Sterling Heights are the largest metros. Michigan Legal Help and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence support women.
Based in Lansing, NAMI Michigan supports Michigan women navigating counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at (517) 485-4049 to schedule a screening. Available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.
(517) 485-4049 · 921 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Based in Bloomfield Hills, Common Ground — Oakland County supports Michigan women navigating counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at (800) 231-1127 to schedule a screening. Available 24/7 crisis line; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
(800) 231-1127 · 1410 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 · 24/7 crisis line · Visit Website
Based in Detroit, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network supports Michigan women navigating counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Dial (800) 241-4949 for an initial conversation about your situation. Open 24/7 crisis line — confirm by phone before driving in. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(800) 241-4949 · 707 W Milwaukee St, Detroit, MI 48202 · 24/7 crisis line · Visit Website
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health — Grand Rapids is the go-to mental-health resource in the Grand Rapids area for counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Phone (616) 455-5000 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
(616) 455-5000 · 300 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 · 24/7 · Visit Website
24/7 free confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat. Reach trained counselors anywhere in the US for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness — free peer support, resource referral, and information line. 1-800-950-NAMI for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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MHA — screening tools, advocacy, and local affiliate directory for mental health support nationwide for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Official US government information hub on mental health, treatments, and how to find help for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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PSI — helpline 1-800-944-4773 for perinatal mental health. Resources, provider directory, and peer support for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-833-TLC-MAMA — 24/7 free confidential mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text message from trained counselors for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Online directory and podcast supporting Black women's mental health with culturally competent therapists. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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ADAA — find a therapist, support groups, and self-help resources for anxiety and depression for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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