Resources

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Additional Resources:

Depression Resources - Anxiety and Depression

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988

• Trevor Project Lifeline, 1-800-788-7386

• Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860

• LGBTQ National Hotline - 888-843-4564

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• NAMI Helpline, 1-800-950-NAMI

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• NAMI Helpline, 1-800-950-NAMI

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION:

• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24.

• 6,000 youth were treated at hospitals in the state of Michigan in 2024 because of a suicide attempt.

• LGBTQ+ youth are almost 5 times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth, and are 5 times more likely to need medical attention because of an attempt.

• 40% of transgender adults report having had a serious suicide attempt, and 92% of the attempts took place before the age of 25.

• CDC data shows that men account for 76% of suicide deaths each year.

• Suicide data in 2025 is showing that the United States has had a significant increase in suicide, 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people.

• We have not seen suicide rates this high since 1947. We have had a 30% increase in suicide deaths over the past two decades.

If you or someone you know is having active thoughts of suicide, go to the nearest emergency room, call 911 or 988, the suicide hotline number. Suicide can be prevented. If you are having active thoughts, please seek out help right out. CMH/Genesee Health System has crisis teams available that may be able to help you. GHS Behavioral Health Urgent Care can help if you are in crisis. They can be reached by calling 810-496-5500 until 10:30pm on weekdays and from 10:00am to 6:30pm on weekends.

If you are depressed and need support or are wanting help for someone you love, Best Life Therapy is available. New clients can request their initial appointment by clicking on the "click here to schedule" button located at the top of this page, completing the contact form, calling us during office hours at 810-771-3457.