The following Michigan programs and services offer help and support to struggling and troubled teens and their families.
Autism Society of Michigan 517-882-2800; 800-223-6722 Education, advocacy, and support for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, their families and friends, and professionals.
Brain Injury Association of Michigan 810-229-5880; 800-444-6443 Education, advocacy, research opportunities, and support to brain injury survivors, their families, and the people who serve them. Find a support group >>>
Bridges4Kids Information and referral for parents and professionals working with children from birth through transition to adult life. Michigan Parent Resource Guide >>>.
CARE of Southeastern Michigan 586-541-CARE Education and support for individuals, families, businesses, and communities affected by family concerns, workplace challenges, mental health conditions, and the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Parenting classes and workshops, anger management classes, substance abuse counseling.
Catholic Charities of West Michigan Parent and family support services, behavioral and family counseling, pregnancy assistance, teen parent program, and child welfare services. Locations in all of the 11 county Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Community Resource Guide for Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Antrim, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Leelanau Counties This guide contains contact information for emergency numbers, counseling services, substance abuse services, legal aid, and health services.
Covenant House Michigan 313-463-2000 Shelter, educational and vocational programs and support services to young people, ages 13-22, who are homeless, runaways, or at great risk.
Ele’s Place 734-929-6640 Ann Arbor area; 616-301-1605 Grand Rapids; 517-482-1315 Lansing Free grief support groups and programs for children and their families.
Family Help Book: Kalamazoo Area Community Resource Guide Listings provided by the Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN Council).
Highfields of Michigan 517-783-4250 Family, learning, and youth opportunities in mid-Michigan, including counseling, camps, retreats, and residential programs.
Job Corps Centers in Michigan 313-852-0300 Detroit; 810-232-9102 Flint-Genesee; 616-243-6877 Grand Rapids Free residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.
Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan 517-319-0370 Advocacy, education, training, service and support of research.
Michael’s Place 231-947-6453 Free grief support services for children, teens, and families in northern Michigan.
Michigan Alliance for Families 800-552-4821 Statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to services and programs to help improve their children’s education.
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Network of more than 70 domestic and sexual violence programs and over 200 allied organizations and individuals. Find domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Michigan >>>
Michigan Community Mental Health Services Programs Listing of local mental health services in Michigan provided by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Michigan Mental Health Networker Listing of mental health services for treatment professionals, social service organizations, and the general community of Michigan, including Mid-Michigan 12-Step & Self-Help Support Meetings >>>
Michigan Tourette Syndrome Association 313-288-8722 Education and support for people with Tourette Syndrome, their families and friends, the professionals who serve them, and the community at large. Find support >>>
The OCD Foundation of Michigan 734-466-3105 Information, support, and education for people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), their families and friends, and the community. Find a support group >>>
Third Level 231-922-4800; 800-442-7315 24 Hour Crisis services, free legal aid, individual and family counseling, substance abuse prevention, short term shelter and care for runaway or homeless youths.
Wellspring Lutheran Services 989-686-7650 Residential programs for youth, ages 12-18, and family preservation services, including crisis intervention, parenting skills education, referral for substance abuse, mental health or other counseling.
Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan 231-347-0082 24 hour crisis line; 231-347-0067 Child and family services, domestic abuse and sexual assault services, counseling, alcohol and drug abuse treatment, victim advocacy, parenting support.
Yatooma’s Foundation For The Kids 888-987-KIDS (5437) Grief support, guidance, and financial assistance to families with children and youth who have suddenly lost one or both parents.
Youth Haven Ranch in Michigan 517-569-3328 Free year-round programs for boys and girls, ages 7-12, who are experiencing economic, emotional, family, and/or social problems.