Resources to help you do your part.
To get more information about what you can do to promote better mental health among our youth, first choose a category below.
Learn about Federal changes to Medicaid and Food Assistance Programs..
Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
Information on the Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, SSI, Refugee, and other cash assistance.
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
Children's Special Health Care Services information and FAQ's.
Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.
Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
Information on adoption programs, adoption resources, locating birth parents and obtaining information from adoption records.
Information on Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Adult Community Placement Services, and HIV/AIDS Support Services.
Information on child support services for participants and partners.
Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
Information on the Children's Foster Care program and becoming a Foster Parent.
Information about the Michigan law that requires certain information be made available to a woman who is seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion procedure.
Information on treatment and services for juvenile offenders, success stories, and more.
Child Welfare Medical and Behavioral Health Resources
MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
Information about injury and violence prevention programs in Michigan
Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Information, sources of data and resources to support Firearm Injury Prevention efforts across the state of Michigan.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
Information and resources for development of Plans of Safe Care.
Multicultural Health
Prevention of diseases & conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many others.
Home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
Boards and Commissions
Bridge Card Participation Information on Electronic Benefits for clients and businesses, lists of participating retailers and ATMs, and QUEST.
Provider Payments Information on the direct deposit of State of Michigan payments into a provider's bank account.
Information on How to Bid, Requests for Proposals, forms and publications, contractor rates, and manuals.
Information & resources for Community and Faith-Based partners
Farmworker Services
Information on DHS Applications and Forms grouped by category.
State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)
Health Care Providers
Licensing information for Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged, Child Day Care Facilities, Child Caring Institutions, Children's Foster Care Homes, Child Placing Agencies, Juvenile Court Operated Facilities and Children's or Adult Foster Care Camps.
Michigan Statewide Systems of Care
Information on the grant awarded for the State Innovation Model Proposal
Protect MiFamily -Title IV-E Waiver
Offers resources for agencies who operate the Weatherization Assistance Program in the state of Michigan
Information on resources in your community and volunteer recruitment and training, and services provided at local DHS offices.
Information is collected to monitor the general health and well-being of Michigan citizens.
Equal Opportunity, Legal Base, Laws and Reporting Welfare Fraud information.
A variety of reports & statistics for programs and services.
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To get more information about what you can do to promote better mental health among our youth, first choose a category below.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCal)/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the nationwide line that connects calls to local 988 call centers; MiCal is Michigan’s central crisis line that answers 988 calls. Both are available 24/7/365 and answered by trained counselors who can offer free, confidential emotional support for those in crisis. Learn more about MiCal and 988.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance use disorder, call the SAMSHA National Helpline, a 24/7/365 treatment referral hotline. It’s free, confidential, and available in both English and Spanish.
CDC Webpage: Promoting Social and Emotional Health
This webpage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips and strategies for coping with stress, social connectedness, promoting healthy schools, and more.
The Trevor Project 2024 Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
The results of this survey include topics such as suicide risks, depression rates, bullying, and access to mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth. The Trevor Project website also offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ resources, including a crisis hotline.
Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
This collection of healthy strategies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) includes tips for physical health habits, healthy relationships, coping with stress, and more.
Creating a Healthier Life
This step-by-step guide from SAMHSA guides the reader to create personal strategies for physical, intellectual, financial, environmental, spiritual, social, occupational, and emotional wellness.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCal)/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the nationwide line that connects calls to local 988 call centers; MiCal is Michigan’s central crisis line that answers 988 calls. Both are available 24/7/365 and answered by trained counselors who can offer free, confidential emotional support for those in crisis. Learn more about MiCal and 988.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance use disorder, call the SAMSHA National Helpline, a 24/7/365 treatment referral hotline. It’s free, confidential, and available in both English and Spanish.
The Trevor Project 2024 Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
The results of this survey include topics such as suicide risks, depression rates, bullying, and access to mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth. The Trevor Project website also offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ resources, including a crisis hotline.
Creating a Healthier Life
This step-by-step guide from SAMHSA guides the reader to create personal strategies for physical, intellectual, financial, environmental, spiritual, social, occupational, and emotional wellness.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCal)/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the nationwide line that connects calls to local 988 call centers; MiCal is Michigan’s central crisis line that answers 988 calls. Both are available 24/7/365 and answered by trained counselors who can offer free, confidential emotional support for those in crisis. Learn more about MiCal and 988.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance use disorder, call the SAMSHA National Helpline, a 24/7/365 treatment referral hotline. It’s free, confidential, and available in both English and Spanish.
CDC Webpage: Promoting Social and Emotional Health
This webpage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips and strategies for coping with stress, social connectedness, promoting healthy schools, and more.
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
This action guide for school and district leaders describes six in-school strategies that have been proven to promote students’ mental health and well-being.
The Trevor Project 2024 Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
The results of this survey include topics such as suicide risks, depression rates, bullying, and access to mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth. The Trevor Project website also offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ resources, including a crisis hotline.
Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
This collection of healthy strategies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) includes tips for physical health habits, healthy relationships, coping with stress, and more.