Corktown Health

Resources

Listed below are helpful links and resources grouped by Corktown Health's service lines:

Aging Services

Behavioral Health

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General Mental Health

Community Mental Health

State funded mental health and substance abuse services available to those who are uninsured or below a certain income level. Callers will be connected to a staff member who will assess callers’ needs and schedule an appointment, if necessary. Call (800) 241-4949 (Wayne County Centralized Access), (800) 231-1127 (Oakland County Mental Health Services), (248) 464-6363 (Oakland County Substance Abuse Services), or (855) 996-2264 (Macomb County Access Center).

Headspace

Free for Michigan residents. Includes free meditations, sleep and relaxation exercises, as well as resources for kids. Go to Headspace.com/Michigan to download the app.

Mental Health First Aid

a website dedicated to mental health education, with resources and support groups, broken down by mental health concern. Visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

A toll-free, 24/7 crisis service, available in both English and Spanish.

Call (800) 273-8255

Intimate Partner Violence Resources

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Toll-free, 24 hour rape crisis hotline. Additional resources and education online (English/Spanish). Call (800) 656-4673 or navigate to Rainn.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Toll-free, 24 hour services include a crisis line, online chat, and resources (English/Spanish). Call (800) 779-7233 or navigate to thehotline.org

First Step

24 Hour emergency helpline and access to temporary shelter. Call (734) 722-6800.

Wayne County SAFE

Offering 24 hour crisis response to those in Wayne County. Call (313) 430-8000. More resources available at wcsafe.org

Addiction Resources

12Step.org

An online database of recovery meetings that are accessible online, via telephone, or via chat program. Navigate to www.12step.org/social/online-meetings/ for a list of meetings by concern (AA, NA, Computer/Gaming addiction, food addition, sex addition, etc.)

Michigan Gambling Helpline

Available 24 hours a day. Call (800) 270-7117.

Michigan Tobacco Quit Line

Personal coaching and resources. Call (800) 784-8669.

LGBTQ Specific Services

Affirmations

Local LGBTQ community center offering a wide variety of support groups online, via teleconference. Visit goaffirmations.org/programs-services/support-discussion-groups

The LGBT National Help Center

This website includes hundreds of resources for self-help, accessing local services, confidential peer support for LGBT youth, as well as phone, text and online chat options. Navigate to lgbtnationalhelpcenter.org

Trans Lifeline

Crisis line serving transgender individuals. Support staff available 10am-4am EST. Call (877) 565-8860.

The Trevor Project

Resources and crisis support for LGBT youth, featuring a 24/7 toll-free hotline, website, and a text-based crisis service. Text START to 678678 or call (866) 488-7386.

Ruth Ellis Center

Local partner organization that serves LGBTQ youth in the greater Detroit area, ranging in age from 13-30. Visit www.ruthelliscenter.org for a full list of services, including mental health.

Click below for more information on crisis resources available.

Care Management

Financial Assistance

Food Bank

Health Insurance Navigation

Female Doctor Pro

These additional resources will help guide you through the process of obtaining health insurance in Michigan.

Human Rights Campaign

Human Rights Campaigns are focused on mobilizing those who envision a world strengthened by diversity, where our laws and society treat all people equally, including LGBTQ+ people and those who are multiply marginalized.

Medical Care

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Prevention

HIV STD Hotline

HIVinfo.NIH.gov

HIV Source

The Collection of HIV Links and Resources: hivinfo.nih.gov – pdf

MDHHS nPEP Guidance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Basics: www.cdc.gov/hiv

PleasePrEPme.org

TheBody.com

MDHHS HIV and STIs in Michigan

HIV, Obesity and Hypertension

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: www.cdc.gov/dhdsp

High Blood Pressure: www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

High Blood Pressure: www.nhlbi.nih.gov

DASH Eating Plan: www.nhlbi.nih.gov

American Heart Association

High Blood Pressure: www.heart.org

Sodium: www.heart.org

American Medical Association

The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide: www.amaassn.org

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy Hearts: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

Preventing Obesity and Hypertension Among People Living with HIV: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

PrEP & PEP Navigation

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HIV STD Hotline

HIVinfo.NIH.gov

HIV Information

The Collection of HIV Links and Resources: hivinfo.nih.gov – pdf

MDHHS nPEP Guidance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Basics: www.cdc.gov/hiv

PleasePrEPme.org

TheBody.com

MDHHS HIV and STIs in Michigan

NIH PEP & CDC PEP

Tobacco Cessation

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Telephone Support

Michigan Tobacco Quit Line

(800) 784-8669 and michigan.quitlogix.org
Telephone support and referrals are available to all callers. Extensive resources are provided for Healthy Michigan Plan, uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, Pregnant Women and Cancer Survivors.

If you have private insurance, call and ask for supportive websites, apps and services available from your medical insurance provider. Telephone support and medications are available to uninsured patients and those with Ingham Health Plan. Initial intake call can take up to 20 minutes. Services are free. Program the quit-line number into your phone; calls coming in are from Colorado.

American Lung Association of Michigan

Call by phone (800) 586-4872 – The American Lung Association has a national phone support system designed to help callers quit their tobacco addiction. Free service. Help is offered in 100+ languages with scheduled phone calls that provide encouragement.

Nicotine Anonymous

Clients can text (517) 455-3361  – nicotine-anonymous.org
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step recovery model, adapted from the 12-steps and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This website will help you find local meetings in your state.

Internet Resources and Social Support

Become an Ex

www.becomeanex.org – 
A community-based online program that offers support through their network of people who have also quit using tobacco or are going through the process of reducing/quitting. Receive a free booklet and toolkit to help start your quit journey, talk to a personal coach, and follow an individualized online plan.

Smokefree.gov

www.smokefree.gov
Resources available to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. The information and professional assistance available on this web site can help to walk you through the process of becoming tobacco-free, connect with resources in your community, and be a support person to others.

Positively Smoke Free

www.positivelysmokefree.com – A community based online, eight session program, designed for people living with HIV who are trying to quit smoking

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

www.michigan.gov/tobacco
State of Michigan support for quit-tobacco goals, reducing youth tobacco use, and preventing passive smoke exposure.

Truth Initiative

truthinitiative.org
For teens and young adults (ages 17-24 years old)

The American Cancer Society

Texting Support

There are a variety of free text messaging programs with 24/7 encouragement, advice and tips for quitting tobacco:

SmokefreeTXT

Text keywords to 47848

CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.

MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.

SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.

SmokefreeMOM

Text keywords to 222888

CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.

FACT: You want to learn more about smoking and how it affects babies as they develop.

SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.

SmokefreeVET

Text keywords to 47848

URGE: You are having a strong urge to smoke or dip and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t give in.

STRESS: You are having a rough day and need another way to cope besides smoking or dipping. We could all use a little boost sometimes.

SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.

DIPPED: You slipped up and dipped. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.

CRISIS: You’re having feelings of distress, crisis, or of harming yourself or others. Call the Veterans Crisis Line immediately. This keyword will give you the contact information for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Practice Quit and Daily Challenges

Text keywords to 47848

SUPPORT: You’re struggling with cravings, withdrawal, or other difficult times. Get the boost you need to stay motivated.

CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.

MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.

SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.

Cell Phone Apps

VincereHealth, QuitStart and QuitGuide