The crisis line is open 24/7. If you or someone you know is in a crisis and wants to speak with one of our trained crisis interventionalists, please dial 586-307-9100.

If you feel that you or someone is an immediate danger to self or others, call 911. Remember to mention that the person is suffering from a mental illness.

Macomb County CMH complies with state and federal rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality which will be further discussed once treatment begins.

Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk.  However, the main risk factors for suicide are:

• Medical illness
• Being in prison or jail
• A prior suicide attempt
• Substance abuse disorder
• Family history of suicide
• Depression and other mental health disorders
• Having guns or other firearms in the home
• Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
• Being between the ages of 15 and 24 years or over age 60 
• Family history of a mental health or substance abuse disorder
• Being exposed to others’ suicidal behavior, such as a family member, peer, or media figure

The behaviors listed below may be signs that someone is thinking about suicide.

• Talking about great guilt or shame
• Using alcohol or drugs more often
• Giving away important possessions
• Saying goodbye to friends and family
• Putting affairs in order, making a will
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Talking or thinking about death often
• Changing eating and/or sleeping habits
• Feeling unbearable pain, both physical or emotional
• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
• Taking risks that could lead to death, such as reckless driving
• Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live
• Planning or looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online, stockpiling pills, or newly acquiring potentially lethal items (e.g., firearms, ropes)