Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Resource List

Here is a good list of available resources for active duty service members and veterans in the State of Michigan as well as some Nationwide resources to help veterans in need.  On here you'll find Crisis Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Military Chaplains, Veteran's Centers, Crisis Centers and much much more.

It is by no means a comprehensive list, but if you or someone you know is in need of help there are plenty of people out there willing and able to help.  Please don't be silent. Reach out to one of these organizations or reach out to us directly at:


  • Email: veteransrefugenetwork@gmail.com
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  • Twitter: @VeteransRefuge




Crisis Hotlines:



Veterans Crisis Line



 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

                                           VA Caregiver Support





Crisis Centers:


Common Ground
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
P: 248-456-8150
F: 248-456-8147
http://commongroundhelps.org/



Dial Help
Houghton, MI 49931
P: 906-482-9077
F: 906-482-2502
http://www.dialhelp.org/



Gryphon Place
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
P: 269-381-1510
F: 269-381-0935
http://www.gryphon.org/



Macomb County Crisis Center
Chesterfield, MI 48051
P: 586-469-5275
F: 586-948-0223
http://www.mccmh.net/



Neighborhood Service Organization
Detroit, MI 48226
P: 313-961-1060
F: 313-961-5120
http://www.nso-mi.org/index.php



Network 180
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
P: 616-336-3765
F: 616-336-2475
http://www.network180.org/en/



Third Level Crisis Intervention Center
Traverse City, MI 49686
P: 231-922-4802

http://www.thirdlevel.org/





Family Resources:

National Military Family Association: http://www.militaryfamily.org/


                                       
Michigan Vet Centers:






Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends

Dearborn Vet Center

19855 Outer Drive, Suite 105 W
Dearborn, MI 48124
P: 313-277-1428 Or 877-927-8387


Detroit Vet Center
4161 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
P: 313-576-1514 Or 877-927-8387


Escanaba Vet Center
3500 Ludington Street, Suite # 110
Escanaba, MI 49829
P: 906-233-0244


Grand Rapids Vet Center
2050 Breton Rd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
P: 616-285-5795 Or 877-927-8387


Macomb County Vet Center
42621 Garfield Rd. Suite 105
Clinton Township, MI 48038-5031
P: 586-412-0107 Or 877-927-8387



Pontiac Vet Center
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 108
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-874-1015 Or 877-927-8387


Saginaw Vet Center
5360 Hampton Place
Saginaw, MI 48604
P: 989-321-4650 Or 989-321-4650


Traverse City Vet Center
3766 N US 31 South
Traverse City, MI 49684
P: 231-935-0051 Or 877-927-8387



                                  


Michigan Army National Guard Chaplains:






CH (1LT) YOUNGS, Darin
269-694-1001
563-508-4106
Darinyoungs@juno.com 507th EN
Battalion Chaplain
 

CH(CPT) BRENNAN, Andrew
(Ada)
C 616-990-1287
H 616-617-3157
Ahbren98@gmail.com
Andrew.s.brennan.mil@mail.mil
210th MP
Battalion Chaplain



CH (CPT) BROOKS, Rick
(Tecumseh)
(SE Michigan)
H 517-815-1758
C 517-745-2514
W 517 788-4800x3560
richard.lee.brooks1@us.army.mil
richard.brooks@allegiancehealth.org
246 TRNS
Battalion Chaplain



CH (LTC) CHAPIN, Jim
(Farwell)
H 989-544-2101
C 517-285-6846
O 517-481-8325
pjchapin2000@yahoo.com
james.r.chapin2.mil@mail.mil
46th MP CMD Chaplain



CH (CPT) HALL, James
(Kalamazoo, Battle Creek)
H 269-979-8611
C 269-209-5080
james.d.hall182.mil@mail.mil
jimhall48@yahoo.com
3/238th AV
Battalion Chaplain



CH(Ret.) HEAVNER, Herb
(SE Michigan)
C 248-684-9816
revhev@yahoo.com
N/A Retired


CH (COL) HENSEN, Will
(Grand Rapids)
H 616-243-4912
O 616-243-2829
C 616-915-8757
BB 517-256-0205
william.c.hensen.mil@mail.mil
pastor@millbrookCRC.org
JFHQ



CH (CPT) LEPLEY, Paul
(Grand Rapids)
C 989.448.1125
C 517.420.5161
Leple1pa@gmail.com
plepley@voami.org
126 CAV BN
Squadron Chaplain


CH (CPT) LIVINGSTON, Carl
(Out of state,TN)
H 931-362-2530
C 931-249-6448
carl.e.livingston@us.army.mil
carlyo@peoplepc.com
182nd FA
Battalion Chaplain


CC (1LT) JOHNSON, Karl
(Grand Rapids)
H 616-893-7345
Kwj1978@yahoo.com
63rd BDE
(Attached only)



CH (1LT) LAVIGNE, Adam
(Marquette/UP Area)
H 906-282-1813
adam@mqtchurch.com
lavigneap@gmail.com
107th EN BN Battalion
Chaplain



CH(MAJ) MARTINUS, Brian
(Freeland)
C 231-342-6576
H 989-781-0598
BB 517-256-1968
brian.s.martinus.mil@mail.mil
Brian.s.martinus@gmail.com
272 RSG
BDE Chaplain


CH (MAJ) RHODES, Roger
(Marquette/UP Area)
H 906-372-9009
O 906-228-9440
C 906-250-9841
roger.a.rhodes@us.army.mil
Rhodes@chartermi.net
177th MP BDE
Chaplain (Assigned)
46th MP CMD Asst CH



CC (2LT) Chapa, Frank
781-883-9309
chapafrankie@yahoo.com
3/238th AV
(attached only)



CH (CPT) WEBB, Brian
H 810-834-2849
Brian.webb8.mil@mail.mil
146th MMB
 

CH (CPT) Stanley, Brian
O 269-694-6311
H 269-694-9369
Fatherstanley1980@gmail.com 119th FA BN



CH (1LT) Dilley, Jared
248-703-1245
Jared.dilley@wardchurch.org
Jared.dilley@hotmail.com
1225th CSSB
1-125 IN BN

 

                                          

Michigan Army National Guard Resources:


Maria Bouharb
MING Director of Psychological Health Program
National Guard Bureau
517-410-8357


Star Behavioral Health Providers
Use this link to search by location for civilian providers with military sensitivity.
http://starproviders.org/services/states/michigan/resources-pageid-25
(517) 355-7732


Army Community Center
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Army Reserve Center
3870 Three Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
http://www.arfp.org/index.php/programs/army-strongcommunity-enter-ascc
616-735-4050 x 169


Michigan National Guard Family Programs
3423 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 481-9893


Military One Source 1-800-342-9647


Army One Source 1-877-811-2769


Defense Center of Excellence Outreach Center 1-866-966-1020



Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
1- 877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)
1- 800-487-4889 (TDD)
SAMSHA National Helpline
1- 800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889


The American Red Cross Military Family Services 1- 877-272-7337


DoD Safe Helpline | Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community 1-877-995-5247



The National Domestic Violence Helpline 1-800-799-7233




Michigan Resources:          

Michigan Veteran Resource Center    
1-800-MICH-VET or 2-1-1
www.michiganveterans.com          
                   

National Resource Directory:          

National Resource Directory 
Search resources by keyword, city, state, or zip code
"Connecting Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, Their Families and Caregivers with Those Who Support Them."
https://m.nrd.gov/ 


Nationwide Suicide Prevention Resources:




  
Veterans Crisis Line 
http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone now. 
Start a confidential online chat session at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat now. 
Send a text message to 838255 to connect to a VA responder


National Hopeline Network
Toll-free, 24-hour crisis hotline
(800) SUICIDE or (800) 784-2433


Give an Hour: 
www.giveanhour.org
Give an Hour is a National nonprofit that offers free mental health services to military, veterans, and their loved ones regardless of discharge or status. Their services are unlimited and completely free and confidential. To find a provider visit www.giveanhour.org  and click “get help”. Should you experience any difficulty finding a provider, or if there is no provider located in your area please email info@giveanhour.org.


US Army Public Health Command
Comprehensive List of Suicide Prevention Education Resources
http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics


Army G1 Suicide Prevention Program: www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide 


Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org


American Association of Suicidiology: www.suicidology.org/home


Suicide Prevention Coordinators: 

Anastas, Sharon

Iron Mountain, MI 49801
P: 906-774-3300x32770
F: 906-779-3147
sharon.anastas@va.gov


Fabeck, Suzanne

Battle Creek, MI 49037
P: 269-966-5600x35390
F: 269-223-5592
vhabacbattlecreeksuicidepreventionteam@va.gov


Gray, Sharleen

Saginaw, MI 48602
P: 989-497-2500x11778
F: 989-321-4922
Sharleen.Gray@med.va.gov


Griffin, Angela

Detroit, MI 48201P: 313-576-3345
F: 313-576-1091
angela.griffin2@va.gov


Rivette, Michele

Ann Arbor, MI 48105
P: 734-769-7100x55980
F: 734-845-3235
Michele.Rivette@va.gov



Veterans Benefits Administration Office:

Eastern Area Office

P.O. Box 303
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
P: 800-827-1000
CLAIMS INFO:

Detroit VA Regional Office
477 W Michigan, Detroit, MI 48226.

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