Washtenaw Alive

Prevention Works! Get Involved!

Washtenaw Alive is the suicide prevention planning collaborative of Washtenaw County.  Facilitated by Washtenaw County Public Health Department, members from around the county have come together to build and implement the Washtenaw County Suicide Prevention Plan.

Membership is made up of individual citizens and staff members from various organizations around the county including:  U of M Psychiatric Emergency Services, The Veterans Administration, Ozone House, The University of Michigan Depression Center, CSTS, Washtenaw Community College, various schools and many others. Help make Washtenaw County a suicide safer community!

If you feel suicidal, get help now!

1-800-273-TALK (8255) A 24-HOUR National Suicide Prevention Hotline

734-996-4747 is a 24 hour hotline at U of M Psychiatric Emergency Services

734-662-2222 Ozone House 24 hour hotline for youth.

Suicide A.L.E.R.T. is a suicide prevention youth advisory council (youth ages 15-24) for Washtenaw County. They meet once a month to discuss plans for raising awareness in young people about the issues of depression and suicide. You can find them on facebook

Check out the video they just produced!

What does A.L.E.R.T. stand for?

Adolescents Learning, Educating, and Reacting with Training We're teens and young adults spreading the word that being depressed or having suicidal thoughts isn't something to be ashamed of. You are not alone.