U-M Expands Mental Health Lifeline for Ann Arbor Students

The University of Michigan announced on Oct. 12 its partnership with JED Campus, a national program assessing and strengthening student mental health initiatives across the Ann Arbor campus. This four-year effort builds on expanded Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), offering students up to six free counseling sessions annually through teletherapy provider Uwill, including same-day appointments via video, phone, chat or message. CAPS also pilots an anonymous online peer-to-peer community for student support.

Crisis intervention remains round-the-clock with the University of Michigan Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) at (734) 996-4747 and a dedicated crisis line at (734) 936-5900. University Health Services (UHS) provides no-cost evaluations and referrals for enrolled students, addressing mental health symptoms, addiction and recovery needs at (734) 764-8320. These resources complement Wolverine Support Network referrals and specialized services like the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center's 24-hour crisis line.

Amid rising campus demand, U-M's Well-Being Collective emphasizes a multi-dimensional approach with compassion, including new instructor tools for student support and faculty positions like chief behavioral health strategist. Ann Arbor students also access services such as the Center for Education of Women+ at (734) 764-6360 and Spectrum Center for LGBTQIA+ support. Officials frame these expansions as vital for holistic well-being in Michigan's flagship university.