This section provides a collection of campus, local, and national resources that can help support students’ academic success, well-being, and overall development. While faculty and staff are not expected to solve every challenge a student faces, they play an important role in helping students connect with the appropriate support systems. The resources below are intended to make referrals easier by highlighting commonly used services at Michigan Tech, community resources in the surrounding area, and national organizations that provide additional support.
Michigan Tech Resources
Academic:
- Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
- Success Coaches
- Michigan Tech Learning Centers
- Success Skills Courses
Career:
Health and Well-being:
- The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being
- TELUS Mental Health Support
- Be Well Program
- Health Resources
- On-campus Resources
- Off-campus Resources
Extracurricular & Leadership:
- Student Leadership and Involvement
- Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s)
- HuskyLEAD
- GRIT
- Leadershape
- Community Service Opportunities
Social:
Off-Campus Resources
Medical & Health Services
Medical clinics and primary care
- Aspirus Houghton Clinic – Primary care, routine medical services, sick visits, preventative care.
- Upper Great Lakes Houghton Family Health Center – Community health center offering family medicine, behavioral health support, and chronic care.
Hospital & Emergency Care
- UP Health System – Portage – Hospital facility including emergency and urgent care services.
Mental Health & Counseling Services
Community mental health providers
- Copper Country Mental Health Services – Regional mental health clinic offering outpatient therapy and crisis support through Copper Country Community Mental Health in Houghton
Private counseling and wellness services
- Unite Mental Health and Wellness – Local counseling and emotional wellness services.
- Authentic Wellness – Licensed counseling support in Hancock
- Portage Psychological Services – Psychologist support in Houghton.
- Public Counseling Services, LLC – Licensed counseling support in Houghton.
- True Self Mental Health – Licensed counseling support in Hancock.
- Copper Island Behavioral Health – Licensed counseling support in Hancock.
Additional or nearby mental health support
- Great Lakes Recovery Centers (Marquette) – Behavioral health and substance use support services available regionally; may be useful for comprehensive outpatient or recovery services.
Crisis support
- TELUS Health Student Support- The TELUS Health Student Support App is a telehealth counseling support service that offers free online resources and Student Support Counselors 24/7 from anywhere in the world. You can call TELUS Health Student Support Counselors at:1-877-376-7896.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate mental health or distress support (national hotline).
Public Health & Social Services
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – State and local health services, including public assistance and community health initiatives.
- Department of Health & Human Services – Houghton County – Local DHHS office for health and well‑being support (benefits, community resources).
Social Support & Community Resources
Basic need support & social services
- Community Action Agency – Local non‑profit assisting with food security, utility support, resources for families.
- Keweenaw Family Resource Center – Offers family support, child services, referral assistance.
- American Red Cross – Emergency preparedness, basic community support, and disaster assistance.
- Habitat For Humanity‑Copper County – Housing support through home‑building and community development programs.
Youth & family services
- U.P. Kids – Adoption services and family support in Houghton.
Other Useful Community Partners
Social Security Administration (Houghton) – Assistance with SSI/SSDI and benefit services.
Tips for Using These Resources
- For urgent safety concerns (self‑harm, immediate danger), call 911 or Michigan Tech Public Safety immediately.
- For mental health crises, the 988 helpline can provide immediate support and connect callers with local responders.
- Many of these organizations provide sliding scale or insurance‑based care, and students may benefit from checking about financial assistance.
- Community agencies like the Community Action Agency and Keweenaw Family Resource Center can assist with basic needs and non‑clinical support.
National Resources
Crisis & Mental Health Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate support, available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
https://988lifeline.org - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text.
https://www.crisistextline.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
1‑800‑950‑6264 | Text “NAMI” to 62640
Provides information, support, and resources for mental health conditions.
https://www.nami.org - Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ youth crisis line
Call 1‑866‑488‑7386, Text START to 678678, or use chat for support.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org - Veterans Crisis Line
1‑800‑273‑8255 (Press 1) or text 838255 – support for veterans and active-duty service members.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Substance Use & Recovery
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
1‑800‑662‑4357 | 24/7 confidential help and treatment locators.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Provides local meeting information, online meetings, and support.
https://www.aa.org | https://www.na.org - SMART Recovery
Self-Management and Recovery Training – online and local support groups for addiction.
https://www.smartrecovery.org
Medical & Health Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National resource for public health guidance, disease prevention, and wellness.
https://www.cdc.gov - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research-based health information and resources.
https://www.nih.gov - Healthfinder.gov
Easy-to-navigate site for finding clinics, health programs, and preventive care resources.
https://www.healthfinder.gov
Student & Academic Support
- Active Minds
National nonprofit focused on student mental health awareness and advocacy.
https://www.activeminds.org - Jed Foundation (JED)
Focused on emotional health and suicide prevention among college students.
https://www.jedfoundation.org
Specialized & Inclusive Support
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Sexual assault support, counseling, and advocacy. Call 1‑800‑656‑4673.
https://www.rainn.org - National Domestic Violence Hotline
1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) | Text START to 88788
24/7 support for domestic abuse survivors.
https://www.thehotline.org - Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Advocacy, resources, and support for people with disabilities.
https://dredf.org
Eating Disorders Helpline
Provides emotional support and referrals. Call 1-888-375-7767
https://anad.org/get-support/eating-disorders-helpline/
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