Michigan Pandemic Resource Guide

There are times in our life that "life" can be a bit much to deal with. You are not alone. It is a smart decision to seek professional help.  Click on this link to visit the website for the Michigan Department of Human Health & Services  for locations and contact information on free and/or low cost Mental Health Clinics. You can also call 1-855-275-6424. Click on this link to the American Psychological Association Help page for additional helpful information .The Detroit Wayne Integrated Healthcare Network provides resources and access for mental & physical health for residents of Wayne County. Click here for more information. 

Time of Glory  Mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults covering a wide range of topics from depression and anxiety to child rearing to marriage counseling. Our staff is comprised of licensed professionals who emphasize efficient, solution-oriented treatment. Our therapists maintain flexible schedules and we have daytime, evening, and weekend availability. We offer Christian-Based Counseling service  to provide faith-based counseling for those clients who would like prayer and Biblical principles to be at the center of their treatment. Our Christian counselor’s are committed to serving you in a professional manner.  Give us a call today 248.739.2376  or visit our website at  https://timeofglory.org/about 

The Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center, Inc., is a community-based, not for profit organization formed to develop, promote, and provide comprehensive, accessible and affordable quality primary health care and support services to all residents of the community, with special emphasis on the underserved African-American and Latino population. CHASS is committed to the overall well-being of the community.  Call to make an appointment at (313)  849-3920 of visit our website at   https://chasscenter.org

Release & Refresh provides low-cost Life Coaches and Spiritual Advisors.  Sometimes you just need someone to talk through some things and to help you get back on track.  Contact us by clicking on this link or call us at (248) 469-3505. 

Our organization has a free 6 month Mentoring Program for women 18 and over.  If you are interested in connecting with a Mentor click on this link for more information.

If you have been experiencing some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from depression: 

• Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism 
• Irritability Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities 
• Decreased energy or fatigue
• Moving or talking more slowly Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still 
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions 
• Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Appetite and/or weight changes 
• Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts 
• Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment 

Click this link https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression for more information.   Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms while others may experience many. Several persistent symptoms in addition to low mood are required for a diagnosis of major depression, but people with only a few  but distressing symptoms may benefit from treatment of their “subsyndromal” depression.   The severity and frequency of symptoms and how long they last will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness. Symptoms may also vary depending on the stage of the illness.  Founded in 1979, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research. With more than 1,800 professional mental health members (many of whom contribute blog posts, host webinars, review website content and more) ADAA is a leader in education, training, and research. More than 11 million people from around the world visit the ADAA website annually (and click on more than 38,000,000 pages)  to find current treatment and evidence-based research information and to access free resources and support. 

Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness and Get the Help you Need (This is an excellent book for all to read)  

Eight things you have to quit to change your life.  

How to recover from the memories of the past.  

This book will help you develop a healthy self-esteem.

This small, best-selling practical book will show you how to improve your everyday communication and listening skills.

This book will help you let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.

This book shows us how to defeat the culture of bullying and rediscovering the power of character and empathy. 

Joyce provides encouragement and tools to help confront and resolve problems in the areas of life that women struggle with the most.

This powerful book are full of prayers for every situation. 

• Too Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength; by Dr. Chanequa Walker Barnes; ISBN 13:978-1-62032-066-2

• A Hunger for Healing, by J. Keith Miller

• In Search of our Mother’s Gardens, by Alice Walker

• Sister Citizen: For Colored Girls Who’ve Considered Politics When Being Strong Isn’t Enough, by Melissa V. Harris-Perry

• Womanist Sass & Talk Back, by Dr. Mitzi J. Smith

• If it Wasn’t for the Women, by Cheryl Townsend Gilkes

• Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting, by Terrie M. Williams

• Sisters in the Wilderness: The Challenge of Womanist God-Talk, By Delores S. Williams

• Fierce Angels: The Strong Black Woman in American Life,  by Sheri Parks

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