Mental Health Awareness Month in Ypsilanti: Resources, Support, and Hope

/ Hinton Real Estate Group/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to pause, reflect, and take action for ourselves and our community. Mental health impacts every part of our lives, from our relationships and work to our physical health and day-to-day choices.

In Ypsilanti, where community pride runs deep, it’s important to know that support is available. Whether you’re managing anxiety, stress, grief, depression, or need someone to talk to, there are local resources that care and are ready to help.

Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

One in five adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness each year. The numbers among youth and young adults have grown significantly, especially since the pandemic. Despite these realities, many still face stigma, lack of access, or fear of seeking help.

Mental Health Awareness Month is about changing that. It’s about making support visible, accessible, and normalized for everyone—especially in historically underserved communities, including Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ residents.

Local Mental Health Resources in Ypsilanti

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH)

  • Location: 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti

  • Crisis Line: 734-544-3050

  • Website: washtenaw.org/331

  • Offers 24/7 crisis intervention, therapy, substance use treatment, case management, and support for individuals and families in Washtenaw County.

Packard Health – Ypsilanti

  • Location: 200 Arnet St., Ypsilanti

  • Phone: 734-985-7200

  • Website: packardhealth.org

  • Provides behavioral health services including counseling, psychiatric care, and primary care—all under one roof.

The Corner Health Center

  • Location: 47 N Huron St., Ypsilanti

  • Phone: 734-484-3600

  • Website: cornerhealth.org

  • Focuses on mental and physical healthcare for adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25. Services include trauma-informed therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and health education.

Ozone House

  • Youth Crisis Line: 734-662-2222

  • Website: ozonehouse.org

  • Provides free, confidential services for youth ages 10–24, including emergency shelter, counseling, and family support.

Everyday Wellness: Local Ways to Reset and Reconnect

Mental health care isn’t only found in therapy rooms. Here are local ways to support your well-being:

  • Walk or jog along Riverside Park or Frog Island for movement and nature therapy

  • Shop at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market and nourish your body with fresh, seasonal food

  • Attend community yoga or meditation classes hosted at local centers and the Freighthouse

  • Visit YpsiWrites or the Ypsilanti District Library for writing workshops and creative release

What You Can Do This Month

  • Talk openly about mental health with friends, family, or coworkers

  • Check-in on someone who seems distant or overwhelmed

  • Share local support resources online or at work

  • Volunteer or donate to local mental health nonprofits

  • Make time for yourself—rest, reflect, reset

Final Thoughts

Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a campaign. It’s a call to care for ourselves and each other with greater compassion, understanding, and intention. In Ypsilanti, we are building a community where everyone has the chance to thrive—not just survive.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

Call or text 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Local Crisis Line: 734-544-3050 (WCCMH)

You matter. You are not alone. And there is always a path forward.

From our family at Team Hinton Real Estate—thank you for showing up for yourself and your community.