Support for Law Enforcement and First Responders
National 24-hour VA Hotlines
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans and Service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
• Call 988 then Press 1, 24/7.
• Chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
• Text to 838255
Homeless Hotline: 877-424-3838
24-hour Services at Medical Center
VA Police Dispatch: 734-845-3405
Emergency Department Triage: 734-845-5189
Emergency Department Front Desk: 734-845-4318
After Hours Nurse Triage Call Center: 734-845-6063
Hospital based Resources
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Suicide Prevention Coordinators
Karen Gendreau LMSW, (734) 255-0580
Tyson Gatermann LMSW, (734) 845-3922
Mary Pat Tucker LMSW, (419) 708-4936
Veteran Justice Outreach
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Michigan
Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee: Brad Watkins-VJO Coordinator, 734-369-1300
Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Hillsdale, Lenawee: Jamie Wright- VJO Coordinator 734-478-3551
Ohio
Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca: Christy Wood VJO Coordinator 734-934-1607
Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Williams, Wood: Leslie Witherell VJO Coordinator 567-225-3739
Homeless Outreach
Gabe Parra LMSW, (734) 845-5058