We are a collaborative call center coming together to help our community. Our primary focus is to instill hope while focusing on identifying strengths and resiliency in individuals who are often overlooked and underrepresented.

The Detroit COVID-19 Virtual Therapy Collaborative aims to remove stigma and barriers to treatment for African-American males, single parents, transitional-age youth, the hopeless adolescent, the isolated member of the LGBTQAI+ community, and the otherwise overlooked.

Always feeling stereotyped and prejudged? Experiencing mental or emotional distress? Lack access to care, and need support? Want a sense of safety, comfort and privacy on your own terms at any time of day? We will provide you with access to a network of resources, and other supports. You will not be turned away. Connect with us via call or text today!

community need

African-Americans make up 15% of the State of Michigan population but represent 35% of people diagnosed with COVID-19. This means that African-Americans in Michigan are 133% more likely to contract the novel Coronavirus relative to their percentage of the state. With a death rate hovering near 4% in Michigan, African-Americans are also over-represented for deaths related to COVID-19, accounting for 40% of all deaths statewide. For comparison, Whites represent 25% of people diagnosed with COVID-19 and 26% of deaths. Whites make-up over 75% of the state population.

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Participant Eligibility

  • Individuals – Minimum 14 years old (due to consent) and up

  • Children and Families

  • Must have internet access

  • Must be comfortable receiving services through video and online platforms

  • In or approaching a crisis related to or triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic

    • Anxiety

    • Anger/Frustration

    • Isolation

    • Depression

    • Death of a loved one

    • Hopelessness

    • Substance Use Prevention and Intervention

    • Worry about completing your senior year or graduation

    • Worry about family members, friends or those with compromised immune systems

    • Loss of community and physical connection

    • Lack of supplies or resources

    • If you live, work or worship in Detroit or Wayne County, we are here to help you.

Individuals will be allowed to receive between 3 and 12 sessions with staff via text or video chat depending on the severity of need. If it is determined that additional support is needed, a referral will be provided to a DWIHN provider or county provider if not a resident of Wayne.