Step 3: Planning for Treatment and Support

Though stress management and other self-care strategies are important tools for keeping yourself healthy, they are not always enough. It is also important to have a plan for receiving treatment and support from others. If you are under the care of a mental health provider at home, he or she may be able to help you make the transition to a treatment and support plan based in Ann Arbor.

Remember: It is much easier to learn about your treatment options BEFORE you’re in the middle of a crisis. Make sure you have a treatment and support plan in place.

Become familiar with the many mental health treatment and support resources offered at the University and in the Ann Arbor community.
If you’re already receiving care at home, arrange with your healthcare provider to transfer your care to the Ann Arbor area.

Where I will go for treatment:

Place:

Phone Number:

Where I will fill my prescriptions:

Place:

Phone Number:

The support services I will use:

Place:

Phone Number:

Plan for the steps you would take should you have a mental health-related episode while you are in college.

Where I will go for help:

Place:

Phone Number:

Who I will tell if problems develop (e.g. family, friends):

Name:

Phone Number:

Plan for a potential emergency. Click here to for an emergency contact card for your wallet.

Emergency Contacts

Place:

Phone Number:

Psychiatric Emergency Services:

(734) 936-5900

People who will support me:

Name:

Phone Number:

Think about what treatment and support strategies have worked for you in the past and add them to your plan.

Other notes about my treatment plan:

Remember: When it comes to balancing college life and mental health, every person’s experience is different. It is important to consider your unique experiences in order to come up with a plan that will work for you. You can continue to change and update your plan as you go.

Place:	Phone Number:
Psychiatric Emergency Services:	(734) 936-5900