Michigan sexual abuse hotlines and support for survivors
Numbers last checked: 15 October 2026
To report suspected abuse of a child in Michigan, call MDHHS Centralized Intake at 855-444-3911. For information about abuse in the Catholic Church in Michigan, the Attorney General's hotline is 844-324-3374. For free, confidential support at any time, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is 800-656-4673. In an emergency, call 911.
Hotlines
| Service | Number | About |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | If you or someone else is in danger now. |
| MDHHS Centralized Intake (Michigan child abuse and neglect reports) | 855-444-3911 | For reporting suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Michigan. |
| Michigan Attorney General clergy abuse investigation hotline | 844-324-3374 | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about abuse in the Catholic Church in Michigan. |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) | 800-656-4673 | Free and confidential, 24 hours a day. You can also text the word hope to 64673. |
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | 800-422-4453 | National child abuse hotline. |
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988 | Call, text or chat, 24 hours a day. |
Catholic diocese victim assistance
Some Catholic dioceses in Michigan publish a phone number for their victim assistance coordinator. These lines are run by the dioceses, not by the state. They are listed here as the dioceses publish them.
- Diocese of Lansing, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 888-308-6252
- Diocese of Gaylord, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 989-705-9010
How reporting works in Michigan
Sources
- MDHHS, Guide to Online Reporting: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect/childrens/mandated-reporters/online-reporting
- Michigan Attorney General, Submit Catholic Church clergy abuse information: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/initiatives/catholic-church-clergy-abuse/submit-catholic-church-clergy-abuse-information
- US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, resources for victims and survivors: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-victims-and-survivors
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
- Diocese of Lansing, list of clergy with a credible allegation: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/human-resources/list-clergy-credible-allegation-sexual-abuse-minor
- Diocese of Gaylord, clergy with a substantiated allegation: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/clergy-substantiated-allegation-sexual-abuse-minor