# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Michigan ## Emergency Contacts - **National Bullying Hotline:** StopBullying.gov - **Phone:** 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Michigan Department of Education - Anti-Bullying Resources** - **Phone:** 517-373-3324 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mde](https://www.michigan.gov/mde) - **Office Locations:** Lansing, MI - **Services Provided:** Educational resources, legislative guidelines, bullying prevention programs in schools, reporting tools ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Detroit Metro Area - **Office of the Michigan Attorney General - Cyberbullying Resources** - **Phone:** 517-335-7622 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/ag](https://www.michigan.gov/ag) - **Office Location:** 525 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI - **Specialized Services:** Cyberbullying education, legal resources, advocacy ### Grand Rapids Area - **Allegan County Youth Services - Bullying Prevention Program** - **Phone:** 269-673-0320 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.allegancounty.org](https://www.allegancounty.org/) - **Office Location:** 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI - **Specialized Services:** Youth outreach, anti-bullying workshops, school programs ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Michigan Department of Education - Bullying Reporting** - **Phone:** 1-877-775-3838 (Bullying Hotline) - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mde](https://www.michigan.gov/mde) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline or visit the website to submit an online report. Include details like the bullying location, description of incidents, and involved individuals. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Educational resources, online bullying prevention tips, webinars, research-based strategies for students, educators, and parents. ## Educational Resources - **Michigan Anti-Bullying Policy Resource Center** - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/anti-bullying](https://www.michigan.gov/anti-bullying) - **Description:** Offers guidelines, toolkits, and resources for students, parents, and educators to prevent bullying and promote safe school environments. ## Other Resources - **Michigan's Parent Advocacy Center (MPAC)** - **Phone:** 800-552-4821 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.mpac.org](https://www.mpac.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for parents of children affected by bullying, support for navigating educational and legal systems, and bullying prevention initiatives. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Michigan Department of Education._