The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Institute for Behavioral Health

Participant Recovery Support Guide

Recovery Support Guide

On this Page:

  1. Helpful Links
  2. How to use a QR code and download Apps
  3. Emergency/ Crisis Resources
  4. Be Cautious!
  5. Additional Digital Support

 

DRP Research on YouTube

@DRPResearchTeam

Find supportive playlists

Detroit Recovery Project

Information about additional DRP services & groups.

Brandeis UPWARD Study
Learn more this research

How-to's

How to use a QR code

 

a phone hovering over a QR code, which prompts the associated link

1. Open the camera app on your phone

2. Point the camera at the QR code

3. A notification or link will appear on your screen

4. Tap to open the website, app, or other content linked by the QR code

How To Download Apps

1. Open the Play Store: Find and tap the App Store (on an iPhone) or Google Play (on a Samsung) icon on your home screen or in your app drawer. 

2. Search for the app: Tap the search bar at the top of the screen, type the name of the app, and tap the search icon. 

3. Install the app: Tap the green "Install" or "Get" button. If the app is not free, you will see the price instead and will need to select your payment method. You will be asked to enter your password, use face ID, or fingerprint to confirm your download

4. Open the app: Once the download and installation are complete, tap "Open" to launch the app, or find its icon on your home screen or in your or app drawer

Apps already on your Phone

Remember, you already have these resources on your phone!

Calendar Apps

Notes Apps

Reminder Apps

Emergency/ Crisis Situations

National suicide and crisis hotline ​

  • Call or text 988​
  • Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor​

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network​

  • 24-hour help line: 800-241-4949​
  • Call or text 313-488-4673​
  • This line provides free mental health support with up to 12 free virtual counseling sessions, regardless of insurance status.​

Be Cautious! 

  • Do not purchase anything from ads
  • Think about putting a passcode on your phone to prevent anyone from getting into it 
  • Do not share your passwords for your phone, apps, or websites
  • Do not give anyone access to your gift card

Beware of scams:

If you receive a text message or email with any links you don’t recognize, do not click on them.

Our text surveys for the study will always come from the same 313-765-8059, which we will help you save in your phone.

Additional Digital Support

Accessible Wifi

Here are some places you can go to access Wi-Fi within a 10-minute drive of DRP:

  • Detroit Recovery Project: 1145 W Grand Blvd 

  • McDonalds: 2889 W Grand Blvd

  • Café Prince: 4884 Grand River Ave
  • Farwell Recreation Center: 2711 E Outer Drive

  • Congregation Coffee Shop: 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd

  • Detroit Public Library: 5201 Woodward Ave

Need additional help with using technology?

Detroit Public Library (DPL)

detroitpubliclibrary.org

LearnFree Organization

learnfree.org or @Learnfree_skills on YouTube

  • Offers a wide range of videos to teach new skills such as using the internet and computers, creativity, and work skills.

GCFGlobal 

edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

  • “Introduction to Internet Safety” course is a free online course with subjects like creating strong passwords, security features in your web browser, how to avoid scams, and understanding social media privacy

GetSetup

getsetup.io/partner/michigan

  • Sign up for free classes on topics how to use smartphones, computers, healthy cooking, and exercise