Name |
Services |
Contact Information |
Emergency Services
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Wayne County Sheriff |
Non-emergency law enforcement services |
4747 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
Provides FREE and confidential emotional support to people in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7. |
1-800-273-TALK(8225) |
Poison Control Center |
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(800)222-1222 |
Michigan Lead Safe Program |
Answer questions, help find a place for child testing, and offer referrals to local programs and certified led-removal contractors. |
(888)322-4453 |
First Step (Domestic and Sexual Violence) |
Comprehensive Services for victims of domestic and sexual violence 24/7 |
44567 Pinetree Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
(888)453-5900
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Salvation Army Monroe Corps |
Disaster Services, Emergency financial assistance, emergency shelter, food |
815 E. 1st St. Monroe, MI 48161
(734)241-0440 |
American Red Cross |
Provides disaster relief and recovery, emergency disaster shelters, reconnect with loved ones in U.S. or overseas during or after a crisis, post emergency recovery, and emergency preparation resources |
100 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
(313)833-4440 |
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Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
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Wayne County Senior Citizen Services |
Provide nutrition, assessment and referral services to eligible Wayne County seniors so they can reman in a home environment. |
3600 Commerce Ct. Bldg. E Wayne, MI 48184
(734)326-5202 |
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Credit Counseling and Budgeting Services
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Family Tree |
Confidential financial assessments, counseling, and assistance to individuals facing credit and financial difficulties. |
615 Griswold, Suite 1709 Detroit, MI 48226
(313)962-2329 |
Green Path Debt Solutions |
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2111 Woodward Ave., Suite 906 Detroit, MI 48201
(313)961-1018 |
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Emergency Financial Assistance
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Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund |
Provides for the temporary relief of honorably discharged indigent Veterans of the United Armed Forces. |
28 West Adams, Ste 1710 Detroit, Mi 48226 (313)224-5045 (131)224-8162 |
Salvation Army |
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Detroit Harbor Light 3737 Lawton Detroit, MI 48201 (313)361-6136
Detroit Temple 3729 W. Cgicago Detroit, MI 48206 (313)897-2914 |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
Provides clothing and food in emergency situations. |
3000 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207 (877) ST VINCENT (877-788-4623 |
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Food Assistance Programs
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961-Baby |
Resources for baby formula, food diapers, etc. |
(313)961-BABY(2229) |
Focus Hope |
Food is distributed through food center locations for those who meet the income guidelines. |
Southwest
6353 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48209 (313)494-4600
Westside
1300 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 (313)494-4600
Eastside
9151 Chalmers Detroit, MI 48213 (313)494-4600 |
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Clothing and Material Goods
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Jackets for Jobs
Michigan Works! Affiliate |
A non-profit corporation that provides interview-quality, professional business clothing at no charge to economically disadvantaged individuals in the Metropolitan Detroit Area. |
5555 Conner, Suite 2097 Detroit, MI 48213 (313)579-9160 |
Michigan Recycling Groups |
List of online garage sale that use Yahoo! Groups as a tool to make connections between community members who want to help each other, themselves, and their environment. |
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Utility Payment Assistance Programs
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The Heat and Warmth (THAW) Fund |
Customers who meet the guidelines from the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines chart (found on the DTE energy website), are in shut-off status, and have exhausted all federal and state-funding programs may be eligible for assistance |
(800)866-THAW(8429) |
DTE Energy Payment Assistance Programs |
Case Management, Shutoff Protection Plan(WPP), Home Heating Credit(HHC), Medical Emergencies, Earned Income Credit |
One Energy Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226 (800)477-4747 |
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Behavioral and Mental Health
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Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Authority |
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707 Milwaukee St. Detroit, MI 48202 (313)833-2500 |
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
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Assistive Technology (AT) Xchange Michigan Disability Rights Coalition |
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3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823
(517)333-2477 Toll free:(800)578-1269 |
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Michigan |
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29777 Telegraph Rd. Ste.1651 Southfield, MI 48034 (248)351-2190 Toll free: (800)572-1717 |
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Serves Michigan Residents diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy or neuromuscular disease. |
950 Stephenson Hwy. Troy, MI 48083 (734)416-7076 Toll Free: (800)572-1717 |
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Prescription and Co-Pay Assistance
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AARP Prescription Discount Program |
Provides AARP members exclusive discounts on FDA- approved prescription medications and specialty drugs at participating retail network pharmacies. |
(877)4AARP18 (422-7718) |
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Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
Insured individuals should contact their health insurance provider for referrals. |
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Cocaine Anonymous |
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Toll Free: 1-800-347-8998 |
Gamblers Anonymous |
Insured individuals should contact their health insurance provider for referrals. |
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Marijuana Anonymous |
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Toll Free: (800)766-6779 |
Narcotics Anonymous |
Insured individuals should contact their health insurance provider for referrals. |
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Nicotine Anonymous |
Insured individuals should contact their health insurance provider for referrals. |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
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Toll Free: (800)662-4357 |
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Information and Referral (I&R)
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United Way of Southeastern Michigan |
Access to health and human care services in Wayne County, Oakland and Macomb counties. |
660 Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Detroit, MI 48226 (313)226-9200 |
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Housing Resources
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Habitat for Humanity of Western Wayne |
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(734)459-7744 |
COVID Emergency Rental Assistance |
The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program
provides rental and utility assistance for residents who fell
behind due to COVID-19. If you or someone you know is behind
on rent or utilities, or in court for eviction, there are resources
to help. |
(866)313-2520 |
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Foreclosure Assistance
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services |
Home ownership services may be able to provide home mortgage or land contract payments, property taxes and fees or mobile home lot rent. |
www.michigan.gov |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority(MSHDA) |
Foreclosure programs and resources;down payment assistance;funds housing rehabilitation assistance programs;offers rental assistance programs. |
Central Office
735 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-8370
Cadillac Place
3028 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 4-600 Detroit, MI 48202 (313)456-3540 |
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HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
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Neighborhood Legal Services |
Downtown Detroit management and housing advocacy. |
7310 Woodward Ave., Suite 301 Detroit, MI 48202 (313)964-1975 |
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Homeless Services
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SOAR Across Michigan |
This program can assist people who are experiencing homelessness and have mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder to access SSI/SSDI benefits. |
(313)456-033 |
Ruth Ellis Center |
Provides information and referrals, short-term and long-term residential safe spaces, second story drop-in center, low-barrier access to food, clothing, showers, laundry, case management, outpatient mental-health services and family group decision making for the LGBTQ community. |
77 Victor St. Highland Park, MI 48203 (313)252-1950 |
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Weatherization
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency |
FREE program funded through the Department of Energy that offers energy assistance to income-eligible homeowners and renters in Highland Park and other cities. |
2121 Biddle, Suite 102 Wyandotte, MI 48192 (734)284-6999 |
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Legal Assistance
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Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC) |
Eligible low income, Wayne County residents. Applications provided in-person on a first-come first-serve basis. |
5425 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (313)833-0058 flac@detroitflac.com |
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Parent And Family Resources
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Great Start Collaborative Wayne |
A Wayne County System of services and resources to assist all families in providing a great start for their children |
7445 Allen Rd. Ste. 160 Allen Park, MI 48101 (734)225-6616 |
Neighborhood Service Organization |
Life choices program provides a parenting support and education for families with a child with developmental disabilities. |
8600 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (313)875-7601 |
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Child Care Resources
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Great Start to Quality Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Resource Center |
Part of the Bib to Backpack team at United Way of Southeastern Michigan, helps to prepare children for kindergarten. |
660 Woodward Ave., Ste.300 Detroit, MI 48226 GSQWOM@LiveUnitedSEM.org (877)614-7328 |
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Diapers, Children's Clothes, And Material Goods
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Mimi's Mission |
Provides Clothing, children's beds, and material goods to working Downriver Community families. Call for availability. |
844-HEY-MIMI (844-439-6464) |
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Michigan Works!
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Highland Park Service Center |
Monday-Friday between 8:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
144 Manchester Highland Park, MI 48203 (313)826-0299 |
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Education and Training Services
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Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit |
Assists people age 18+ struggling to find work by teaching skills and addressing barriers with coaches. |
Detroit Career Center
3111 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48208 (313)557-8659 |
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs |
Supports and promotes the economic growth and advancement of women entrepreneurs in Michigan. |
P.O. Box 40628 Redford, MI 48240 (844)490-MAFE (6233) |
Operation ABLE of Michigan |
Provides workforce development assistance, job placement, skill training and financial coaching. Must be 40 or older, low to moderate-income and ready to work. |
4750 Woodward Ave., Suite 201 Detroit, MI 48201 info@spectrum-Human.org (313832-0922 |
Wayne State University-Another Chance |
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5057 Woodward Ave. Ste.11201 Detroit, MI 48202 (313)577-9079 |
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Employment Search Assistance
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Pure Michigan Talent Connect |
Weather you are looking for a job or looking for employees, the Michigan Talent Bank is the place to be. |
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Crossroads of Michigan |
Offers comprehensive employment services which include, career counseling; pre-job guidance;seminars and training in resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies and techniques;internet access;telephone use and message service; and job placement assistance. |
2424 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48208 (313)831-2787 |
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Veterans Services
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Veterans Crisis Line |
Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. |
(800)273-8255 press 1 text:838255 to get help now |
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Volunteerism
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Community Social Services of Wayne County |
Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program |
csswc@csswayne.org (313833-2100 |
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Southeastern Michigan Red Cross Headquarters |
Volunteer opportunities are availible to assist with disasters; provide assistance to healthcare professionals, hospitals and nursing homes, teaching health and safety courses, collecting blood, transporting clients to medical appointments |
100 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 (313)833-4440 #8 |
Wayne County Office of Senior Services Meals on Wheels |
Volunteers assist with serving, packaging, and delivering meals. |
3600 Commerce Ct. Wayne, MI 48184 (734)326-5202 Toll Free: (800)851-1454 |