Community Resources
At times, many of us find ourselves in need of a little help to get by. Whether it is financial assistance for utilities, rent, or another urgent bill, groceries, someone to talk to, or temporary housing. Below are a few recommended community agencies that may be able to assist you. Internet search engines and phone books are also helpful tools for locating these agencies in our area.
Clothing | Food
Community Sharing: www.community-sharing.org
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Gleaners Community Food Bank: www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites or 313.923.3535
State of Michigan Food Assistance Program: 800.481.4989
Forgotten Harvest: www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food
Hospitality House Food Pantry: www.hhfp.org/get-help/food-assistance/
Counseling | Shelters
Haven: www.haven-oakland.org or 877-922-1274
Lighthouse: lighthousemi.org/service
Grace Centers of Hope: www.gracecentersofhope.org/get-help or 1.855.HELP.GCH
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988 or 1.800.273.TALK
Common Ground Crisis Helpline: 1.800.231.1127
Matthew Holland, Career & Education Navigator: mholland@oakland80.org or 248-450-3049
Oakland County residents who want a college degree can get FREE support and guidance.
Health Care
Nurse on Call: 1.800.848.5533
Women, Infants & Children (WIC): 1.248.858.1272
Tri-County Dental Health: 248.559.7767
Mortgage | Rent | Utilities
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org
United Way: 877.211.5253 or simply dial 211
THAW: 800.866.8429
Lighthouse: lighthousemi.org/service
Grace Centers of Hope: www.gracecentersofhope.org/get-help or 1.855.HELP.GCH
Ride Sharing
Peoples Express: www.peoplesexpressmi.com or 877-214-6073
WOTA: www.ridewota.org or 248-887-4979
Home Repair
At St. Joseph’s Helpers, we strive to be more than just a home repair service. Our organization aims to help those in need with home repairs, companionship and to give our clients peace of mind and a sense of well being.
We match people in need of our services to our volunteers who have the desire to help, not only with physical tasks, but with spiritual needs as well as to build a sense of community and fellowship.
