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
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