Community Resources
The need for various community resources is more important than ever. With thousands of organizations and services offered in the Metro Detroit area, this page contains a carefully curated list of the most popular and best.
Common Ground Hotline
Phone: (800) 231-1127
National Crisis Hotline
Phone: (800) 273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: (248) 858-5200
Disaster Distress Helpline
Phone: (800) 985-5990
Faith Church Family Helpline
Phone: (248) 689-4664
MI Bridges
MI Bridges is a comprehensive online portal in Michigan that serves as a one-stop shop for accessing state and local resources, applying for benefits, and managing cases. It connects individuals and families to programs like healthcare coverage, food assistance, and cash assistance, promoting household stability and connecting them to a wide network of community support.
Troy People Concerned
Troy People Concerned is an information and referral agency that assists the Troy residents who find themselves in a crisis situation by providing referrals to area agencies or by directly providing financial or other assistance, providing a helping hand in time of need.
Trusted Counselors
We highly recommend Christian counselors, and have assembled a carefully curated list of Trusted Counselors.
Macomb County Community Mental Health Services
Providing compassionate care for your mental health and substance use needs. Each service is tailored to meet your mental health and substance use concerns — all in the same place, regardless of income or insurance. They provide a variety of mental health, intellectual and developmental disability, and substance use support services, including walk-in screenings, intake assessments, case management services, psychiatric evaluations, and medication reviews.
Visit the Macomb County CMH Services Website
Oakland County Mental Health Resources
A network of mental health and support resources including crisis helplines, conversation guidance, and how to manage mental health following violent events.
Visit the Oakland County Mental Health Resources Website
Easter Seals Michigan: Children and Family Behavioral Health Services
Providing comprehensive, office and community based behavioral health services for families with children from prenatal to 18 years of age.
Trinity Community Care
Trinity Community Care provides free medical and dental care to those who cannot afford it, delivered with unconditional Christian love. They strive to do this in an integrated manner to create positive health outcomes.
Visit the Trinity Community Care Website
Covenant Community Care
A federally qualified health center that provides integrated, affordable and quality health care to those who need it most.
Visit the Covenant Community Care Website
Family Medical Center of Michigan
Offering preventative care services, chronic disease management, immunizations, screenings, diagnostics, treatment, medical exams, individual and group therapy, and much more.
Visit the Family Medical Center of Michigan Website
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic
Provides free, high-quality medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care for low-income and uninsured patients. In addition, their goal is to ensure that treatment is provided in a caring, compassionate and dignified atmosphere.
Visit the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic Website
MyCare Health Center
MyCare Health Center offers affordable, high quality, comprehensive healthcare with extraordinary team of health care professionals in Southeast Michigan. Patients are not turned away based on ability to pay.
Visit the MyCare Health Center Website
Tri-County Dental Health Council
Helping to identify oral health options and maintain up-to-date information on dentists who accept Medicaid and/or provide care to low-income patients. We also help people with special needs find appropriate dental services.
Visit the Tri-County Dental Health Council Website
Community Health and Social Services Center (CHASS)
Providing an experienced dental team provides a full range of routine oral health services to children and adults.
WIC
From the moment you find out you’re expecting until your child turns 5, WIC provides extra support to help keep your family healthy. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Crossroads Care Center
Crossroads is a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to serving men and women by providing medical, educational and support services and resources related to pregnancy and sexual health. Crossroads has also leased a building to provide expanded mom and baby care programming and material goods.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Gleaners Community Food Bank exists to provide households with access to sufficient, nutritious food and related resources. They accomplish this through collaboration, efficient operations, education, and innovative solutions to achieve a hunger-free community in Southeast Michigan.
Visit the Gleaners Community Food Bank Website
Macomb Food Program
The Macomb Food Program was created to feed the hungry in Macomb County by supporting the Macomb County Food Bank/Warehouse which provides food to over 50 pantries throughout Macomb County.
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM)
LSEM is a ministry that partners with Christian schools and churches to advance the success of children who have various learning abilities.Their vision is that every child, regardless of their learning ability, will have access to a Christian education.
Faith Works Michigan
Faith Works serves God by volunteering to assist widows, single moms, veterans, elderly, the disabled and others in need including non-profit organizations. Projects include home repairs and improvements to assist the homeowner in maintaining their home in a safe and usable fashion while improving the quality of their lives.
Community Housing Network
Community Housing Network is a nonprofit organization committed to helping Metro Detroiters build thriving communities and overcome homelessness and housing instability.
Visit the Community Housing Network Website
St. Joseph’s Helpers
St. Joseph’s Helpers is more than just a home repair service, as they aim to help those in need with home repairs, companionship and to give their clients peace of mind and a sense of well being. They match people in need of their services to their 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.
Visit the St. Joseph’s Helpers Website
Selah’s Maternity Home
Selah’s Maternity Home provides hope and healing to expectant mothers as they work towards independent living.
Phone: (734) 244-5123
Visit the Selah’s Maternity House Website
Philadelphia House
Philadelphia House 1 is an emergency men’s shelter that can house up to 32 men for up to 90 days.
Phone: (734) 242-4266
Visit the Philadelphia House Website
Oaks of Righteousness
Oaks is a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Their vision is to bring hope and restoration to individuals, families and the Monroe community and beyond. They minister to the needs of all people regardless of their age, race, gender or economic background.
Phone: (734) 241-5590
Visit the Oaks of Righteousness Website
Salvation Army Manor House
The Manor House provides a safe place for single mothers, single fathers, single women, and families. They provide parents with a chance to get back on their feet and utilize the many different programs available to them through local agencies. They provide spiritual guidance and a chance to renew and strengthen their relationships with God.
Phone: (734) 241-0440
Visit the Salvation Army Manor House Website
Fairview
Fairview provides support and community involvement for the residents of Fairview. Friends of Fairview is a not-for-profit organization with Federal IRS 501 (c) 3 status. Membership is open to those individuals who support our mission and who want to contribute to the quality of life for Fairview residents.
Phone: (734) 240-3190
Paula’s House
Providing a long-term transition home for women who are homeless and recovering from substance abuse, with a safe place to live so they can focus on recovery and living a sober lifestyle.
Phone: (734) 242-6650
Visit the Paula’s House Website
Touchstone Recovery
Providing a recovery home environment for men with substance abuse.
Phone: (734) 585-4104
Visit the Touchstone Recovery Website
St. Vincent de Paul (Detroit) – Energy and Rent Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul distribute millions of dollars in utility assistance and rent assistance annually. They also provide ongoing energy-use education to ensure their neighbors keep their lights on and homes warm.
Rent Assistance: (313) 393-2930
Energy Assistance: (313) 393-2855
Visit the Energy and Rent Assistance Page at St. Vincent de Paul
Helping Hands Act
Helping Hands Action Group assists eligible hardship victims who need a helping hand. They focus on private programs that work directly with individuals one-on-one. Our goal is to provide financial and emotional support to our needy families across America. We are devoted to serving the families most in immediate need. We address the gaps in the government support to address critical needs facing our families through our Everyday Needs Program. These programs aid with mortgage/rent, utilities, car payments, further education, health and auto insurance discounts, medical emergencies and more.
Visit the Helping Hands Act Website
United Way 211
211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
Phone: 211
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFPB is a resource promoting and making available how state and local organizations are a good place to start when you are looking for help paying your rent. You can search the internet and find resources they list on their website for rental assistance in your town or city, your county, and your state or your Tribal area.
Erin Park
Erin Park features 52 high quality, duplex style, one, two and three bedroom homes with a community building for residents. All 52 homes will be long term rentals, with the opportunity to purchase after 15 years. 25 of the homes are Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units, with a project based voucher and additional supportive services. The community is located off of Dale Ave., in Eastpointe. Occupancy began in early 2021. Erin Park offers multiple amenities including, a community space, 2 playgrounds and onsite support staff. There are nearby community amenities such as public transportation, grocery stores, places of worship, recreational spaces and healthcare facilities.
Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH)
Offering clothing, accessories, and household items at a fraction of other store’s prices. The Neighborhood House Clothes Closet provides clothing and household items for free to neighbors in need, helping them on their path to self-sustainability.
Angela Hospice
Angela Hospice offers a Palliative Care program that improves the quality of life for people facing progressive illnesses, Hospice Care for those facing a terminal diagnosis, and free Grief Care to help find peace and healing in the midst of the chaos of loss.
Visit the Angela Hospice Website
Kindred Hearts Home Care
Kindred Hearts Home Care specializes in one on one Companion, Personal and Skilled Private Duty Care for an array of individuals. Whether you need assistance due to aging, illness, or recovery, their caregivers and nurses will provide an individualized high-quality service that you can trust. Their Skilled Nursing services can include medication management, wound care, infusion therapy, and injections, to name a few, and will take the time to get to know you and develop an individualized care plan that fits your specific needs. Kindred Hearts Home Care services Macomb County, Oakland County, and Portions of Wayne, Genesee, and Lapeer Counties.
Visit the Kindred Hearts Home Care Website
Right at Home In-Home Care and Assistance
Right at Home provides a range of in-home care options for seniors and adults with disabilities. Their care plans are uniquely tailored to each individual. Whether it’s helping with dressing and hygiene, providing medication reminders, or simply providing transportation to medical appointments, Right at Home’s dedicated caregivers will help you or your loved one navigate life. Their trusted and reliable caregivers are trained to assist with all types of needs and to deliver an exceptional care experience in a variety of settings: at home, in an independent or assisted living community, or elsewhere.
Visit the Right At Home Website
National Institute on Aging
NIA provides free publications about aging, caregiving, and age-related dementias for the public and health professionals to order and download, including the helpful and popular Caregiver’s Handbook, which is for anyone who provides care for family members or friends who need help with daily living. It focuses on the needs of older adults who require care because of a serious health condition or disability, but it could also apply to other situations in which caregiving is needed.
Order the Caregiver’s Handbook
Henry Ford Health Caregiver Resources
Henry Ford Health Caregiver Resources has a mission to assist family caregivers in identifying resources within their community that support their mental, physical, and social well-being. This includes access to a diverse network of experts who offer support groups, educational classes, one-on-one guidance, and self-care opportunities.
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.
Visit the Lakeshore Legal Aid Website
Mannor Law Group
Mannor Law Group provides holistic and lifelong guidance through all aspects of aging and death. They have a unique ability to help those families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses that cause memory loss. Their group goes far beyond the basics of providing legal and financial advice by taking a comprehensive, holistic approach to planning, also known as Life Care Planning.
Hope Not Handcuffs
“Hope Not Handcuffs” is a transformative initiative that focuses on addressing substance abuse through compassion and support rather than punishment. By partnering with community organizations, law enforcement agencies can offer individuals struggling with addiction immediate access to treatment programs and resources, fostering recovery and reducing recidivism. This proactive approach not only enhances public safety but also builds trust between the community and police, highlighting our commitment to rehabilitation and second chances over incarceration.
The Power & Control and Equality Wheels: Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse (PDF)
The Power and Control Wheel helps to describe the abuse those in domestic violence relationships experience. This wheel can help to identify abusive behavior and identify what unhealthy relationships might look like. The Equality Wheel offers an alternative to power and control. If you lay the equality wheel over the Power and Control Wheel, you’ll see they are corresponding opposites.
Catherine Cobb Safe House
The Catherine Cobb Safe House offers a compassionate and supportive atmosphere for growth and change for survivors. Services provided to survivors of domestic and sexual violence: 24 hour Crisis Hotline, Emergency Housing/Basic Needs, Individual and Group Therapy, Advocacy and Accompaniment, Personal, Legal, Education, Face to Face Emergency Response, Transitional Supportive Housing.
Phone: (800) 874-5936
Visit the Catherine Cobb Safe House Website
LA VIDA / CHASS Center
The LA VIDA Partnership program works to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Southwest Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
Phone: (313) 489-3920
Visit the LA VIDA/CHASS Center Website
Transition 123
Providing safe and clean environments for women and their children who have experienced homelessness as a result of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Phone: (877) 463-2269
Visit the Transition 123 Website
YWCA Interim House
The YWCA Interim House offers temporary emergency shelter that provides empowerment-based services to families, women and children survivors of intimate partner violence. In a 67-bed, family setting that operates 24-hours, 365 days a year, individuals receive comprehensive services for up to 90 days which helps prepare them for a. prosperous future.
Phone: (313) 861-5300
Veterans Aid
Determining eligibility isn’t always easy and each case is ultimately decided by the VA. Veterans Aid offers the general guidelines to help you decide whether to apply for Aid and Attendance:
Veterans who served on active duty for at least 90 consecutive days, including at least one full day during a time of war, may be eligible for Aid and Attendance if they also qualify for the basic Veterans Pension and meet the clinical and financial requirements.
Service in a combat zone is not a requirement. Widowed spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify if they meet the clinical and income requirements and have not remarried.