STATE OF MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Featured Assistance ProgramThe Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has partnered with community organizations to prevent water shut-offs for low-income Detroit residents. WRAP services available to all counties in Southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, Monroe, St. Clair, and Washtenaw). Please contact Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency for program eligibility and information.
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Legal services
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Legal Aid and Defenders Association, Inc.
1240 Third Street Detroit, MI 48226 PH: 877-964-4700 Fax: 313-962-0747 Website: http://www.ladadetroit.org Services: Landlord/Tenant – Illegal Lock-out Domestic Violence Foreclosures Sub Housing Disability Income Benefits Southeastern Michigan Administrative Services Group LEGAL AID AND DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 613 Abbott Street - 2nd Floor Detroit, MI 48226 PH: 844-859-0363 (Toll Free) PH: 313-967-5670 Website: http://www.ladadetroit.org Website: semasg.org/lada/ Services: Property Rights
Neighborhood Legal Services - Michigan 7310 Woodward Avenue Suite 301 Detroit, MI 48226 PH: 313-964-1975 (Housing) Fax: 313-963-2584 PH: 313-874-5820 (Legal and Child Education) Fax: 313-874-5497 Website: https://nlsmichigan.org/ Services: Legal, Housing Advocacy, and Child Education (Wayne County Residents) 8900 Pardee Road Taylor, Michigan 48180 PH: 313.316.5356 Fax: 313.291.2678 Services: Legal, Housing, and Child Education Advocacy (Outside Wayne County) Hours: M-F, 9-5; After-hours & Saturday by appointment on as needed basis 12121 Hemingway Redford, Michigan 48239 PH: 313.937.8291 Fax: 313.937.8893 Services: Elder Law Advocacy Lakeshore Legal Aid PH: (888) 783-8190 (New Clients - Hotline) PH: (586) 510-1814 (Office) PH: (248) 443-8068 (Call Center) PH: (248) 569-9658 (New Clients - Hotline) Website: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org Services: Family Law Protection from Abuse Housing, Consumer Public Benefits Income Tax Individual Rights Employment, Estates & Guardianships Expungement Education LGBT Rights Senior Services Driver License Restoration Section 8 Appeals Bankruptcy Common Ground Resource and Crisis Center (Oakland County Residents) PH: (800) 231-1127 (24-Hour Help) PH: (248) 456-8150 (File A Complaint) Website: https://www.commongroundhelps.org Services: Suicide Prevention Youth and Family Victims of Crime William Booth Legal Aid 3737 Lawton Street Detroit, MI 48208 PH: (313) 361-6340 Website: michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/public-assistance/i-need-food-stamps-fap Services: Divorce Friend of the Court Federal poverty levels (2024)OFFICIAL U.S. FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
*For family households with more than eight (8) persons, add $5140 for each additional person.
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Detroit Free Legal Aid ClinicThe Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC) was established in 1965 to provide legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Wayne County of Detroit, specializing in the ares of Elder and Family Law. Services provided to victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, or those experiencing extreme barriers to justice. FLAC is a student run legal aid clinic staffed entirely by law students of Wayne State University under the supervision of licensed attorneys. FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC 5425 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 PH: (313) 833-0058 Email: [email protected] Website: www.detroitflac.com/ william booth
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utility assistance
sTATE eMERGENCY rELIEF (ser)See Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
for eligibility and benefit structure The State of Michigan provides assistance to low-income households who are facing extreme financial hardships and unexpected emergencies for rent, utilities, relocation, insurance,, mortgage or tax foreclosures, home repairs, and more. The State Emergency Relief Program (SER) is not an option for long-term needs.
Michigan Public Service Commission
Lansing, MI 48917 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30221 Lansing, MI 48909 PH: 517-284-8330 PH: 800-292-9555 Fax: 517-284-8334 Website: www.michigan.gov/mpsc/ Services: Inquiries and Complaints for Utility Shut-offs (Electricity, Gas, Cable), Energy Assistance Grants Utility Shut-off Protection Statutes: (Michigan Legislature Section 460.9r) Utility Shut-off Prohibited; 11/1 – 3/31 Michigan Department of Treasury Home Heating Credit Form# MI-1040CR-7 P.O. Box 30757 Lansing, MI 48909 (Direct questions regarding the Home Heating Credit to MDHHS) PH: (517) 636-4486 (Individual Tax Info and E-file) PH: (517) 373-3740 (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) For more information read the article: Utility Assistance: The Michigan Home Heating Credit utility-assistance-the-michigan-home-heating-credit.html |
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP)
P.O. Box 30221 Lansing, MI 48909 PH: 517-284-8330 PH: 800-292-9555 Fax: 517-284-8334 Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_61179_8367-122714--,00.html Services: Energy Assistance for home heat (natural gas, propane, and wood), electric, water & sewage) Applications Accepted: Contact Local Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) funds. Eligibility Criteria: Individual or household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line Past Due or Shut-off status, and Service Interruption (Shut-off) *Additional eligibility requirements and approval determined by DHS and other local agencies. Medical Holds: Applications accepted after funding closing date. Max Benefit Allowances:
Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)Learn more about state funding and how community organizations are awarded grants to sponsor utility bill payment assistance programs and other supportive services to eligible Michigan households. Find a MEAP funded agency and services in your area in the list below.
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Programs Funded by the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY MEAP Award: $150,000
231 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49958
PH: (259) 945-4010
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-01_BCUW_Fact_Sheet_635518_7.pdf
Service Area: Barry County
Anticipated Reach: 120 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance/self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment assistance (up to $2,000 cap), case management, and wraparound services through needs assessment, resource referrals, advocacy, energy education, and budgeting. Coordination of employment services, Veterans Affairs services, weekly fresh food initiative (food pantries), tax preparation, household/financial work plans, and CO detectors.
Partners:
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MEAP Award: $6,000,000
PH: (517) 321-7500 (location information)
Website: https://mcac.memberclicks.net/
URL: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-02_MCA_Fact_Sheet_635519_7.pdf
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 5,778 households
Primary Focus: Utility assistance/Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment, affordable payment plan enrollment, weatherization, energy efficiency measures, client action plans, financial literacy, energy use education, follow-up services, tax preparation, minor home repair, mortgage assistance, early childhood education and childcare, commodity/emergency food, in-home care, transportation, and clothing.
Partners:
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT MEAP Award: $6,000,000
PH: (877) 788-4623 (877-STVINCE)
PH: (313) 393-2930 (Help Line)
Website: http://svdpdet.org/
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-03_SSVDP_Fact_Sheet_2019_MEAP_635520_7.pdf
Service Area: Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Bay, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lapeer, Leelanau, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Monroe, Montcalm, Oakland, Ogenaw, Osceola, Ottawa, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. (May vary depending on participation of agencies in counties).
Anticipated Reach: 6,405 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance/Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment primarily through affordable payment plan enrollment, needs assessment, budgeting, energy efficiency education, job coaching, employment readiness, computer training, general life skills, food, clothing, furniture, transportation, rent, water bills, medical bills, tax preparation, legal aid, returning citizens reentry, long-term case management, referrals for additional wraparound services including dental, child care, weatherization, and EcoWorks Energy Workshops.
Max Benefit: (Up to $2,000)
Special Notes:
SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP MEAP Award: $3,132,770
PH: (906) 273-2742
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-04_SWP_Fact_Sheet_635521_7.pdf
Service Area: Upper Michigan Territory (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keewenaw, Luce, Makinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon and Schoolcraft Counties
Anticipated Reach:3,050 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance, Crisis intervention, Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment assistance (up to 2,000 per household) and affordable payment plan enrollment (SEMCO MAP and DTE LSP) for qualifying households, self-sufficiency services: case management, energy conservation workshops (classes available online, rural mailing, and in-person), budgeting, home energy assessments (limited to 175 households), solar panel installations.
Special Note: Must apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) before eligible for services.
Partners:
THE HEAT AND WARMTH FUND MEAP Award: $8,242,989
535 Griswold Street
Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48226
PH: 800-866-8429 (Customer Service)
Website: www.thawfund.org
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-05_THAW_Fact_Sheet_637484_7.pdf
Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Walk-ins Accepted)
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 10,925 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance, self-sufficiency, crisis intervention, crisis prevention
Application Channels:
Partners:
THE SALVATION ARMY MEAP Award: $11,400,000
PH: (616) 929-1645 (Call Center)
PH: (855) 929-1640 (Toll Free)
Website: sawmni.org/wmni/energy‐assistance
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-06_TSA_Fact_Sheet_635522_7.pdf
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 14,076 households
Primary Focus: crisis prevention and energy assistance
Programs: bill payment (Gaining Proactive Solutions – GPS), case management (Pathway to Hope), Affordable Payment Plan enrollment for DTE Energy and Consumer’s Energy customers, vendor advocacy, energy education, financial counseling, energy optimization and weatherization (by referral).
TRUE NORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES MEAP Award: $10,500,000
Crisis Prevention Grant: Unspecified Crisis Intervention Grant: Unspecified
PH: (855) 300-8013
PH: (231) 355-5880
Website: http://tnem.org
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 13,440 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance and self-sufficiency via crisis prevention and crisis intervention methods
Programs: direct bill payment assistance, affordable payment plan enrollment, waste management education, in-home wraparound services, increasing household income strategies (financial literacy, budgeting, employment, training/education), weatherization and tool kit installation, care coordination for healthcare and behavioral services, success self-sufficiency and and energy security services provided to affordable payment plan enrollment customers through the emPower program.
Partners:
UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY MEAP Award: $5,000,000
PH: (844) 220-6098
Website: www.helpwithutilities.com
Website www.consumershelpingneighbors.com (Helping Neighbors Program)
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 5,970 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance and self-sufficiency w/focus on the elderly and disabled
Programs: affordable payment plan enrollment (APP) through CARE, LSP, and MAP programs, one-time utility bill payment assistance, needs assessment and short-term case management for home weatherization, food assistance & other needs, budgeting assistance, one-to-one financial coaching (via phone), private Facebook group access.
Enrollment: Begins October 1, 2018
EARLY ENROLLMENT ENCOURAGED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE. ASSISTANCE ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
Partners:
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN MEAP Award: $6,750,000
660 Woodward Avenue
Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226
PH: (844) 211-4994 (Customer Service)
Hours: M-F 10am - 3pm
Website: www.liveunitedsem.org/lsp (online application)
Website: https://unitedwaysem/wtility-assistance (Applicant screening and enrollment)
Service Area: UWSEM service areas - Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties
Enrollment Capacity: 10,015 households
Primary Focus: Energy Assistance and Self-Sufficiency
Programs: applicants will be required to apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) through United Way of Southeastern Michigan's (UWSEM) MI Bridges Navigators. and complete a self-sufficiency plan. Applicant's will participate in energy education, develop a basic household budget, be referred for financial education, or receive the information electronically.
BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY MEAP Award: $150,000
231 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49958
PH: (259) 945-4010
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-01_BCUW_Fact_Sheet_635518_7.pdf
Service Area: Barry County
Anticipated Reach: 120 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance/self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment assistance (up to $2,000 cap), case management, and wraparound services through needs assessment, resource referrals, advocacy, energy education, and budgeting. Coordination of employment services, Veterans Affairs services, weekly fresh food initiative (food pantries), tax preparation, household/financial work plans, and CO detectors.
Partners:
- Barry County Home Improvement Program
- Commission on Aging
- Community Action Agency (Weatherization)
- Consumers Energy (CARE, Helping Neighbors Program)
- MDHHS (Navigation partners and housing grantee)
- West Michigan Works
- Michigan Rehabilitation Services
- MSHDA (HARA)
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MEAP Award: $6,000,000
PH: (517) 321-7500 (location information)
Website: https://mcac.memberclicks.net/
URL: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-02_MCA_Fact_Sheet_635519_7.pdf
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 5,778 households
Primary Focus: Utility assistance/Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment, affordable payment plan enrollment, weatherization, energy efficiency measures, client action plans, financial literacy, energy use education, follow-up services, tax preparation, minor home repair, mortgage assistance, early childhood education and childcare, commodity/emergency food, in-home care, transportation, and clothing.
Partners:
- Community Action Agencies
- The Salvation Army
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT MEAP Award: $6,000,000
PH: (877) 788-4623 (877-STVINCE)
PH: (313) 393-2930 (Help Line)
Website: http://svdpdet.org/
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-03_SSVDP_Fact_Sheet_2019_MEAP_635520_7.pdf
Service Area: Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Bay, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lapeer, Leelanau, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Monroe, Montcalm, Oakland, Ogenaw, Osceola, Ottawa, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. (May vary depending on participation of agencies in counties).
Anticipated Reach: 6,405 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance/Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment primarily through affordable payment plan enrollment, needs assessment, budgeting, energy efficiency education, job coaching, employment readiness, computer training, general life skills, food, clothing, furniture, transportation, rent, water bills, medical bills, tax preparation, legal aid, returning citizens reentry, long-term case management, referrals for additional wraparound services including dental, child care, weatherization, and EcoWorks Energy Workshops.
Max Benefit: (Up to $2,000)
Special Notes:
- Available services vary from location to location
- Home visits may be required for needs assessments
- St. Vincent de Paul service locations
- EcoWorks
SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP MEAP Award: $3,132,770
PH: (906) 273-2742
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-04_SWP_Fact_Sheet_635521_7.pdf
Service Area: Upper Michigan Territory (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keewenaw, Luce, Makinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon and Schoolcraft Counties
Anticipated Reach:3,050 households
Primary Focus: Energy assistance, Crisis intervention, Self-sufficiency
Programs: bill payment assistance (up to 2,000 per household) and affordable payment plan enrollment (SEMCO MAP and DTE LSP) for qualifying households, self-sufficiency services: case management, energy conservation workshops (classes available online, rural mailing, and in-person), budgeting, home energy assessments (limited to 175 households), solar panel installations.
Special Note: Must apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) before eligible for services.
Partners:
- DTE Energy
- SEMCO Energy
- Participating Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friends in Need offices
- Participating Community Action Agencies
- Upper Peninsula Native American tribes:
- Bay Mills Indian Community
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
THE HEAT AND WARMTH FUND MEAP Award: $8,242,989
535 Griswold Street
Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48226
PH: 800-866-8429 (Customer Service)
Website: www.thawfund.org
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-05_THAW_Fact_Sheet_637484_7.pdf
Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Walk-ins Accepted)
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 10,925 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance, self-sufficiency, crisis intervention, crisis prevention
Application Channels:
- THAW’s online application
- Utility Assistance Center (call center)
- Mail-in application
- Customer Assistance Day (CAD) – statewide mobile events
- THAW’s agency partner network
- Pathways to Potential/DHHS school sites
- Crisis Intervention Assistance Program
- $850 electricity
- $850 natural gas, wood, and others
- Up to $1200 for deliverable fuels limited to LP gas/propane, fuel oil, and coal
- Crisis Prevention Assistance Program
- $1500 for single utility accounts (gas or electric)
- $3000 for combined utility account (gas or electric)
- DTE Energy Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (DTE LSP)
- SEMCO Energy Monthly Assistance Plan (SEMCO MAP)
- Case Management
- Needs assessment
- Individualized (tailored) wraparound services
- Services: Utility Assistance
- DTE Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Program (LSP)
- Impacting Health through Low-Income Families Program (HEAL Families)
- Requires physician medical form (provided at event)
- Low-income payment plan ($55 - $135) depending on income
- Past Due status only
- Low-income working families accepted
- SEMCO Energy Assistance
- (Upper Michigan residents, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, etc).
- Emergency Energy Assistance
- Applications Accepted: All-year round pending funding availability.
Partners:
- Consumers Energy
- DTE Energy
- SEMCO Energy
- Accounting Aid Society
- ACCESS
- Active Faith Community Services
- City Covenant Church
- Good Shepherd Coalition
- Franklin Wright Settlements
- HELP
- Jesus Tabernacle of Deliverance
- Jewish Family Services
- Latino Family Services
- Lighthouse
- Macomb County CSA
- Monroe County Community Programs
- New Providence Baptist Church
- Perfecting Community Care Center
- Rochester Area Neighborhood House
- SER Metro
- SOS Community Services
- Straight Gate International Church
- Christian Neighbors
- EightCAP, Inc.
- Goodwill Industries of West Michigan
- MOCAP
- New Faith Temple Community Development Corporation
- Baraga Houghton Keweenaw CAA
- GOCAA
- MDSCAA
- Blue Water Community Action Agency of St. Clair County
- Church Without Walls
- Downriver Community Services
- Community Action Agency – SCM
- Project Starburst
THE SALVATION ARMY MEAP Award: $11,400,000
PH: (616) 929-1645 (Call Center)
PH: (855) 929-1640 (Toll Free)
Website: sawmni.org/wmni/energy‐assistance
URL: www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/PSC-19-06_TSA_Fact_Sheet_635522_7.pdf
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 14,076 households
Primary Focus: crisis prevention and energy assistance
Programs: bill payment (Gaining Proactive Solutions – GPS), case management (Pathway to Hope), Affordable Payment Plan enrollment for DTE Energy and Consumer’s Energy customers, vendor advocacy, energy education, financial counseling, energy optimization and weatherization (by referral).
- GPS Model – application interview, needs assessment, eligibility screening (eligibility certification/income verification, household budgeting, energy conservation solutions, wraparound services (referral to community agencies)
- Pathway of Hope (Pathway) – case management, client action planning, community resource referrals, crisis prevention
- Affordable Payment Plan (LSP) – for DTE Energy customers:
- Arrearages capped at $3,000 per account at enrollment
- Arrearages forgiven quarterly over a two (2) year period
- Annual usage may not exceed $3,750 (combined - $2150 for electricity and $1600 for gas usage)
- Estimated households to be serviced through LSP not specified
- Affordable Payment Plan (CARE) – for Consumers Energy customers:
- Arrearages are capped at $4,000 per account at enrollment
- 20% of arrearages are forgiven at enrollment
- Remainder of arrearages forgiven over a two (2) year period
- Estimated households to be serviced through CARE not specified
- Affordable Payment Plan (MAP) – for SEMCO customers:
- No arrearages cap
- Payment plan individualized
- Remainder of arrearages forgiven over a two (2) year period
- Consumers Energy
- DTE Energy
- SEMCO Energy
- Michigan Community Action Agency
TRUE NORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES MEAP Award: $10,500,000
Crisis Prevention Grant: Unspecified Crisis Intervention Grant: Unspecified
PH: (855) 300-8013
PH: (231) 355-5880
Website: http://tnem.org
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 13,440 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance and self-sufficiency via crisis prevention and crisis intervention methods
Programs: direct bill payment assistance, affordable payment plan enrollment, waste management education, in-home wraparound services, increasing household income strategies (financial literacy, budgeting, employment, training/education), weatherization and tool kit installation, care coordination for healthcare and behavioral services, success self-sufficiency and and energy security services provided to affordable payment plan enrollment customers through the emPower program.
Partners:
- Consumers Energy
- DTE Energy
- SEMCO Energy
UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY MEAP Award: $5,000,000
PH: (844) 220-6098
Website: www.helpwithutilities.com
Website www.consumershelpingneighbors.com (Helping Neighbors Program)
Service Area: Statewide
Anticipated Reach: 5,970 households
Primary Focus: energy assistance and self-sufficiency w/focus on the elderly and disabled
Programs: affordable payment plan enrollment (APP) through CARE, LSP, and MAP programs, one-time utility bill payment assistance, needs assessment and short-term case management for home weatherization, food assistance & other needs, budgeting assistance, one-to-one financial coaching (via phone), private Facebook group access.
Enrollment: Begins October 1, 2018
EARLY ENROLLMENT ENCOURAGED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE. ASSISTANCE ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
Partners:
- Consumer’s Energy (CARE)
- DTE (LSP)
- SEMCO (MAP)
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN MEAP Award: $6,750,000
660 Woodward Avenue
Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226
PH: (844) 211-4994 (Customer Service)
Hours: M-F 10am - 3pm
Website: www.liveunitedsem.org/lsp (online application)
Website: https://unitedwaysem/wtility-assistance (Applicant screening and enrollment)
Service Area: UWSEM service areas - Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties
Enrollment Capacity: 10,015 households
Primary Focus: Energy Assistance and Self-Sufficiency
Programs: applicants will be required to apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) through United Way of Southeastern Michigan's (UWSEM) MI Bridges Navigators. and complete a self-sufficiency plan. Applicant's will participate in energy education, develop a basic household budget, be referred for financial education, or receive the information electronically.
- Affordable bill payment assistance
- Job training and support programs
- Applicants must be income eligible for MEAP-funded assistance programs
- Wraparound services
- Franklin Wright Settlements 7375 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 M ‐ F 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Catholic Charities of Southeastern MI 76 Williams St. Pontiac, MI 48341 T & Th 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- ACCESS 4301 E. 14 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48310 M & W 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG TREATMENT
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DETROIT WAYNE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
707 W. Milwaukee Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 PH: 313-344-9099 PH: 313-833-2500 Website: https://www.dwmha.com/programs-services/substance-use-disorders/ OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK 5505 Corporate Drive Troy, MI 48098 PH: 248-848-1210 PH: 248-464-6363 ((Non-emergency Service Access) PH: 1-800-341-2003 (Customer Service) Website: www.oaklandchn.org/ MENTAL HEALTH AND HELP HOTLINES PH: 1-800-241-4949 (Wayne County) PH: 1-800-662-4537 (National Hotline) PH: 1-800-487-4889 (TTY) PH: 1-800-273-8255 (Suicide Prevention) PH: 1-800-985-5990 (Disaster Distress Helpline) PH; 1-800-846-8517 (TTY) PH: 1-800-967-5752 (Drug-Free Workplace) Website: www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov THE RECOVERY VILLAGE Drug Rehabilitation and Resources in Michigan www.therecoveryvillage.com/local-rehab-resources/michigan/ Understanding AddictionHeroin Dangers & Side Effects: rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-addiction/ Heroin Rehab & Recovery: rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-rehab/ Methamphetamine Dangers & Side Effects: rehab.help.org/guide-to-methamphetamine-addiction/ Methamphetamine Rehab & Recovery: rehab.help.org/guide-to-methamphetamine-rehab/ Alcohol Addiction: rehab.help.org/guide-to-alcohol-addiction/ Alcohol Rehab & Recovery: rehab.help.org/guide-to-alcohol-rehab/ |
ADDICTION HELPER
OUTSIDE THE U.S. - LONDON, UK Addiction Helper, Langley House Park Road London, N2 BEY PH: 1-800-240-0918 Website: www.addictionhelper.com/contact/ Full Service Rehabilitation, Treatment & Referral Services Inpatient rehab vs. outpatient treatment - Which is better?A MESSAGE FROM RehabCenter.net www.rehabcenter.net/inpatient-rehab-centers/
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child & senior safety
CHILD PPROTECTIVE SERVICES (MDHHS)
PH: 1-800-942-4357 (Statewide)
PH: 1-800-716-2234 (Wayne County)
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (MDHHS)
PH; 1-855-444-3911
PH: 1-800-942-4357 (Statewide)
PH: 1-800-716-2234 (Wayne County)
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (MDHHS)
PH; 1-855-444-3911
FIND YOUTH PROGRAMS
CITY OF DETROIT
Website: detroitmi.gov/youthprograms
Website: detroitmi.gov/youthprograms
senior long-term care and services
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DETROIT AREA AGENCY ON AGING
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48207 PH; 313-446-4444 Fax; 313-446-4445 Website; https://www.detroitseniorsolution.org/ CARING, LLC 2600 S El Camino Real, Suite 300 San Mateo, CA 94403 PH: (650) 312-7100 PH: (800) 973-1540 Financial Resource Locator Tool for Seniors to locate:
CARING.COM
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PAYING FOR SENIOR CAREUNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL OPTIONS FOR LONG-TERM SENIOR CARE (in Detroit) www.payingforseniorcare.com/financial-assistance/michigan/detroit.html Assisted Living in Michigan
www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/michigan |
michigan department of health and human services (mdhhs)
333 S. Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
(Cash, Food, Burial, or Home and Burial Assistance)
PH: 855-275-6424
(Child Support)
PH: 866-540-0008
(Report Abuse and Neglect)
PH: 855-444-3911
(General information)
PH: 517-373-2740
Hearing impaired callers may contact the Michigan Relay Center at 711 or 800-649-3777 and ask for the number above.
(Public Health Emergencies)
PH: 517-335-9030
(For Bureau of Laboratories Public Health Emergencies ONLY)
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
(Cash, Food, Burial, or Home and Burial Assistance)
PH: 855-275-6424
(Child Support)
PH: 866-540-0008
(Report Abuse and Neglect)
PH: 855-444-3911
(General information)
PH: 517-373-2740
Hearing impaired callers may contact the Michigan Relay Center at 711 or 800-649-3777 and ask for the number above.
(Public Health Emergencies)
PH: 517-335-9030
(For Bureau of Laboratories Public Health Emergencies ONLY)
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
city of detroit official offices
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Website: www.detroitmi.gov
Detroit City Council – Suite 134C PH: (313) 224-3443
Mayor’s Office – Suite 1126 PH: (313) 224-3400
Ombudsman – Suite 114 PH: (313) 224-1911
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Website: www.detroitmi.gov
Detroit City Council – Suite 134C PH: (313) 224-3443
Mayor’s Office – Suite 1126 PH: (313) 224-3400
Ombudsman – Suite 114 PH: (313) 224-1911
City of Detroit Recreation Centers
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West
Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers Detroit, MI PH: (313) 870-0659 East Butzel Family Center 7737 Kercheval Detroit, MI PH: (313) 628-2170 |
Central
Williams Community Center 8431 Rosa Parks Detroit, MI PH: (313) 224-2989 Southwest Patton Recreation Center 2301 Woodmere Detroit, MI PH: (313) 628-2180 TTY: 711 or (800) 649-3777 |
City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods
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District 1
Howard Hardy Crowell Recreation Center 16630 Lahser Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3473 District 2 Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3494 District 3 Farewell Recreation Center 2781 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3504 District 4 Samaritan Center 5555 Conner Avenue Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3518 District 5 Butzel Family Center 7737 Kercheval PH: (313) 236-3523 |
The City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods team has been charged with the task of eliminating blight in their district They work closely with neighborhood and other community organizations, CDCs, faith-based organizations, and local businesses to identify and prioritize citizen concerns, then coordinate action with appropriate City departments. They will help you address all blight-related issues including vacant and dangerous buildings, lots, and non-structural blight. Find your District Managers Website: www.detroitmi.gov/Neighborhoods District 6
Patton Recreation Center 2301 Woodmere Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3529 District 7 Adams Butzel 10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI PH: (313) 236-3516 |
Crime Victim Service Agencies
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WAYNE COUNTY
Frank Murphy Hall of Justice 1441 St. Antoine, Suite 1200 Detroit, MI 48226 PH: (313) 224-5777 VOCA: Specialized Advocacy Program PH: (313) 224-0366 Website: www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/home.aspx Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (ACCESS) Integrated Help for Victims of Crime PH: (313) 216-2202 Website: www.accesscommunity.org/ City of Detroit Rape Counseling Center Victim Assistance Program PH: (313) 833-1660 Website: www.detroitmi.gov/police First Step - Western Wayne County Project on domestic Assault Project on Domestic and Sexual Violence PH: (734) 416-1111 Website: www.firststep-mi.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Assistance Service Program PH: 9248) 528-1745 Website: www.madd.org/michigan/ St. John Community Healthy Investment Corp Open Arms: Crime Victim's Support Program PH: (313) 369-5780 The Guidance Center KIDS-TALK (734) 785-7700 Website: www.guidance-center.org/ Triangle Foundation (Equality Michigan) Department of Victim Services PH: 1(866)962-1147 Website: equalitymi.org/ Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Victim Advocacy Project PH: (313) 874-5820 Website: nlsmichigan.org/ Wayne County - Office of the Clerk PPO Victim Assistance PH: (313)224-0366 Website; www.waynecounty.com/ Wayne State University Life Stress Center, Trauma Psychology Service PH: (313) 577-6594 Wayne County SAFE Program PH: (248) 302-0833 Common Ground Sanctuary Victim Assistance Program PH: (248) 456-9150 Website: commongroundhelps.org/ |
OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney's Office 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 PH: (2480 858-0656 Website: www.oakgov.com/Pages/default.aspx Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (ACCESS) Integrated Help for Victims of Crime PH: 9313) 216-2202 Website: www.accesscommunity.org/ Care House of Oakland County CARE House Intervention and Treatment Program PH: (248)332-7173 Website: www.carehouse.org/ HAVEN Helping Victims Become Survivors: Advocacy and Counseling PH: (248) 334-1284 Website: www.haven-oakland.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Assistance Service Program (248) 528-1745 Website: www.madd.org/michigan/ St. John Community Healthy Investment Corp Open Arms: Crime Victim's Support Program PH: (586) 753-1486 Triangle Foundation (Equality Michigan) Department of Victim Services PH: (313) 537-7000 Website: equalitymi.org/ Turning Point Sexual & Domestic Violence Project PH: (586)463-4430 Website: turningpointmacomb.org/ Michigan Dept. of health & Human ServicesCrime Victim Compensation Application
www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/CVSC_Comp_App_10-11_379345_7.pdf Crime Victim Supportive Services
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MACOMB COUNTY
Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney's Office 1 South Main, 3rd Floor Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 PH: 9586) 469-5675 Website: prosecutor.macombgov.org/Prosecutor-Home Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (ACCESS) Integrated Help for Victims of Crime PH: 9313) 216-2202 Website: www.accesscommunity.org/ Care House/Macomb County Child Advocacy Center Care House PH: (586) 463-0123 Website: www.mccarehouse.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Assistance Service Program PH: 9248) 528-1745 Website: www.madd.org/michigan/ St. John Community Healthy Investment Corp Open Arms: Crime Victim's Support Program PH: (313) 369-5780 Triangle Foundation (Equality Michigan) Department of Victim Services PH: (313) 537-7000 Website: equalitymi.org/ Turning Point Sexual & Domestic Violence Project PH: (586)463-4430 Website: turningpointmacomb.org/ Common Ground Sanctuary Victim Assistance Program PH: (248) 456-9150 Website: commongroundhelps.org/ Detroit Police Victims Assistance ProgramRape Counseling and Homicide Individual and Group Counseling 4707 St. Antoine Suite M-167 Detroit, MI 48201 Domestic Violence 3627 Cass Detroit, MI 48201 24-Hour Hotline: (313) 833-1660 Services:
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