Monroe County

Crisis Text Line

Free 24/7 text-based crisis support for people in any type of crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Availa…

MI Gen Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network

Website: migenconnect.org Provides personalized one-on-one Medicare counseling, Person-Centered Options Counseling for long-term services an…

Bereavement and Infant Loss Support

First Candle

Online support for SIDS

Housing Rights Center

of Michigan Education, counseling and legal advice related to home foreclosure, reverse mortgages, and landlord/ tenant problems. Services a…

Compassionate Friends

Online support and local chapters, search by zip code

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Online support and local chapters

CLIMB: Center for Loss in Multiple Birth

Online support

Community Mental Health Authority- Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Counties Access services: 517-346-8318 Crisis services: 517-346-8460

CMH Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties

A Member of the Mid-State Health Network PIHP

Monroe CMH Authority

A Member of the CMH Partnership of SE MI PIHP

Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

OutCenter

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Transgender Detroit

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Triangle Foundation

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

The Ruth Ellis Center

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Affirmations

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

The LGC Network of Western Michigan

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

TransGender Michigan

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Getting Down to Basics Tool Kit

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Ambiente Joven

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Casey Family Programs - Life Skills Assessments LGBTQ Supplement

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Family Pride Coalition

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

GLBT National Help Center

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

National Association of LGBT Community Resources

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

National Center for Lesbian Rights

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Outproud

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

World Professional Association for Transgender Health

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

The Trevor Project

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

National Juvenile Defender Center

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

CenterLink: LGBT Community Centers Around the World

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

SFUSD Student Support Services

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Letters Against Depression

Request a supportive letter be sent to you to encourage you in your mental health journey. You can also volunteer to write a letter.

The National Alliance of Mental Illness - NAMI

Family oriented support, education and advocacy organization. The goal is to improve the lives of children, adolescents and adults who have…

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 24/7 Crisis Hotline

Free and confidential support for people in distress; prevention and crisis resources.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – dial this number from any phone

Bedford Behavioral Health

Counseling services include anger management, couples, parenting, divorce, grief, Christian, and domestic violence. Individual (children, te…

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan 734-

Licensed clinicians provide services to children, teens, adults, and families regardless of age, race, religion, or economic status. There i…

Christian Care Connection, LLC. - Dundee Office

Counseling services include: grief/loss, depression, anxiety/panic, marriage/divorce and relationship, substance abuse, PTSD, and parenting.…

Christian Care Connections LLC. - Lambertville Office

Counseling services include: grief/loss, depression, anxiety/panic, marriage/divorce and relationship, substance abuse, PTSD, and parenting.…

Christian Care Connections, LLC - Monroe Office

Counseling services include: grief/loss, depression, anxiety/panic, marriage/divorce and relationship, substance abuse, PTSD, and parenting.…

Family Counseling and Shelter Services

Individual, family, and group therapy. Services include: art therapy, domestic violence counseling, play therapy for children, anger managem…

Monroe County Mental Health Authority

Serves individuals with Medicaid, those enrolled in MIChild program, or those with no insurance and who cannot pay for services. Provides se…

ProMedica Monroe Behavioral Health

Outpatient counseling and mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Services are provided by a licensed social worker, p…

Self and Family Behavioral Healthcare

Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP)

Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) is a resource for veterans, service members and their families to locate behavioral health professio…

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic violence advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or i…

MDHHS Mandated Reporter Customer Service Hotline

Status and response assistance after first attempting to address concerns with the local MDHHS office director.

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

Counselors help identify prescription-drug assistance resources.

Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors

Information sheets, a blog, and a moderated online community forum for survivors of suicide loss.

Friends for Survival

Monthly newsletter, suicide-loss helpline, and survivor-support program guidance.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Toll-free crisis and emotional-distress support with an online chat option.

American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

Suicide-prevention, intervention, survivor support, clinician resources, and support-group directories.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Survivor information, stories, support-group directory, facilitator training, outreach, and remembrance events.

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

Public awareness, prevention education, grief-support information, stories, and support-group directory.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

Information, training, technical assistance, and a library of suicide-loss survivor resources.

After a Suicide: Recommendations for Religious Services and Other Public Memorial Observances

Guidance for community and faith leaders planning memorials and supporting survivors.

SOS: A Handbook for Survivors of Suicide

Brief handbook for coping with emotions and questions following a suicide loss.

Suicide: Coping with the Loss of a Friend or Loved One

Brief guide to understanding and coping with emotions after losing someone to suicide.

Surviving a Suicide Loss: A Financial Guide

Guidance on personal financial issues after a suicide loss.

Pathways to Purpose and Hope

Guide for creating or strengthening a long-term suicide-loss survivor support program.

Preventing Suicide: How to Start a Survivors' Group

Manual on survivor needs and establishing and running a self-help group.

SurvivorVoices: Sharing the Story of Suicide Loss

Two-day training for speaking safely and effectively about suicide loss.

Monroe Community Mental Health Authority

Mental health and substance abuse counseling. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC): consumer advocacy, service planning, wal…

Gabby’s Grief Center

Provides free grief supportive programs and services to

Adult & Family Counseling Services-Monroe

Counseling and domestic violence shelter

Promedica Behavioral Health-Monroe

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

Provides the Monroe County community with safe,

Rodney Bowens, Accredited

Disabled American Vets

Monroe County VFW Post 1138

Hospice and Grief Support Services

Hospice of Michigan

Nonprofit hospice provider offering hospice care, end-of-life support, and grief services regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay.

Primary Care and Medicare Support

Oak Street Health

Website: oakstreethealth.com Provides primary healthcare for adults on Medicare. Transportation to doctor appointments, community room with…

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital

Website: www.promedica.org/monroe

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Ingham County

Ingham County

Ingham County Health Department

Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Michigan

Hospice-provider locator and caregiver resources for patients with terminal illness.

Hope Network Center for Autism

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network approved autism evaluation center.

Michigan State University Department of Psychiatry

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network approved autism evaluation center.

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)

Michigan Department of Community Health

Family-centered program that can pay specialty medical bills, help locate specialty services and resources, coordinate services, and connect…

Children with Special Needs Fund

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)

Donor-supported program that may help families purchase certain equipment, including van lifts, wheelchair ramps, therapeutic tricycles, and…

Good Rx - Pharmaceutical Assistance Program

Prescription price comparisons and free coupons.

Healthcare Marketplace

Health Insurance for uninsured Americans with cost based on income. Eligibility Criteria: must live in the United States, must be a U.S. cit…

The Healthwell Foundation

Assist the underinsured afford critical medical care.

Medicaid Consumer Hotline

Medicaid sponsored contacts for applications, cards, and non-emergency transportation.

Medicare

Medicare sponsored contacts to answer Medicare and Part D (Drug) Plan questions. Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) 800-80…

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

National Rehabilitation Information Center

NARIC collects, catalogs, and disseminates the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research pro…

Rx Assist Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Program

Assistance with obtaining necessary prescription medication.

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation

Determine your eligibility for medication co-pay, insurance premium or travel assistance using online tools.

Donated Dental Services – Michigan

Dental services donated by different dental practices around the state. Eligibility requirements includes 65 or older, disability, medical c…

Michigan Free Health Centers

Michigan Medicare/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP)

Trained volunteers provide information and counseling on Medicare and Medicaid Issues. Also addresses topics such as Medicare supplemental

Family Medical Center of Michigan, Inc. (Carleton)

Medical service provider that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances. Also provides a sliding fee scale for those without insuranc…

Family Medical Center of Michigan, Inc. (Temperance) Dental-

Monroe County Health Department

Provides the following: Blood pressure checks, lice check and treatment, physician ordered injections, pregnancy tests, scabies check and tr…

COVIA Well Connected

A community of older adults throughout the United States meeting via phone or web conference for a variety of groups.

Silver Sneakers/Fitness Program

Senior fitness programs - search by community. May be covered by Medicare insurance products.

Bedford Senior Center

Senior Center offering various classes and social activities.

Dundee Area Citizens Center

Senior Center offering various classes and social activities.

Frenchtown Senior Center

Senior Center offering various classes and social activities.

Monroe Center for Healthy Aging

Senior Center offering various classes and social activities.

Training Program: Facilitating a Suicide Bereavement Support Group

Two-day training to prepare facilitators of adult or child and teen survivor support groups.

The Basics: Facilitating a Suicide Survivors Support Group

Guide to survivor issues, starting and facilitating groups, handouts, and facilitator resources.

Schedule appointment on website

Monroe County Health Department – Maternal Infant

Assistive Technology (AT) Xchange

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Kidney disease information and self-assessment (Kidney Quiz).

Right at Home

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WIC

Ingham County Health Department

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Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE)

Application help for food-assistance benefits for adults age 60+.

Meals on Wheels

Home delivered meals for qualifying individuals.

SNAP/Food Stamps

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - monthly food stamps based on income and documented family members. *See above chart.

Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Provides summer coupons to seniors 60+ for fresh produce bought at farm/roadside stands. Income requirements.

Bedford Senior Center

In-person and home delivered senior meals; no cost but donation appreciated. Other socialization activities include exercises, crafting, gam…

Caring and Sharing Pantry - Dundee United Methodist Church

Food pantry and personal care items available. Open the 1st Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m.

Dundee Senior Center

In-person and home delivered senior meals; no cost but donation appreciated. Other socialization activities include exercises, crafting, gam…

Food for Thought - Crossroads on 23 Church

Food for Thought pantry site open the first Thursday of the month from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Frenchtown Senior Center

Community meal and home delivered meals available. Center activities include arts and crafts, exercise groups, RSVP program, day trips, tax…

Knights of Columbus Food Pantry

Community food pantry open the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Living Independence for Everyone – LIFE

Serves hot meals at the following locations: Frenchtown Senior Center, River Park Apartments, Arthur Lesow Community Center, Bedford Senior…

Lower Light Pantry

Call church for details on food distribution

Luna Pier Baptist Church Food Pantry

Food pantry available to community members, call for more information.

Milan Seniors for Health Living

Senior Center that offers daily meals, fitness activities, and social programming. Medical transportation is offered to anyone over 55 for a…

Monroe Center for Healthy Aging

Monroe Center offers many senior social programs, exercise and fitness classes, daily meals in the café, free computer and internet access,…

Monroe County Commission on Aging

Resource lists for elder abuse/neglect, adult day services, caregiver resources, clothing/household good, counseling and support groups, hou…

North Monroe Church of God, Mt. Assembly Food Pantry

Community food pantry, open 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30-6 p.m.

Oaks Village

Multiple services offered including homeless shelter for men, women, and children. Case management services, emergency food pantry (as well…

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Food Pantry

Food pantry open the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Second Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

Community food pantry open the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month, call for hours and availability.

St. Anne's Catholic Church Food Pantry

Community food pantry open every other Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.-Noon.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Food Closet

Church keeps a collection of food available for any community member in need. Call to make an appointment. Holiday food baskets are also ava…

St. John's Food Pantry - St. Joseph Center for Hope

Community Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month Noon-2 p.m.

St. Michael Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Food pantry distribution is the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:30 a.m.; serves eligible Monroe County residents on a first-com…

The Food Bank - Zion Lutheran Church

Food pantry open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m.-Noon

The Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry

Food pantry is open Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.

Victory Temple Church of God

Community Food Pantry: 4th Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-Noon. All Monroe County resident’s welcome. Call to confirm hours.

West Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Community food pantry open the 3rd Saturday of the month 11:00 a.m.–Noon.

Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Community Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m.- Noon

Zion United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Food boxes available, call for dates/times.

Monroe County WIC Clinic

Youth Meal Programs

Advent House Ministries

Housing hotline: 517-897-2454 Main line: 517-485-4722

City Rescue Mission of Lansing (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties)

City Rescue Mission of Lansing (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties) listed in University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Care Network Community…

Haven House Family Shelter (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties)

Haven House Family Shelter (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties)

Homeless Angels

Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Holy Cross Services - New Hope Community Center (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties)

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Lansing Housing Commission

Loaves and Fishes Shelter (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties)

Loaves and Fishes Shelter (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties) listed in University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Care Network Community Resou…

AARP HomeFit

Workshops and a free guide to help older adults make homes safer for aging in place.

Monroe County Opportunity Program

Housing-assistance contact; call first to verify location, hours, program requirements, and current funding procedures.

HUD Resource (Housing) Locator

Online search for HUD and special needs housing.

Housing, Rent, and Security Deposits

Website for Michigan residents to assist in locating housing/rental deposits, moving expenses and rent, based on income.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)

This program provides low-income families with the ability to choose their own housing . Applications are only accepted on-line only at MSHD…

USDA Rural Home Repair - Loans & Grants 517-

Provides loans to low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize. Provides grants to elderly and low-income individuals to remove he…

Bedford Township Housing Commission Services

Ivor Lindsay Apartments

There are 97 units, 1-bedroom for 21 and older. Income based (must be on Social Security or SSI). Preference will be given to Bedford townsh…

Dundee Housing Commission Services - Rawson Place

This location has 75 units, 1- 2 bedroom for seniors 62+ and disabled folks and is income based. Application preference is given to Dundee r…

Fairview Transitional Shelter

Transitional shelter/group home for individuals who are disabled. Licensed Adult Family Care Home. There are 36 beds. Client needs to call a…

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

Help people who make between $34-50,000 a year (at least $2,800 a month) purchase an affordable home by bypassing traditional mortgage roadb…

Habitat HOPE

HUD certified housing counseling services tailored to meet your needs. Mortgage and Tax Foreclosure, homeowner and rental counseling. Get al…

Luna Pier Housing Commission Services

This location has 101 units, 1- 4 bedroom for families, seniors, and disabled. Income based. Application preference given to Luna Pier resid…

Monroe Housing Commission Services Greenwood Townhomes

There are 115 units ranging from 2- 4 bedrooms for families. This program is income based. Check website for available units.

Monroe Housing Commission Services - River Park Plaza

There are 148 units, efficiency and 1 bedrooms for people 21 and older, but preference given to seniors 62+ and disabled. This program is in…

Paula's House

Transitional shelter for women recovering from substance abuse. Capacity is for 5 women and designed for a 1-2 year stay with a goal of perm…

Philadelphia House I

This is a men's homeless shelter. Call for more information.

Salvation Army Manor House for Families Services

Provides Emergency Shelter for families and 3 or 4 single women for a total of 40 people. Men with children are allowed to stay. The max amo…

Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness (MDHHS)

Information and resources for programs to assist those

Habitat Monroe ReStore

Discount retail outlet for building materials, furniture,

Pathway to Housing

MSHDA

Provides responsive homeownership products,

Bedford Township Housing Commission

Serves persons with disabilities age 18 and older, and

Monroe Housing Commission

Available Mon.-Thur 8:30am-1:00pm

Michigan AAA Network - Senior Services Navigation (1-800 Elder Care)

Michigan Area Agencies on Aging - Statewide Network

Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network connects seniors age 60+ to local services including Meals on Wheels, in-home care, caregive…

Caregiver Support and Helpline

Alzheimer’s Association

Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and care navigator tools.

ARCH Respite Network

The ARCH National Respite Network includes the National Respite Locator, a service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite servi…

Caregiver Resources

AARP Caregiving Resource Center

FOR CAREGIVERS AARP Caregiving Resource Center One-stop shop for tips, tools and resources to use while caring for a loved one. For Spanish…

Living Longer, Living Smarter

An educational series that helps caregivers and older adults create a plan for their future.

Area Agencies on Aging

Tri-County Office on Aging

Tri-County Office on Aging

Senior Centers

Allen Neighborhood Center Senior Discovery Group

Allen Neighborhood Center Senior Discovery Group

Senior Centers

Letts Community Center

Senior Centers

Meridian Senior Center

Meridian Senior Center

Senior Centers

Prime Time Seniors Program

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Senior Centers

Schmidt Community Center

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency (AASA)

Connects residents with local aging, caregiver, in-home, community, and nutrition services.

Caregiver Action Network

Information, educational materials, and family-caregiver support.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Caregiver tools and the state-by-state Family Care Navigator.

Medicare

Medicare information and tools to compare plans, providers, home health agencies, and nursing homes.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

State-searchable directory of attorneys specializing in older adults and people with special needs.

Veterans Administration

Supports families caring for veterans and connects them with local caregiver-support programs.

AARP Caregiving Support Line

Information specialists discuss local caregiver services and supports.

Advance Directive Forms

Free state-specific advance-directive forms and instructions.

AARP Caregiving App

Tools for tasks, appointments, and support scheduling.

AARP Rx App

Medication-management tool for caregivers and individuals.

I Heart Caregivers

Caregiver stories and state caregiver-support advocacy.

AARP Benefits Quick Link

Benefits screening for help with food, medicine, health care, utilities, and more.

Meals on Wheels

Living Independence for Everyone

Meals on Wheels or senior nutrition contact for the listed service area.

Frenchtown Center for Active Adults

Monroe County Senior Centers

Bedford Senior Community Center

Berlin Township Seniors Group

Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center

Monroe Center for Healthy Aging

MCOP Opportunity Center for Seniors

Medilodge of Monroe

Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

Spectran Paratransit: cata.org/spectran

Angel Wheels

Transportation assistance in the form of gas cards, bus tickets, or train tickets to medical appointments that are out of the county, but le…

Ford Warriors in Pink

Transportation to medical appointments and financial assistance for daily expenses provided to people undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Aetna Better Health of Michigan (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Transportation for medical appointments for members. Must schedule 3 days in advance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Complete of Michigan (Medicaid) Cabs

Medicaid medical transportation.

Disability Assistance

Website to search various benefits for Michigan disabled citizens

McLaren Health Plan (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Medicaid medical transportation.

Meridian Health Plan (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Medicaid medical transportation

Molina Healthcare of Michigan (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Medicaid medical transportation

Priority Health (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Medicaid medical transportatio

United Healthcare (Medicaid) - Medical Cabs

Medicaid medical transportation

Bedford Health Van

To qualify, you must be resident of Monroe County. This service provides medical transportation for Monroe County to anywhere in Monroe Coun…

Faith in Action for Monroe County

Volunteers provide transportation, grocery shopping, minor home repairs, yard work, and caring companionship. Must be age 60+ and live in Mo…

Lake Erie Transit

Fast and easily accessible transportation services for Monroe County residents with 8 Fixed Routes. Also includes Frenchtown and Bedford are…

Milan Seniors for Health Living Transportation

MSHL provides transportation to anyone 50+ years of age, living within the 48160-zip code. Destinations can be within a 20-mile radius of Mi…

Right at Home Transportation

A private pay home health care company; provides transportation for their clients for a fee.

Central Driving School, Special Driving Services, Inc.

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist; pre-driving screening and on-the-road evaluation/training.

Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Outpatient Therapy

Off-road driving assessment and pre-driving screening.

Blue Cross Complete

Rides to appointments; schedule two business days ahead.

Molina

Rides to appointments; schedule three business days ahead.

United Healthcare

Rides to appointments; schedule four business days ahead.

Priority Health

Rides to appointments; schedule three business days ahead.

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery

Free rides to cancer treatment and appointments.

CancerCare Get You There

Limited financial assistance for transportation to active treatment.

Mission of Hope Cancer Fund

Financial support during cancer treatment and recovery, including travel and lodging.

Monroe Cancer Connection

Free rides to appointments, tests, and treatment for Monroe County cancer patients.

American Kidney Fund

Financial assistance for transportation, prescriptions, and premiums.

Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP)

Wheelchair-accessible weekday van transportation; advance reservation preferred.

Monroe County Health Van

Wheelchair-accessible, door-to-door transportation for non-emergency medical appointments.

Monroe County Health Van

Health Van

Debt Counseling and Financial Wellness Support

GreenPath Financial Wellness

Nonprofit financial-wellness organization offering free credit counseling, debt counseling, and budgeting support by phone and online.

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

955 HOPE

Phone: (888) 995-HOPE (4673) Website: www.995hope.org Offers options and foreclosure prevention counseling. Affiliated with GreenPath Financ…

Capital Area Community Services

Capital Area Community Services - Ingham County

Ingham County (Lansing/East Lansing)

Christian Services

St. Vincent DePaul

St. Vincent DePaul - Ingham County

Salvation Army

Salvation Army - Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Alzheimers.gov

Federal information resource on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information

Information and planning tools for future long-term-care needs.

Access for AT&T

AT&T is offering low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households: with at least one resident who participates in the SNAP,…

Association for Child Support Enforcement (ACES)

Assists disadvantaged children affected by parents who fail to meet their legal, moral and financial obligations to support them (assistance…

Consumer Credit Counseling

Budgeting education and debt services.

Government Jobs - Veteran’s Administration

Job opportunities for veterans

National Council on Aging “Benefits Check-Up”

A comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.

National Rehabilitation Information Center

NARIC collects, catalogs, and disseminates the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research pro…

Cash Assistance and Social Services

Human services organization to assist low-income families. Help on energy bills, child care costs and medical bills

Emergency Crisis Assistance and Crisis Management - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides various resources to help low income families.

Food Assistance Program (FAP) Group

Website to locate resources for low-income families. Food eligibility depending on family income.

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Damascus House Services

Provides three separate outfits of clothing to those in need. Available clothing is based on donations. Also sells clothing, furniture, jewe…

Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP)

Assistance offered for low-income households for utility assistance, tax assistance, food assistance, transportation, housing assistance (re…

The Salvation Army

Provides emergency food, utility assistance, rent, clothing, and medical prescriptions when funding is available. To qualify for Salvation A…

St. Vincent de Paul Society (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) 734-

May be able to provide emergency financial assistance with rent/mortgage or utility payment when funding is available.

St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. John the Baptist Church)

May be able to provide emergency financial assistance with rent/mortgage or utility payment when funding is available.

The Thrift Shop

Sells secondhand clothing and other home goods at lower than retail prices. Available to Monroe County residents with referral from agency,…

Monroe County Veterans Affairs

Personal Accounting Services, Inc. (PAS)

Fiscal Management Service Agency and Employer Agent supporting individuals and families in Home and Community Based Waiver Programs; Represe…

RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network)

Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Portal

Michigan Legal Help

Free online statewide legal self-help resource with tools, forms, and instructions for civil legal problems including housing, family law, b…

Disability Rights Information, Referral, and Advocacy

Disability Rights Michigan

Statewide disability-rights organization providing free information, referral, brief advice, advocacy, and selected legal representation for…

Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman

15851 S. U.S. 27, Suite 73 Ombudsmen advocate for the resident in the long-term care facilities. Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.

Free legal advice and information for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors

Free telephone legal help on Social Security, consumer law, exploitation, wills, probate, and long-term care.

Mid-America Pension Rights Project

Free help with pension laws, lost pensions, and benefit claims.

Lambda Legal

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Legal Services for Children

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

MI Legal Help Site

Online listing for free legal aid in Michigan as printed in the source.

Law Center for Social Security Rights

Legal assistance focused on Social Security rights.

Legal Aid and Defender Association

Legal-aid and defender services.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan

Community legal services.

Social Security Counseling Center

Social Security counseling and assistance.

Association for Child Support Enforcement (ACES)

Assists disadvantaged children affected by parents who fail to meet their legal, moral and financial obligations to support them (assistance…

Do-Not-Call Registry

Anyone can register their home, cell, fax and pager numbers with the Federal Government “Do-Not-Call Registry” to help prevent unwanted call…

Elder Law of Michigan

Lawyer Referral Service in Michigan

Lawyer referral services for the state of Michigan. 30-minute consultation will cost less than $20.

Legal Assistance

Nonprofit law firms in Michigan providing free civil legal assistance. Consultations to low-income earners.

Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors

Free legal advice and services for low-income individuals, families and older adults. No criminal cases handled Provides legal advice over t…

Michigan Department of Civil Rights

Enforce civil rights, fair housing laws, and provide training.

Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)

Parent-directed CSHCS service offering the Family Phone Line, family-perspective advising, conference scholarships, parent-to-parent support…

Youth OUTreach

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

National Youth Advocacy Coalition

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Youth Guardian Services, Inc.

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

YouthResource

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Gay-Straight Alliance Network

Youth leadership network connecting school-based GSAs with peer support, leadership development, training, and community resources.

It's Your Life

Online access to a book and conversation for LGBTQ youth by Krishna Desai, Mimi Laver, and Andrea Khoury.

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Works to ensure school communities value and respect people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

The Gay Youth Corner

Online LGBTQ information and support.

Youth Resource

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Transgender Michigan

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Family Equality Council

Peer support, newsletters, conferences, and literature for LGBT parents and family groups.

Families United Against Hate

Support and technical assistance for families and survivors of hate-motivated violence.

PFLAG Support, Education, and Advocacy

PFLAG

Support, education, and advocacy promoting the health and well-being of LGBT people.

Child Care - Michigan Department of Education

This system will help you locate early care and education programs in Michigan. Note: only Head Start program are always free to qualifying…

Michigan State-Wide Search for Licensed Child Care Centers and Homes

State-wide search for childcare.

Early Childhood Services Monroe County

Offers comprehensive programming for infants,

Great Start Collaborative Monroe County

County collaborative coordinating early-childhood services and supports for families with children from birth through age eight.

Monroe County WIC Clinic

No Cost Career And Employment Services

on Pure Michigan Talent Connect (mitalent.org)

Career coaching and skills assessments Job leads and assistance with Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) work search requirements Workshops…

Capital Area Michigan Works - Lansing

AARP Foundation Senior Employment (Phone support only)

Senior employment opportunities.

Government Jobs - Veteran's Administration

Career and employment opportunities for veterans.

Indeed - Online Job Search

Online job search

Monster - Online Job Search

National Rehabilitation Information Center

NARIC collects, catalogs, and disseminates the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research pro…

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan

Provides skills training, job readiness programs, professional job coaching, and community-based work experiences to individuals with disabi…

Michigan Works!

Monroe County Employment andTraining Department

Programs include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope Program (PATH), Community Corrections…

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)

Claimant Customer Service and Report

The Information Center (SEMCA partner)

Michigan Works! One Call

Information Center is a proud partner of the

Michigan Works! One Call

Dearborn

Pathfinder (Michigan Talent Connect)

Career-exploration data tool: wage data and institutional metrics for improved skills-matching to career paths and jobs.

Michigan Student Aid

Student Financial Services Bureau

Resource for student financial aid. Administers college

savings plans, student scholarships and grants.

Monroe County Learning Bank

Monroe Adult Education

Monroe Adult Education

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

Offers vocational training, counseling and some

Prescription Assistance and Patient Assistance Programs

NeedyMeds

National nonprofit database of 400+ pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs (PAPs), drug discount cards, and diagnosis-based assi…

Extra Help - Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy

Social Security Administration

Federal program that helps Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug plan costs including premiums,…