St. Clair 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

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.

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.

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

Council on Aging, Inc.

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

Assistive Technology (AT) Xchange

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

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

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,…

Costco Pharmacy

Discounted medications; membership is not required.

Meijer Pharmacy

Certain free medications, including prenatal vitamins and antibiotics.

Sam's Club Pharmacy

Generic-drug and other prescription discounts, including listed 30- and 90-day prices.

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

Savings program covering medications in multiple drug classes.

Walmart $4 Prescriptions

Discounted medications, including listed 30- and 90-day supply prices.

GoodRx

Free discount card for people with or without insurance; source states savings up to 80%.

MiRx Card

Discount card for Michigan residents without prescription coverage; income limits apply.

RxAssist

Web-based medication-assistance resource center.

American Diabetes Association - Insulin Help

Consolidated resources for people struggling to pay for insulin and diabetes medications.

RxAssist email support

Email contact for the RxAssist medication-assistance resource center.

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…

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.

Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

Spectran Paratransit: cata.org/spectran

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.

American Kidney Fund

Financial assistance for transportation, prescriptions, and premiums.

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)

and Ingham Counties)

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.

Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness (MDHHS)

Information and resources for programs to assist those

Pathway to Housing

MSHDA

Provides responsive homeownership products,

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.

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)

HEARTBEAT: Grief Support Following Suicide

This organization has chapters providing support groups for survivors of suicide loss in Colorado and some other states. Its website provide…

Parents of Suicides and Friends & Families of Suicides (POS-FFOS)

This website provides a public message board called Suicide Grief Support Forum, a listserv for parents, a separate listserv for others, and…

Suicide: Finding Hope

This website provides information sheets, a resource list, and a few brief videos for survivors of suicide loss and also for suicide attempt…

Key Guides for Survivors

After a Suicide Resource Directory: Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Distress This extensive online directory contains resources for survivors…

EVE (End Violent Encounters)- Ingham County

Adult Protective Services

Education and investigation of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.

Michigan domestic violence program directory

Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board

State web resource for locating domestic-violence information and programs in Michigan.

Immediate mandated report

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Children's Protective Services

Mandated reporters must immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect by telephone or the online reporting system.

Immediate vulnerable-adult report

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Adult Protective Services

Report suspected vulnerable-adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation by telephone.

MEAP - Energy and Utility Bill Assistance

Michigan Energy Assistance Program

State-funded program providing direct bill payment assistance for heat and electricity to low-income Michigan households. Administered by MD…

Safelink Wireless

Free mobile phone with 1,000 free minutes, unlimited free text messages, 1 GB free data (unused data will not carry over between months) add…

Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)

Information and complaint support for utility-assistance programs and shutoff notices.

Winter protections from shutoff

Michigan Public Service Commission

Regulated gas and electric utilities provide heating-season shutoff protection for seniors.

Home Heating Credit (HHC)

Michigan Department of Treasury

Income-eligible residents may apply for a home-heating credit without filing an income-tax return.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)

Internal Revenue Service

Federal income-tax credit for qualifying working residents.

Utility and basic-needs assistance

Elder Law of Michigan

Help for older adults and people with disabilities with utilities and other basic needs.

Senior programs and services

Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA)

Programs and services for older adults.

Xfinity Internet Essentials

Low-cost home internet ($14.95/mo, or $29.95/mo Plus) for qualifying households; no credit check, no term contract, equipment included.

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

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.

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

Offers vocational training, counseling and some

Veterans Crisis Line - 988 Press 1

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and their supporters. Dial 988 then p…

Veteran Resource Service Center

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

MVAA provides veteran resource navigation, benefits assistance, and connections to state/federal services for Michigan veterans across all 5…

Women Veterans Hotline

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Website: www.womenshealth.va.gov Helps navigate the VA, provide resources and connects with the Women Veterans Programs Manager at the local…

Additional Veteran Resources

Everyone for Veterans

PO Box #1081 Issaquah, WA 98027-0163 Website: everyoneforveterans.org

Community Mental Health Veteran Navigation Program - Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

Community Mental Health Veteran Navigation Program- Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties Jonathan L. Ferguson: 517-346-8355 Brandon Hetherton…

Ingham County Veteran Affairs- Clinton and Ingham Counties

Ingham County Veteran Affairs- Clinton and Ingham Counties

Lansing VA Clinic

VA Health Connect: 833-940-1624 Mental Health phone: 517-267-3925 ext. 37804

Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Michigan Veteran’s Employment Services

National Helpline for Substance Use and Mental Health

SAMHSA

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use or mental health disor…

National Helpline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration (SAMHSA) Toll Free: (800) 662-HELP (4357) Website: www.samhsa.gov

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline

Michigan Tobacco Quit Line

Department of Community Health

Detroit Community Health Connection (DCHC)

Website: www.dchcquality.org Community-based health center. Pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric care, dental, and OB/GYN services. ➢

Lansing Community College Dental Clinic

Michigan Donated Dental Services (DDS)

Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan

Michigan Donated Dental Services (DDS)

compromised without financial means or alternative

Disability Network Capital Area- Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and

Shiawassee Counties

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)

Helps people access low-cost, free, or insurance-covered assistive technology.

Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)

Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind People

Michigan 211 Helpline

Michigan 211

Statewide free 24/7 helpline connecting Michigan residents to health and human services resources including food, housing, utility assistanc…

MDHHS Child Protective Services

To report the abuse or neglect of a child.

WIC

Ingham County Health Department

h/ wic.php

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

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

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.

Safe Schools Coalition

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

MI Bridges Benefits Portal

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Online portal to apply for Michigan Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, TANF cash assistance, child care assistance, and other state benefits. A…

Michigan ENROLLS Health Plan Selection

Michigan ENROLLS

State program that helps Medicaid-eligible Michigan residents select a managed care health plan. Staffed by health plan navigators who provi…

MPRI - Statewide Reentry Coordination

Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI)

State-coordinated initiative linking returning citizens to county-level reentry services including housing, employment, substance use treatm…

American Bar Association - Defending Liberty, Pursuing Justice

LGBTQ resource listed in the source directory.

Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)

State Emergency Relief (SER)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Website: www.uscis.gov USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.

Lions SightFirst Michigan - Eyeglass and Vision Aid

Michigan Lions Eye Bank / Lions Clubs International

Lions SightFirst Michigan - Eyeglass and Vision Aid listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.