MHealthy has compiled community and university resources that can assist with utility shut off, emergency housing and transportation and other assistance.
MHealthy has compiled community and university resources that can assist with utility shut off, emergency housing and transportation and other assistance.
One-on-one, confidential assistance is available to you through MHealthy’s Resource Coach program. Get help with locating the right resources at U-M and in your community for finding food, meeting basic needs, and more. In some cases, small grants are available to cover an urgent financial need.
Call or text 988 to be connected to trained counselors if you are in an emotional crisis. Trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
24/7 crisis line. Call 734-544-3050. Clients and interested parties can contact the Access/Crisis Department 24/7, 365 days per year to receive information, referral to community resources, access to crisis services and to complete brief screenings for WCCMH services and scheduling for a face to face eligibility determination/level of care determination for WCCMH services and supports. Any one located within Washtenaw County can contact the crisis line for mental health support.
PES provides emergency/urgent walk-in evaluation and crisis phone services 24/7 for mental health and substance abuse issues. Call 734-936-5900.
The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience is available to provide short-term counseling, consultation, impactful event support, and information to all Michigan Medicine faculty, staff, house officers, and medical students. Call 734-763-5409.
The Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) provides support and assistance to university staff and faculty in resolving personal or work-related concerns. You can find support here, including confidential and professional counseling, coaching, training, and consultation services for supervisors. Campus staff, faculty, retirees, benefit-eligible adult dependents, and departments are encouraged to contact us for support. Call 734-936-8660.
SAPAC addresses sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual and gender-based harassment on campus in a multitude of ways. We offer prevention education for students, confidential support for survivors (students, faculty, and staff), and partnerships with other offices to offer trainings, programs, and innovative community engagement strategies that strive to collectively create a campus free from violence. Call 24-hour Crisis Line at (734) 936-3333 or main office at (734) 764-7771.
Self-help and supportive groups, community providers, and news articles on mental health topics and other resources. Visit the Michigan Mental Health Networks website.
Learn more about the many university resources available to support your mental and emotional health.
Immediate help may be available if you are facing conditions of extreme hardship or emergencies threatening your health and safety. State Emergency Relief and the Weatherization Assistance Program combine financial assistance and contracts with a network of nonprofit organizations to help low-income households. Call (855) 275-6424.
Friends in Deed is an interfaith volunteer organization that provides for the needs of Washtenaw County residents that are not being met by other human service agencies. This includes emergency financial assistance for basic needs, including transportation and car repair, childcare, clothing, prescriptions and medical needs. Funds are also available for unmet basic needs such as housing, utilities and employment needs. Serving only Washtenaw County residents, with a priority towards low-income residents. Proof of income and residency required. Call 734-484-7607.
Help may be available for utilities if you are facing conditions of extreme hardship or emergencies threatening your health and safety. Apply online for State Emergency Relief.
Help for families and individuals in economic crisis, including utility assistance, emergency food assistance and distribution of personal care items. Please call the SOS Resource Center to discuss eligibility and to schedule an appointment at 734-484-541. Visit the SOS website.
Friends in Deed is an interfaith volunteer organization that provides for needs of Washtenaw County residents that are not being met by other human service agencies. Funds are available for unmet basic needs such as housing, utilities and employment needs. Serving only Washtenaw County residents, with a priority towards low-income residents. Proof of income and residency required. Call 734-484-7607.
Helps low-income customers reduce their unpaid balances by providing a personal payment plan, agency referrals, and follow-up. Call (800) 477-4747 or visit the DTE website.
The Shut-off Protection Plan provides year-round protection from shut off and is available to senior citizens aged 65 and over regardless of income, as well as customers with a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal income eligibility guidelines. Call (800) 477-5050 or visit the Consumers Energy website.
Call 211 - available 24/7 to provide referrals to agencies in your area that assist with housing emergencies. Clients will be connected with the resources in their county.
This service informs and empowers older adults (55+) and those who care about them with guidance and resources regarding sustainable housing in Washtenaw County and beyond. They provide the following services: foreclosure prevention, eviction prevention, and housing counseling all with a common goal of creating sustainable housing for older adults. Contact Intake staff at 734-998-9339.
Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) is Washtenaw County’s central intake for all emergency shelters and housing resources that are available to serve people experiencing homelessness in the county. Residents of Washtenaw County may call HAWC for housing assistance, information and/or referral. Please note: there is a severe shortage of housing resources in Washtenaw County and HAWC is not able to help all people who are experiencing a housing crisis. Waitlist for a HAWC intake can be several weeks. Call (734) 961-1999.
CAM services Detroit, Hamtramck, & Highland Park residents by providing resources & emergency shelter referrals to residents experiencing homelessness. Call 313-305-0311.
Serves Wayne County outside of Detroit. Partners with Out-Wayne County Continuum of Care to work with the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness to identify housing and service needs while providing access to both. Call 313-388-9799.
Provides comprehensive civil legal services to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. LAD provides referrals for those who have suffered eviction and are homeless to help them obtain temporary shelter. Serves residents of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties. Open Mondays or Wednesdays between the hours of 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 313-967-5800.
Enjoy free financial counseling sessions for UMCU members. A team of certified financial counselors will analyze your income, basic living expenses and debts during an initial two-hour consultation. This free review will help you identify your short and long-term goals and determine the best way to achieve them. A credit report review is also available. Various workshops are presented during the year to educate members on the wise use of credit and preventing identity theft.
Call: (734) 662-8200 or (800) 968-8628. Sessions are scheduled Monday-Friday. (You must be a member to schedule an appointment.) Visit www.umcu.org for more information.
For those facing mortgage foreclosure, help is available from Housing of Urban Development (HUD) or Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) counselors at www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor/ or call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) to talk for FREE on the phone with a certified housing counselor.
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) is for homeowners with financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) processes the applications, while MIHAF can help pay delinquent: mortgage/escrow, condo/homeowners’ fees, property taxes, utilities, and internet. Visit the MIHAF website.
The Washtenaw County Foreclosure Intervention Collaborative is a free service offered by the Michigan State University Extension Office, Washtenaw County Treasurer's Office, Housing Bureau for Seniors, and Legal Services of South Central Michigan.
Call: 1-888-995-HOPE (4673). Visit the Washtenaw County Foreclosure Prevention website.
Business clothing for women only. Call for an appointment and bring a referral letter with you. Hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5361 McCauley Drive, Ste 1125,
Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
Call: (734) 712-0517. Email: [email protected]. Visit the Dress for Success website.
Call 734-484-7607 or visit the Friends in Deed website.
Call 734-485-8730. Visit the SOS website.
Call (734) 668-8353 (Ann Arbor), (734) 482-4700 (Ypsilanti)
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan is a nonprofit women's resource center based in Ann Arbor that provides affordable counseling, financial, legal, and job-related services. Our interwoven services work together as a "safety net" to promote economic and emotional recovery. Call: (734) 973-6779. Email: [email protected]. Visit the Women's Center website.
Food Gatherers helps to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. Call: (734) 761-2796. Visit the Food Gatherers website for a map of all Food Pantries in Washtenaw County.
For access to food in counties within or outside of Washtenaw visit https://foodfinder.us/
At Hope’s Medical Clinics in Ypsilanti and Wayne locations, you can get free primary care, even if you are uninsured or under-insured. They may be able to provide certain medications, both prescription and nonprescription through the Hope Pharmacy.
Call: (734) 484-2989. Visit the Hope Clinic website.
Packard Health is a community health center, promoting access to health and wellness for families in Washtenaw County. They provide high-quality, affordable primary care and mental health care, complemented by a broad range of fully integrated support services. They accept patients with and without insurance. They have three locations in Washtenaw. Visit the Packard Health website.
Is lack of reliable transportation preventing you from getting to work or medical appointments? We offer car repair assistance, gas, tags, registration, bus rides, and more for county residents who qualify. Call (734) 484-7607 or visit the Friends in Deed website.
Consult the resources available on the Work/Life Resource Center website.