Forgotten Harvest Bank
250+ agencies distributing emergency food assistance to those in need.
Emergency Food Assistance

Gleaners Community Food Bank
Food distribution efforts include drive-up mobile sites.
Food Distribution Locations

Michigan Department of Education's Food Service Program Map
Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or Breakfast Programs. Use the map to find a site near you.
Summer Food Service Program Website

Oakland County Food Policy Council
The Oakland County Food Policy Council lists local resources for food distribution sites, Pandemic EBT and SNAP Assistance.
Oakland County Food Policy Council Page

MI Bridges (Public Assistance)
Apply for benefits, manage your case and explore resources.
MI Bridges (Public Assistance) Website

Nurse on Call

The Nurse on Call hotline offers information about health and related resources. Calls are answered by Oakland County Health Division Public Health Nurses.

Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
1-800-848-5533
NOC@oakgov.com

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Oakland County Health Division WIC offices will only offer appointments and services over the phone and online until further notice.
248-858-1272
WIC website

Honor Community Health

Honor Community Health is a non-profit, community health center providing comprehensive and integrated primary, behavioral health and dental care throughout Oakland County.
248-897-0722
Honor Community Health Website

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

Providing access to oral health services to people in need.

248-559-7767
tricountydental@gbchc.org
Tri-County Dental Health Website

Great Start Collaborative Oakland County

Programs for families, parents and students that support the mission to help all Oakland County families succeed. COVID 19 Resources.

844-456-5437
Great Start Oakland Website

Jewish Family Services

Providing compassionate, personalized services tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family, and center around three core areas: services for older adults, mental health and wellness and safety net services. Certified Health Care Navigators help you explore and purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

248-592-2662
resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
JFS Detroit Website

Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act - often called Obamacare - is the comprehensive healthcare reform signed into law by President Barak Obama in March 2010. The law includes a list of health care policies intended to extend health-insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.

See if you qualify for coverage on the Healthcare.gov website.

Corktown Health Center

Corktown Health Center provides primary care, behavioral health services, and more to LGBTQ+ individuals and offers sliding scale services.

313-832-3300
Corktown Health Center Website

Michigan 2-1-1

24-hours, 7 days a week

Call 2-1-1 or 844-875-9211
Text your ZIP code to 898211
Michigan 2-1-1 Website

Family Resources, Supports, and Aid Available in Oakland County

This resource is published by Oakland Community College Economic & Workforce Development, 4th Edition.

Family Resources, Supports, and Aid Available in Oakland County

OLHSA: A Community Action Agency

Emergency shelter and food, emergency utility assistance, emergency financial assistance, foreclosure counseling, referral services.

248-209-2600 or 248-542-5860
info@olhsa.org
OLHSA Website

Oakland County Animal Shelter/Pet Adoption Center

248-858-1090
Oakland County Animal Shelter/Pet Adoption Page

Oakland County Treasurer

248-858-0611
treasurer@oakgov.com
Oakland County Treasurer's Office Page

Federal Student Aid

U.S. Department of Education and Student Loan Repayment during the COVID-19 national emergency

COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner

248-858-1110
wrcbilling@oakgov.com
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Website

Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)

313-386-9727
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Website

Consumers Energy

800-477-5050
Emergency Response to COVID-19

Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds

Many services and forms are available online or by mail and some services are available by appointment only. Services include Vital Records, Legal/Court Records, Emergency Person Protection Orders, Register of Deeds

Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds

Oakland County Court

At this time, Circuit and Probate Courts are temporarily waiving Judge On-Line Fees to promote telephone court appearances.

Information during COVID-19 Court Information Page

Oakland County Legal Resources Center

Phone and email service only.

Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm
248-858-0012

oclib@oakgov.com

Lakeshore Legal Aid

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low incomes, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.

888-783-8190
Lakeshore Legal Aid Website

Affirmations Ferndale

Affirmations LQBTQ+ community center has been the hub for southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ communities and its allies for the last 30 years. They provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can learn, grow, socialize, and access the vital support they need!

248-398-7105
Affirmations Ferndale Website

Ruth Ellis Center

The Ruth Ellis Center offers integrated primary health services, behavioral health services, and residential care facilities for insured and uninsured LGBTQ youth and young adults.

313-252-1950
info@ruthelliscenter.org

Stand with Trans

Stand with Trans provides resources and support for transgender/GNC/gender non-conforming youth and families. Resources include support groups, social events, empowerment workshops, skill-building, community education, and phone support via Ally Moms for transgender youth and parents/caregivers.

248-739-9254
Stand with Trans Website

Equality Michigan

Equality Michigan is Michigan's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) political advocacy organization. Formerly the Triangle Foundation, EQMI has been Michigan's premiere LGBTQ anti-violence and political advocacy organization for over 25 years and counting.

313-537-7000
Equality Michigan Website

LGBT National Help Center

The LGBT National Help Center services the LGBTQ+ community by offering free and confidential support via peer chat support, a national hotline, a senior hotline and youth chatrooms.

LGBT National Hotline
888-843-4564

LGBT National Youth Talk line
800-246-7743

LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243

Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' warmline connects individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers.

Seven days a week
10:00am - 2:00pm
888-733-7753
Read more about Warmline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat

24-hours, 7 days a week

800-273-8255
Lifeline Chat Website

Common Ground Crisis Helpline

24-hours, 7 days a week

1-800-231-1127
Common Ground Website

Oakland Community Health Network

Developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance recovery resources.

Oakland Community Health Network Website

Easterseals MORC

Provides Mental health services for adults and children with serious mental illness, emotional disturbances, and substance use disorders. Easterseals Michigan also provides autism services for children.

800-75-SEALS
Easterseals MORC Website

CNS Healthcare

Certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) that offers community-based support services, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, and other services.

800-615-0411
CNS Healthcare Website

Michigan Stay Well

If you are feeling emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, get free, confidential support from a Michigan Stay Well counselor. This service is available 24-hours, 7 days a week.

888-535-6136 & press 8
Michigan Stay Well Website

Veteran's Crisis

1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text 8388255

Disaster Distress

Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)

The Eldercare

1-800-677-1116

Centro Multicultural La Familia (Spanish)

ACCESS (Arabic)

Oakland County Sheriff

Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 248-858-4950 Dispatch: 248-858-5000

ocso@oakgov.com
Oakland County Sheriff Website

Reporting Abuse or Neglect

This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult 24-hours, 7 days a week

855-444-3911

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Offering domestic violence support 24 hours, 7 days a week.

1-800-199-7233
Text LOVEIS to 22522

National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

National Child Abuse
1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
Text 1-800-422-4453

National Sexual Assault
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)