"What to Do" if in need of…
Essential Human Services ~
"Emergency Assistance"
Call 2-1-1
Contact Washtenaw 2-1-1, which connects people with essential human services - including 
Elderly Services, Family Support and Displaced Workers:
Simply dial "2-1-1"! You can also connect by calling 866-953-HELP or by visiting: www.washtenaw211.org

State of Michigan Emergency Relief, Department of Human Services (734-481-2000)www.michigan.gov/dhs/  , a county run, state funded agency that is commonly known as DHS, (formerly as the Family Independence Agency - FIA).    Also, see Barrier Busters: www.ewashtenaw.org/barrierbusters

SHELTER, call: 
       * (If a minor/child is involved call the police 911 or Child Protective Services 734-481-9110.)
Shelter: Delonis Center: 662-2829

HOUSING & FORECLOSURE ADVICE, (eviction prevention and move in costs) call: MEALS SERVED FREE, call:  FOOD/GROCERIES, call:


MEDICAL ATTENTION, call: 911 
or Send them to:  A Hospital Emergency Room

The Catholic hospitals, like St. Joseph Mercy Hospital or state-funded hospitals, like the University of Michigan Hospital must treat people, no matter how poor the person is.

PREGNANT?  CRISIS PREGNANCY?

  • Call (800) 395-HELP Or, visit:www.optionline.org/  (This is the national, 24-hour hotline number, and they will redirect the caller to a local crisis center  after having counseled him or her.)
  • Pregnancy Help Center ArborVitae Women's Center  (734-994-8863  or  734-975-4357) 
  • Pregnancy Counseling Center (734-434-3088)
  • Father Pat Jackson House (734-761-1440) www.fpjhp.org
  • MENTAL HEALTH or PSYCHIATRIC HELP or RECOVERY   (from Drugs & Alcohol), contact: LEGAL SERVICES, call: SERVICES for SENIOR CITIZENS, call:
  • Neighborhood Senior Services  (734-712-7775)   http://NSSweb.org 
  • Catholic Social Services (CSS) - Older Adult Services (734-712-3625)  www.csswashtenaw.org/intro.htm  &  The Senior Resource Directory (or, see css-resources-and-links)
  • NON-MEDICAL IN HOME CARE, call: TEMPORARY JOB, call:
    • Labor Ready  (1-800-24-LABOR) (Westland, MI  734-261-8000)
    • FasTemps Inc.  (734-484-3668)
    • Michigan Works Service Center - Work First (734-484-7247)
    • Roddy Staffing Services (734-485-2855)
    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, for Utility Bills, Auto Repairs, Transportation Fuel, Groceries, Etc., call: Tax Filing Resources:Program at St. Francis.  Also, a PDF file linked here has information on sites offering free tax preparation for Washtenaw County seniors and low income adults.

    These agencies assess the validity of the story, and then our Parish St. Vincent de Paul Fund is used to assist with the need. 
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    Questions about information on this page should be directed to Scott Wright (734-821-2121) 
    Parish Social Ministry Director, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

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