Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Michigan, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: Find Help in Michigan, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in Michigan: Michigan 211, MI Bridges for food, cash and Medicaid, your MDHHS county office, shelter, food and ID, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in Michigan: How to Find a Safe BedHow to find a safe place to sleep tonight in Michigan: Michigan 211, Detroit CAM, county shelter lines, family, youth, veteran and domestic violence shelter.
- 3Housing Help in Michigan: Rent, Eviction and DepositsRent help, State Emergency Relief, eviction help, security deposit rules and housing counselors in Michigan, explained in plain words.
- 4Food Help in Michigan: Food Assistance, Pantries and MealsHow to get food in Michigan: Food Assistance (SNAP) through MI Bridges, the Bridge Card, food banks, pantries and hot meals, in plain words.
- 5Clothing and Hygiene in Michigan: Showers, Laundry and ClothesWhere to find clothes, showers, laundry and hygiene items in Michigan, including Detroit, Pontiac, Macomb and Grand Rapids day centers.
- 6Jobs and Job Training in Michigan: Michigan Works! and MoreFind work and training in Michigan: Michigan Works! service centers, unemployment through MiWAM, and job programs, in plain words.
- 7Health and Mental Health Help in MichiganHealth coverage and mental health help in Michigan: Healthy Michigan Plan, Medicaid, 988, community mental health and crisis lines.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing in MichiganDomestic violence help in Michigan: hotlines, safe shelter, the Address Confidentiality Program and local programs, in plain words.
- 9Help for Veterans in Michigan: Housing, Benefits and CrisisHelp for Michigan veterans: 1-800-MICH-VET, Veteran Service Officers, VA homeless help and the Veterans Crisis Line.
- 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in MichiganShelter and support for youth and young adults in Michigan: Covenant House, Alternatives For Girls, Ruth Ellis Center, Arbor Circle and runaway help.
- 11Getting ID and Documents Back in MichiganHow to replace a Michigan birth certificate, state ID and Social Security card, including the no-fee state ID, in plain words.
- 12Phones and Internet Help in MichiganHow to get a phone, internet and charging in Michigan: Lifeline discounts, libraries and local help, in plain words.
- 13Legal and Tenant Help in MichiganLegal aid and tenant rights in Michigan: Michigan Legal Help, eviction, security deposits, civil rights and local legal aid, in plain words.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in MichiganHow to make blessing bags in Michigan: what to pack for each season, what to skip, and where to donate in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Looking for help in your county? Each guide has a county section near the end with local places to call. No separate county pages yet.
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