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Programs to contact

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Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

Local Government Program

DWIHN: Connect families to child care aid, Head Start, mental health counseling, and food supports in Wayne County; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-800-241-4949
2

Samaritan Center Detroit

Nonprofit

Samaritan Center Detroit: SNAP/EBT enrollment, food pantry access, and recovery supports for Detroit residents; get benefits help and intake info.

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3

Perry Outreach Center

Nonprofit

Perry Outreach Center: Food pantry plus mental health and addiction recovery services in Southwest Detroit; visit to enroll and pick up food.

Open provider page +1-999-999-9999
4

JHELP Detroit

Nonprofit

JHELP Detroit: Benefits enrollment including SNAP, food distribution points, and mental health referrals for Detroit households; apply online for assistance.

Open provider page +1-888-238-0611
5

The Arc of Western Wayne County Programs and Services

Nonprofit

The Arc of Western Wayne County: SNAP enrollment help, food access, and free legal support for people with disabilities; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-734-729-9100
6

Boldli Exceptional Youth Services

Nonprofit

Boldli Exceptional Youth Services: SNAP/EBT guidance and after-school food supports for youth with diverse abilities in Metro Detroit; enroll now for services.

Open provider page +1-831-963-1297
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MiSide

Nonprofit

MiSide: Child care aid and Head Start referrals plus mental health and recovery supports for families in Southeast Michigan; apply online for programs.

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Recommended next steps

  • Start with Great Start for child care, free pre-K, parenting, food, and early-childhood referrals.
  • Contact DWIHN for Wayne County mental-health, crisis, substance-use, autism, and children/family services.
  • If the child attends DPSCD, check district supports for transportation, special education, and student services.
  • Use JHELP to search coordinated local help for food, transportation, children, families, and mental health.
  • Ask Samaritan Center about east-side Detroit health, education, child care, food, and wellness supports.
  • For Southwest Detroit/48217, contact Perry Outreach for food, health, and education programs.
  • Ask SEED about food, diapers, after-school/extended learning, housing counseling, and health enrollment help.
  • For disability-related school supports, IEP help, Medicaid, transportation, or therapies, contact The Arc.
  • For youth screening, clinical, education, and family services in Metro Detroit, contact Boldli.
  • Contact MiSide for Wayne County wraparound support across early childhood, mental health, education, and family needs.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security