Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired
26777 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 150, Southfield MI 48076
The following is a list of resources available to assist in meeting basic needs for food, housing, clothing, medical assistance, and other essentials. If you need help understanding or applying for these resources, please don’t hesitate to call us for assistance at 313-272-3900. We take phone calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and are available for services by appointment.
Lighthouse – various locations
Pontiac: 46156 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342, 248-920-6000
Clarkston: 5850 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI, 48346, 248-920-6000×4403
South Oakland Shelter: 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Lathrup Village, MI 48076, 248-920-6000 x5500
Find various resources by zip code
https://navigator.familydoctor.org/
Blue Cross Complete Community Resource page
https://www.mibluecrosscomplete.com/resources/community-health-resources/
United Way 2-1-1
United Way for Southeast Michigan’s 2-1-1 service provides referrals to programs in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe and Lapeer counties, connecting users with more than 30,000 service providers throughout the state that can help with food, housing, utilities, medical bills, and more. You can get information online at United Way 2-1-1, or by dialing 2-1-1 (or 1-800-552-1183).
Salvation Army, Detroit: (313) 897-2914
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries: (313) 366-3409
Christ Church of Redford: (313) 534-3436
Redford Interfaith Relief: (313) 387-9802
CARES in Farmington Hills: (248) 882-7800
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
(Available 24 hours, 7 days a week)
Food banks in metro Detroit
Gleaners Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan – 2131 Beaufait St., Detroit, MI 48207, (866) 453-2637 (Mobile distribution)
Forgotten Harvest – (248) 967-1500, Call for the nearest food bank and to ensure they’re open during Covic-19.
Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, (248) 548-3663
Capuchin Soup Kitchen – (313) 579-2700
Use your zip code to find a food bank in your area:
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Lions Hearing Center of Michigan
Provides free to low-cost hearing screening services and affordable hearing aids.
313.745.4664
Arcadia Health Services of Michigan, 248.352.7530
Helping Hands Support Services, 1.855.865.7720
Friends Who Care Home Health Care Services, 248.542.2424
Wayne County
Covenant House (housing, food, basic necessities such as showers, laundry, etc)
Detroit Phoenix Center (Housing, Food assistance)
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Detroit Housing Commission Detroit Housing
Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services Wayne (branches listed by zip code)
United Community Housing Coalition, (313) 963-3310
Health Emergency Lifeline Program, 1726 Howard St., Detroit, MI 48216, (313) 832-3300
Oakland County
The Sanctuary – Common Ground, 1228 S. Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067, (248) 547-2260
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Genesis House I-313.993.4700
Genesis House II-313.309.5900
Genesis House III-314.883.5615
Genesis Women’s Shelter-313.331.8990
NSO Neighborhood Service Organization
882 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238, 313.961.4890
NSO offers Mental Health Service · Housing & Homeless Shelter ·
CAM (Coordinated Assessment Model)
1600 Porter
Detroit, MI 48216
313.484.4449
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1.800.SUICIDE (English)
-1.877.SUICIDA (Spanish)
1234 Porter – Detroit, MI, 313.961.7863
Provides Health Care and Mental Health Services
Mental Health Resources for Oakland County:
Catholic Social Services
Family, marital and substance use disorder counseling
248-548-4044
Mental health and substance use disorders services for children (7-17) and adults
800-615-0411
24-hour resource/crisis helpline, confidential counseling and short-term psychiatric care
800-231-1127 – Resource and Crisis Helpline
248-456-8150 – Administrative Offices
Mental health services for adults and children with serious mental illness, emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities. 248.858.1210
Michigan Mental Health Networker
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Detroit Area Agency on Aging–1A
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-4444
Website: www.daaa1a.org
Serves cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park,
Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park.
Area Agency on Aging–1B
29100 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-357-2255 OR 800-852-7795
Website: www.aaa1b.org
The Senior Alliance, Inc.–1C
350 Second Street Suite 201
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-722-2830 OR 800-815-1112
Website: www.aaa1c.org
Serves all of Wayne County, excluding areas served by Region 1-A
Macomb Community Action
21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 10
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586.469.6999
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/macomb-community-action
Michigan Works
1.800.285.9675
https://www.michiganworks.org/
Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)
Assistance with unemployment compensation, and employment related questions.
Claims: 1.866.500.0017
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired
26777 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 150, Southfield MI 48076
PLEASE NOTE: The information on this page is not to be construed as medical advice. Please consult your eye specialist or health provider regarding your specific condition.
Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, Monroe & St. Clair Counties
