"What to Do" if in need of…
"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.)


HOUSING & FORECLOSURE ADVICE, 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
  • NON-MEDICAL IN HOME CARE, call: TEMPORARY JOB, call:
    • Labor Ready (248-541-3744)
    • 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:

    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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