Human Services Directory

HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORY

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Compiled by Kimberly Armstrong

Shelters

SAFE House Address contidential; crisis line: 995-5444, inlo line: 973-0242. Hours: 9-5, 24-hourcrisis line. Services: Shelter for battered women and children, crisis intervention, counseling, educalion, actlvities for children, and support groups.

Shelter Association of Ann Arbor 420 W. Huron; 662-2829. Hours: 6 pm-7 am, 7 days. Services: Night shelter. Must be at least 1 8 years old. Stay up to 30 days. Rotating shelter for men at various churches.

Ashley Place 112 S. Ashley; 668-7273. Hours: 9-5, 7 days. Services: Temporary shelter, referrals to mental health lacilities, work and benefits help, clothng, free haircuts trom State College of Beauty, and rotating church program for quieter and safer shelter.

Prospect Place Family Shelter 11 N. Prospect, Ypsilanti; 484-4300. Hours: 9:30 am-5 pm. Services: Apartments available 30-90 days. Housing for single parents and children. Furniture and eviction money, betterment classes, women's classes, housing and ADC help.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County P.O. Box 7538; 668-8823. Hours: 24 hrs. Services: Shelter, meals, donations, case management, transportation to school and shelters, and child psychologist available. Mostly referrals from Prospect Place, SOS. or United Way.

Arbor Haven Address contidential; 761-7750. Hours: 24 hrs, 7 days. Services: 90 day homeless shelter. Includes free meals. Must attend specified meetings and do chores. Call for interview.

Food Distribution

Catholic Social Services 117 N. Division; 662-4534. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm. Services: Emergency food, counseling, programs in adoption, domestic violence, and substance abuse assistance.

Second Baptist Church 850 Red Oak; 663-9369. Hours (days): 24 hr. emergency food, regular deliveries on Fridays. Services: Provide groceries to low-income families in NW Ann Arbor.

Manuel Lutheran Church 201 N. River, Ypsilanti; 482-7121 Hours: Tue 5-6 pm. Services: Free meals.

Christian Love Fellowship 623 Oak St., Ypsilanti; 483-7967. Hours: Mon3-4 pm. Services: Free food once a month, with picture Identification. St. Andrews Episcopal Breakfast Program 306 N. Division; 663-0518. Hours: 7:30-8:30 am, 7 days. Services: Free breakfast.

Ann Arbor Hunger Coalition 1731 Dhu Varren; 662-4060. Hours: 5:30 pm, M-F. Services: Free meals. Call for message. Locations may change. Currently the locations are: Mon: First Congregational Church, 608 E. William; Tue: First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron; Wed: First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw; Thu: Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main (until 9 Dec); Thu: First Methodist Church, (starting 9 Dec); Fri: St. Maty's, 331 Thompson

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels 1110 Cross St, Ypsilanti; 487-9669. Hours: M-F 8:30-noon, food delivered between 11 am and 2 pm, 6 days. Services: Meals for elderly homebound, handicapped, ill, and those recuperating from recent hospitalizalion. Donations according to ability to pay.

Motor Meals of Ann Arbor 1000 Wall St.; 763-2377. Hours: office, M-F 8 am- 4 pm, deliveries: noon-1 pm. Services: Meals provided to help individuals maintain independence within their own homes. Daily contact to homebound individuals. Lunch and dinner provided.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Project P.O. Box 7052; 973-0242, crisis line: 995-5444. Hours: 24-hr. crisis line. Services: Housng for battered women and children. Crisis Interventlon, counseling, and educational activities for children.

Substance Abuse

Dawn Farm 544 N. Division & 6633 Stony Creek, Ypsilanli; 769-7360, 485-8725. Hours: Mon 3-5 pm, Wed 2-4 pm. Services: Long-term residential treatment facility for chemically dependent, ages 18-35. Call to get on waiting list.

Washtenaw County Council on Alcoholism 2301 Platt; 971-7900; Hours: M-F 9-4. Services: Individual and group counseling for alcoholics and their families and friends.

Alcoholics Anonymous 33 Cross St., Ypsilanti; 482-5700. Services: Answering service. Information on meetings, crisis lines.

C.L.E.A.R. House 704 Spring St.; 663-2500; Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30-8:30, Fri 8:30-5, Sat 8:30-noon. Services: Outpatient program for chemically dependent, ages 18 and older. Insurance accepted. Sliding scale tees.

Youth Services

Huron Services for Youth 952 S. Industrial; 994-4224; Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm. Services: Foster care, adoption services, Big Brothers/Sisters program, education, therapy, family health, promotion of independent living.

SOS Crisis Center 114 N. River, Ypsilanti; 485-8730, 24-hr crisis line: 4853222; Hours: 8:30-5. Services: Crisis assistance, emergency food and shelter, referral and counseling. Walk in or telephone.

Ozone House 608 N. Main; 662-2222; Hours: 9am-11 pm. Services: Counseling for young people, support groups, community education, training, housing for homeless and runaways, foster care and independent living guidance.

Huron Valley Child Guidance Clinic 2890 Carpenter or 2940 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti; 971-6161, 434-1150. Hours: 8:30 am-5 pm. Services: Child therapy, fees based on sliding scale.

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line and Referral Service (800) 827-7571 Hours: 24 hrs.

Washtenaw CASA 2270 Platt; 971-2997. Services: Volunteers advocate lor children in juvenile court protection proceedings.

Elderly Services

Housing Bureau for Seniors 300 N. Ingalls; 763-0970. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Counseling, information and public workshops to help older adults stay in their homes and/or find others to live with. Call for interview.

Washtenaw County Council on Aging 505 Catherine; 665-3625. Hours: MonThu 8:30-4, Fri. 1:30-3:30. Services: Information and referral, assistance with taxes, credit tor prescription drugs and home heating, education programs, individual assistance, answers to questions on Medicare, Medicaid, and supptemental health insurance. Call lor appointment.

Legal Services of Southeast Michigan 420 N.4th; 665-6181 . Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Free legal advice and representation in civil cases for seniors and low-income persons.

Neighborhood Senior Services 5401 McAuley Dr, Senior Health Building; 572-7775. Hours: M-F 8:30-5. Services: Chore services to help elderly people remain in their homes for as long as possible, transition to assisted care or nursing homes, outreach program, emergency pharmaceutical vouchers, referrals, transportation, shopping, and friendly calls.

Senior Citizens Guild 502 W. Huron; 663-3394. Hours: M-F 9-5, Clinic: M, T, Th 9-1 . Services: Multi-purpose center, health clinic, blood tests, blood pressures, physical fitness classes, nutrition and health counseling, arts, clubs and travel. Call for appt., nominal fees.

Health (Mental)

Family Counseling 2301 Platt; 971-6520. Hours: M-Th 8:30 am-8 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm. Services: Counseling tor families, licensed professional counselors and psychiatrisl. Various methods ol payment.

Commuity Mental Health Center of Washtenaw County 2929 Plymouth Rd.; 484-6620, crisis line: 483-7273 Hours: Regular business hours. Services: Variety of programs lor mentally impaired, also counseling lor sexual violence survivors and battered children.

Trailblazers 218 N. Division: 665-7665. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Clubhouse for consumers of mental health services. Programs to promote confidence, build friendships and encourage independent living.

Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness Center 580 Union Dr., Room L107; 9 am-5 pm: 763-5865, 5 pm-9 am: 936-3333. Hours: 24 hrs. Services: Prevention of sexual assault through education, crisis intervention service, counseling.

Health (Physical)

Home Health Care 11 8 S. Washington, Ypsilanti; 483-1418 or (800) 242-6120. Hours: M-F 8:30-5. Services: Health care in the home for those who suffer trom serious illness or disability. Nurses, various types of therapists, social workers and heallh aids available. Various types of funding and payment plans available.

Community Dental Center 406 N. Ashley; 663-6626. Hours: M-W 8-5, Th 8-6:30, Fri 8-12:30. Services: Dental care for citizens in need. Corner Health Center 47 N. Huron, Ypsilanti; 484-3600. Hours: M-F 10-5. Services: Medical care for ages 12-21 and their children.

Hope Medical Clinic 518 Harriett, Ypsilanti; 484-2989. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Free general medical care for those without benefits or ability to pay.

Packard Community Clinic 3174 Packard;971-1073. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Health care for low income, minority and medically indigent.

Planned Parenthood of Mid-Michigan 3100 Professional Dr. or 555 Tower Rd, Ypsilanti; 973-0155, 485-0144. Hours: M & F 8:30-5; T, W, Th, 8:30-8. Services: Low-cost reproductive and related health care.

Neighborhood Health Clinic 201 S. Hamilton, Yplsilanti; 482-9800. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Health care. Clothing bank Wed 1-3.

Employment

Ann Arbor Community Development Corporation 2008 Hogback; 677-1400. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Low-income status improvement, small business loans, and employment program.

Women's Initiative for Self-Employment

2008 Hogback; 677-1444. Hours: M-F 9-5. Services: Self-employment for low-income women in Washtenaw County. Business education classes.

Life Work 118 S. Washington, Ypsilanti; 483-1418 or (800) 242-6120. Hours: M-F 8:30-5. Services: Educational services, training and job placement workshops, and internships. 

Options Center 2835 Carpenter; 677-1840. Hours: M-F 8:30-5. Services: Counseling, information and reterral, job finding skills to ex-offenders. Call for appointment.

Soundings Center for Women 1100 N. Main; 663-6689. Hours: M-F 9-4. Services: Employment training, job placement, education, counseling and referral.

Clothing & Fumiture

Salvation Army 1960 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; 483-6551 . Hours: M-F 9-5.

St. Vincent DePaul Society 1001 Broadway; 761-1400. Hours: Tue-Fri 9-4:30,  Sat 10-3. Value Village 1410 E. Michigan Ave.; 728-4568. Hours: M-F 9-9, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6.