General Community Resources
Detroit Public Library TIP Hotline
313-481-1400
TIP (The Information Place) is a free community information and referral service that helps people find answers to the problems of everyday living. Librarians link individuals to agencies and local nonprofit organizations that offer services such as emergency food, health care, support groups, and parenting education.
Among the resources on which the TIP librarians rely is the TIP Database, a library-maintained resource file of detailed information on human and social services provided to residents of southeast Michigan by over 2,000 agencies and organizations. Many local human service agencies also use the TIP Database via subscription agreements which help defray data maintenance expenses.
Note: The Database can be searched only from computers in Detroit Public Library buildings. Please ask a librarian to log you into the Database.
MI Bridges allows access to an online pre-screening tool that allows users to find programs offered by the State of Michigan that may help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day care, temporary cash or other expenses.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Resource Assistance
211 or 844-875-9211
3011 W. Grand Boulevard, Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48202
313-226-9200
Currently available in 80% of the country, 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that helps people cut through what can be a confusing and overwhelming maze of information and resources. 2-1-1 helps people assess their needs and links them directly to the resources that will help. Whether a person is contemplating starting a small business, looking for volunteer opportunities in his/her community or seeking information on essential services, 2-1-1 is there to help.
313-831-2787
2424 West Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Crossroads provides clothing and personal hygiene, employment resources, food pantry and Sunday soup kitchen, general aid, identification, prescription assistance/medical supplies, social services, and transportation.
313-758-0150
2995 E. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
Black Family Development works to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities. They offer a number of programs that are designed to support the desires and needs of their clients.
Family Preservation and Support
313-758-0150
2995 E. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
Families First workers provide home-based services for 10 hours per week, for 4 weeks. The program assists with parenting, counseling, medical care, home management, budgeting, accessing community resources and transportation.
Juvenile Justice Services
313-308-0255
5555 Conner Ave., Suite 1038
Detroit, MI 48213
Empowers youth through the Positive Youth Development (PYD) program; designed to enhance adolescent confidence, self-esteem and ego strengths.
Westside Mother Advocacy
313-964-9380 (Selma Goode) Call Tuesday or Wednesday
23 E. Adams St., 3rd Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Advocacy for individuals to obtain welfare benefits: food assistance, cash, Medicaid, rent deposit, SSI, Social Security, or other state or federal aid. $3.00 membership fee.
24-Hour Line Crisis: 313-224-7000
Toll Free Crisis: 1-800-241-4949
Birth line-Prenatal Care: 800-262-4784
Individuals may call to get immediate emergency help, telephone counseling by trained individuals regarding matters such as emergency shelter, prenatal care and many other crises.
Detroit-Wayne Integrated Health Network
313-989-9444
707 W. Milwaukee Ave.
Detroit, MI 482o1
This organization provides access to behavioral health services and crisis management resources. They also have a 24 hour Crisis Care Center that operates seven days a week. You can either call or you can walk-in to their in-person location listed above.
