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Washtenaw County Street Survival Guide

This is a 36-page guidebook of social services and supports available in Washtenaw County, MI in 2022.
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Washtenaw County Street Survival   Guide

This guide is for anyone who needs help finding any type of resource. Access to food, medical needs, homelessness, etc. Use it as you see fit.

Table of contents

Food - pg 3 -8

Hot meals

Ann arbor & Ypsilanti Food pantries

Shelter - pg 9-15

Emergency shelter & legal aid

Showers, laundry, & camp supplies

Clothing & household items  

Medical - pg 16-22

Clinics & dental

Mental health & Drug/alcohol help

Specific People Groups - pg 23-27

Veterans & Women

Youth & LGBTQ+

All Other Resources - pg 28-36

Employment & Childcare

Community centers & Libraires

Transportation & Free Phones

Street solidarity & mutual aid  

Foods

Hot Meals:

Robert J. Delonis Center

  • 312 W. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-662-2829 & www.annarborshelter.org
  • Lunch: M-F 12-1pm & Sat-Sun 2:30-4:30
  • Dinner: M-F 5:00-6:30

St. Andrews Episcopal Church

  • 306 N. Division St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-663-0518 & www.breakfastatstandrews.org
  • Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am, 7 days a week

Hope Clinic

  • 518 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-2989 & www.thehopeclinic.org
  • Every day except Wednesday from 5-6pm

Ann Arbor Food Pantries:

Northside Community Center (CSS)

  • 809/815 Taylor St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
  • 734-662-4462 & www.canwashtenaw.org
  • Hours: Tuesday 2-5:30pm, Thursday 10-2:30pm
  • 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 10-12:30pm

The Back Door Food Pantry (St.Clare Episcopal Church)

  • 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-721-2976 & www.backdoorfoodpantry.org
  • Hours: Thursday 4-7pm

Trinity Lutheran Church

  • 1400 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-662-4419 & www.trinitya2.org
  • Hours: Friday 10-12pm only during the summer
  • They have many other resources you should check out too!

Journey of Faith Church

  • 1900 Manchester rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-971-4245 & www.journeyoffaitha2.org
  • Currently they are taking a break, but through their other programs you may be able to obtain a bit of food!

Ann Arbor Second Baptist Church

  • 850 Red Oak rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-663-9369 ext. 7
  • Hours: Friday 12-1pm
  • Bring I.D & 1 visit per month
  • on weeks where a holiday occurs, please call for schedule

Jewish Family Service

  • 2245 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-769-0209
  • Hours: M-Thur 9-5pm & Friday 9-3pm
  • Pickup on Thursday 11-4pm
  • Call for an appointment at a different time
  • For delivery must be 60+ & provide proof

Bryant Community Center

  • 3 West Eden Ct, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-477-0292 & www.canwashtenaw.org/bryant
  • Hours: Mon & Thur 10-3pm, Friday 10-2pm
  • Lunch meals pickup Mon & Thur after 11 am
  • I.D and proof of residence needed

Salvation Army

(Note: Salvation Army is not LGBTQIA+ affirming and has been known to be dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people)

  • 100 Arbana Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-668-8353 & www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/washtenaw/
  • Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-11:30am & 1-3pm  

Here is a great resource to always find the nearest and update information on food pantries! Visit https://www.foodgatherers.org/foodresources/  

Ypsilanti Food Pantries

Beautiful Gate Church

  • 1225 Congress St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-9700 & www.beautifulgatechurch.com
  • Hours: Saturday 12-2pm

Hope Medical Clinic

  • 518 Harriet St,  Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-2989 & www.thehopeclinic.org/get-food
  • Hours: Tues 12:30-2:30pm, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9:30 -11:30pm, & Sat 10-11:30pm
  • This is for appointment only pantry

454 Harriet St Farm stand

  • no appointment needed
  • Hours: Mon 9:30-12pm, Thurs 12:30-3pm, & Sat 12-1pm
  • Delivery is also available!

Bethesda Bible Church

  • 1800 Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-483-7279
  • Hours: 2nd & 4th Wed of the month  9-1:30pm  
  • call for an appointment
  • one visit per month

Calvary Bible Church

  • 8318 Carpenter rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-434-4044 & www.calvary-bible.info
  • Hours: 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 10-12pm

Christian Love Fellowship

  • 1601 Stamford, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-483-7967 & www.clfmi.church
  • Hours: 4th Saturday of the month 10:30-12pm
  • Pickup only

Community Church of God

  • 565 Jefferson St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-483-1955 & www.communitychurchofgod.net/foodpantry
  • Hours: 1st 3rd & 5th Friday of the month, 12-1:30pm

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

  • 201 N River, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-482-7121 & www.emmanuelypsi.org
  • Hours: Wed & Thurs 3-3:45pm

Christian Tabernacle Church

  • 983 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, 48198
  • 734-480-4470 & www.ctbcypsi.com
  • Hours: Last Sat of the month at 9am

Grace Fellowship Church

  • 1301 S Harris, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-480-0077
  • Hours: Every Sat at 10am
  • Bring I.D

Joyful Treats Community Development Corp.

  • 103 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-485-4367 & www.anewjoyfultreats.com
  • Hours: Every Tues 11-1pm
  • Delivery available

Messias Temple Church

  • 200 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-483-8092 & https://messiastemple.org
  • Hours: Tues 11-12:30pm
  • Sometimes hot meals are available

SOS Community Services

  • 114 North River St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-485-8730 & www.soscs.org/food-pantry
  • Hours: Tues 1-6:30pm & Wed 9-1pm
  • Appointment needed

St. John the Baptist Church & St. Vincent De Paul

  • 411 Florence, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-483-3360 & www.ypsilanticatholic.com
  • Hours: Thurs 6-7:30pm

Victorious Life Church of God

  • 860 E Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-482-4293 & www.vlcog.org
  • Hours:2nd & 3rd Tues 6-7:30pm

Washtenaw County Public Health

  • 555  Towner Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-544-6700 & www.washtenaw.org
  • Hours:3rd Wed of the month 2-3:30pm

Word of Deliverance Church

  • 1005 Midway Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-757-4498
  • Hours: Second Tues of the month 11:30-1pm

Ypsilanti Church of Christ

  • 1070 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-483-1864
  • Hours: 3rd Sat of the month at 11am  

Peace House

  • 706 Davis, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-754-0648
  • Hours: Thursdays boxes of groceries available for pick up or delivery
  • Sunday Brunch 10-1pm

Shelter

Emergency Shelters

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (Delonis Center)

  • 312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-662-2829 & annarborshelter.org
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Open to anyone facing or experiencing homelessness
  • Residential Program: Temporary shelter, intensive case management, help finding income & saving for affordable housing. Has access to all services and programs.
  • Non-residential Program: Intensive case management for those not seeking shelter. Other immediate and long term care available.
  • Critical Time Intervention: short term case management, connections to better quality of life and reduce risk of homelessness again for people who just found housing
  • Winter Services: (Mid-November to March) a warming site & rotating shelter is available

Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC)

  • 100 Arbana Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-961-1999 & www.housingaccess.net
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm
  • Open to anyone facing or experiencing homelessness
  • Central intake available
  • Information on housing agencies & referrals

Salvation Army Staples Family Center Shelter

(Note: Salvation Army is not LGBTQIA+ affirming)

  • 3660 Packard, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-761-7750 & www.salvationarmy.org
  • Open to anyone & families
  • Daily meals are provided
  • Case workers assigned to each resident
  • Support groups available

Alpha House

  • 4290 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-822-0220 & www.alphahouse-ihn.org
  • Houses families
  • Daily meals & hygiene products provided
  • Help finding affordable housing, employment, education, & more

Shower, laundry, clothing, & Camp/house Supplies

Journey of Faith

  • 1900 Manchester Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734- 971-4245 & www.journeyoffaitha2.org
  • Hours:
  • Shower & laundry appointment needed
  • Mon-Fri 10-1:30pm
  • clothing and meals will be given when available as well
  • Cold weather care kits available upon request
  • School and backpack supplies available upon request

Hope Center

  • 518 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-2989 & www.thehopeclinic.org
  • Hours: appointment needed to do laundry for free
  • Call 734-961-3124 to set up a time

Peace House

  • 706 Davis, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-754-0648 & www.missiona2.org/peace-house-ypsi.html
  • Hours: Appointment needed for everything
  • If you do not have the ability to call you can drop by Mon,Wed,or Fri 12-4pm, but may not be able to be accommodated at that time
  • Showers, laundry, and free store are all available

Mercy House

  • 805 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-678-9818 & www.missiona2.org/mercy-house.html
  • Hours: Mon & Wed 6-9pm & Sat 10-2pm
  • Showers, laundry, and emergency shelter available for free

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

  • 312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-662-2829 & www.annarborshelter.org
  • Hours: Non-residential laundry Tues, Wed, Fri 1:30-4:30pm
  • Non-residential showering everyday 5-7:30pm

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

  • 201 N River, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-482-7121 & www.emmanuelypsi.org
  • Hours: Wed 9-10:30am, free bag of clothes  

House by the Side of the Road

  • 2051 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-769-4085 & www.housebythesideoftheroad.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10-2pm
  • clothing and small household items all available for free

Dress for Success

  • 5361 McAuley Dr #1125, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-712-0517 & michigan.dressforsuccess.org
  • Services included:
  • Suiting: Once an interview is scheduled, gain  a referral to local shop
  • Guidance & support for upcoming interview
  • Employment retention: Programs for giving strategies to grow as a professional
  • Job training: Help support & motivate women to eliminate obstacles in the way of being hired

Kiwanis

  • 100 N Staebler Rd Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-368-9738 & www.a2kiwanisfoundation.org
  • Hours: Appointment needed to be set up by case manger to shop for needed items for low costs

House N2 Home

  • 5361 McAuley Dr Suite 1125, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • www.housen2home.org
  • Hours: Case manger needs to reach out once you have secured some type of housing  
  • They will work with you to get you needed household items for free

Ypsilanti Community Schools Clothes Closet

  • Chappelle Elementary school: 111 S Wallace Blvd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-244-2443
  • Hours: appointment only

Domestic Violence Help

Safehouse

  • 4100 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
  • 734-955-5444 & www.safehousecenter.org
  • Doubles as 24 hour crisis line
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
  • Emergency shelter for 35 days
  • Daily meals &  everyday products provided
  • Each resident is assigned an advocate to assist in finding other help & resources
  • Support groups
  • Sexual assault survivor Mon 6-7:30pm
  • Spanish speaking support Wed 6-7:30pm
  • Domestic violence Thurs 6-7:30pm
  • All services are free
  • Just be a Washtenaw County resident

Housing Support

Habitat for Humanity

  • 950 Victors Way, Suite 50, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-677-1558 & www.h4h.org
  • Currently closed but can be reached by phone or email
  • Home Ownership Program
  • Works with potential home-owners to find affordable housing

Legal Housing Center of South Central Michigan

  • 15 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-665-6181 & www.lsscm.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
  • Helping individuals & families facing imminent loss of shelter. Can offer help to low-income folks in eviction & foreclosure cases

Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid-Michigan

  • 877-979-3247 & www.fhcmichigan.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
  • A nonprofit dedicated to investigating complaints of illegal housing discrimination
  • Email complaints@fhcmichigan.org or call for help with your case  

Medical Services

Family Life Services

(Note: This is an anti-choice service provider that does not provide and may dissuade you from abortion services)

  • 840 Maus Ave, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-434-3088 & www.flscenter.com
  • Hours: Mon & Wed 12:30-5pm & Fri-10-2pm
  • Services offered:
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Ultrasounds
  • Abortion/adoption information
  • Infant/maternity items when available
  • Help finding other resources

Hope Center/Clinic

  • 518 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • To become a new patient call 734-481-0111
  • www.thehopeclinic.org/medical-care
  • Hours: Tues & Thurs 9–5 pm, Wednesday 12-4pm & 5:30–8pm, 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 8:30-12pm
  • Services offered:
  • Basic medical services
  • Social workers - by appointment & walk-ins
  • Baby items available sometimes
  • Flu shots
  • Other specialists can be worked with case by case

Packard Health (3 Locations)

  • www.packardhealth.org
  • Location 1: 2650 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  • 734-971-1073
  • Hours: Mon- Fri 8-12pm & 1-5pm Sat 8-12pm (in-person appointments only)
  • Location 2: 1915 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-926-4900
  • Hours: Mon- Fri 8-12pm & 1-5pm
  • Location 3: 200 Arnet St, Suite 150, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-985-7200
  • Hours: Mon- Fri 8-12pm & 1-5pm
  • Services offered:
  • Primary Care for the Whole Family
  • Women's Health
  • Prenatal Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Addiction Treatment Services
  • Nutritional Therapy
  • Insurance Enrollment Assistance
  • Food, Medication, Transportation Assistance
  • Translation Services

Applying for Medicaid could help you recieve the medical care you need. You can apply for Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, MiChild, or Healthy Kids through MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov/), then selecting Apply for Benefits. Children with special health care needs should apply for Children’s Special Healthcare Services (CSHCS).

Dental Care

Community Dental Center

  • 406 N Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-998-9640 & www.dent.umich.edu/patient-care/community-dental-center
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-5pm & Fri 8-1pm
  • Full dental services available to kids & adults

Hope Dental Clinic

  • 518 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-2989 & www.thehopeclinic.org
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5pm
  • General preventative care available

U of M School of Dentistry

  • 1011 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
  • 734-763-6933 & www.dent.umich.edu
  • Hours:  Mon-Fri 7:30-5pm
  • Dental cleaning done by closely supervised faculty members  just $62 roughly

Washtenaw Dental Clinic

  • 111 N Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 877-313-6232 & www.washtenaw.org
  • Hours:  Mon-Fri 8-4:30pm
  • All dental services available at sliding scale fee

Mental Health

Community Mental Health

  • 555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-544-3000 & www.washtenaw.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm
  • Services offered:
  • 24/7 access to services & crisis line
  • ​24/7 access to information and referral regarding behavioral health and substance abuse services
  • Inpatient authorization for Medicaid and uninsured individuals
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Petition for involuntary hospitalization and pick up order services
  • ​Crisis stabilization, support, & planning
  • Crisis residential Services
  • 6 beds open 24/7
  • Therapeutic supports
  • Nursing & behavioral services
  • Case management
  • Medication management, stabilization & education  
  • Medicaid accepted only

Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Dawn Farms

  • 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-485-8725 & www.dawnfarm.org
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Long term residential
  • 2 locations, this one & 544 North Division Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • Public funding for those who qualify  
  • 90-120 day stays  
  • Transitional Housing
  • Houses & apartments across Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti
  • Out patient services
  • Group & individual therapy
  • Case management
  • Community corrections outreach
  • Both in jail & and out patient programs

Spera Detox Recovery

  • 502 West Huron, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-669-8265 & www.dawnfarm.org/patient-programs/detoxification/
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Average stay is 5 days
  • little to no fees or costs
  • safe place to stay

Home of New Vision

  • 3115 Professional Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-975-1602 & www.homeofnewvision.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
  • Withdrawal Management
  • In and out patient treatment
  • Recovery Housing
  • Peer-to-peer recovery support & 12 step or other recovery based meetings
  • Develop and practice skills for living a clean and healthy lifestyle
  • Women's specialty program
  • Group and individual therapy
  • Case management
  • Peer Recovery Coach Services
  • Childcare and transportation to treatment
  • Linkages to community resources
  • Linkages to prenatal care
  • Integrated Services to address mental health needs.
  • Education regarding prenatal, childbirth, substance use disorders, and pregnancy education
  • Available to anyone in Washtenaw county with little to no income, medicaid accepted
  • 18 years or older

Home of New Vision Engagement Center

  • 103 Arnet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-879-1101 & www.homeofnewvision.org
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Safe space for a hot meal, shower, and talking
  • Alternative to emergency room
  • 8 beds, first come first serve
  • No insurance needed
  • 18 years or older

Alano Club

  • 995 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-668-8138 & www.washtenawalano.club
  • Hours: Sat-Mon 8-9pm, Thurs & Tues 9-9pm, Wed 10-9pm, Fri 10-10pm
  • Recovery meetings everyday

Friends of Little House Recovery Center

  • 802 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-219-5051 & folhrc.wixsite.com/website
  • Hours: Mon-Fri there are 4 meetings a day at 9:30am, 12:00pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm, Sat 9:30am men's meeting, 12:00pm, 5:30pm and Sunday 12:00pm & 5:00pm
  • Meeting rooms for 12 Step and recovery oriented programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and many other programs provided

Methadone Clinic

  • 522 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-773-1785 & www.ctcprograms.com
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 6-2pm
  • Services included:
  • Counseling
  • Methadone, suboxone, buprenorphine, & vivitrol Maintenance
  • Most insurances accepted

Alcoholics Anonymous, Huron Valley Area Intergroup

  • 31 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-482-0707 & www.hvai.org
  • Hours: Tues-Fri 1-6pm
  • Meeting locator on their website
  • Meeting phone number and help 734-482-5700
  • Other resources also available!

Specific People Groups

Women's Health

The Women's Center of Southeast Michigan

  • 1100 Victors Way suite #10, Ann Arbor, MI, 48198
  • 734-973-6779 & www.womenscentersemi.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
  • Services included:
  • Support groups & counseling
  • Financial & job coaching
  • Therapist or divorce specialist available
  • Family law attorney
  • Insurance or sliding scale available

Planned Parenthood

  • www.plannedparenthood.org
  • 2 locations:
  • 2370 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-929-9480 & Hours: Mon 10:30-5pm & Tues-Fri 9-5pm
  • 3100 Professional Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-973-0710 & Hours: Mon 10:30-4pm, Tues 9-5pm & Wed-Fri 8-4pm
  • Services included:
  • Pregnancy Testing & services
  • Abortions
  • Birth control
  • Morning after pill
  • STD testing, treatment, & vaccines
  • LGBTQ+ services
  • HIV services
  • Men's healthcare too!
  • Women's healthcare  

Veterans

Veterans Affairs

  • 2155 Hogback Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
  • 734-973-4540 & www.washtenaw.org
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 1-5:30pm & appointments
  • Help finding services such as
  • Disability Compensation
  • Education Benefits & Financial Assistance
  • Housing, utilities, food, & Transportation
  • Funeral and Burial Reimbursements (Federal & Local)
  • Home Loan Guarantees
  • VA Life Insurance, Health Care, & pension

Veteran Haven of Hope House

  • 809 Henry Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-668-8353 & www.michiganlegalhelp.org
  • Free 2 year transitional housing for veterans
  • Continuing education available
  • Weekly meetings with case workers  

VA Medical Center

  • 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
  • 734-769-7100 & www.va.gov
  • Offers physical & mental treatment  

LGBTQIA

Corner Health Center

  • 47 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-484-3600 & www.cornerhealth.org
  • Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 9-5pm, Tues 9-6pm & Wed 1-5pm
  • appointments needed for services

Jim Toy Community Center

  • 319 Braun Ct, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-995-9867 & www.jimtoycenter.org
  • A relaxed, fun space for LGBTQ+ people to find groups they belong too and learn how to advocate for themselves and others. Check their website for meetings, groups, and events!

Safehouse

  • 4100 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • 734-995-5444 & www.safehousecenter.org
  • There is an LGBTQ+ meeting for sexual assault survivors on Tuesday's 6-7:30pm
  • It's a 4 week period group
  • Checkout their website for more resources and groups!

Youth

Ozone House

  • 1600 N Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-662-2222 & www.ozonehouse.org
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Great place with tons of helpful resources like
  • counseling
  • safe place to stay
  • text & call lines
  • job training or schooling opportunities
  • help repairing family relations  
  • Insurance is needed for things like counseling
  • Also you cannot be pregnant or have children
  • Must be sober during stays or they will help refer you out to a different program for help

Neutral Zone

  • 310 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-214-9995 & www.neutral-zone.org
  • Hours: Mon- Thurs 2:30-8pm & Fri 2:30-6pm
  • Offers more than 20 programs for youths in areas of music, technology, media & arts, education, leadership, & so much more.
  • School year programs also available

Washtenaw Camp Placement

  • 3135 S State St # 350D, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  • 734-971-4537 & www.washtenawcampplacement.org
  • Apply for your child to attend a 1-2 week summer camp for free!

All Other Resources

Employment

Michigan Works

  • 304 Harriet St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-714-9814 & www.mwse.org
  • Hours: Tues 8-7pm Mon & Wed-Fri 8-5pm
  • Striving for helping those seeking jobs gain them through many resources such as
  • direct line to unemployment offices or help building resume
  • Variety of adult & teen programs
  • Help with car repairs or gas money
  • Helps train so you can move up in jobs
  • Education or tuition assistance
  • Job fairs twice a month (1st & 3rd Thursday)
  • There are many more resources so just check out their website for more details
  • All services are free

Community Centers

Department of Human Services

  • 22 Center St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-481-2000 & www.michigan.gov
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5pm
  • Manages food stamp program to supplement incomes of families or individuals in need

SOS Community Services

  • 114 North River, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734- 485-8730 & www.soscs.org
  • Hours: Mon 9-1pm & Thurs & Fri 9-4pm
  • Resources for parents, kids, homelessness
  • Help finding any type of assistance you need
  • Help applying for transportation/bus fare reductions and so much more!

Jim Toy Community Center

  • This is discussed in LGBTQIA+ section! Check them out at www.jimtoycenter.org

Ozone House

  • This is mentioned in the Youths section! Check them out at https://www.ozonehouse.org

Peace House

  • This is discussed in Ypsilanti Food pantries & showers, laundry, clothing, & camp/house supplies sections! Check them out www.missiona2.org/peace-house-ypsi.html

Corner Health Center

  • This is mentioned in LGBTQIA+ section! Check them out at www.cornerhealth.org

Peace Neighborhood Center

  • 1111 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-662-3564 & peaceneighborhoodcenter.org
  • Services include:
  • Family or individual counseling & enrichment
  • College & career preparations
  • summer day camps & after school programs
  • advocacy & emergency assistance/shelter

Mercy House

  • This is mentioned in shower, laundry, clothes, & camp/house supplies section!  Check them out at www.missiona2.org/mercy-house.html

Ann Arbor Community Center

  • 625 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • 734-662-3128 & annarbor-communitycenter.org
  • Many resources & programs geared towards socio-economically disadvantaged children, teens, adults, & families
  • Some programs include
  • Summer Learning programs
  • Caring closets in schools
  • Thanksgiving & christmas help
  • Emergency help
  • Check out their website for other resources!

Friends in Deed

  • 1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
  • 734-484-4357 & www.friendsindeedmi.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-2:30pm
  • Furniture Line at 734-484-7607
  • Help obtaining furniture
  • Help Line at 734-484-4357
  • Transportation help
  • Help preventing utilities being turned off
  • Many other resources available

Michigan Ability Partners

  • 3810 Packard St Ste. 260, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-975-6880 & www.mapagency.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm  
  • Services include:
  • Representative pay help
  • Job development & coaching
  • Housing support
  • Check out their website for more resources!

Childcare

Child Care Network - Family Support Program

  • 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  • 734-975-1840 & www.childcarenetwork.org
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4pm
  • Services include:
  • Family Support program: Child care assistance to low income families
  • Great Quality Start: Classes & resources on early childhood development and how to best help your kid
  • Community Programs: many training programs or other resources for help with childcare

YMCA Ypsilanti Child Development Center

  • 111 S Wallace Blvd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-661-8045 & www.annarborymca.org/camps-and-childcare/childcare/ypsicdc/
  • Hours: 7:30-6:30pm
  • For children 18 months to 5 years old
  • Financial assistance is accepted
  • No drop in care, must be signed up prior

Destiny & Purpose Community Outreach

  • 127 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 877-832-1277 & www.dapco.org
  • Baby & Parent in Need Program: Call to set up appointment to have baby essentials delivered to a public location. Use ext. 103 with their phone number  

Libraries

Ann Arbor District Downtown Library

  • 343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • 734-327-4200 &  www.aadl.org
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10-8pm

Malletts Creek Branch: Ann Arbor District Library

  • 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-327-4200 & www.aadl.org
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10-8pm

Pittsfield Branch: Ann Arbor District Library

  • 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-327-4200 & www.aadl.org
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10-8pm

Traverwood Branch: Ann Arbor District Library

  • 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
  • 734-327-4200 & www.aadl.org
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10-8pm

Westgate Branch: Ann Arbor District Library

  • 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • 734-327-4200 & www.aadl.org
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10-8pm

Washtenaw County Library

  • 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • 734-973-4350
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm

Ypsilanti District Library

  • 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-482-4110 & ypsilibrary.org
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-9pm & Fri-Sat 10-6pm

Whittaker Branch: Ypsilanti District Library

  • 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-482-4110 & ypsilibrary.org
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-9pm, Fri-Sat 10-6pm,  & Sun 1-5pm

Free Phones

SafeLink Wireless

  • This is a government supported program for eligible low income people  
  • Apply online for a free smartphone with unlimited talk, text, & data! Visit www.safelinkwireless.com/ to apply.

QLink Wireless

  • This is also a government support program for eligible low income people
  • Apply online for free unlimited text, talk, & data. Visit https://qlinkwireless.com/ to apply!

Transportation

AAATA

  • 2700 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Apply for reduced fare cards online and bring the application to the Main office listed above.
  • Call 734-973-6500 for more help or visit www.theride.org

AAATA Blake Transit Center

  • 328 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
  • Visit www.theride.org for routes & times

AAATA Ypsilanti Transit Center

  • 220 Pearl St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • Visit www.theride.org  for routes & times

Amtrak

  • 325 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • Call 800-231-2222 or go online at www.amtrak.com/home for routes & times

Greyhound

  • 325 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
  • Call 800-231-2222 or go online at www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-station-240053 for routes & times

Street Solidarity and Mutual Aid

Washtenaw Camp Outreach (WCO)

  • 734-238-3639 & wastenawcampoutreach@gmail.com
  • Working with the homeless community to provide direct support, supplies, services,& aid

Washtenaw General Defense Committee

  • 734-249-8051 & washtenawgdc@gmail.com
  • Services included:
  • Community defense
  • Solidarity actions & work
  • Mutual aid efforts

MANY Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti

  • 32 N Washington St, STE 1, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
  • 734-999-0356
  • A loose community support network & a worker self-directed 501c3 nonprofit
  • They focus on solidarity, not charity when working with neighbors