Food Resources

Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
  • gcfb.org
  •  2131 Beaufait St. Detroit, MI 48207 | 1-866-453-2637
  • Provides food through mobile food distributions and stationary pantries in five counties – Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, and Livingston
  • To find a food distribution(s) near you, visit pantrynet.org
Forgotten Harvest
Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits/Michigan “Bridge Card”
  • To see if you or your family qualify for federal benefits to assist with food and nutrition, apply here through the State of Michigan: newmibridges.michigan.gov/
Focus: HOPE
  • focushope.edu
  • 1400 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 | (313) 494-5500
  • Provides food boxes to senior citizens who are 60+ years old and reside in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, or Washtenaw counties
  • To apply, call 313.494.4600 or email food@focushope.edu
For additional help with food and other resources such as financial assistance and medical care in southeast Michigan, call 2-1-1 or go to www.findhelp.org

Mental health Resources

Southwest Counseling Solutions
  • swsol.org
  •  1700 Waterman St. Detroit, MI 48209 | (313) 841-8900
  • Offers mental health counseling, advocacy and support services including clinical and outpatient services for adults with mental illness, and bilingual and biculutural counseling services for Hispanic persons at The Waterman Outpatient Clinic.
  • To access counseling services, call 313.841.7474
  • Must have Medicaid or Medicare to receive services here.
Detroit Wayne Integrated health Network
  • dwihn.org
  •  707 W. Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 | (313) 241-9099
  • Offers adult mental health services and substance use services. Some services are available over the phone.
  • 24-hour help line: 1-800-241-4949
CNS Healthcare – Adult Services
  • cnshealthcare.org/services/adult-services/
  • 12800 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48215 | (313) 308-1400
  • Offers mental health services, community support services, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy. Offers a sliding fee discount.
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Detroit
  • jfsdetroit.org/find-help/mental-health-and-wellness/
  •  25900 Greenfield Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 | (248) 592-2300
  • Offers counseling services with specialties in addiction recovery, trauma recovery, and older adult issues. Can bill Medicare and medicaid and provides a sliding fee schedule for those who are eligible. Options for counseling over the phone.
  • To inquire about counseling services, contact 248.592.2313 or resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text 9-9-8 or go to 998lifeline.org

Community Organizations to Know

St. Patrick Senior Center
  • stpatsrctr.org
  •  58 Parsons St. Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 833-7080
  • St. Patrick Senior Center is Detroit’s largest health, wellness, and activities center for people over 55. They provide a variety of services including nutritious meals, dozens of health & wellness programs, an on-site clinic, transportation to medical appointments, dance and exercise classes, benefits assistance, in-home services, respite care and more!
Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA)
  • detroitseniorsolution.org
  •  1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200. Detroit, MI 48207 | (313) 446-4444
  • DAAA assists older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers by removing social, economic, physical, and psychological barriers and creating aging-friendly neighborhoods through nutrition, health and wellness, and senior independence
  • Services they provide: information & assistance; nutrition services; senior community service employment program, home care services, Medicaid-Medicare Assistance Program and more!
Hannan Center
  • hannan.org
  • 4750 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 833-1300
  • The mission of Hannan Center is to preserve the dignity and enhance the quality of life of seniors in Michigan. They develop and provide programs and services to meet the changing needs of seniors and promotes creative and purposeful activity to enrich lives. In addition to their Beyond U School for Grownups, they also have support groups, an art gallery, and the Zena Baum Senior Service Center.
Neighborhood Service Organization – Northwest Wellness center
  • nso-mi.org
  •  18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235 | (313) 397-8227
  • NSO delivers holistic care and wrap around/safety net services to address social determinants impacting health, education, and economic stability. NSO’s Northwest Wellness Center provides a variety of services to persons over 60.
  • Program and services include information and assistance, links to community resources, Medicare and Medicaid counseing, congregate meals, Enhance Fitness, A Matter of Balance classes, caregiver training, water aerobics, passport to health, walk with ease classes, diabetes education workshops, and much more.
Bridging Communities
  • bridgingcommunities.org
  •  6900 McGraw Detroit, MI 48210 | (313) 361-6377
  • Bridging Communities’ mission is to improve the quality of life for the elders of Southwest Detroit area. Major focuses include Eldercare Services which provides professional assessments for those 60 and over in the greater Southwest Detroit area to fulfill identified unmet needs, and Neighborhood Stabilization & Housing, which plays a critical role in providing stability to our elders and families alike by connecting Detroit residents to resources.
LA SED Senior and Youth Center
  • lasedinc.com
  •  7150 Vernor Hwy Detroit, MI 48209 | (313) 841-8840
  • LA SED’s Senior Services help enable adults aged 60 and older maintain an independent lifestyle in their own home. They include transportation to and from the center; food and friendship programs; free health screenings, intergenerational initiatives; social and emotional support and more.
 

 

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