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Wayne County, Michigan

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67 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals2

    Countywide

    Forgotten Harvest (call to find a pantry near you)

    Forgotten Harvest serves Wayne County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237

    Call first. Call to find the nearest pantry and its hours.

    Countywide

    Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (call to find a pantry near you)

    Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan serves Wayne County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180

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    Housing17

    Detroit

    Detroit Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1301 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Dearborn

    Dearborn Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    16901 Michigan Ave Ste 9, Dearborn, MI 48126

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    Hamtramck

    Hamtramck Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2620 Holbrook St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

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    Highland Park

    Highland Park Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    13725 John R St, Highland Park, MI 48203

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    Inkster

    Inkster Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    4500 Inkster Rd, Inkster, MI 48141

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    Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    1356 Electric Ave, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

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    Taylor

    Taylor Housing Commission

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    15270 S Plaza Dr, Taylor, MI 48180

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    Wayne

    Wayne Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    3355 S Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184

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    Westland

    Westland Housing Commission

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    32150 Dorsey St, Westland, MI 48186

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    Allen Park

    Allen Park Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    17000 Champaign Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

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    Ecorse

    Ecorse Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    266 Hyacinthe St, Ecorse, MI 48229

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    Livonia

    Livonia Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    19300 Purlingbrook St, Livonia, MI 48152

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    Melvindale

    Melvindale Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    3501 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122

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    Plymouth

    Plymouth Housing Commission

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    1160 Sheridan St, Plymouth, MI 48170

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    River Rouge

    River Rouge Housing Commission

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    180 Visger Rd, River Rouge, MI 48218

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    Rockwood

    Rockwood Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    22065 Huron River Dr Apt 201, Rockwood, MI 48173

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    Romulus

    Romulus Housing Commission

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    34200 Beverly Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

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    Health and dental41

    Detroit

    Advantage health Centers-McNichols

    Community health center run by Detroit Health Care for the Homeless, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    15400 W Mcnichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Advantage Health Centers-Oakman

    Community health center run by Detroit Health Care for the Homeless, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1355 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Advantage Health Centers, Alexandrine

    Community health center run by Detroit Health Care for the Homeless, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    101 E Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI 48201

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    Detroit

    Central City Health 3rd Ave

    Community health center run by Detroit CNTRL Cty Community MNTL. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1240 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

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    Detroit

    Central City Health Abbott

    Community health center run by Detroit CNTRL Cty Community MNTL. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    613 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48226

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    Detroit

    CHASS Mack

    Community health center run by Community Health and Social Services Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    3426 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

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    Detroit

    CHASS Oakman

    Community health center run by Community Health and Social Services Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    882 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238

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    Detroit

    Chass PFC

    Community health center run by Community Health and Social Services Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    2915 W Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48208

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    Detroit

    CHASS Woodward

    Community health center run by Community Health and Social Services Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    8600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

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    Detroit

    Covenant 17625 Joy Road

    Community health center run by Covenant Community Care INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    17625 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228

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    Detroit

    Covenant Community Care

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    559 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216

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    Detroit

    Covenant Community Care

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1700 Waterman St, Detroit, MI 48209

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    Detroit

    Detroit Central City Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit CNTRL Cty Community MNTL. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    3427 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

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    Detroit

    Dr. Feleta Wilson Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Community Health Connection. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    6550 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Dr. Sophie Womack Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Community Health Connection. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    7900 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    East Jefferson Avenue

    Community health center run by Health Centers Detroit Foundation, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    7633 E Jefferson Ave, Ste 340, Detroit, MI 48214

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    East Riverside Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Community Health Connection. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    13901 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Hope Family Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    12121 Broadstreet Ave, Detroit, MI 48204

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Oscar Paskal Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Community Health Connection. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    12800 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48215

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Detroit

    Popoff Family Health Center

    Community health center run by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    10809 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48214

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

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    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices1

    How HelpByState works

    Checked, dated and corrected by neighbors

    1. 1

      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

    2. 2

      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Wayne County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Wayne County: Forgotten Harvest (call to find a pantry near you), (248) 967-1500, call first; Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (call to find a pantry near you), (313) 923-3535, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed 17 places that can help in Wayne County: Detroit Housing Commission, (313) 877-8000, call first; Dearborn Housing Commission, (313) 943-2221, call first; Hamtramck Housing Commission, (313) 868-7445, call first. 14 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed 41 places that can help in Wayne County: Advantage health Centers-McNichols in Detroit, (313) 416-6262, call first; Advantage Health Centers-Oakman in Detroit, (313) 416-6262, call first; Advantage Health Centers, Alexandrine in Detroit, (313) 416-6251, call first. 38 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Wayne County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Wayne County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Wayne County, Michigan?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Wayne County: Lakeshore Legal Aid, (888) 783-8190. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the local food bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.