Resources
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Child Mental Health Resources
The Children’s Center
Provide services for autism, ADHD, and offer parent training and resources for adoptive and foster parents. Visit their site for more information.
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79 W Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI 48201
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(313) 831-5535
The Guidance Center
Community resource center which provides support for autism, early education, parenting groups, and other resources. Visit their website for more information.
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13101 Allen Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
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(734) 785-7700
Development Centers
Center providing behavioral health services, early childhood programs, and other helpful programs. Visit their website for more information.
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(313) 531-2500
Parent Mental Health Resources
Wayne State Psychology Clinic
Provide Psychological assessments and treatments on a sliding-fee services. They do not accept any insurance. Visit their website for more information.
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5229 Cass Ave, Rands House, Detroit MI 48202
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(313) 577-2840
University Physician Group – Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Provides clinical services for individuals battling with severe and persistent mental illnesses or with brief therapy needs. Call for more information or to set up an appointment.
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(734) 464-4220 (Livonia)
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(313) 577-1396 (Detroit)
WSU College of Education Counseling & Testing
Provide services for clinical counseling, art therapy and testing to individuals, groups, organizations or the public.
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5425 Gullen Mall, 306 Education Building, Detroit, MI 48202
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(313) 577-1681
University of Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic
Provide Psychological assessments and treatments on a sliding-fee services. Call for an appointment or visit their website for more information.
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(313) 578-0570
Suicide/Crisis Hotlines
Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotlines
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Macomb County: (586) 307-9100
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Oakland County: (248) 456-0909
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Wayne County: (313) 224-7000
DMC Emergency
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(313) 745-3330
Detroit Police Department 24-hour Crisis Hotline:
A victims’ assistance program put in place to aid individuals, families and communities affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and homicide. They also offer follow-up counseling and prevention programs.
(313) 833-1660
Substance Abuse
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Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Visit the website for more information on treatment options and facilities
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Referral website http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Substance Abuse 24 Hour Hotline:
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800-686-6543
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Detroit-Wayne County Central office 24- hour hotline:
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313-831-5550
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Oakland County 24-hour hotline: 248- 332-3521
List of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources and clinics
Community Agencies
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Empowering low-income people through connecting them with childcare, food, housing, and building school programs, literacy, and aiding with financial difficulties or concerns. Visit their website for more information.
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(313) 388-9799
Wayne County Great Start Collaborative
Supports families, schools, and communities through services for things like child education, childcare, healthcare access, and transportation among other things. Visit their website for more information
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7445 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101
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(734) 225-6616
Housing, Food, & Other Needs
Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
If in need of diapers, call the number listed and provide only your first and last name and the best phone number to reach you. Visit their website for more information.
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(313) 356-6470
Detroit Housing Commission
In place to aid with affordable housing. Visit their website for more information.
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(313) 877-8000
Detroit Food Pantries
Contains a list of food pantries available in the metro Detroit area. Visit their website for more information.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides aid for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for pregnant, breastfeeding, apostpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five
United Way
Community care advocates refer you to the sources of shelter, food, medical assistance, and more. Visit their website for more information.
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211 or (800) 552-1183
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Temporary food assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Parent Networks/Parenting
Detroit Parent Network
A network of parents coming from a variety of backgrounds. Groups and workshops are in place to support and engage parents
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726 Lothrop St, Detroit, MI 48202
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(313) 306-8100
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
A group of moms having conversations about the joys and frustrations of motherhood. There are multiple groups located in Detroit area.
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(303) 733- 5353
Healthcare & Clinics
Physical activity for your Child
Different activities you can do with your child to aid with their physical development and health.
Free and Income based Clinics of Michigan
Visit these websites to find more free and affordable healthcare clinics in the metro Detroit area.
Early Education Interventions
Fun Family Activities
YMCA Detroit
Community agency which promotes healthy living and activities. Has programs such as swimming, sports, and after school programs for children and families. Visit their website or call them for more information.
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1401 Broadway Detroit, MI 48226
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(313) 309-9622
Metro Parent Upcoming Events Calendar
List of upcoming fun events in the metro Detroit area for the whole family to enjoy. Visit the website for more information.
