(myFOXDetroit.com Staff) - The FOX2 Problem Solvers are committed to helping our viewers with the help of the agencies listed below. If you need help, please use this resource guide to find an agency that can assist you!
BASIC NEEDS
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
United Way 2-1-1 is a multi-lingual, comprehensive information and referral service available 24/7/365. Its database contains more than 20,000 programs and services such as after school programs, senior care services, medical and prescription assistance, credit counseling and mortgage foreclosure assistance, and housing and utility resources. Individuals can also call 2-1-1 to be connected to volunteer opportunities in their area.
Phone: 2-1-1
313-226-9400 OR 1-800-552-1183
www.uwsem.org
Salvation Army
Services include shelter, meal assistance, utility assistance, clothing services, and mediation, after-school care programs.
Phone: 248-443-5500
www.salvationarmyemich.org
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Accounting Aid Society
Provides free tax preparation and tax counseling services for low and moderate income people year-round.
Phone: 313-647-9620
www.accountingaidsociety.org
GreenPath Debt Solutions
Founded in 1961, GreenPath Debt Solutions is one of the largest and most trusted non-profit credit counseling agencies in the nation. GreenPath Debt Solutions offers free debt counseling services, either over the phone or in-person. Their compassionate, professional credit counselors are committed to helping people solve their financial problems and achieve their financial goals.
Phone: 800-550-1961
http://www.greenpath.com/
LEGAL AID
CALL (Counsel & Advocacy Law Line)
A non-profit, volunteer based organization established through the Community Dispute Resolution Program to offer mediation as an alternative to the traditional resolution in court.
Phone: 888-783-8190
www.lakeshorelegalaid.org
www.michiganlegalaid.org
Dispute Resolution Center
Serving Livingston & Washtenaw Counties
Low cost or free mediation and conciliation services to Washtenaw County residents and businesses. Agreements reached are legally binding.
Phone: 734-222-3745
www.thedisputeresolutioncenter.org/
Legal Aid & Defender Association, Inc.
Legal Aid and Defender Association is the largest provider of legal services to low- and moderate-income people in Michigan and one of the largest in the nation. Their mission is to provide civil legal services to residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties, including the City of Detroit, who cannot afford an attorney.
Phone: 877-964-4700
http://www.ladadetroit.org/
Wayne Mediation Center
Wayne Mediation Center is dedicated to providing high-quality dispute resolution services and conflict management training programs to people in Wayne County.
Phone: 313-561-3500
http://www.mediation-wayne.org/
Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan
Provides services for indigent persons in Wayne County. NLSM is Detroit’s only solely civil free legal aid program critically ill, abused and/or homeless adults and children. Reduced free legal services are available to those who qualify throughout Southeast Michigan.
Phone: 313-964-1975 or 313-874-5820
http://www.nlsmichigan.org/
The Resolution Center
Providing facilitative mediation services to businesses and residents in Macomb and St. Clair Counties, Michigan. Dedicated to enhancing the peaceful resolution of all forms of disputes by providing and promoting the use of appropriate alternative dispute resolution and collaborative problem solving processes that emphasize cooperation, collaboration and communication.
Phone: 1-800-8-RESOLVE or 586-469-4714
www.theresolutioncenter.com/
BUSINESS
Better Business Bureau
Provides information, including background reports, on local businesses and charities. Offers mediation for business disputes, advertising review, and consumer assistance.
Phone: 248-223-9400
www.easternmichiganbbb.org
Center for the Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED)
Provides business counseling, development assistance, certification of and advocated for women-owned business, referral services for business issues.
Phone: 734-677-1400
www.miceed.org
SENIOR LIVING
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
Provides services for people 60+ living in Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties. Information and referrals for long-term care management, special services funding, Medicare/Medicaid and Pharmaceutical aid are offered.
Phone: 1-800-852-7795
www.aaa1b.org
Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1-A
Services include Project CHOICE (care management), Detroit MI Choice (Medicaid Waiver), Detroit Meals on Wheels, house-planning and assistance, refugee assistance project, grandparents raising grandchildren, and faith based initiatives.
Phone: 313-446-4444
www.daaa1a.org
ANIMALS & PETS
Michigan Humane Society
The largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Michigan. MHS serves more than 100,000 animals each year at its three metro Detroit
