COMMUNITY AGENCIES

AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program; 15100 North Line Road, Room 157, Southgate 48195; 1-734-281-2470; Joan Hulet, project director
The organization offers employment and training services for those age 40 and older.
www.aarp.org/foundation

ACCESS; 2651 Saulino Court, Dearborn 48120; 1-313-842-7010; Hassan Jaber, executive director
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services started in 1971 in a storefront in Dearborn's South End to aid the Arab-American community. Now known as ACCESS, it has seven locations and 90 programs that serve people regardless of ethnicity. It offers community health, employment and training, youth and social service programs. ACCESS also has a national outreach program and founded the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn.
www.accesscommunity.org

Adult Well-Being Services; 1423 Field Ave., Detroit 48214; 1-313-924-7860; Karen Schrock, president/CEO
Through services, family support and advocacy, AWBS promotes well-being and independence of adults in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties as they age.
www.awbs.org

American Indian Services Inc.; 1110 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park 48146; 1-313-388-4100; Fay Givens, director
The agency provides youth programs, case management, therapy, free legal services and a monthly food program to any American Indian in Wayne County.

American Red Cross-Southeastern Michigan Chapter; 100 Mack, Detroit 48201; 1-313-833-4440

www,semredcross.org

Arc Downriver; 4212 13th St., Wyandotte 48192; 1-734-283-0710; Kevin McGuckin, executive director
Arc Downriver advocates for people who are developmentally challenged and have cognitive impairments, and their families, by promoting choices, creating opportunities and providing support needed to fully participate in the community.
www.downriverarc.org

Children with Hairloss; 12776 S. Dixie Highway, South Rockwood 48179; 1-734-379-4400; Regina Villemure, director
The organization was created as a resource for all children who have medically related hair loss. Its mission is to empower these children to become whole again by making hair available to those who might be financially challenged.
www.childrenwithhairloss.us

ChristNet Rotating Homeless Shelter; West Mound United Methodist Church, 22395 Eureka Road, Taylor 48180; 1-734-671-1300; Debra Petri, executive director
Intake is at 6:30 p.m. daily from October to June at the church.
www.facebook.com/pages/ChristNet/129335890416611

Community Care Services; 26184 W. Outer Drive, Lincoln Park 48146; 1-313-389-7500; Susan Kozak, executive director
Community Care Services, a nonprofit agency, provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse services to more than 3,000 individuals and families each year. It has outpatient sites in Lincoln Park, Taylor and Belleville.
www.comcareserv.org

Downriver Community Conference; 15100 North Line Road, Southgate 48195; 1-734-362-7070; James Perry, executive director
Services include employment/training, economic development and low-income home weatherization. There is a Michigan Works! office. The DCC also is a venue for member communities to coordinate issues, including Downriver Mutual Aid for emergency services. Member communities are Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile Township, Huron Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven and Wyandotte.
www.dccwf.org

First Step; 1-888-453-5900; Judy Ellis, executive director
First Step provides comprehensive services and support, at no charge, for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include shelter, a 24-hour help line, legal information, assault response to area hospitals, counseling, support groups, children's programs and more. There are offices in Plymouth, Wayne and Redford Township.
www.firststep-mi.org

Julie's List; Julie Kennedy-Carpenter
The website provides contact information for southeastern Michigan agencies that can provide various types of assistance. Among the listings are federal, private, cultural and religious agencies. All listings are for free or low-cost services. Email: addtojulieslist@yahoo.com
www.julieslist.homestead.com

Marriage Resource Center; 16776 Southfield Freeway, Detroit 48235; 1-313-278-4400; Julie Bock, executive director
Couples, singles and family workshops are offered.
www.mimarriage.org

Oakwood Taylor Teen Health Center; 19275 North Line Road, Southgate 48195; 1-734-287-2076
The center provides general medical care, family planning, prevention and health education programs and counseling for ages 10 to 21 and special education students up to age 26. Parental consent is required for medical services for those younger than 18.
www.oakwood.org/taylor-teen-health-center

Penrickton Center for Blind Children; 26530 Eureka Road, Taylor 48180; 1-734-946-7500; Kurt Sebaly, executive director
Penrickton Center, established in 1952, is a private, nonprofit five-day residential and day care agency serving blind, multidisabled children ages 1 to 12.
www.penrickton.com

SMART bus service; 535 Griswold, Suite 600, Detroit 48226; 1-866-962-5515; John Hertel, general manager
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation offers bus service in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. Among the communities it serves are Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton and Wyandotte. SMART has fixed-route, connector and community transit services.
www.smartbus.org

Southeast Michigan Community Alliance; 25363 Eureka Road, Taylor 48180; 1-734-229-3500; Gregory Pitoniak, CEO
SEMCA is a Michigan Works! agency. It assists individuals with job searches and skills training, and helps businesses connect with skilled workers and access regulatory and technicial assistance. SEMCA also administers federal and state substance-abuse treatment and prevention programs.
www.semca.org

Team Mental Health Services; 22720 W. Michigan Ave., Dearborn 48124; 1-313-274-3700; Antonio Pollicella, CEO
Outpatient and mental health services are offered. There also are locations in Southgate and Detroit.
www.team-mentalhealth.com

The Guidance Center; 13101 Allen Road, Southgate 48195; 1-734-785-7700; Kari Walker, president/CEO
The Guidance Center is a behavioral health and human services agency that has been in the Downriver community since 1958. It provides a broad range of services that help children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives. Services spanning treatment, prevention, growth and education are delivered with professionalism in an atmosphere of caring, hope and respect.
www.guidance-center.org

The Guidance Center Community Garden; Walter White Community Resource Center, 550 Eaton, River Rouge 48218; 1-734-785-7705, ext. 7123; Rich Casteels, director
It's part of the Green Recovery Project, a three-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The garden provides social, recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and other disabilities. Year-round activities include plant exchanges, harvest celebrations and craft shows, and there are weekly workshops on topics like food preservation, organic crafts and garden photography.

The Guidance Center: Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center; 40 E. Ferry St., Detroit 48202; 1-313-833-2970
The program conducts forensic interviewing for children suspected of sexual abuse, neglect or trauma. Detroit police, Wayne County protective services workers, forensic interviewers and mental health workers from The Guidance Center and researchers from Wayne State University provide services in the same building. Medical examinations from Children's Hospital of Michigan will be added soon.

The Information Center; 20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110, Taylor 48180; 1-734-282-7171; Edward D'Angelo, CEO
The Information Center helpline provides free comprehensive information and referral services for the general public; assistance to the unemployed; services for seniors and the disabled; support and training for caregivers; and personalized help in understanding eligibility for public benefits, human services and programs. The Information Center is an accredited nonprofit information and referral agency that connects people with services that can help them.
www.theinfocenter.info

The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C; 3850 Second St., Suite 100, Wayne 48184; 1-800-815-1112; Bob Brown, executive director
The Senior Alliance coordinates a comprehensive network of services in 34 Wayne County communities, including Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and all of Downriver.
www.aaa1c.org

United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1 service; 660 Woodward Ave., Suite 300, Detroit 48226; 211 or 1-313-226-9200; Michael Brennan, president/CEO
United Way 2-1-1 is a multilingual, comprehensive information and referral service available 24 hours a day for residents of Wayne, Monroe, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Lapeer counties. 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. People also can call 2-1-1 to be connected to volunteer opportunities.
www.uwsem.org/gethelp

Vista Maria; 20651 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn Heights 48127; 1-313-271-3050; Angela Aufdemberge, president/CEO
Vista Maria offers intensive residential programs for abused, neglected and traumatized girls ages 11 to 17, and there are two charter schools on campus. It also offers community-based services for girls and boys ages 6 to 17 who are in the state's foster care system.
vistamaria.org

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency; 2121 Biddle Ave., Suite 102, Wyandotte 48192; 1-734-284-6999; Louis Piszker, CEO
Programs and services include employment and training; outreach and emergency services; homelessness prevention; a senior caregiver program; youth and family services, including Head Start; and community development, including low-income weatherization and housing rehabilitation. There also are offices in Taylor, Romulus, Dearborn, Plymouth and Garden City.
www.waynemetro.org

Western Wayne Family Health Center; 26650 Eureka Road, Suite C, Taylor 48180; 1-734-941-4991
The center, for the uninsured and underinsured, offers medical services to patients of all ages, including primary and preventive care, health and wellness education, obstetrics and gynecology, breast and cervical cancer screenings, well child checks, immunizations, employment physicals and referrals for specialty care. It is operated by the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority.
www.wwfhcinkster.org

Wyandotte Clinic for the Working Uninsured; 3333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte 48192; 1-734-365-3560; Nancy Zack, clinic administrator
Patients must make an appointment, be at least 18 years old and have proof of current employment with no medical insurance benefits. Services include primary care office visits, including diabetes and hypertension management; women's health checkups, pap smears and breast exams; podiatric services; nutrition counseling; work physicals; and referrals. The clinic is a partnership with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
www.wyandotteclinic.com

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Community Resource Centers; 1-734-785-7700, ext. 7053
The centers, operated by The Guidance Center, serve families through a resource library, parent/child play groups, parent interest groups, infant massage classes, workshops and a lending library with books and "literacy bags," toys, games and videos, after-school programming, summer camps and parenting workshops. There are sites in Flat Rock, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor and Van Buren Township.

The Guidance Center programs; 1-734-785-7700
Early Childhood Support Services: The program supports families with children up to age 5 through a variety of services, including Parents as Teachers, Early On, Early Learning Communities and Let's Talk.
Developmental Disabilities Program: It serves people of all ages through a variety of services.
P.L.A.Y. Project: Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters provides intensive in-home training and support for families of children with autism.
Juvenile Justice Program: It provides home-based rehabilitative delinquency services to children and their families. Children's cases must have been handled by Wayne County Circuit Court and they must be a ward of the Wayne County Department of Children & Family Services.
School-Based Services/Prevention Program: It provides support, guidance and positive opportunities to help those ages 7 to 17 develop skills and make safe, healthy choices.
www.guidance-center.org