Other Community Resources
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Other teen and youth housing resources in Michigan
MyPlace in Jackson, Michigan provides transitional housing and independent living for youth. 31:8 Community Services has partnered with MyPlace to provide youth a smooth transition from emergency shelter services to transitional housing in Jackson, Michigan.
Child and Family Charities in Lansing, Michigan offers emergency youth shelter services at their Gateway home, a maternity center, substance use services for youth, as well as many other services for youth and families.
Connection Youth Services in Howell, Michigan provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, a teen drop-in center and many other services to youth.
Dochas II in Jackson, Michigan provides youth with housing services, crisis intervention, employment assistance, college assistance, food, Medicaid help, and many other services. They service Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale County. Please note: this agency does NOT provide emergency shelter services.
Ozone House offers emergency shelter services, a crisis and support line, a hang out/drop in center, and many other services to youth.
Arbor Circle in Grand Rapids, Michigan provides many services including but not limited to counseling, substance use recovery and emergency shelter services with a focus on LGBTQIA+ youth.
The Ark Services for Youth in Kalamazoo, Michigan offers emergency shelter services as well as other housing services for youth including, but not limited to, food services and counseling through Catholic Charities.
Family Youth Interventions in Mount Clemons, Michigan provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and rapid re-housing for youth.
Alternatives for Girls in Detroit, Michigan provides emergency shelter services for all youth, but focuses on domestic violence services for victims, and those who are at risk of human trafficking. They provide court accompaniment, legal assistance and many other services.
Covenant House is offered in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan and provides emergency shelter services for human trafficking victims as well as homeless youth.
Listening Ear in Mount Pleasant, Michigan provides emergency shelter care, sexual abuse treatment, and many other services for youth.
Lighthouse in Pontiac, Michigan provides emergency shelter services, food services, eviction services and many other services for youth and adults.
REACH in Flint, Michigan serves Shiawassee County, Lapeer County and Genesee County youth. They provide emergency shelter services, crisis intervention and may other services.
Youth Prevention Council in Saginaw, Michigan provides emergency shelter for youth, teen parenting services and prevention services to youth.
The National Runaway Safeline or 1-800 Runaway provides national support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The National Runaway Safeline can provide individuals with resources and connect them with their community through online chat, call, text, email, and forums. Help is one click away.
Other Jackson County Resources
CPCAN is a primary prevention agency that provides parent education to the community of Jackson County. CPCAN provides resources to meet gaps in services, such as a Nurturing Father’s parenting class, safe sleep needs, and tangible resources for families.
Henry Ford Health in Jackson, Michigan provides many services including substance abuse services, outpatient treatment, therapy (behavioral health treatment), groups, and detoxification services.
Center for Family Health in Jackson, Michigan is the county’s community health center. CFH provides the county with numerous medical services including insurance assistance, sliding scale fees, a walk-in clinic with extended hours, centers based out of various local spots, therapy, free dietician services, transportation, and many more.
Save our Youth provides youth (and adults) job assistance, job training, classes, mentorship programs, therapy, summer programs, and other services for Jackson County youth and adults.
Jackson Community Foundation provides scholarships to Jackson County youth as well as grants for nonprofits.
The Jackson County District Library offers libraries all over Jackson County. They provide many services including free events, mobile outreach, items for the visually impaired, print/copy/fax services, and delivery services.
Highfields provides in-home services to families with various needs. This includes but is not limited to Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Autism case management, and Youth and Family Alternatives (YFA) which teaches alternatives to violence in the home.
Lifeways serves Jackson and Hillsdale Counties as the county’s Community Mental Health Service. Lifeways provides mental health services, psychiatric services, case management, prevention services, suicide prevention services, wraparound for youth, youth peer supports, infant mental health services, and many other services.
Recovery Technology in Jackson, Michigan provides the community with many services including anger management, batterers intervention program, and therapy.
Home of New Vision in Jackson, Michigan provides crisis intervention, recovery support, substance use services, and many other services.
Jackson Giving Back to the Community in Jackson, Michigan provides essentials for infants, a food pantry, clothing, hygiene needs, and other necessities.
DisAbility Connect offers individuals with disabilities various services to advance independence for all individuals, both youth and adults. This includes, but is not limited to peer support, independent living, and advocacy.
WellWise serves Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale County for the aging population. This includes, but is not limited to, home-based services, Medicare assistance, assistive technology, and housing assistance for individuals seeking assistance leaving an abusive or neglectful situation.
Lovingly known as the King Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Jackson, Michigan provides many services including a heating and cooling center, tutoring services, an after-school program, hot meals, and a recreation center.
Love INC Jackson provides assistance with bus fares, obtaining vital records, medication, utilities and other case-by-case needs in the community.
United Way in Jackson, Michigan supports local agencies, small businesses, and connects people with needs to their local agencies. They also provide their own services such as assistance with utilities and tax services.
Together We Can Make a Difference in Jackson, Michigan provides numerous services including Laundry Angels, teaching skills, toys for children for Christmas, providing bicycles, mentorship for young men, and more.
The Interfaith Shelter in Jackson County provides Jackson County with homeless services, case management services and food for anyone who needs a hot meal each day.
Community Action Agency serves Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee County. They provide assistance with housing, veteran needs, services for 0-3 year olds such as HeadStart, Early On and Early HeadStart, among many other services.
Salvation Army in Jackson, Michigan provides copious services including, but not limited to, assistance with food, utilities, summer camps, after school programs, disaster relief, and mortgage/rent assistance.
Family Services and Children’s Aid provides Jackson County with many services including family counseling, substance use services, groups, and teen/youth prevention services through Just Understand My Potential (JUMP).
