Parent Resources
Here is a list of statewide resources to help you and your loved ones— or places you can consider helping — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide
2-1-1 — Call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance and bus fare. You can also search their online database.
Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan has freeonline support groups to offer caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with social interaction, educational information and support. Dial-in support groups are 6 to 7 p.m. March 25, 10 to 11 a.m. April 15 and 6 to 7 p.m. April 22. The dial-in number is 312-757-3121 and the access code is 294-847-693.
American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations. Find out where to give here
AT&T will offer free internet access to new customers for two months and low-income households can continue to subscribe for $10/month. All public WiFi hotspots are open to anyone. AT&T will not terminate service of any customer due to an inability to pay and all late payment fees will be waived. Click here to learn more.
Essential workers ( police officers, firefighters, health care workers, postal workers, sanititation workers, etc.,) in need of child care can get assistance finding help .
Comcast and Charter Communications will offer free internet access to low-income families. Internet and cable will not be suspended. Click here for guidelines.
Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990 — This 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides crisis counseling for people going through both natural and human-caused disasters. It’s free, multi-lingual and confidential. You can also text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Feeding America has a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries. They help food banks across the country support the most vulnerable communities affected by the pandemic. You can donate here or find your local food bank here.
Meals on Wheels: Delivers nutritious meals to vulnerable seniors. You can contact your local provider or donate to the national group here.
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Food:
Zaman International- Food boxes will be given https://www.zamaninternational.org/
Home Organization and Schedules:
Mental Health Resources:
Fratelli’s Pizza Cafe: Delivering free pizza at no charge to those in need
Big Al’s: Offering free meals to students in desperate need. Call 313-278-3411
Meals on wheels: for elderly
Kathy Weaver’s Resources:
Okay to Say = www.michigan.gov/ok2say
The Information Center = theinfocenter.info
Food Resources = foodpantries.org or pantrynet.org
Wayne County Department of Health = waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/public-health.aspx
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline = 800-273-8255
Michigan 211 = mi211.org
Michigan Child/Adult Protective Services = 855-444-3911
Domestic Violence = 800-787-7233
LGBTQ = 888-843-4564
Runaway Assistance (24 hour) = 800-292-4517
Good Article on schedules while being home:
https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/
Blessings in a Backpack
1-800-872-4366
Blessingsinabackpack.org
Provides food for elementary school children.
2. Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE Michigan, 2131 Beaufait st., Detroit, Michigan 48207
They are offering mobile food distributions, they can contact them
Health:
-PharmaCBD and Global Pharmacy Wholesale: Free vitamins to help boost the immune system. Vitamin C, men’s multivitamins and womens multivitamins. 2815 Monroe St. Dearborn, MI 48124 313-444-8772
Elderly Help:
Optimal Water: Donating 1 gallon jugs, 22 ounce bottles, and 4 oz sanitizer bottles to the elderly in need. Pick up will start 6:30-7pm in the parking lot of uppercuts2. 313-384-0874