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YWCA Kalamazoo’s Victim Services Programs supports survivors of violence from their emergency-immediate needs to future safety plans. Advocates meet with survivors to discuss current needs and to refer them to resources and services throughout the community. Additionally, advocates assist with safety planning, court appearance, filling protective orders etc. Visit ywcakalamazoo.org for more information.
Call or text 9-8-8 anytime.
Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.
Call or text 2-1-1 anytime.
Text your zip code to 898-211
Search the Michigan 2-1-1 database for more than 27,000 statewide programs. View the statewide directory.
Gryphon Place and United Way of South Central Michigan have created a one-stop source connecting volunteers to nonprofits. The Volunteer Center has hundreds of ongoing and one-time needs. Discover new volunteer activities added every week. Start volunteering at go.gryphon.org.
Apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) through MIBridges. Qualifying through SER will allow someone to access the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP). People who would like to fill out a paper copy can print one here or go to the MDHHS office at 121 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 to fill one out.
If qualified through MDHHS, other supplemental resources may be available. Agencies that provide this assistance include Kent County Community Action, The Salvation Army, North Kent Connect, True North, Kent County Veteran Services, and Senior Neighbors.
Enroll in an Affordable Payment Plans through Consumers (Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy, or CARE) and DTE (Low Income Self Sufficiency Program, or LSP). Both require applying for SER first.
Apply for Benefits, Manage Your Case, and Explore Resources. Apply here.
Get connected to early childhood resources, programs, and services across Michigan. Find services in your county.
Cybercrime and online fraud can happen to anyone; it's important to know where to turn if it happens to you. Visit fightcybercrime.org for help and resources.
Visit nowkalamazoo.com/events for a list of upcoming community events.