Resources

Help you can use today.

Free, official, trusted resources for Detroit and Michigan. Every link goes straight to the provider.

Urgent

Michigan 2-1-1

Free 24/7 referrals for food, housing, utility bills, and more, by phone, text, or online.

Dial 2-1-1

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Urgent

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress, 24/7.

Call or text 988

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Housing

Detroit Right to Counsel

City program connecting income-eligible tenants facing eviction with a free lawyer.

City of Detroit

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Housing

MSHDA

Michigan’s housing agency: homeownership programs, vouchers, and housing help.

State of Michigan

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Legal

Michigan Legal Help

Free legal information, forms, and referrals for housing, family, benefits, and more.

Free online tool

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Legal

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Immigration legal services, Know Your Rights materials, and help lines.

Nonprofit legal services

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Healthcare

HealthCare.gov

Michigan’s official marketplace for individual health insurance, with free enrollment help.

Federal marketplace

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Healthcare

MI Bridges

Apply for Medicaid, the Healthy Michigan Plan, food assistance, and other benefits.

State of Michigan

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Voting

Michigan Voter Information Center

Check registration, find your polling place, see your ballot, and track an absentee ballot.

Michigan Dept. of State

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Voting

Michigan Elections

Official info on registering, early voting, absentee voting, and voter rights.

Michigan Dept. of State

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Voting

Michigan Legislature

Find your state legislators and follow bills in Lansing.

Michigan Legislature

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