Connect 2 Protect Detroit
Ascension Ml School-Based Health Centers

FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE

in partnership with

Connect 2 Protect-Detroit and Ascension MI School-Based Health Centers

School Based and Community Health Locations

Earhart Elementary-Middle School

1000 Scotten Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209

Phone: (313) 457-2797
Clinical therapist on site.

Mumford High School

17525 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221

Phone: (313) 484-5810

Fitzgerald High School

23200 Ryan Road
Warren, MI 48091

Phone: (586) 759-9070

Henry Ford High School

20000 Evergreen
Detroit, MI 48219

Phone: (313) 484-5800

Northwestern High School

2200 West Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208

Phone: (313) 596-0728
Clinical therapist on site.

Lincoln Park Middle School 2800

Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Phone: (313) 389-0747, Ext. 22835
Registered nurse and clinical therapist on site. Primary care from nurse practitioner via video visit.

University Prep Art & Design

10225 3rd St.
Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: 313-826- 1159 Ext. 20102
Clinical therapist on site.

Van Dyke Lincoln High School

22900 Federal Avenue
Warren, MI 48089

Phone: 586-427-0839
Clinical therapist on site.

Maybury Elementary School

4410 Porter Street
Detroit, MI 48209

Phone: (313) 228-8218
Registered nurse and clinical therapist on site. Primary care from nurse practitioner via video visit.

Western High School 1500

Scotten Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209

Phone: (313) 843-1398
Primary care from nurse practitioner and clinical therapist on site.

Mount Clemens High School 155

Cass Avenue.
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Phone: (586) 461-3363

Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center

77 Victor Street
Highland Park, MI 48203

Phone: (313) 365-3338
Pediatrician, nurse practitioner and clinical therapist on site. Also offering health care services for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults

Ascension School and Community-based Health Centers

Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine

571 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201

Phone: 313-264-6605
Nursing and Behavioral Health Services

Bunche Preparatory Academy

2715 Macomb St., Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-567-2011
Behavioral Health Services Only

Center Line High School

26300 Arsenal St., Center Line, MI 48015

Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Garvey Academy

2301 Van Dyke Detroit, MI, 48214

Phone: 313-866-9973

Hazel Park High School

23400 Hughes, Hazel Park, MI, 48030

Phone: 586 510-2001
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Central Academy and High School

2425 Tuxedo, Detroit, MI, 48206

Phone: 313-865-0576
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School

3200 E. Lafayette St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Phone: 313-567-0534
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Nolan Elementary/Middle School

1150 E. Lantz Detroit, MI, 48203

Phone: 313-368-4267
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Clintondale Middle/High School

35200 Little Mack Clinton Twp., MI, 48035

Phone: 586-790-4096
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Oak Park High School

13701 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI, 48237

Phone: 248-398-0199
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Osborn High School

11600 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI, 48205

Phone: 313-372-5974
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Southfield High School A & T

24675 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI, 48033

Behavioral Health Services only

Denby High School

12800 Kelly Rd., Detroit, MI, 48224

Phone: 313-372-3826
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Sidney D. Miller Campus

2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-818-3654
TeleMedicine Site – Nursing and Behavioral Health Services

Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences

2985 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207

Phone: 313-567-0408 
Behavioral Health Services only

Lamphere High School

610 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI, 48071

Nursing and Behavioral Health Services

East English Village Preparatory Academy

5020 Cadieux Detroit, MI, 48224

Phone: 313-640-5798
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Warren Mott High School

3131 E. 12 Mile Rd. Warren, MI, 48092

Phone: 586-558-8765
Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Southwest Michigan Health Centers St. Joseph County health Centers

Eastwood Elementary School

107 W. West St. Sturgis, MI 49091

Nursing and Behavioral Health Services

Student Help & Healing Center

1555 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091

School-Linked Health Center Medical Nurse Practitioner and Behavioral Health Services

Central/Mid Michigan Genesee County health Centers

Atherton Elementary School

3444 S Genesee Rd., Burton, MI 48519

Nursing and Behavioral Health Services

Black Family Development Inc. Partnership Schools

DPSCD School-Based Program Schools
School Name
Mental Health Personnel
SERVICES DELIVERED

Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary-Middle School

8145 Puritan Ave, Detroit, Ml48238

Supervisor: Tenna Harris NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CONSUMERS
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Brenda Scott Academy

18440 Hoover St, Detroit, Ml 48205

Ashley Rutherford, LLMSW Supervisor: Erika Coates

Mental Health and Prevention Services

Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts

10700 Santa Maria St, Detroit, Ml 48221

Mary Drain, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 Margareta Ave,
Detroit, Ml48221

Cleney Matlock, LLPC Supervisor: Teena Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Ronald Brown Academy

11530 Outer Dr E, Detroit, Ml 48223

Karolyn Tate, LLMSW Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Fisher Magnet Upper Academy

15491 Maddelein St,
Detroit, Ml 48205

Anthony Bowens, LLPC Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Fisher Magnet Lower Academy

15510 E State Fair Ave, Detroit, Ml48205

Ronette Ramseur, LLPC Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Brewer Academy

18025 Brock St,
Detroit, Ml 48205

Vacant Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Marion Law Academy

19411 Cliff St, Detroit, Ml 48234

Jennifer Jones, LLMSW Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Casimir Pulaski Elementary-Middle School

13840 Lappin Avenue,
Detroit, Ml 48205

Jennifer Jones, LLMSW Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Catherine Blackwell Institute

9330 Shoemaker St, Detroit, Ml 48213

Carraus Harden, LLPC Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

A.L. Holmes Academy

8950 Crane St, Detroit, Ml48213

Carraus Harden, LLPC Supervisor: Erika Coates
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Ralph W. Emerson Elementary- Middle School

18240 Huntington Rd, Detroit, Ml 48219

Bria Hutchins, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

15850 Strathmoor
Street, Detroit, Ml 48227

Coy Smith, LMSW Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Communication and Media Arts High School

19501 Berg Rd. Detroit, MI 48219

Sonia Jennings, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Coleman A. Young Elementary

15771 Hubbell Street
Detroit, Ml 48227

Mary Drain, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Carver STEM Academy

18701 Paul St., Detroit, MI 48228

Meachei Cook, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell

Mental Health and Prevention Services

Gardner Elementary School

6528 Mansfield
St., Detroit, Ml 48228

Sonia Jennings, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Mann Elementary School

19625 Elmira Street, Detroit, Ml 48228

Meachei Cook, LLPC Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Henderson Academy

16101 W. Chicago
Detroit, Ml 48228

Coy Smith, LMSW Supervisor: Carlotta Mitchell
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Burton International Academy

2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Detroit, Ml 48208

Tyshea Pope, LLPC Supervisor: Tenna Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services
DWIHN School-Success Program Schools
School Name
Mental Health Personnel
SERVICES DELIVERED

Ecorse Community High School (Ecorse)

27225 W. Outer Drive Ecorse, Ml 48229

Tiffany Blanford, LLPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

George Washington Carver Academy (Highland Park)

14510 Second Ave. Highland Park, Ml 48203

Tamitha Allman, LPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Grandport Elementary Academy (Ecorse)

4536 – 6th Street Ecorse, Ml 48229

Yasmine Bates, LLMSW Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

University Prep Arts and Design: Elementary (Charter)

10225 Third Avenue
Detroit, Ml 48202

Michaela Cosand, LLMSW Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

University Prep Arts and Design: Middle (Charter)

485 W. Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, Ml 48202

Mercedes Gough, LLMSW and W. Pearl McCullough, LPC Supervisor: Marquetta Turner
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

University Prep Arts and Design: High (Charter)

485 W. Milwaukee
Detroit, Ml 48202

Mercedes Gough, LLMSW and W. Pearl McCullough, LPC Supervisor: Marquetta Turner
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Hope Academy (Charter)

12121 Broadstreet Detroit, Ml 48204

Velda Hunter, LLPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Ralph J. Bunche Academy (Ecorse)

503 Hyacinte Street
Ecorse, Ml 48229

Amber Kilanowski, LLPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Osborn High School (DPSCD)

11600 Seven Mile East Detroit, Ml 48205

Tamitha Allman, LPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

University YES Academy (Charter)

14669 Curtis Street
Detroit, Ml 48235

Juana Scandrick, LLMSW Supervisor: Marquetta Turner
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

New Paradigm College Prep 4001

291h Street Detroit, Ml 48210

Amber Kilanowski, LLPC Supervisor: Se’ara Davis Mental
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Barack Obama Leadership Academy

10800 E. Canfield St.
Detroit, Ml 48214

Michaela Cosand, LLMSW Supervisor: Se’ara Davis
Mental Health Treatment/Prevention Services

Greenfield Union Elementary- Middle School

420W. 7 Mile Road, Detroit, Ml 48203

Tyshea Pope, MA, LLPC Supervisor: Tenna Harris Mental

Mental Health and Prevention Services

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

2585 Grove Street
Detroit, Michigan 48221

Cleney Matlock, LLPC Supervisor: Tenna Harris

Mental Health and Prevention Services

Golightly Education Center

5536 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, Ml 48202

Delisa Washington, LLMSW Supervisor: Tenna Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Chrysler Elementary School

1445 E. Lafayette
Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Delisa Washington, LLMSW Supervisor: Tenna Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Hamilton Elementary School

14223 Southampton St, Detroit, Ml 48213

Asmara Wheeler, LLMSW Supervisor: Tenna Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Davis Aerospace Technical High School

900 Dickerson
Avenue, Detroit, Ml48215

Asmara Wheeler, LLMSW Supervisor: Tenna Harris
Mental Health and Prevention Services

Private Practice Mental Health Providers

Organization Name
Insurance

Cornerstone Community Counseling
Mikki mason, lmsw-c

14400 Puritan St.
Detroit, Mi 48227
313-355-2286

https://cornerstonecc313.wixsite.com/c3ll
Cornerstonecomcounseling@gmail.com

Medicaid/ Blue Cross PPO

Fleming Mckoy Counseling, LLC
TERRI MCKOY, LPC, LPCC, LCMHC

14837 Braille St.
Detroit ,MI 48223
(734) 531-7314

https://www.flemingmckoycounselingllc.com
findyourpeace@flemingmckoycounseling.com

Medicaid/self pay

Altus Home Counseling and Behavioral Services
Chanel Johnson, MA, LPC

1017 Whittier Rd., Grosse pointe park,
Detroit, MI 48230
(313) 200-4626

Medicaid /blue cross blue shield

Creative Empowerment Counseling Services
Tammy Black

1004 3-mile Drive
Detroit, MI 48230 (313)903-0639

https://www.creativempowerment.com/
creativeempowermentcounseling@gmail.com

Medicaid / BlueCross BlueShield

Evolution Counseling and Consulting
Erica M. Kelley, MA, LPC, CRC,LBSW

443-401 W Milwaukee Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
313-231-7817

https://www.evolutioncounselingndconsulting.com/

BLUE CROSS/ CIGNA/ MERIDIAN/ BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Mindful Synergy
Irena J. Glover, LMSW

3011 w. Grand Blvd., Suite 1507 Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 608-9512

https://www.mindfulsynergy.org
Info@mindfulsynergy.org

Beacon, Cigna, BCBS, Health Alliance, Medicare, Meridian, United Healthcare

Akoben Counseling & Consulting
Bionca Taylor-Miller

11000 W McNichols #323-1194, Detroit, Michigan 48221
313-365-0975

https://akobencounseling.com/
info@akobencounseling.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford

Restorative minds Counseling
Markiesha Johnson ,LMSW

3299-3101 Hendricks St, Detroit, MI 48207

info@myrestorativemindscounseling.com
https://myrestorativemindscounseling.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford

Treatment Service Providers

Organization Name
Contact
address

Arab American Chaldean Council

2995 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Arab American Community Center
for economic and social
services (Access)

6451 Schaefer Dearborn, MI 48126

Black Family Development

2995 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Catholic Social Services

313-883-2100
csswayne.org

9851 Hamilton Detroit MI,48202

The Children’s Center

90 Alexandrine Detroit MI, 48201

Detroit Central City

313-831-3160
www.Dcccmh.org

10 Peterboro Detroit MI, 48201

The Guidance Center

13101 Allen Road Southgate MI , 48195

Development Centers, Inc.

313-531-2500

17321 Telegraph Detroit MI, 48219

Hegira Programs, Inc

734-458-4601
www.hegria.net

8623 N. Wayne rd. Westland. MI 48195

Lifespan Clinical Services

35300 Nankin Blvd, Suite 601 Westland, MI 48185

Lincoln Behavioral Services

313-937-9500
www.lbscares,com

9329 Telegraph Road Redford, MI 48225

Community Network Services (CNS)

313-245-7000 or 877-242-4140

20303 Kelly Rd. Detroit ,MI 48212

PsyGenics Inc

313-340-4442

7800 West Outer Drive, Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48235

Ruth Ellis Center

77 Victor St. Highland Park, MI 48225

Ruth Ellis Center

77 Victor St. Highland Park, MI 48225

Southwest Counseling & Development Services

313-963-2266
www.swsol.org

5716 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48210

Starfish Family Services

248-615-9730
www.sfish.org

18316 Middlebelt Livonia, MI 48152

TEAM Wellness

313-267-9600
734-324-8326
313-626-2400

3646 Mt. Elliott Detroit, MI 48207

Sexual Health

The Detroit Health Department now offers reproductive health services through the Federal Title X program. This program allows the Health Department to provide high-quality reproductive health care to adults and adolescents at low or no-cost.
The Detroit Health Department’s HIV/STD Prevention program wants to make it easier to get condoms. Consistent and correct use of latex condoms provides protection from HIV, STDs, and pregnancy.
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always go to Planned Parenthood for your health care.
Advantage Health Centers is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare and support services to Metro Detroit’s community and those experiencing homelessness regardless of source of payment.

Tutoring

826michigan inspires school-aged students to write with skill and confidence in collaboration with adult volunteers in their communities. The writing and tutoring programs uphold a culture of creativity and imagination and support students in establishing strong habits of mind.

Substance misUse

The Detroit COVID-19 Virtual Therapy Collaborative aims to remove stigma and barriers to treatment for youth and adults ages 14 and up for those in or approaching a crisis related to or triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Centers

Ascension Southeast MI Community Health currently operates 25 Ascension MI School-Based Health Centers: within the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Covenant House, Clintondale School System, Warren Consolidated Schools District, Oak Park School District, Southfield School District, Hazel Park School District, Center Line Public Schools, within the Cornerstone Schools, Sturgis Public Schools and 1 School-Linked Health Center in Sturgis, MI.

Medical Services
The Health Centers offer various medical and mental health services, which are tailored for each site. Medical services provided for the students, school staff and community include: general health assessments; immunizations; gynecological exams and pap smears; laboratory and diagnostic testing; dental, vision and hearing screening; sports physicals; pregnancy testing; sexually transmitted disease testing; treatment and counseling; nutritional counseling; specialist referrals, counseling services; individual and group counseling; family counseling; substance abuse; and behavioral modification
 
Additional Services
The Health Center offers, through our partnerships: vision exams, glasses, dental exams, cleanings, and restorative care (extractions, fillings)
 
Program Services
The Health Centers offer a myriad of programs and services. The programs offered are developed based on a survey administered to students and parents of the targeted school population. The survey assesses the needs of the students and parents, which are unique to each school population. Based on the survey, the Health Centers currently offers the following programs and services: Making a Difference – HIV/AIDS Prevention and Abstinence education; Safe Dates – a dating and relationship/domestic violence prevention program; Life Skills – Interpersonal skill development, including coping and decision-making; Red Flags – Depression Awareness & Identification and Suicide Prevention; Deep Breath – Asthma management/education and asthma camp; Diabetes Education & Management; KidMILES – Nutrition and exercise programs & Free Press Marathon; and WHYTRY – Violence, drug & alcohol, and drop-out prevention education.
 
Services through Osborn
Behavioral Health Services Only
Medical Services Only

Behavioral Health Services Only

Services through Central

Behavioral Health Services Only (New Site)

Counseling Services/Hotlines

Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.

Talkspace is an online and mobile therapy company.

The mission of Smiling Minds is to provide accessible, life-long tools to support healthy minds.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

With nearly two-and-a-half decades of experience answering the call to support and shift power back to people affected by relationship abuse, the history of The Hotline is full of bold leadership and selfless advocacy.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Empowering victims and survivors to find safety, support, connection, and hope.

Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.

NCMEC’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, extra-familial child sexual molestation, child pornography, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.

Psychology Today’s directory provides a comprehensive directory of therapists, psychiatrists and treatment facilities near you.

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Get answers to your questions regarding HIV/AIDS and how to protect yourself.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 

The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) empowers individuals, families, and communities to achieve sexually healthy lives through education and advocacy.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Detroit Health Department Programs

Overview of services provided by Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) to children with special needs and their families.

The Detroit Health Department’s Immunizations Program provides immunizations at location for children and adults.

WIC

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program that provides nutrition education & counseling, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and referrals.

The Lead Safe Detroit Coalition provides health services and lead education, removes hazardous lead sources in homes, conducts school and home water testing,

The Vision and Hearing Program provides FREE vision and hearing screenings to all children in Detroit, ages 3-18 years old.

SisterFriends Detroit is a volunteer effort to support healthier moms and babies. SisterFriends Detroit provides support to pregnant moms, and their families until their baby’s first birthday.

Clinics

Get tested, vaccinated or to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

Saint Frances Cabrini Clinic

Located in historic Corktown near downtown Detroit, St. Frances Cabrini Clinic sponsored by Most Holy Trinity Church and managed by Trinity Health is the oldest free clinic in the nation. Volunteer providers make primary care, prescription assistance, and mental health care available to uninsured adults in Detroit.

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency

The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) provides funding to eligible, low-income homeowners to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives. To be eligible, you must be a customer of the Great Lakes Water Authority and residing in their service areas.
The Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides services to low-income households in the form of electricity bill assistance and various energy services to help you stay ahead on your utility bills.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables eligible low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The program offers energy efficiency services that are tailored to your home, helping you save as much money as possible.

The Weatherization program enables eligible low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The program offers energy efficiency services that are tailored to your home, helping you save as much money as possible.

The Employment Linkages Program teaches Employment Readiness Skills and extends resources to homeless individuals in Wayne County, which help them find employment and self-sustainability. Support and resources include weekly employment groups, career planning, resume help, interview preparation, job placement, computer usage, mailing service, uniforms, and more.

Wayne Metro offers a variety of programs to ensure you and your family have access to healthy meals and produce. Our programs include the Wayne Metro Snack Wagon, supporting local community gardens, pop-up food pantries, and more — all of which are focused on distributing fresh produce and lunches to those with limited access to nutritional food.

Head Start is a preschool program for income-eligible families with children between the ages of 3 and 5. Our Head Start classrooms provide a safe and supportive environment for your children to learn, grow, and develop before beginning their traditional schooling. Early Head Start offers services to expecting mothers and children up to 3 years old. These services include complete health and mental health services, educational home-visits, and introduction to additional resources. 

Our After School programs are offered to youth in grades K-12 throughout Wayne County, providing them a safe space to continue learning, playing, and socializing after the school day comes to an end. Program benefits include help with homework, healthy snacks, educational activities and trips, family engagement and more. 

Wayne Metro offers many Healthy Family Resources such as free safety seats and diapers through our Community Diaper Bank. We also collaborate with local organizations to host semi-annual Community Baby Showers, in which parents and families are given information and gifts that help them be more caring, informed, and attentive.

The LEAPS adult education program is a whole-family literacy program offered to income-eligible parents and their children, ages 6 months to 8 years. The LEAPS program will help you to help your child by strengthening your own literacy skills and providing you with positive parenting and guidance tools so you can inspire your child to be a great learner and to grow in every way.

Our Child Development Associate (CDA) Apprenticeship Program offers the opportunity to become an Early Childhood Education Professional by completing 120 hours of free, on-site training toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and earning a stipend while working in an early childhood setting. Once you complete the program, you are on your way to becoming an Early Childhood Education Professional.

Wayne Metro is committed to helping you and your family better understand and manage your finances. We offer services and resources such as the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), which offers free, one-on-one financial counseling to Wayne County residents. Other services include free tax preparation and Wayne Metro’s Homebuyer Club, which prepares homebuyers to participate in a down payment assistance program.

COVID Resources

The COVID-19 Training Program for K-12 Schools The American Nurses Association of Michigan (ANA-Michigan) has launched a free online four-part training program for teachers, faculty and staff for K-12 schools. Developed as a proactive response to the growing need of school administrators amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the program seeks to secure the facts and share appropriate safety measures to help schools support their worried staff and concerned parents. To ensure the best possible outcome for this project ANA-Michigan solicited its membership, seeking individuals with a particular interest in how COVID-19 is impacting schools. Out of the dozens of nurses that applied, the Nursing Practice Committee carefully reviewed and selected 8 ANA-Michigan members to serve as authors and trainers for the program. For the past month, the team of nurses have been building the curriculum, vetting resources and recording training videos.

Emergency Shelter

Founded in 1909, The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has embarked upon its 110th year of continued service providing food, shelter and services to intervene where homelessness and substance addiction occur. DRMM is a faith-based, non-profit organization, recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has devoted a wealth of resources to meet the basic needs of humanity while motivating individuals to rebuild their lives, one life at a time. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is one of the largest providers in the fight against homelessness and substance abuse in the country.