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          Michigan State and Local Level Referrals
alert - warningThe COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.
When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.



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For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted  below.



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CategoryEntityType of AssistanceTelephone NumberAccess and Functional Needs and DisabilitiesMichigan Disability ResourcesInformation for people with disabilities, and their caregivers on a variety of subjects including benefits, civil rights, community, education, employment, housing, health, technology, and transportation.Michigan.gov Help 877-932-6424Aging ServicesMichigan Aging and Adult ServicesInformation and resources for adult services and special programs that complement aging services.517-241-4100Agricultural AidUSDA-Michigan Farm Service AgencyProvides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.517-324-5110Agricultural AidUSDA-Michigan Rural DevelopmentProvides low interest or guaranteed mortgages, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.517-324-5190 800-944-8119Animal Health & AssistanceMichigan Humane SocietyInformation on emergency animal healthcare and sheltering services.Veterinary CentersDetroit: 313-872-0004 Rochester Hills: 248-852-7424Westland: 734-721-4195Animal Health & AssistanceMichigan Veterinary Medical AssociationVarious links to disaster resources517-347-4710Animal Health & AssistanceMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentInformation on animal health and care, farm services, food safety, licensing, consumer services, and disposal.800-292-3939Consumer ServicesMichigan Office of Attorney GeneralInformation on price gouging and consumer complaint services.Lansing: 517-373-1110Detroit: 313-456-0240Grand Rapids  616-356-0400Consumer Protection:  877-765-8388ContractorsMichigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory AffairsContractor's license verification and consumer complaints services.517-373-1820Crisis CounselingMichigan.gov/StayWellEmotional support services. Directory of crisis lines and mental health services.888-535-6136Crisis CounselingMichigan Suicide & Crisis Hotlines24-hour and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help.  Directory of crisis lines and mental health services.Emergency: 911  See directory for local helplines and officesDisaster Specific informationDisaster UnemploymentMichigan Unemployment InsuranceWhen Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information.  This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs.Employee Claims Line:  866-500-0017Environmental QualityMichigan Department of Environmental QualityInformation and resources, Flint water quality, report environmental emergencies, and recycling guidance.800-292-4706Essential NeedsMichigan Department of Human Services: Food AssistanceInformation about temporary food assistance, assistance in filing an application for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other public assistance programs.855-275-6424  517-373-8230Essential NeedsMichigan Department of Health and Human Services: Women, Infants & Childrens (WIC)Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program.  Nutrition evaluation and monthly vouchers to receive free supplemental foods such as cereal, cheese, milk, eggs, peanut butter and dried beans.  Online directory for local WIC agencies and clinics.211 See directoryEssential NeedsFeeding America - MichiganReferral to organizations providing emergency food assistance.Online search availableEssential NeedsThe Manna Food ProjectReferral to organizations providing emergency food assistance.  Disaster survivors seeking emergency food assistance.   Serving Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim counties231-347-8852Essential NeedsMid-Michigan Community ActionServing Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, Osceola counties.   Food Assistance, Heat and Utility Assistance, Weatherization,  Preschool services, Clare Action Preschool (tuition based),  Early Head Start,  Veterans support services, Homelessness Support,  Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Clinic, Financial Management & Homebuyer Education, Employment Support, Foreclosure Prevention and other programs877-213-5948  989-386-3805  See directory online for local officesEssential NeedsMichigan United Way 211- Information & Referral HelplineDisaster survivors seeking emergency food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling, rental, or utility assistance.  Service for all counties except St.Clair.2-1-1  844-875-9211Family & Protective ServicesMichigan Department of Human Services Abuse and NeglectIndividuals concerned with possible child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.Emergency: 911 Report:  855-444-3911  Customer Service  855-275-6424Health Care ServicesMichigan Department of Community Health - MedicaidReferrals to local state assisted medical facilities and information on applying for Medicaid.517-373-3740Health Care ServicesMichigan Department of Community HealthChildren & TeensInformation on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIPS) known as MIChild in Michigan, which provides free or low cost medical insurance for children.   Apply online using MIBridges.888-988-6300Housing InformationMichigan HUD - Public & Indian Housing ResourceReferrals to local HUD Counseling Office for assistance applying for Public Housing assistance.800-955-2232InsuranceMichigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)General insurance information and fraud reporting services.877-999-6442  517-284-8800Legal ServicesMichigan State Bar - Pro Bono InitiativeInformation and referrals to attorneys providing free or reduced fee legal services to individuals affected by a disaster.517-346-6300  or 1-800-968-1442Legal ServicesMichigan Legal HelpInformation and referrals to attorneys providing free or reduced fee legal services to individuals affected by a disaster.See online directoryTax AssistanceMichigan Department of TreasuryState tax information assistanceTax questions:  517-636-4486 Treasury Information: 517-335-7508Veterans ServicesMichigan Department of Military and Veterans AffairsInformation regarding veteran benefits including pensions, medical care, home loans, burial, and life insurance.800-642-4838  517-481-8001Vital StatisticsMichigan Department of StateDuplicate drivers licenses, auto registrations, and title services.888-SOS MICH  (888-767-6424)Vital StatisticsMichigan Department of Health and Human Services: Vital RecordsDisaster survivors needing to replace birth/death/marriage certificates or other vital documents.517-335-8656  517-335-8666VolunteerVOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY**Referrals Last Updated:** April 2021
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