To assure that appropriate service is delivered on an individual basis and not duplicated, Neighborhood Service Center staff work closely with other local service providers. Individuals and families undergoing a difficult time due to unexpected circumstances may find assistance through State Emergency Funds. The four major types of aid that State Emergency Funds provide are relocation services, heat and utilities, household contents and medication. Further assistance may be available for car repair, dental emergen cies and medical equipment, to help people out of a critical period. Walk for Warmth was initiated to fill a gap in available funding for local residents.
All money raised is used for direct service.
Money raised is used only as a last resort. Through the MI Enrolls initiative, Neighborhood Service Center staff provide Medicaid clients with the resources to make their own health care choices. The enrollment process can be initiated through each of the Neighborhood Service Centers. Michigan Enrolls staff members work directly with Medicaid clients to provide added information that may not have been received or understood in the enrollment packets. They also provide clients with information regarding plan enrollment options, help them learn more about available doctors, and help them with choosing a suitable plan Housing and Weatherization Low-income families spend an extremely high percentage of their income to heat their homes in the winter.