Resources
Resources in Jackson
Report Suspected Child Abuse!
Child Protective Services
(855) 444-3911
Call the number above if you suspect someone is abusing or neglecting a child. Calls are always anonymous.
Click here to visit local DHHS website.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
(517) 788-4484
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant women and those who have children 0-5. WIC improves pregnancy outcomes, reduces infant mortality and supports breastfeeding. WIC services are free.
Listing of office locations throughout the state click here.
Center for Family Health
(517) 748-5500
Income-based health center including dentistry for the entire family.
To visit their website click here.
Maternal Infant Health Program
(517) 768-2114
Services for new or expecting moms.
Provides assistance with
Getting health services
Transportation for health care
Health education
Childbirth or parenting classes
Breastfeeding support
Quitting smoking
Problems with alcohol or drug in your home
Preventing unplanned pregnancies
Emotional support
Community resources
Nutrition guidance
To go to their website click here.
211
(517) 789-1211
Direct line for all of Jackson's resources; operators will answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can provide information for any non-emergency.
To visit their website click here.
AWARE Shelter
(517) 783-2861
Shelter for victims of sexual assault and women who are being abused by their domestic partner; also a hotline for situations pertaining to domestic violence.
To visit their website click here.
Great Start Collaborative
(517) 784-4800
The purpose of Great Start is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all Jackson County families to provide a great start for their children from birth to age eight.
For more information visit their website by clicking here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
(517) 784-7181
Individual, Family and Community Support - Adult/Child Mentoring Programs for Children of Inmates/Ex-Offenders.
Click here to visit their website.
Together We Can Make A Difference
(517) 740-8444
Many programs assisting Jackson families including:
Children's clothing
Food pantry
Assistance with cleaning clothes
Children's toys for Christmas
Re-entry support for the newly released
Community garden
For a complete list of programs please click here.
Community Action Agency
(517) 784-4800
Offers Services in the following areas:
Health/Nutrition
Education/Head Start
Finacial Empowerment
Housing
Community Development
Information Services
Click here for more information on their website.
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