The Right Connection - Financial, Emergency, and Holiday Assistance

A Bridge Card to purchase certain food products and access cash benefits at a number of retailers and ATMs throughout the state is available from local Department of Health and Human Service offices. For current rules and services:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
Mt. Clemens District (586) 469-7700 serving Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp., Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore,Chesterfield	Sterling Heights District (586) 254-1500 serving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Macomb, Memphis, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Rochester 48306, Romeo, Shelby, Sterling Hgts., Utica, Washington Township	Warren District  (586) 427-0600 serving Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, Warren

Financial assistance to low-income households that are normally able to make ends meet but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise. State Emergency Relief (SER) funds and Emergency funds (discretionary funds are allocated to each local office to provide assistance when an applicant does not meet SER eligibility) are available from:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
Mt. Clemens District (586) 469-7700 serving Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp., Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore,Chesterfield	Sterling Heights District (586) 254-1500 serving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Macomb, Memphis, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Rochester 48306, Romeo, Shelby, Sterling Hgts., Utica, Washington Township	Warren District  (586) 427-0600 serving Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, Warren

Screening of clients from member churches of the Good Shepherd Coalition and help in directing the clients to appropriate resources.  When a client's need exceeds available resources, a search for available funds is made to meet the emergency. Available from the Good Shepherd Coalition, (586) 307-8888 (Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.)

Financial help for individuals and families with a recent life-altering event (house fire, death of immediate family member or terminal illness diagnosis) is available from Neighbors United. The Assistance Application is posted at:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZzVCBdcyc-mXP2FyBVRSZ4uPoApzGEcJEDtTPXgeLKc/viewform?edit_requested=true 

Financial help for Macomb County children with essentials such as clothing, personal care products, medical expenses, and more. Available from R & E Family Foundation/DRIVE, Bruce Township, MI 48065, (586) 228-1900, Email:  info@driveforchildren.org , Website: https://www.driveforchildren.org/ 

Financial assistance (housing/rent/mortgage, home/auto repair, transportation, clothing/personal items, utilities, groceries/food, tutoring, scholarship, photography) for children and those who love and care for them as they battle cancer (theirs or a parent’s). Criteria:

     1. Family must permanently reside in the State of Michigan.
     2. There must be a legally dependent minor (26 years of age or younger) in the patient’s home.
     3. Patient must be receiving active treatment for a cancer diagnosis (chemotherapy, radiation,
         bone marrow transplant or surgery to remove the cancer). Reconstruction or hormonal
         therapy is not active treatment.
     4. Family must be able to show current or projected loss of income, or an increase in expenses,
         due to a cancer diagnosis.

If you/your child meet the above requirements, reach out to a Social Worker or Nurse Navigator at the hospital at which you are receiving treatment. He/she will assist you in applying for financial assistance from our foundation. If you are unsure of how to get a hold of your hospital representative, email Angels of Hope: support@angelsofhope.org

Financial assistance for child/children dealing with cancer (reimbursable items include:
housing/rent/mortgage, home/ auto repair, transportation, clothing/personal items,
utilities, groceries/food, tutoring, scholarship, photography). Available from Angels of Hope,
a non-profit family cancer organization based in metro Detroit which aids families throughout
Michigan. The application for assistance is posted online at:
http://www.angelsofhope.org  

Financial assistance and mentoring to Michigan families with children who are 18 years or
younger and have lost a parent to death within the last two years. The parent or guardian needs to contact the Foundation and go through an application process which includes an interview in their offices in Bloomfield. Each family’s needs are considered individually. Available from Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids, http://forthekidsfoundation.org/

Bill payment services to families who have suffered significant income loss as a result of a
cancer diagnosis. Short-term financial grants, for basic living expenses, on behalf of cancer patients who have lost all or a part of their income during active treatment are available Qualified applicants must have either a parent or child currently undergoing cancer treatment and must have dependent children under the age of 18 living in the home. To apply for assistance, contact the oncology social worker at your hospital who can help you begin the application process. Available from New Day Foundation for Families: http://www.foundationforfamilies.org/we-can-help/programs/

Financial assistance or referrals to other financial resources for patients with all types of
cancer are available from the American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345.
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/resource-search.html

 

Critical living expenses for families with a pediatric or adult cancer patient in active treatment.
Payments are made directly to creditors for mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, transportation, fuel,
childcare, and more. Available from the New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer, (248)
648-1105 (Rochester). https://www.foundationforfamilies.org/gethelp/#

Emergency support (State Emergency Relief) designed to maintain low-income households that are normally able to make ends meet but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise can help with repair or purchase of a vehicle. Available from:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
Mt. Clemens District (586) 469-7700 serving Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp., Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore,Chesterfield	Sterling Heights District (586) 254-1500 serving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Macomb, Memphis, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Rochester 48306, Romeo, Shelby, Sterling Hgts., Utica, Washington Township	Warren District  (586) 427-0600 serving Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, Warren

Subsidies for child care services for qualifying families who have children under age 13. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Eligibility:

• A family with low income
• A licensed foster parent requesting care for foster children
• A member of a MDHHS protective services case participating in a treatment plan
• A FIP Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient
• A FIP applicant doing a required work participation program activity

The family must have a child care need at application because of:

• Work
• High school completion classes (including General Educational Development (GED), adult basic education, and English as a second language)
• Approved education or training
• Approved treatment activities for a health or social condition

The actual CDC payment amount may not cover all child care expenses. DHHS pays part of the cost of child care for approved families. The family is responsible for any child care costs not covered by the CDC program. The State of Michigan Child Development and care handbook is posted at: www.michigan.gov/childcare

For more information about child care benefits, go to page 23, “Child Development and Care (CDC)” in the following document:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder101/DHS-PUB-1010_243538_7.pdf?rev=6bb6a58d8a0d49

To apply for child care benefits use DHHS’ MI Bridges to apply for assistance. Computers are
available in the lobbies of DHHS offices:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
Mt. Clemens District (586) 469-7700 serving Chesterfield Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp., Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore,	Sterling Heights District (586) 254-1500 serving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Macomb, Memphis, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Romeo, Shelby, Sterling Hgts., Utica, Washington Township	Warren District  (586) 427-0600 serving Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, Warren

Financial help to crime victims who are injured or have lost income because of the crime. Applications are available at the Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney's Victim-Witness Rights Unit, (586) 469-5675. To receive compensation:

• The crime must have happened in Michigan.
• A police report must have been made within 48 hours of the crime, except for good cause, and the victim must cooperate with the investigation.
• Victims must have suffered actual body harm (this may include pregnancy)
• Victims cannot have contributed to the infliction of the injury nor have been responsible for, or an accomplice, to the crime.
• Victims must have at least $200 out-of-pocket medical or rehabilitative expenses and/or a loss of two continuous weeks of earnings or support.
• The claim must be filed within one year of the crime.
• In the case of death, a claim may be filed by a family member. This may include funeral expenses.
• Expenses or losses covered by personal insurance or that can be paid by another source will not be covered.
• Incomplete applications can result in long delays in claim determination. Most claims will be processed within 12 to 16 weeks.
• Minimum loss requirements may be waived for victims retired by reason of age or disability and for some victims of criminal sexual conduct.

The Victim - Witness program also helps in filing for Michigan Crime Victim Compensation which provides help in obtaining emergency services such as food, housing and clothing; makes referrals to other community agencies for additional help; provides information on how the Court works and the status of a particular case; goes with the victim to Court when requested; provides assistance in returning personal property to victims; provides victims an opportunity to express their feelings about their case to the judges at the time of sentencing; and provides information on obtaining restitution.

The Social Security Administration oversees two programs for persons with disabilities. Only
individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program:

SSI - Monthly income supplement for aged, blind, and disabled people (blind or disabled children may also get SSI), who have little or no income that provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available from the Social Security Administration.

SSDI - Monthly income benefits to the individual with a disability and certain members of the family and who has worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Available from the Social Security Administration Social Security Disability Insurance program.

Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screen Tool: https://ssabest.benefits.gov/

The following Macomb County agencies can help locate legal assistance in applying for these benefits. A
lawyer can help determine if the disability is eligible and can help in filing the paperwork:

Disability Network of Eastern Michigan (DNEM) Ask for Mark Bashaw or Mary Adragna at (586) 268-4160 for a referral to a Social Security lawyer

Lakeshore Legal Aid (888) 783-8190 Mon, Wed., & Thu: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wed.: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Fri: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Intake is completed on their toll-freeCounsel and Advocacy Law Line (above). www.lakeshorelegalaid.org

ARC of Macomb (586) 469-1600 Will refer clients to Lakeshore Legal Aid, WSU Legal Aid Clinic or private law firms

If the Social Security Disability Benefits application is denied for medical reasons and the person wants to appeal that decision, the Appeal Request and Disability Report may be completed online at: https://secure.ssa.gov/iApplsRe/start.

If a person wants an advocate to assist with the appeal process, contact:

Disability Network of Eastern Michigan (DNEM) Ask for Mark Bashaw or Mary Adragna at (586) 268-4160 for a referral to a Social Security lawyer

Lakeshore Legal Aid (888) 783-8190 Mon, Wed., & Thu: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wed.: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Fri: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Intake is completed on their toll-freeCounsel and Advocacy Law Line (above). www.lakeshorelegalaid.org

ARC of Macomb (586) 469-1600 Will refer clients to Lakeshore Legal Aid, WSU Legal Aid Clinic or private law firms

 

If a person with a disability needs information on how Social Security disability benefits will be
impacted by work income, there is a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators,
advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities is available in the 2015 Red Book, a guide to work incentives and other disability-related policies and programs, like Ticket to Work. Available online at: http://www.nasuad.org/hcbs/article/2015-red-book 

Reimbursement for critical needs/outcomes within the Individual Family Service Plan and for which no other source of funds are available within the community for child(ren) enrolled in the Early On® Macomb program. Requests may not exceed $500 - $1000 per family in a six (6) month period, unless extenuating circumstances require otherwise. Requests for gap service funds must be completed by the family’s Service Coordinator, allowing ten (10) working days for processing the request along with a statement that other sources were investigated and denied and also submitting a copy of the IFSP goal supporting the request for gap funding. A confirmation of need may be requested from the Service Coordinator. Available from Early On® Macomb Gap Services Funding, (586) 228-3331.

Nutrition education and supplemental food coupons for low-income pregnant females, new mothers, and children under age 5 who have medical or nutritional needs are available from the Macomb County Health Department - WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Supplemental Food Program, Mt. Clemens, (586) 469-5471 or Community First Health Center, New Haven, (586) 749-5173.

Assistance with expenses that help a youth transition out of foster care and into independence (first month’s rent and security deposit, drivers education, uniform for work, household goods, etc.) for youth transitioning out of foster care into independence. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services. If the case is open, apply through the Foster Care Case Manager. If the case is closed, apply in the county in which the youth resides.

Services or items necessary to promote the independence of a youth ages 14 - 21 in foster care OR youth ages 18 -21 who had been in foster care AFTER their 24th birthday, including (but not limited to) first month’s rent and security deposit, driver’s education, uniform for work, household goods and supplies, etc. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services. If the case is open (youth is currently in foster care), apply through the Foster Care Case Manager. If the case is closed, apply in the county in which the youth resides.

Help with basic necessities for Macomb County children who are homeless or living below poverty level is available from the Macomb Charitable Foundation, http://www.macombcharitablefoundation.org/

Emergency vouchers for a hotel for a day or two are available from some Salvation Army Corps but each Corps is different. Call your local Salvation Army Corps and ask what they can provide. The main locations in Macomb are:

Warren	(586) 755-5191
Sterling Heights	(586) 264-0913
Utica	(586) 254-5674
Center Line	(586) 759-2090
Clinton Township	(586) 954-1838

Money for unpaid hospital bills may be applied for at the hospital where the service was received. All non-profit hospitals must provide charity care to the poor in order to maintain their tax exempt status. Make application for charity care with the hospital, even if it is a past service. (If the patient is a child, the parent can apply for retroactive Medicaid for the child for three months back. There is no asset test for children. The income limit for children is 150% of poverty.)

Assistance for individuals and families to resolve or prevent homelessness (money for rent, security deposits, and moving expenses). Court-ordered Summons or Judgement is required for proof of emergency. The total housing obligation cannot exceed 75% of the individual/family’s total net countable income and subsidy is based on family size.  For more information, go to: 
http://michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5515---,00.html 

The following agencies provide holiday assistance. Contact the agency to ascertain what is available and for which holiday:

Holiday	Assistance Offered	Type of Assistance
Easter	Agape Center 347 S Main St, Romeo, MI 48065 (586) 336-6842	Easter baskets for children ages 0 - 17 who are regular food pantry clients and live within the catchment area. Kroger gift cards given to regular pantry clients and live within the catchment area.
	St. Paul of Tarsus 41300 Romeo Plank Rd. Clinton Twp, MI 48038 (586) 228-1210	Easter baskets for children in the family aged 12 and younger. The baskets are given out to food pantry clients only about 2 -3 weeks before Easter upon request.
	Trinity Lutheran Church 45160 Van Dyke Ave. Utica, MI 48317 (586) 731-4490 https://www.trinityutica.com/	Easter Meal Baskets - By registration only for those living in Macomb County and on assistance. Deliver within 10 miles of the church.
Thanksgiving	St. Paul of Tarsus 41300 Romeo Plank Rd. Clinton Twp, MI 48038 (586) 228-1210	A turkey dinner is given to each client of the food pantry.
	Agape Center 347 S Main St, Romeo, MI 48065 (586) 336-6842	Kroger gift cards given to regular pantry clients and live within the catchment area.
	Trinity Lutheran Church 45160 Van Dyke Ave. Utica, MI 48317 (586) 731-4490 https://www.trinityutica.com/	Thanksgiving Meal Baskets - by registration only for those living in Macomb County and on assistance.  Will deliver within 10 miles of the church.
Christmas	Agape Center 347 S Main St, Romeo, MI 48065 (586) 336-6842	Sharing Tree of gift cards at Christmas for individuals/families that are regular pantry clients and live within the catchment area.
	Salvation Army Angel Tree www.saangeltree.org	Provide Christmas gifts for children ages 0 - 14 or senior citizens, aged 55 and older. To register, go to saangeltree.com. The registered person will then be contacted by email. Once a child or senior citizen has been registered and accepted, their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in the community who purchase new gifts. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.
	Toys for Tots https://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/default.Aspx	Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.
	Trinity Lutheran Church 45160 Van Dyke Ave. Utica, MI 48317 (586) 731-4490 https://www.trinityutica.com/	A Christmas store for parents to shop for low cost items for their children. Items are at a extreme discount. Must be vetted by partner agencies. Online registration required.
	R & E Family Foundation/DRIVE 70701 Powell Road Bruce Township, MI 48065 (586) 228-1900 Email: info@driveforchildren.org  Website: https://www.driveforchildren.org/	Holiday gifts to Macomb County children living at or below the poverty level.

Free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Available from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information on Macomb County sites, call 2-1-1, (586) 463-2537 or go to: https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/

Free income tax prep for individuals or families who make less than $60,000 a year. This volunteer service is available from January 25th through April 15th each year. Year-round virtual services are available by emailing a link to veteran.tax@macombgov.org . For a list of location, call (586) 463-2537 (Macomb County Veteran Services Tax Assistance Program).

Information on various federal and state tax credits and deductions available to low-and moderate-income households is available in the booklet “Money Back in Michigan”. http://www.mlpp.org/publications-reports/money-back-in-Michigan

Free help through the process of resolving tax problems that the tax payer hasn't been able to solve on their own: the problem is causing financial difficulties for the person, the family, or the business; the person/business faces an immediate threat of adverse action or the person has tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded to them, or the IRS hasn't responded by the date promised. Available from the Taxpayer Advocate Service in Detroit, (313) 628-3670 or 855-827-2634 or call the Taxpayer Advocate Service toll-free at (877) 777-4778, or fill out Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance, and fax or mail it to the following address: IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, P.O. Box 330500, Stop 7, Room 1000, Detroit, MI
48232.

A refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families is available. To claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you must have what qualifies as earned income(all the taxable income and wages you get from working for someone else, yourself or from a business or farm you own) and meet certain adjusted gross income (AGI) and credit limits for the current, previous and upcoming tax years. To claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you must qualify and file a federal tax return. to check if you are income eligible, go to: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eitc .

Financial assistance for one-time, unforeseen, non-academic financial emergency where a small amount of funding can make a long-term difference. To be considered, students must have recently completed an academic term at MCC, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 - 4.00, and an active enrollment of at least six academic credits intelligence he term of request. Available from the MCC Students Options for Success (SOS) program, (586) 447-8609 or sos@macomb.edu

Emergency financial assistance to soldiers and their immediate family members is available. Contact the Military Family Assistance Center or Family Readiness Support Assistant for more information about the Michigan Family Relief Fund and other financial assistance program or go to:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/support-community/emergency-military-financial-assistance/

Temporary financial assistance for honorably discharged veterans when an unforeseen situation has caused a temporary financial emergency or hardship that a gratitude, if approved, would resolve it and they can show that they will be able to meet future expenses. Available from the Veterans Relief Fund through the Macomb County Department of Veteran Services, (586) 469-5315 By appointment only).

Temporary financial assistance for honorably discharged veterans when an unforeseen situation has caused a temporary financial emergency or hardship that a gratitude, if approved, would resolve it and they can show that they will be able to meet future expenses. Available for the Veterans Trust Fund through the Macomb County Department of Veteran Services, (586) 469-5315 By appointment only).

Financial assistance for wounded, ill, and injured Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) honorably discharged veterans with a VA disability rating and who are experiencing an unexpected financial setback. Money is available for mortgage, rent, auto loan, auto insurance, electric, natural gas, heating petroleum. All past due bills must be at least 30 days in arrears to qualify. Available from the Military Heroes Fund. Only one emergency financial request per household and one time only. To apply, download the Emergency Financial Assistance Application from: www.penfedfoundation.org and email to: militaryheroes@penfed.org

Emergency financial assistance to soldiers and their immediate family members is available from the Military Family Assistance Center or Family Readiness Support Assistant. To download the application, go to: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Application_Form_128132_7.pdf  or call (517) 481-8358 for information about the application process.

Funds to prevent homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services and displacements of homeowners experiencing financial hardship on or after January 21, 2020 or for those homeowners who experience a coronavirus pandemic financial hardship that began before January 21, 2020 but continued after that date. Available from the state of Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund. https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/Homeownership/mihaf-homeowner-assistance

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Assistance with prescription drug costs is available from or at the following
programs:

VA BENEFITS (800) 827-1000 or (313) 576-1000 https://www.myhealth.va.gov/pharmacy	Prescriptions are available for low-income veterans at no charge. If income is over a certain limit, there is a charge for the script. Registration required.
MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC (586) 493-3640	A customized van providing free medical care and free prescriptions to homeless, low-income, and uninsured working persons. A schedule of the van’s locations is posted at: http://www.mclaren.org/macomb/free-clinic-services.aspx  (Open the link and then click on the “Mobile Outreach Schedule” - a schedule of locations will be displayed).
NEIGHBORS CARING FOR NEIGHBORS CLINICS Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Washington Twp: (586) 336-9288 Clinton Twp.: (586) 649-6104	For persons of all ages, low-income, uninsured. Charges are based on the patient’s ability to pay. Medical services provided by Nurse Practitioners treat both acute illnesses and chronic conditions, including exams, lab tests, X-rays, referrals, and prescriptions.
COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTH SERVICES, NEW HAVEN (586) 749-5173	Provides services for the homeless (includes persons in transitional housing, motels and those “doubling up”). Services include primary health care, emergency dental, vision, prescriptions, and substance abuse services.
Medicare Part D	Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage) helps cover cost of prescription drugs. For assistance in applying, contact Macomb Community Action - Office of Senior Citizen Services, (586) 469-5228.
Michigan Rx Discount Card	Coupon program available at participating pharmacies. Prescription claims through this program will not be eligible for reimbursement through Medicaid, Medicare or any other government program. To obtain the Discount card and a list of local participating pharmacies, go to: https://michiganrxcard.com/create
Good Rx	An internet site that allows a person to compare prices for every FDA-approved prescription drug at more than 70,000 U.S. pharmacies, find free coupons to use at the pharmacy and show the lowest price at the nearest pharmacy.

Tax relief for people who are unable to pay all or part of their current property taxes
due to their financial situation (“Property Tax Hardship Exemption”) is available in
every community in Macomb County. Call for income eligibility:

Community	Telephone	Meeting Required?
Armada Twp.	(586) 784-5200	No
Bruce Twp.	(586) 752-4585 ext. 23	No
Chesterfield Twp.	(586) 949-0400 ext. 6	No
Clinton Twp.	(586) 286-9468	Meeting with assessor
Center Line	(586) 757-6800	Yes
Eastpointe	(586) 445-5005	No
Fraser	(586) 293-3100	No
Harrison Twp.	(586) 466-1410	No
Lenox Twp.	(586) 727-2085, then press 1	No
Macomb Twp.	(586) 992-0710, then press 3	No
Memphis	(810) 392-2385	No
Mt. Clemens	(586) 469-6818 ext. 4	No
New Baltimore	(586) 725-2151, ext. 106	No
Ray Twp.	(586) 749-5171, ext. 207	No, but has to be done in March
Richmond	(586) 727-7571, then press 2, and then press 2 again	Yes
Richmond Twp.	(586) 727-8998	No
Roseville	(586) 445-5430	No
St. Clair Shores	(586) 447-3355	Yes, March, July, December only
Shelby Twp.	(586) 731-5910	No
Sterling Hgts.	(586) 446-2340	No
Utica	(586) 739-1600	Yes
Warren	(586) 574-4532	No
Washington Twp.	(586) 786-0010, ext. 3	No

Last-resort energy assistance for low-income households (200% of poverty level) in danger of losing essential heat or electricity, or whose energy services have been shut off is available from the Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). Program beings in November and ends in January. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
Mt. Clemens District (586) 469-7700 serving Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp., Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore,Chesterfield	Sterling Heights District (586) 254-1500 serving Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Macomb, Memphis, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Rochester 48306, Romeo, Shelby, Sterling Hgts., Utica, Washington Township	Warren District  (586) 427-0600 serving Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, Warren