Wayne County, Michigan Resources for Health Needs

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1 Wayne County, Michigan Resources for Health Needs Oakwood Healthcare System Oakwood Hospital Dearborn Oakwood Hospital Wayne Oakwood Hospital Taylor Oakwood Hospital Southshore Oakwood Hospital Dearborn has served southeast Michigan for more than 50 years Oakwood Hospital, Wayne a primary care facility, opened its doors to western Wayne County in Oakwood Hospital Taylor opened its doors in For Taylor and the surrounding communities, extensive healthcare mixed with outstanding customer service has been the standard for over 30 years. Oakwood Hospital Southshore, a 193 bed community hospital, opened its doors to Trenton and surrounding communities over 40 years ago. Oakwood Child and Adolescent Health Centers Oakwood Westwood Teen Health Center Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families General medical program for ages 10 21, special education students through age 26. Oakwood Adams General medical program serving children ages 3 19 of the Nor/Wayne school district in the Child and Adolescent Health Center cities of Wayne and Westland. Oakwood Taylor Teen Health Center General medical program for ages 10 21, special education students through age Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families Medical home model of comprehensive and innovative rehabilitation care and support for children with special needs and their families Low Cost/Free Health Centers 1

2 Facility Name Address Phone ACCESS (Arab Community Center for 6450 Maple St, Dearborn, MI Economic & Social Services) Community Health and Research Center Advantage Health Centers 79 Alexandrine St. W. Detroit, MI Advantage Health Centers W McNichols Rd, Detroit MI Advantage Health Centers 4777 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI American Indian Health & Family Services 4880 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI SE MI Bruce Douglas Health Center 6550 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI Cabrini Clinic 1234 Porter St., Detroit, MI Community Health and Social Services 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI Center Inc. Community Health and Social Services Inc Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (Midtown) Covenant Community Care Inc Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI Covenant Community Care Inc Waterman St, Detroit, MI DCHC Eastside Health Center 7900 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI DCHC Woodward Corridor Family Med 611 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit, MI Center Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Herman Kiefer Health Complex, 1151 Taylor St., Detroit, MI Promotion Health Centers Detroit Foundation 7633 E Jefferson Ave Suite 340, Detroit, MI Health Centers Detroit Foundation Inc Saint Antoine St Suite 9c, Detroit, MI Joy Southfield Juanita Reaves Free Clinic Joy Rd, Detroit, MI Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (MAPI) Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village, Mi Newton Health Center Curtis Ave., Detroit, MI Nolan Family Health Center 111 W 7 Mile Rd, MI The Hope Clinic Palmer Road, Westland, MI The Wellness Plan East Area Health Center 4909 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI The Wellness Plan Gateway Health Center 2888 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI Western Wayne Family Health Center Eureka Rd Suite C, Taylor, MI Western Wayne Family Health Center 2500 Hamlin Dr, Inkster, MI Wyandotte Clinic for the Working 3333 Biddle, Wyandotte, Mi Uninsured ZIAD Healthcare 1640 Fort St. Suite E, Trenton, Michigan Health Care Plans and Coverage 2

3 Adult Benefit Waiver The Adult Benefit Waiver provides basic health coverage to residents of the State of Michigan with countable incomes at or below 35% of the federal poverty level. The coverage is funded by state general funds and an increased utilization of Michigan's CHIPRA allocation to cover uninsured childless adults. Wayne County Patient Care Management System (PCMS) is responsible for administering the ABW program for Wayne County. _hchoice_abwp.htm Department of Human Services (DHS) HealthChoice Healthy Kids Wayne County Child Healthcare Access Affordable Care Act Prenatal Care Health care coverage is available to individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements Over the past 18 years, HealthChoice has developed a number of programs customized to the healthcare needs of Wayne and Oakland County residents and businesses. s were developed with the goals of (i) reducing the number of uninsured individuals seeking care through area emergency rooms rather than primary care physicians, and (ii) stabilizing healthcare costs to local small businesses. Healthy Kids is a Michigan Department of Community Health program that provides a wide range of health care coverage and support services for qualifying pregnant women, babies and children under age 19. The Wayne County Child Healthcare Access (WCHAP) is a proven children s medical home model that impacts more than 25,000 children in the county. WCHAP improves health outcomes, decreases health care costs, increases well child physician visits, and provides innovative solutions to health systems challenges. The Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. With one application, you can see all your options and enroll _hchoice.htm yne county child healthcareaccess program.html March of Dimes Nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies Maternal Infant Health (MIHP) Pregnancy Care Center Women, Infants and Children (WIC) MIHP is a Michigan Department of Community Health program for all Michigan women with Medicaid health insurance who are pregnant and all infants with Medicaid. It is a benefit of their insurance. MIHP provides support to promote healthy pregnancies, good birth outcomes, and healthy infants. Offers pregnancy testing, various educational information, maternity and baby clothes/accessories, etc. The WIC is a Wayne County Health Department health and nutrition program that helps pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children (up to age five)

4 eat well and stay healthy. Dental Care Detroit Dental Health Project Promotes oral health and reduce the disparities in oral health within the community of lowincome African American children (0 5 years) and their main caregivers, living in the City of Detroit. This is addressed through understanding of the social, familial, biological, and neighborhood determinants of dental caries and periodontal disease, and designing and implementing tailored interventions to target oral health knowledge and behaviors and access to dental care. hd research/ddhp Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion Detroit Health Care for the Homeless Provides health screenings and education, HIV/AIDS screenings, STD clinical services, children s special healthcare services, immunizations, dental, vision and hearing screenings and family planning. The Detroit Health Care for the Homeless provides dental care for those in need. ents/healthwellnesspromoti ondepartment ontent/detroit health carehomeless Hope Dental Clinic Free standing dental clinic. Charges a $5 per person per visit contribution alclinic/index.htm Michigan Dental Provides dental health services to HIV/AIDS positive patients SEAL, Michigan School Provides school linked oral health and sealant programs Sealant Tri County Dental Health Tri County Dental Health is a program of Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) that helps low income people and those with special needs find affordable dental care in their communities. g/about.html Healthcare Information and Referral American Indian Provides information and referral and case management for Native American citizens Services, Inc Detroit Area Agency on Aging Older persons, their caregivers, or anyone concerned about the welfare of an older person can contact their Area Agency on Aging for information and referral to services and benefits in their community The Information Center The Information Center, Inc., The Family Resource Place is a private, non profit organization that provides information and referral and senior services to residents of southeast Michigan,

5 The Senior Alliance United Way for Southeastern Michigan WISEWOMAN with the objective to connect people with the human service resources that fit their individual needs. The Senior Alliance (TSA) is a private non profit agency designated by the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging to operate as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 34 suburban communities in Southern and Western Wayne County. The Michigan Department of Community Health authorized the agency to function as an Organized Health Care Delivery System allowing the agency to add services to low income disabled adults. Serving older persons, however, continues to be the main focus of the agency. By dialing you can get access to health and human care services in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The WISEWOMAN provides chronic disease risk factor screening and lifestyle interventions to Michigan women with little or no insurance. Administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention es/impact/ dex.htm Prescription and Co pay assistance AARP Prescription Discount AARP Prescription Discounts ( ) is a discounted prescription drug program for individuals age 50 and older. Members are entitled to receive a discount on FDA approved drugs from participating network pharmacies Generic Drugs The Unadvertised Brand Merck Patient Assistance MIRx (My Prescription) Needy Meds Partnership for Prescription Assistance Rx Hope Brought to you by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An educational resource for low cost generic drugs. Find your local store and call to see what medicines you might be able to get for $4 $6 a month. Meijer stores also offer FREE antibiotics and pre natal vitamins. This private and confidential program provides medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured who, without assistance, could not afford needed Merck medicines. The MiRX card program is free. There is no cost for the card. NeedyMeds is a 501 non profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge. Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. Helps people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording. RxHope acts as your advocate in making the patient assistance program journey easier and faster by supplying vital information and help. com N/A ex.html

6 Together Rx Access, LLC Uninsured Americans gain access to immediate savings on prescription products at their neighborhood pharmacies Clothing Children s Corner Distribution of clothing (infant to 5 T) blankets, sheets, towels, diapers, formula, shoes, personal items, and food. Located at Walter White Community Resource Center in River center.org ext Rouge. Chrysalis Boutique Free clothing to low income individuals for job interviews and work. By appointment only Must have referral. Jackets for Jobs Michigan WORKS! Affiliate. Provides interview quality, professional business clothing at no charge to economically disadvantaged individuals in Metro Detroit area. jacketsforjobs.org Salvation Army Coats for Kids Mental Health To apply for a coat, contact the Salvation Army Community Corps serving the area of residence. org Access Behavioral Access Behavioral Healthcare, LLC (ABH) is a private, professional mental health and Health Care Plymouth substance abuse center that is dedicated to helping all patients so they are able to live a quality life. Nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and with a State of Michigan Substance Abuse license Adult Well Being Services Provides services for aging, mental health and developmentally disabled. index.html Apex Behavioral Health Western Wayne Community Care Services Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center Interdisciplinary behavioral health clinics specializing in mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Community Care Services specializes in the outpatient treatment of mental health and substance use disorders by providing counseling service to both prevent and address these problems. In 1984 several area Christian churches joined together with an ecumenical vision focused on providing counseling services for their congregations and the greater community. This effort has grown into the Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center. The center is staffed with licensed professional counselors. Detroit Central City Community Mental Health Inc. (DCC) provides mental health out patient treatment, Life Skills, Housing services and community re entry services. com Detroit Central City Community Health Detroit East Detroit East Community Mental Health Center provides adult and children with severe and

7 Community Mental Health Center Hegira Community Support Services (CSS) Westland Lifespan (Starfish Family Services) Lincoln Behavioral Services Redford Mental Health Department National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Michigan Southwest Solutions The Guidance Center persistent behavioral health out patient services. Provides psychiatric evaluation, medication reviews, nursing services, individual and group counseling, skill building, case management, medication only component, and transportation. Helps children, families and adults improve their relationships and overall well being through counseling or substance abuse treatment. A non profit mental health center provided services to persons suffering from mental illnesses. LBS served adults, children, and adolescents through the provision of a comprehensive array of mental health programming, including numerous evidence based practices. The purpose of the Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency (D WCCMHA) is to ensure support, care and treatment services to adults with mental illness, individuals with developmental disabilities, children with serious emotional disturbances and persons with substance use disorders and their families so they can make choices in care, live in the community and achieve desired outcomes through individualized health goals. NAMI Michigan s purpose is to assist affiliates, provide support, promote education, pursue advocacy and encourage research on mental illness Encompasses a broad range of programs for children, youth, adults and families that enable and empower individuals and families to change their lives toward a healthier and more hopeful future. Centers of Excellence in Adult Counseling Services; Early Childhood & Family Literacy; Children, Youth and Families; and Supportive Housing. The Guidance Center is a private, non profit human service agency providing a broad range of services to children, adolescents and adults. Services provided include outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, early childhood programs and a work readiness program for adults. org x.php/contact us _mh.htm center.org Community Outreach 7

8 Circles of Care The Interfaith Health & Hope Coalition offers the Circles of Care (COC) in partnership with faith based organizations and health care systems throughout Southeast Michigan to engage faith based congregations, health systems, social service agencies and others to help develop and expand small networks that serve as partnerships in health education and wellness. Collaborates with the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (DWCHA) to improve access to health care for the uninsured and the underinsured in Metro Detroit. health a hopecoalition.html Obesity, Physical Activity, Nutrition Canton Leisure Residents 55 and older are served by a variety of social, enrichment and service based mi.org Services programs, classes and special events, as well as extensive information and referral services. Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity The Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Section is a heart disease and stroke prevention program from the Michigan Department of Community Health Dearborn WIC Office (ACCESS) Detroit Active For Life Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion Focus Hope Healthy Weight Partnership Highland Park WIC office NEW ME Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services An exercise program open to all adults age 50 and older. Offered at four Detroit community based locations. Provides health screenings and education, HIV/AIDS screenings, STD clinical services, children special healthcare services, immunizations, dental, vision and hearing screenings and family planning. Focus: HOPE is a Detroit based, non denominational, non profit organization whose aim is to overcome racism and poverty by providing education and training for underrepresented minorities and others. The Michigan Healthy Weight Partnership was established for the purpose of overseeing the implementation and evaluation of Michigan's obesity state plan. Members include over 50 states, local, public and private organizations who assisted with the creation of the state plan and/or whose organizations are actively engaged in completing activities consistent with the state plan's objectives. NEW ME (Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management Effort) is a countywide three year campaign to encourage Wayne County residents to eat healthy and increase their physical activity. Launched by the Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services it initially involves community walking clubs that pledge to walk five days each week for a ents/healthwellnesspromoti ondepartment x

9 total of six weeks and monitor weight, height and blood pressure. Share Our Strength s Cooking Matters Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Redford WIC Office River Rouge WIC Office Wayne Health Center & WIC Office in Wayne Share Our Strength s Cooking Matters, in partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan, empowers families with skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals. Cooking Matters programs are available specifically for teens, kids, families, adults, adults living with HIV/AIDS, and adults living with diabetes. The goal of Michigan Department of Community Health's Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (NPAO) is to prevent and control obesity and other chronic diseases through healthful eating and physical activity, including strategic public health efforts aimed at policies and standards, and social and environmental factors to promote healthful eating and physical activity. Locations: Taylor, Hamtramck, Belleville, Southgate and Inkster YMCA Metropolitan Detroit Serving metro Detroit with health, well being and fitness programs, and sports and recreation services. detroit ymca locations Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Tobacco Bureau of Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency Provides screening, referral and authorization for substance abuse treatment, adults and youth. Includes: pregnant women & families, dually diagnosed mentally impaired substance abusers, Medicaid & Medicare, STD and HIV testing, post treatment case management & aftercare referral services for Detroit residents. wayne.mi.networkofcare.org Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center Christian churches joining together with an ecumenical vision focused on providing counseling services for their congregations and the greater community has grown into the

10 Helping Youth by Providing Education (HYPE) Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center SEMCA Taylor Substance Abuse Task Force The Guidance Center Tobacco Control Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center. The center is staffed with licensed professional counselors. Based in Detroit, Michigan, HYPE (Helping Youth by Providing Education) empowers urban teens to discover their true talents, interests and potential for a bright future. Using the principles of personal, peer and community. HYPE offers a free after school or weekend substance abuse program. Residential rehabilitation program SEMCA maintains an active presence in Southeast Michigan substance abuse delivery system by utilizing all their resources, experience and expertise in evaluating, monitoring, and funding distribution. The task force is a coalition of concerned persons who are invested in the health, safety and success of Taylor. Members believe in no illegal or high risk use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs and they support the belief through collaborative, proactive prevention efforts. The Guidance Center is a private, non profit human service agency providing a broad range of services to children, adolescents and adults. Services provided include outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, early childhood programs and a work readiness program for adults. Michigan Department of Community Health program to reduce and eliminate tobaccorelated deaths and diseases in Michigan through leadership, collaboration and education center.org HIV/AIDS Services ACT against AIDS Provides counseling, prevention, and intervention resources to those living with or at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. tion AIDS Partnership Michigan As the state s leading AIDS organization, AIDS Partnership Michigan is dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV. Offers a range of services statewide and in Detroit, from testing to counseling to answering questions on our hotline Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion Matrix Ryan White HIV/AIDS Prevention Michigan HIV/AIDS Drug Assistance Provides health screenings and education, HIV/AIDS screenings, STD clinical services, children special healthcare services, immunizations, dental, vision and hearing screenings and family planning. The Ryan White program provides comprehensive services to assist individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Offering service coverage that extends across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Monroe and Lapeer counties, the Matrix Ryan White s safety net ensures patients are linked and maintained in medical care through medical and community service referrals, mental health therapy, in home health care, case management, and more. The Michigan Drug Assistance (MIDAP) helps cover prescription drug costs for certain FDA approved drugs for HIV/AIDS patients who qualify for the program. ents/healthwellnesspromoti ondepartment nment/departments_offices/ public_health/clinic_services.html#hiv%20counseling

11 Prevention, Education and Training (P.E.T.) Team The Horizons Project Provides HIV/AIDS prevention, health education, and training to special populations, faithbased, community, substance abuse, mental health providers and other service agencies. Maternal and child health education is also provided and is aimed at reducing risks associated with mother to child transmission of HIV. The Horizons Project is a program of the Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM). The program continues to grow as the only HIV/AIDS program in Michigan that specifically focuses on providing services to HIV positive and at risk youth ages 13 to entsandagencies/departmen tofhealthwellnesspromotion /s/hivaids/educatio n/tabid/2960/default.aspx horizons/index.php Domestic Violence First Step The Western and Downriver Wayne County project on domestic and sexual assault, First Step provide services to individuals affected by these crimes and focuses on prevention through education, advocacy and appropriate intervention. mi.org Chronic Disease Management Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Michigan The Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management (PATH in Michigan) was developed to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day to day management of chronic or long term health conditions. Workshops are offered in community locations School Based Health Head Start Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. _hstart.htm Wayne RESA Safe and Healthy Schools Wayne RESA is a regional educational service agency that provides Coordinated School Health s to Wayne County s 34 school districts

12 Diabetes American Diabetes Association Committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease. mycommunity/localoffices/detroit michigan Diabetes Partners in Action Coalition Through active collaboration, DPAC mobilizes resources to assure a unified course toward the reduction of diabetes and its complications in Michigan Diabetes Prevention National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) for Diabetes At the Michigan Diabetes Prevention and Control, partners collaborate to educate and inform the public and health care providers about the facts on diabetes prevention and provide links to resources. Working to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. Because 70% of kidney disease can be prevented, programs focus on addressing the root causes of kidney disease which are obesity, diabetes and hypertension. The Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management (PATH in Michigan) was developed to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day to day management of chronic or long term health conditions. Workshops are offered in convenient community locations. x.htmlvdoc Heart Disease & Stroke American Heart Dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases Association American Stroke Dedicated to prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke Association Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity A heart disease and stroke prevention program from the Michigan Department of Community Health Asthma 12

13 Wayne County Child Healthcare Access Cancer Provides asthma education and case management services for at risk Medicaid children with asthma. Asthma Initiative of Provides information about asthma and asthma activities in Michigan in the areas of clinical Michigan care, education, environmental quality, and surveillance. Detroit Alliance for Asthma Awareness Conducts asthma education, training and outreach activities throughout the City of Detroit with the aim to reduce the number of asthma episodes that result in Emergency Room visits, hospitalizations, and missed school or work days. roit alliance for asthmaawareness.aspx wchap.org/wpcontent/uploads American Cancer Working to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping Society people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer. Breast and Cervical Michigan Department of Community Health provides the comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Cancer Control (BCCCP) through a multi year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program provides breast and cervical screening and diagnostic services to eligible women who otherwise would not have access to these services. Cancer Education Michigan Department of Community Health program providing various educational materials, resources, and brochures on different types of cancer Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Detroit Oral Cancer Prevention Michigan Cancer Consortium The Michigan Department of Community Health implements the Michigan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection to provide outreach and colorectal cancer education, individualized risk assessment, and screening to eligible 50 to 64 year old men and women living in 38 Michigan counties. Focuses on African American males in the city of Detroit and Wayne County who have the highest age adjusted oral cancer incidence rate in the U.S. The Michigan Cancer Consortium is a statewide, inclusive, broad based partnership of public and private organizations that provides a forum for collaboration (i.e., communication, coordination and the sharing of resources) to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer among the citizens of Michigan ohd research/docpp Kidney Disease 13

14 National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Working to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. Because 70% of kidney disease can be prevented, programs focus on addressing the root causes of kidney disease which are obesity, diabetes and hypertension Injury Injury Free Detroit The goal of the program is to reduce the incidence of falls, burns, pedestrian injuries and bike injuries in Detroit. Southwest Detroit will become a safer neighborhood for children and families by implementing a program of: ongoing coalition building; surveillance and data analysis; safety education through schools, community centers and faith based organizations; and development of specific programs to affect environmental change. Kohl s Injury Prevention The Kohl's Injury Prevention (KIPP) gives children and their family s information and support to make positive, health promoting choices about their personal safety and wellbeing. The KIPP curriculum is taught in schools throughout the school year and KIPP also provides safety items (e.g. helmets and smoke detectors) free of charge or at discount cost. utkipp Safe Kids Michigan Injury Violence and Prevention Section Disability Services State and local Safe Kids Coalitions work to create an environment where children 14 and under are free from accidental injury. This is accomplished through community partnerships, advocacy of best practices, public awareness, distribution of safety equipment, and education and training on the proper use of safety devices. Michigan Department of Community Health implements public health programs related to injury and violence prevention in the state of Michigan. _safety.htm American Indian Services, Inc This non profit center in Lincoln Park administers federal programs for Native American families living in four counties, including Wayne County

15 Center For Exceptional Families (Oakwood Healthcare) Comfort Keepers Detroit Institute for Children Disability Health Disability Network Judson Center Tendercare Health & Rehab Center of Taylor The Arc Collaborative The Guidance Center Developmental Disabilities The Senior Alliance Medical home model of comprehensive and innovative rehabilitation care and support for children with special needs and their families. Includes: Coordination of Healthcare Planning among Primary Care Physicians School Personnel Collaboration Behavioral and Psychosocial Support Services Rehabilitation Resources Family Advocacy Support and Liaison with Community Service Agencies Helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes, Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in home care to maintain the highest possible level of independent living. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children and adolescents with conditions such as cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, genetic syndromes, spinal cord injury, and brain injury. The Michigan Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Initiative is a statewide partnership committed to reducing the health disparities between people with disabilities and people without disabilities through member collaboration, expertise, and leveraged resources. The Disability Network/Wayne County Detroit is a consumer driven organization dedicated to maximizing the ability of persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose. A non profit, human service agency located in Southeastern Michigan helping children, adults and families improve their lives. Tendercare Health and Rehabilitation Center of Taylor is a leading provider of long term skilled nursing care and short term rehabilitation solutions. Our 150 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today s ever changing healthcare environment. The Arc Collaborative of Southeast Michigan works to assure that children and adults with disabilities can successfully access and utilize the crisis and basic needs support systems available to them, and to address mobilizing community assets and partners. The Developmental Disabilities program serves persons of all ages diagnosed with a developmental disability. Services are provided taking a comprehensive approach and tailoring each plan to the needs, wishes and dreams of the client and their family. The Senior Alliance (TSA) is a private non profit agency designated by the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging to operate as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 34 suburban communities in Southern and Western Wayne County. The Michigan ext htm center.org

16 VSA Michigan Department of Community Health authorized the agency to function as an Organized Health Care Delivery System allowing the agency to add services to low income disabled adults. Serving older persons, however, continues to be the main focus of the agency. VSA Michigan promotes creativity in people with disabilities by creating an inclusive society where they may participate in, learn through, excel in, and enjoy the arts Early Childhood Resources Dearborn WIC Office(ACCESS) Great Start Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition The purpose of Great Start is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all families in providing a great start for their children from birth through age five. Michigan Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) is a statewide coalition, developed in 1984, for organizations and individuals to address maternal/child health issues and the high infant mortality rate in our state. HMHB s mission is to improve the health and safety of mothers, babies, and families through education and collaborative partnerships of public and private organizations. us/ Highland Park WIC Redford WIC Office River Rouge WIC Office Starfish Family Services Southwest Counseling Solution (SWCS) Early Head Start Starfish invests early in the lives of families to keep them intact, striving to prevent problems before they escalate and help strengthen relationships to build solid families that work. With a focus on healthy parent child relationships to break the cycles of poverty and create long term positive outcomes for children. Southwest Counseling Solution (SWCS) Detroit Early Head Start program services pregnant mothers and children 0 3 through center based or home based services. Services are available in Spanish or English

17 Wayne Health Center & WIC Office in Wayne Locations: Taylor, Hamtramck, Belleville, Southgate and Inkster Air Quality Detroit Air Toxics Initiative The current project involved performance of a risk assessment update on 60 chemicals which were still monitored, after budget reductions, at most of the same locations. Both initiatives included diverse Stakeholder Groups charged with providing feedback and helping to disseminate the information to the local communities Food Assistance s Dearborn WIC Office(ACCESS) Fair Food Detroit Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan Projects range from offering incentives for purchasing healthier food with federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits to connecting farmers with untapped markets. Food pantry for residents of Allen Park, Brownstown, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate and Taylor. Gleaners distributes emergency food to more than 550 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. hat we do/improvinghealthy food access s.org and PantryNet.org

18 Highland Park WIC Redford WIC Office River Rouge WIC Office Salvation Army Bed and Bread Trenton Food Pantry Wayne Health Center & WIC Office in Wayne Through the Salvation Army Bed and Bread, meals are served each day to children, adults and seniors. Includes Bed & Bread trucks that make stops in metro Detroit s most depressed areas. Located in the north end of the former St. Timothy school building. Requires proof of residence and income. Serves residents of Trenton, but will assist visitors from outside Trenton in finding their local food pantry. Locations: Taylor, Hamtramck, Belleville, Southgate and Inkster my.org/emi/bedandbread Zaman International Zaman International and Super Greenland Market in Dearborn, Michigan joined forces to offer a voucher system which provides emergency food assistance to families suffering through a food crisis