Oakland County Resources

Find support, assistance, and resources below that align with Oakland County’s vision, mission, and 8 strategic goals for residents, businesses and communities.

Food assistance resources in Oakland County

Food Assistance

Healthy food support and assistance program resources.

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Healthcare resources in Oakland County

Health

Access to healthcare and services for all residents.

Resources

Nurse on Call

The Nurse on Call hotline offers information about health and related resources. Calls are answered by Oakland County Health Division Public Health Nurses.

Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
1-800-848-5533
NOC@oakgov.com


Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Oakland County Health Division WIC offices will only offer appointments and services over the phone and online until further notice.
248-858-1272
WIC website


Honor Community Health

Honor Community Health is a non-profit, community health center providing comprehensive and integrated primary, behavioral health and dental care throughout Oakland County.
248-897-0722
Honor Community Health Website


Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

Providing access to oral health services to people in need.

248-559-7767
tricountydental@gbchc.org
Tri-County Dental Health Website


Great Start Collaborative Oakland County

Programs for families, parents and students that support the mission to help all Oakland County families succeed. COVID 19 Resources.

844-456-5437
Great Start Oakland Website


Jewish Family Services

Providing compassionate, personalized services tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family, and center around three core areas: services for older adults, mental health and wellness and safety net services. Certified Health Care Navigators help you explore and purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

248-592-2662
resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
JFS Detroit Website


Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act - often called Obamacare - is the comprehensive healthcare reform signed into law by President Barak Obama in March 2010. The law includes a list of health care policies intended to extend health-insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.

See if you qualify for coverage on the Healthcare.gov website.


Corktown Health Center

Corktown Health Center provides primary care, behavioral health services, and more to LGBTQ+ individuals and offers sliding scale services.

313-832-3300
Corktown Health Center Website

Household and utility resources in Oakland County

Household & Utilities

Help is available for affordable housing and utilities.

Resources

Michigan 2-1-1

24-hours, 7 days a week

Call 2-1-1 or 844-875-9211
Text your ZIP code to 898211
Michigan 2-1-1 Website


Family Resources, Supports, and Aid Available in Oakland County

This resource is published by Oakland Community College Economic & Workforce Development, 4th Edition.

Family Resources, Supports, and Aid Available in Oakland County


OLHSA: A Community Action Agency

Emergency shelter and food, emergency utility assistance, emergency financial assistance, foreclosure counseling, referral services.

248-209-2600 or 248-542-5860
info@olhsa.org
OLHSA Website


Oakland County Animal Shelter/Pet Adoption Center

248-858-1090
Oakland County Animal Shelter/Pet Adoption Page


Oakland County Treasurer

248-858-0611
treasurer@oakgov.com
Oakland County Treasurer's Office Page


Federal Student Aid

U.S. Department of Education and Student Loan Repayment during the COVID-19 national emergency

COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid


Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner

248-858-1110
wrcbilling@oakgov.com
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Website


Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)

313-386-9727
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Website


Consumers Energy

800-477-5050
Emergency Response to COVID-19

Legal resources in Oakland County

Legal Resources

Legal records, court information, and legal aid support.

Resources

Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds

Many services and forms are available online or by mail and some services are available by appointment only. Services include Vital Records, Legal/Court Records, Emergency Person Protection Orders, Register of Deeds

Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds


Oakland County Court

At this time, Circuit and Probate Courts are temporarily waiving Judge On-Line Fees to promote telephone court appearances.

Information during COVID-19 Court Information Page


Oakland County Legal Resources Center

Phone and email service only.

Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm
248-858-0012

oclib@oakgov.com


Lakeshore Legal Aid

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low incomes, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.

888-783-8190
Lakeshore Legal Aid Website

LGBTQ+ resources in Oakland County

LGBTQ+ Resources

Equality and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, friends, family, and supporters.

Resources

Affirmations Ferndale

Affirmations LQBTQ+ community center has been the hub for southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ communities and its allies for the last 30 years. They provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can learn, grow, socialize, and access the vital support they need!

248-398-7105
Affirmations Ferndale Website


Ruth Ellis Center

The Ruth Ellis Center offers integrated primary health services, behavioral health services, and residential care facilities for insured and uninsured LGBTQ youth and young adults.

313-252-1950
info@ruthelliscenter.org


Stand with Trans

Stand with Trans provides resources and support for transgender/GNC/gender non-conforming youth and families. Resources include support groups, social events, empowerment workshops, skill-building, community education, and phone support via Ally Moms for transgender youth and parents/caregivers.

248-739-9254
Stand with Trans Website


Equality Michigan

Equality Michigan is Michigan's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) political advocacy organization. Formerly the Triangle Foundation, EQMI has been Michigan's premiere LGBTQ anti-violence and political advocacy organization for over 25 years and counting.

313-537-7000
Equality Michigan Website


LGBT National Help Center

The LGBT National Help Center services the LGBTQ+ community by offering free and confidential support via peer chat support, a national hotline, a senior hotline and youth chatrooms.

LGBT National Hotline
888-843-4564

LGBT National Youth Talk line
800-246-7743

LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243

Life events and services in Oakland County

Life Events & Services

Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, notary public applications, CPL, and assumed names.

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Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office

Medical Examiner

The Medical Examiner’s office investigates and determines cause and manner of death within the county.

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Mental health resources in Oakland County

Mental Health

Mental healthcare and support resources are available.

Resources

Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' warmline connects individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers.

Seven days a week
10:00am - 2:00pm
888-733-7753
Read more about Warmline


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat

24-hours, 7 days a week

800-273-8255
Lifeline Chat Website


Common Ground Crisis Helpline

24-hours, 7 days a week

1-800-231-1127
Common Ground Website


Oakland Community Health Network

Developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance recovery resources.

Oakland Community Health Network Website


Easterseals MORC

Provides Mental health services for adults and children with serious mental illness, emotional disturbances, and substance use disorders. Easterseals Michigan also provides autism services for children.

800-75-SEALS
Easterseals MORC Website


CNS Healthcare

Certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) that offers community-based support services, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, and other services.

800-615-0411
CNS Healthcare Website


Michigan Stay Well

If you are feeling emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, get free, confidential support from a Michigan Stay Well counselor. This service is available 24-hours, 7 days a week.

888-535-6136 & press 8
Michigan Stay Well Website


Veteran's Crisis

1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text 8388255


Disaster Distress

Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)


The Eldercare

1-800-677-1116

Multilingual assistance resources in Oakland County

Multilingual Assistance

Support for language and cultural resources.

Resources

Centro Multicultural La Familia (Spanish)


ACCESS (Arabic)

Safety resources in Oakland County

Safety

Protecting and keeping residents safe from crime and abuse.

Resources

Oakland County Sheriff

Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 248-858-4950 Dispatch: 248-858-5000

ocso@oakgov.com
Oakland County Sheriff Website


Reporting Abuse or Neglect

This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult 24-hours, 7 days a week

855-444-3911


National Domestic Violence Hotline

Offering domestic violence support 24 hours, 7 days a week.

1-800-199-7233
Text LOVEIS to 22522

National Domestic Violence Hotline Website


National Child Abuse
1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
Text 1-800-422-4453


National Sexual Assault
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Senior and older residents services and resources in Oakland County

Older Adult Services

Senior and older residents services and resources in Oakland County.

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Veterans' services and resources in Oakland County

Veterans' Services

Staff are available to assist clients by phone or email.

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Oakland County Parks blue and green logo

Oakland County Parks and trails are open for physical activity and portable restrooms are available.

Oakland County Parks

Help Hotline

The Help Hotline offers non-medical information, resources and local community assistance referrals.

Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Phone: 248-858-1000
Email: hotline@oakgov.com

Fill out our online form: https://oakgov.info/Hotline

Contact Info

Oakland County, Michigan

248-858-1000

Toll Free:

888-350-0900

1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341