Community Resources

All Community Resources

Heart of West Michigan United Way 211 Service

• Call “211” from a landline or 1-800-887-1107 for information about all kinds of community resources in Kent County.
• http://www.hwmuw.org/211/

Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan offers mediation services to resolve family and other kinds of disputes.  Low cost and free services available.

• Riverview Center, 678 Front Ave NW, #250, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• 616-774-0121
• www.drcwm.org

Family

Michigan Department of Human Services offers assistance with child protective services, adult protective services, food stamps, child support establishment and Medicaid benefits.

• 121 Franklin Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
• 616-248-1000
• 24 Hour Protective Service Complaints 855-444-3911
• www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

Domestic Violence

Safe Haven Ministries offers a 24 hour help hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning and support for women and children facing domestic violence.

• 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd Suite 335, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, (616) 452-6664.
• 24 Hour Help:  616-452-6664
• www.safehavenministries.org

YWCA West Central Michigan offers a 24 help hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning and support for women and children facing domestic violence.

• 25 Sheldon Boulevard SE, Grand Rapids MI, 49503
• 24 Hour Crisis Line 616-451-2744
• Other Domestic Violence Services 616-459-4652
• www.ywcawcmi.org

17^th Circuit Court Personal Protection Order Office.  The Family Division PPO office assists the public with Personal Protection Orders resulting from domestic violence or stalking.

• Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Interviews 9 am to 2:30 pm. No appointment needed.
• Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Ave NW, 3^rd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-632-5071
• www.accesskent.com/Courts/17thcc/ppo.htm

Child Sexual Abuse

YWCA West Central Michigan offers short term crisis assistance, support and counseling for children and families facing sexual abuse.

• 25 Sheldon Boulevard SE, Grand Rapids MI, 49503
• Counseling Center 616-459-4652
• www.ywcawcmi.org

Children’s Assessment Center offers assessment, support and therapy for children and families facing sexual abuse.

• 901 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616- 336-5160
• www.cac-kent.org

Legal Services

Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal assistance to low income persons with civil (not criminal) legal problems including spouse or child abuse, consumer rights and tenant rights.

• 25 S Division Ave Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-774-0672
• www.lawestmi.org

Lawyer Referral and Information Service arranges appointments with attorneys including a $25 initial consultation with an attorney.

• 161 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 203B, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-855-0273
• www.grbar.org

Legal Assistance Center offers legal self help services including legal information, forms, resources and referrals.  Walk in Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 2 pm.

• 180 Ottawa Ave NW, 5^th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• For legal help: 616-632-6000

Justice for Our Neighbors West Michigan.  JFON offers immigration legal services and advocacy in West Michigan.

• 207 Fulton St E, Suite 3101 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-301-7461
• jfonmi.org

Migrant Legal Aid.  Migrant legal aid provides legal services, including legal representation and advocacy for migrant families in West Michigan.

• 1104 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-454-5055
• www.migrantlegalaid.com

Grand Rapids Urban League offers free legal advice for renters through the Grand Rapids Urban League. All are welcome and no appointment is needed. Bring any paperwork with you.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm
  at the Grand Rapids Urban League at 745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
• 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 12 pm to 2 pm
  at Steepletown Neighborhood Services at 671 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids
• 616-245-2207
• www.grurbanleague.org

Housing

United Way 211

• Call 211 from a land line or 1-800-887-1107 from a cell phone.

The Salvation Army offers emergency housing, for and utility assistance.

• Housing Services: 1120 Monroe Ave NW, #250, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 616-459-8444
• Housing Crisis Line 1-800-887-1107
• www.sasocialservices.org

Grand Rapids Urban League offers free legal advice for renters through the Grand Rapids Urban League. All are welcome and no appointment is needed. Bring any paperwork with you.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm
  at the Grand Rapids Urban League at 745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
• 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 12 pm to 2 pm
  at Steepletown Neighborhood Services at 671 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids
• 616-245-2207
• www.grurbanleague.org

Community Action Partnership of Kent County offers food assistance, utility shut-off assistance, help with rental arrears and other services.

• 616-336-4000
• www.communityactionkent.org