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Multi - Agency Collaborative for Emergency Services

The MACES Mission
To provide client-focused emergency assistance for Hillsdale County residents in need, through community collaboration of referral options, promoting self-sufficiency.

This informational document is published solely to benefit Hillsdale County's needy by providing emergency services referral information to participating agencies.

If your organization would like to have its services included, please contact Hillsdale County United Way or fill out the blank service provider sheet enclosed.

Bridgeway Center of Hillsdale ………………………………….(517) 437-9457
1360 S. Hillsdale Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Coldwater Mission Home…………………………………………(517) 278-5527
26 Harrison Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Community Action Agency………………………………………..(517) 437-3349
23 Care Drive
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Domestic Harmony…………………………………………………(517) 439-1454
P.O. Box 231
Hillsdale, MI 49242

El Bethel Church……………………………………………………(517) 439-3639
1661 Hudson Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Hillsdale Assembly of God (Hands of Mercy)……….…………….(517) 849-0102
4075 Beck Road
Jonesville, MI 49250

Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs…………….….(517) 437-3630
61 McCollum Street
Courthouse Annex Room 200
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Hillsdale County Senior Services Center ….……….………..…….(517) 437-2422
320 West Bacon Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Hillsdale County United Way ..…………………………………….(517) 439-5050
30 N. Howell St., Suite #21
P.O. Box 203
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Hillsdale Family Independence Agency………………………….…(517) 439-2200
40 Care Drive
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Hillsdale United Brethren Church………………………………….(517) 437-2151
240 South Howell Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Jackson Interfaith Shelter……………………………………………(517) 789-8735
414 South Blackstone Street
Jackson, MI 49201

LifeWays………………………………………………………………(800) 284-8288
25 Care Drive
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging……………………………………..(800) 335-7881
8363 W. US 12
Onstead, MI 49265

St. Anthony Family Center…………………………………….……..(517) 439-1316
11 North Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

The Salvation Army………….………………………………………..(517) 437-4240
160 East Bacon Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

St. Peter's Free Clinic…………………………………………………(517) 437-4041
3 N. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Social Security Administration……………………………………….(800) 772-1213
219 E. Wesley
Jackson, MI 49201

Community Action Agency
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) -- p14
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) -- p15
Family Outreach Program -- p16
Heat A Home -- p17
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) -- p19
Housing Assistance -- p14, 20
Rental/Mortgage Assistance -- p15
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families -- p18
Utility Assistance -- p14, 15, 17, 19
Prescription Assistance -- p18

Domestic Harmony
Adult Services -- p21
Emergency Shelter -- p20
Family Assistance -- p22

El Bethel Church
Food Pantry -- p23

Hillsdale Assembly of God (Hands of Mercy)
Adopt-A Block -- p24
Christmas Toys (December) -- p26
Storehouse Food Pantry -- p25

Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs -- p27
Food Assistance
Utilities Assistance
Other Emergency Needs

Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Adult Services
Equipment Loan
Chore Services
Home Delivered and Congregate Meals as well as Liquid Meals
Prescription Assistance
Utility Assistance
Kinship Care
Health & Wellness
Adult Care Services

Hillsdale County United Way & Volunteers In Action
Unmet Needs Funding -- p29
Volunteers -- p30

Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) - State of Michigan
Child Day Care Expenses -- p32
Child Welfare -- p33
Food Assistance Program -- p35
General Assistance -- p34
Medical Assistance -- p36
State Disability Assistance -- p38
State Emergency Relief -- p37
State Family Assistance -- p38
Supplemental Security Income -- p39
Temporary Financial Assistance -- p40
Transportation -- p41
Volunteer Services -- p41

LifeWays -- p45
Developmental Disabilities Assistance
Mental Health Assistance
Substance Abuse Services

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
Information and Assistance/Referral -- p46
Senior Community Services Employment Program -- p48
Medicaid Waiver Program -- p47

St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
Emergency Housing
Emergency Basic Needs
Food Pantry
Prescription Assistance
Utility Assistance
Rental/Mortgage Assistance

The Salvation Army
Clothing -- p51
Emergency Housing – p54
Food Pantry – p53
Household Goods -- p51
Prescriptions/Medicine -- p55
Rental/Mortgage Assistance -- p56
Utility Assistance – p52, p57
Motel & Meals – p54

Adult Services
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p31
Domestic Harmony -- p21
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging -- p48

Disability Assistance
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p38
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging – p47
Social Security Administration -- p39

Emergency Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p14, 20
Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs -- p27
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p37
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army -- p51-57

Emergency Food
El Bethel Church -- p23
Hands of Mercy - Storehouse food pantry -- p25
Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs -- p27
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p35
Hillsdale United Brethren Church -- p42
King’s Kupboard – p44
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p53

Emergency Funds
Community Action Agency -- p15
Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs -- p27
Hillsdale County United Way - p29
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p40
St. Anthony Family Center – p49
The Salvation Army – p52,56,57

Emergency Housing
Community Action Agency -- p14, 20
Coldwater Mission Home -- p13
Jackson Interfaith Shelter -- p43
St. Anthony Family Center – p49
The Salvation Army – p54

Emergency Relief
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p37
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army -- p51-57

Emergency Shelter
Community Action Agency -- p14, 20
Domestic Harmony -- p20
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p54

Equipment Loan
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs – p27

Family Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p16
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p38
Domestic Harmony -- p22

Food Assistance
El Bethel Church -- p23
Hillsdale Assembly of God (Hands of Mercy) -- p25
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p35
Hands of Mercy - Storehouse food Pantry -- p25
Hillsdale United Brethren Church -- p42
King’s Kupboard – (Trinity Lutheran Church) – p44
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p53

Gasoline
Hillsdale United Brethren Church -- p42
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49

General Assistance
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p34
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging -- p46
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army -- p51-57

Heat
Community Action Agency -- p14, 15, 17, 19
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army -- p57

Housing Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p14, 20
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p54

Medical Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p18
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p36
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
St. Peter's Free Clinic – p50
The Salvation Army -- p55

Prescription Service
Community Action Agency -- p18
Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs -- p27
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) --p36
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging -- p47
Senior Services Center -- p28
St. Anthony Family Center -- p47
St. Peter's Free Clinic -- p50
The Salvation Army – p55

Rental Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p15
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p40
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army -- p56

Supplemental Security Income
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p39
Social Security Administration -- p39

Temporary Financial Assistance
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p40
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p52, 56, 57

Transportation
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p41
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28

Unmet Needs
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale County United Way -- p29

Utility Bill Assistance
Community Action Agency -- p14, 15, 17, 19
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center -- p28
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p40
St. Anthony Family Center -- p49
The Salvation Army – p52, 57

Volunteer Services
Hillsdale County United Way & Volunteers In Action -- p30
Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA) -- p41

Agency Name: Bridgeway Center of Hillsdale
Program Name: Outpatient alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment
Program Description: Bridgeway Center recognizes the need for a realistic approach to the treatment of chemical abuse and dependency and one that encourages and emphasizes the individual’s role in the treatment process.
Contact Person: Vicki Petty, MA, LPC
E-Mail: bridgeway@voyeger.net
Telephone: (517) 439-9457
Fax: (517) 439-1589
Service Location: 1360 S. Hillsdale St., Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. – 5:oo p.m., Monday through Friday
Evenings by appointment
Frequency of Service: as scheduled
Funding Available: Medicaid, Block Grant Funding & Insurances
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Services include: Assessments
Individual Counseling
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Adult Treatment groups AM & PM
Intensive Prevention Group
Adult Highway Safety Education
Dual Recovery Group
Early Recovery Group
Student Assistant Program

Agency Name: Coldwater Mission Home
Program Name: Homeless Shelter
Program Description: Homeless shelter for single men
Contact Person:
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 278-2325—Branch County Sheriff’s Dept.
Fax: (517) 278-5527 or 278-3091
Service Location: 26 Harrison Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Hours of Service:
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments:

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: EFSP - Emergency Food & Shelter Program
Program Description: Assistance with payment of utilities.
Contact Person: Sara Hutchins
E-Mail: shutchins@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Utilities
Projected Funding: End of February
Caps: $250.00
Other Restrictions: FIA decision notice.
Need shut-off notice.
Can pay only one month's bill.
Other Comments:

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: ESG - Emergency Shelter Grant
Program Description: Assistance with first month rent, rent, mortgage, utilities
Contact Person: Nancy Armstrong
E-Mail: narmstrong@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: First month rent, rent, mortgage, utilities
Projected Funding: June - May
Caps: $200.00
Other Restrictions: Need eviction or shut-off notice. FIA decision notice.
Other Comments: For housing - need to collaborate with case manager

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: Family Outreach Program
Program Description: Temporary assistance to families
Contact Person: George Yoder
E-Mail: gyoder@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: $110.00 per referred family (19 families)
Project Funding: Same
Caps: $110.00
Other Restrictions: Must be referred by Protective Services at FIA.
Other Comments:

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: Heat A Home
Program Description: Assistance in paying utilities
Contact Person: Sara Hutchins
E-Mail: shutchins@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Utilities
Projected Funding: March - July
Caps: $250.00
Other Restriction: Need shutoff notice or low on LP.
Other Comments:

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Program Description: Temporary assistance with medical or dental expenses
Contact Person: Nancy Armstrong
E-Mail: narmstrong@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: For housing
Projected Funding: New funding starts October 1st - September 30
Caps: $200.00
Other Restrictions: Must have children in household.
Income must be below 200% poverty.
FIA decision notice.
Must have case management.
Need eviction or shut-off notice.

Other Comments: Automatic income eligible if receiving Family
Independence Program food stamps.
Medicaid and child day care.

Agency Name: Community Action Agency
Program Name: THAW -- The Heat and Warmth Fund
Program Description: Assistance with utility bills.
Contact Person: Sara Hutchins
E-Mail: Shutchins@caajlh.org
Telephone: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300
Fax: (517) 437-3480
Service Location: 23 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Utilities
Projected Funding: January - May
Caps: $300.00
Other Restrictions: Many restrictions - call with questions.
Need shut -off notice.
Other Comments: FIA decision notice.

Agency Name: Domestic Harmony
Program Name: Emergency Shelter
Program Description: Emergency Shelter for up to 30 days
Contact Person: Renee Batt
E-Mail: dharmony@dmci.net
Telephone: (517) 439-1454 or (800) 439-1454
Fax: (517) 439-5144
Service Location: Confidential, shelter
Hours of Service: 8:00-5:00 business hours, crisis services 24 hours
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: For persons who have been physically assaulted or are in fear of a physical assault from their intimate partner.
Other Comments:

Agency Name: Domestic Harmony
Program Name: Adult Services
Program Description: Free individual and/or group counseling for residential and nonresidential persons who are or have been in a physically or emotionally abusive relationship.
Contact Person: Renee Batt
E-Mail: dharmony@dmci.net
Telephone: (517) 439-1454 or (800) 439-1454
Fax: (517) 439-5144
Service Location: Confidential, shelter
Hours of Service: 8:00-5:00 business hours, crisis services 24 hours, some evening hours also.
Frequency of Service: Tuesdays 10am Sexual Assault Survivors Group
Tuesdays 7pm Group
Wednesdays 7pm Group
Thursdays 7pm Mom’s Group
(child care is provided for all group times)
Individual counseling available by appointment
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: For persons who have been physically assaulted or are in fear of a physical assault from their intimate partner.

Other Comments:

Agency Name: Domestic Harmony
Program Name: Family Assistance
Program Description: Shelter and counseling for domestic violence victims and their children.
Contact Person: Renee Batt
E-Mail: dharmony@dmci.net
Telephone: (517) 439-1454 or (800) 439-1454
Fax: (517) 439-5144
Service Location: Confidential
Hours of Service: 8:00-5:00 business hours, crisis services 24 hours, some evening hours also
Frequency of Service: Wednesdays 7pm Support group for women
Kids Corner group for kids
Thursdays 7pm Mom’s Group
(child care is provided for all group times)
Individual counseling for moms and children available by appointment.
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: For persons who have been physically assaulted or are in fear of a physical assault from their intimate partner.

Other Comments:

Agency Name: El Bethel Church
Program Name: Food Pantry
Program Description: Provide temporary assistance with food and stuff for needy families.
Contact Person: David Spriggs or Daneen Maxson
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 439-3639
Fax:
Service Location: 1661 Hudson Road, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Noon - 2:00 p.m. – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Frequency of Service: Three times per year.
Funding Available: By donation.
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments: Families may apply three times annually.

Agency Name: Hands of Mercy, Inc.
Program Name: Adopt-A-Block
Program Description: Each family is met at their point of need.
Contact Person: Elizabeth Houlihan
E-Mail: houlihan@hc-isd.net
Telephone: (517) 283-2552
Fax: (517) 283-2552 (must call before faxing)
Service Location: On site
Hours of Service: Varies
Frequency of Service: Each home is visited 1X per week, more if required (e.g. senior assistance with chores, transportation to doctor appointments, family calls for help).
Funding Available: Special programming/projects are done as donations come in.
Projected Funding: Additional grants will be written for program expansion and needed equipment and materials. Needed equipment and materials.
Caps: None established at this time.
Other Restrictions: Service is limited to neighborhood was selected in collaboration with the City of Hillsdale.
Other Comments: Each family on the Block is met at their point of need. Continuous visits establish trust, which allows us to be a contact point for families when they don't know where or to whom to turn. Other neighborhoods currently under review for program expansion.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hands of Mercy, Inc.
Program Name: Storehouse Food Pantry
Program Description: Emergency one-week food supply.
Contact Person: Ray Curran, Overseer; Shirley Bendall, Office
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 849-0102 - pantry
(517) 849-2188 - office
Fax:
Service Location: 4075 Beck Road, Jonesville
Hours of Service: Tuesday & Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wed. – 7 – 8:15 p.m.
Frequency of Service: FEMA - 1X; Storehouse - 1X a month
Projected Funding: FEMA - $ 4,000; Other $ 10,000
Caps:
Other Restrictions
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Assembly of God
Program Name:
Program Description: Assist families with Christmas gifts.
Contact Person:
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 849-2187
Fax: (517) 849-2188
Service Location: 4075 Beck Road, Jonesville
Hours of Service: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Monday – Friday, & Wed. 7 – 8:15 p.m. (Month of December)
Frequency of Service: Once a year.
Funding Available:
Project Funding: Private & business donations, Toys for Tots.
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Parent/Guardian only to pick up toys.

Agency Name: Hillsdale County Department of Veterans Affairs
Program Name: Veteran’s Benefits
Program Description: To Assist veterans and families with Federal, State and Local Benefits. .
Contact Person: Amby Puksich
E-Mail: amby@co.hillsdale.mi.us
Telephone: (517) 437-3630
Fax: (517) 437-4142
Service Location: 61 McCollum St, Courthouse Annex Room 200, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday and Friday
Frequency of Service: Depends on Individual Circumstances
Funding Available: Utilities, Food and other Emergency needs
Projected Funding: Beginning of each Calendar Year
Caps: Individual Circumstances
Other Restrictions: Soldier and Sailors Relief Fund – Must be Wartime Veteran
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund – Must be Wartime Veteran
Veterans Emer. Relief Fund – Small Amount for Any Veteran
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale County Senior Services Center
Program Name: Unmet Needs
Program Description: Prescription assistance, chore services, equipment loan, heat, and utilities.
Contact Person: Mary Jo Slagter
E-Mail: hcssc@qcnet.net
Telephone: (517) 437-2422
Fax: (517) 437-0870
Service Location: HCSSC, 320 West Bacon Road, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday
Frequency of Service: (See other restrictions)
Funding Available: AAA Unmet Needs - HCSSC Unmet needs; FEMA; Ensure; Utilities; prescriptions.
Project Funding:
Caps: Emergency Assistance - $300.00 1X/fiscal year; Ensure 24 cans 1/month
Other Restrictions: All other agencies providing emergency assistance should be exhausted prior to accessing Unmet Needs program through the Center. Age 60 or older --EPIC program age 65 or older. Must have 2 ADL's from area agency AAA unmet needs and caregiver. Must give income. Can only pay one bill.
Other Comments: Services covered include, but are not limited to: prescription assistance, chore services, medical care not covered by insurance and home help outside of that available in Homemaker assistance. Income eligibility limited up to the 200% mark of poverty level for 2002 ($1485 for single; $1999 for couples). Those ineligible for EPIC will be given higher priority than those already served by EPIC.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale County United Way
Program Name: Unmet Needs
Program Description:
Contact Person: Pia Seebach-York
E-Mail: hcuw@frontiernet.net
Telephone: (517) 439-5050
Fax: (517) 439-5058
Service Location: 30 N. Howell St., Ste. 21, P.O. Box 203, Hillsdale
Hours of Service:
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available: $416.66/month
Projected Funding:
Caps: $200.00
Other Restrictions: *United Way is not a direct service provider and is not to be contacted by individuals or clients. Funds are accessible through agencies only.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale County United Way
Program Name: Volunteers In Action
Program Description:
Contact Person: Kelly LoPresto
E-Mail: hcvia@frontiernet.net
Telephone: (517) 439-5050
Fax: (517) 439-5058
Service Location: 30 N. Howell St., Ste. 21, P.O. Box 203, Hillsdale
Hours of Service:
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Adult Services
Program Description: Seeks to maximize the independent functioning of adults and the independent control of adults over their own lives.
Contact Person: Merry Stuard, Adult Services Supervisor
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 439-2200
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments: Services Include:
Independent living services Home help Physical disability services Adult Community placement Adult protective services

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Child Development and Care (CDC)
Program Description: Child day care expenses
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hula@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: There are financial and non-financial eligibility factors that must be met.
Other Comments: Pays all or a portion of expenses when the parent, legal guardian or other caretaker is unavailable to provide child care due to employment, education, and/or health/social condition for which treatment is being received.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Children's Services
Program Description: Welfare of children in their own home or away from their homes.
Contact Person: Dave Babcock, Children's Services Supervisor
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 439-2200
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Family Independence Agency
Program Description: General assistance
Contact Person: Joyce Hula
E-Mail: hulaj@state.mi.us
Telephone: (517) 439-2200
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available: SER, FS, Medicaid, FIP
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Income, assets
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Food Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
Program Description: Program raises the food purchasing power of low-income households.
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Factors of eligibility include financial and non-financial.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Medical Assistance (MA)
Program Description: A plan to help needy persons obtain a variety of medical services.
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Financial and non-financial requirements must be met.
Other Comments: There is a variety of different Medicaid programs targeted toward specific groups (newborns, pregnant women, children under 16, persons under 21, blind, disabled, aged, etc.)

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: State Emergency Relief (SER)
Program Description: Assistance to individuals and families facing health or safety emergencies.
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Anyone in need may apply, eligibility is not limited to recipients of other FIA assistance.
Other Comments: Assistance may include shut off for heat or lights, utilities, evictions, property tax sales, home repairs, and burials.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: State Family Assistance (SFA) State Disability Assistance (SDA)
Program Description: SFA - provides financial assistance to groups with dependent children SDA - financial aid for disabled adults without children
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
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Other Restrictions: Factors of eligibility include financial and non-financial.
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AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Program Description: For people in financial need who are age 65 or older, or needy people of any age who are blind or disabled (including children).
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Eligible people receive checks from the federal government on a monthly basis. Administered by the Social Security Administration.
Funding Available:
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AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Temporary Financial Assistance
Program Description: Temporary financial assistance and Medicaid to families with minor children.
Contact Person: Joyce Hula, Family Independence Manager
E-Mail: hulaj@michigan.gov
Telephone: (517) 439-2221
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Families receive monthly grants based on family size.
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Factors of eligibility include financial, residence, citizenship, age, assets, and income and factors based on agency standards.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Name: Volunteer Services
Program Description: Medical transportation, youth companion, friendly visitor, holiday projects to meet FIA client customers and community needs.
Contact Person: Pat Weaver, Volunteer Services Coordinator
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 439-2200
Fax: (517) 439-3346
Service Location: 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service:
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AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Hillsdale United Brethren Church
Program Name: HUB Benevolence Ministry
Program Description: Urgent assistance for gas, groceries, and emergencies.
Contact Person: Mark Johncock
E-Mail: m-johncock@yahoo.com
Telephone: (517) 437-2151
Fax: (517) 437-1360
Service Location: 240 South Howell, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, possibly weekends
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Gas, groceries and other approved assistance.
Projected Funding: $50.00 for urgent need of gas and groceries. $250.00 for larger emergency needs.
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Must be approved by staff or benevolence team.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: Jackson Interfaith Shelter
Program Name: Care Center for the Needy
Program Description: Facilities and services for men, women and children. Shelter will sleep 28.
Contact Person:
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 789-8735
Fax:
Service Location: 414 South Blackstone Street, Jackson 49201
Hours of Service: Meals at 7:30 a.m., noon, and 5:00 p.m.
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
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Other Restrictions:
Other Comments: Located on corner of Blackstone and West Franklin: M-99 to Jonesville (US-12 East) Right on US-12 (East) to US-127 North Left on US-127 to "South Street" Exit South Street to Francis Street Right on Francis Street to West Franklin Left on West Franklin to Blackstone

Agency Name: King’s Kupboard Food Pantry (Trinity Lutheran Church)
Program Name: Emergency Food Pantry
Program Description: Assistance with food.
Contact Person: Pastor Julie Carey
E-Mail: pastorjulie@dmci.net
Telephone: (517) 437-2647
Fax: (517) 437-0231
Service Location: 69 Griswold Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Monday – Wednesday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Frequency of Service: There are no eligibility requirements or limits for accessing food.
Funding Available: None.
Projected Funding:
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AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: LifeWays
Program Name: Behavioral Health Care
Program Description: Mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse services
Contact Person: Lesia Pikaart - (517) 780-3384
E-Mail: www.lifewaysmco.com
Telephone: (800) 284-8288 x332 24 hours a day
Fax:
Service Location: 25 Care Drive, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Call in or walk in - no appointment required.
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
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Other Comments: Services include access services to provide assessment, diagnosis, crisis resolution, short-term and mobile crisis stabilization, referral and linkage to appropriate resources including evaluation of new applicants for behavioral health services, outpatient services for care without hospitalization; psychiatric services; inpatient services for severe mental illness; specialty services for children; wraparound services for individuals and families; home-based services; residential services; respite services.

Agency Name: Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
Program Name: Information and Assistance/Referral
Program Description: Information on senior services available through our agency and in the community
Contact Person: Anita Lindhard
E-Mail: help@r2aaa.org
Telephone: 800-335-7881 or 517-467-2204
Fax: 517-467-9113
Service Location: 8363 U.S. 12 Onsted, MI 49265
Hours of Service: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Ongoing
Funding Available: N/A
Projected Funding: N/A
Caps: N/A
Other Restrictions: N/A
Other Comments: We refer callers to the resource that will meet their needs, which may include our programs as well as other identified resources in Hillsdale County.

Agency Name: Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
Program Name: Care Management & Medicaid Waiver Program
Program Description: In-home services for frail elderly and disabled
Contact Person: Lynn Merrell
E-Mail: lynn.merrell@r2aaa.org
Telephone: 800-335-7881
Fax: 517-467-9113
Service Location: Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee Counties
Hours of Service: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Ongoing—3 month visits, monthly contacts
Funding Available: Care Management- grants and community resource
Waiver- Medicaid
Projected Funding: N/A
Caps: Must be frail elderly 60+ or disabled adult
Other Restrictions: Medicaid Waiver clients must be low income:
< $1692/mo. and < $2000 in assets (per individual)
Other Comments:

The Area Agency on Aging allocates and monitors state and federal grants to counties for home delivered meals, homemaker, bathing, adult day care, legal services, and other services. The Hillsdale County Senior Services Center administers most of these direct services in Hillsdale County.

Medicaid Waiver services include: all grant services identified above, and counseling, non-medical transportation, respite care for caregivers, medical equipment & supplies, and home modifications. These services are purchased from local providers.

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging clients are assessed by a nurse and a social worker to determine their needs and then they will help them locate and manage services to meet those needs.

Agency Name: Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
Program Name: Senior Community Services Employment Program
Program Description: Part time training opportunities for people 55 and older with income less than 125% of the poverty level
Contact Person: Linda Powelke
E-Mail: linda.powelke@r2aaa.org
Telephone: 517-467-1902
Fax: 517-467-9113
Service Location: Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee Counties
Hours of Service: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Frequency of Service: Ongoing
Funding Available: Minimum wage paid for training opportunities
Projected Funding: N/A
Caps: N/A
Other Restrictions: 55+ years old, low income, resident of Hillsdale, Lenawee or Jackson counties
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: St. Anthony Catholic Church
Program Name: St. Anthony Family Center
Program Description: Emergency food and temporary assistance to the needy by case.
Contact Person: Anne Mayers, Director
E-Mail: annsta@core.com
Telephone: (517) 439-1316 or St. Anthony Office (517) 437-3305
Fax: (517) 437-0034
Service Location: 11 North Broad Street, Hillsdale (green door off parking lot in Back).
Hours of Service: Tuesday - 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Frequency of Service: Varies
Funding Available: Varies
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments: Outreach program based on need and funded by parishioners. Intended as emergency assistance program, not as on-going assistance. No longer gives gasoline money.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Program Name: St. Peter's Free Clinic
Program Description: Jill Pavka, Clinical Director
E-Mail: stpetersfreeclinic@frontiernet.net
Telephone: (517) 437-4041
Fax: (517) 437-8911
Service Location: 3 North Broad Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: For uninsured and underinsured who meet qualifications. Prescription medication assistance for individuals without prescription medication coverage.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Clothing and Household Goods Assistance
Program Description: Assistance with clothing, and household items.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Clothing as available. Household goods only in fire/disaster, and women in domestic violence.
Funding Available:
Projected Funding: All items from our Thrift Store Stock.
Caps: Three changes of clothing, furniture and household goods as available.
Other Restrictions: Referrals needed for domestic violence requests.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Electrical bill - Consumers Energy customers
Program Description: Assistance with payment of electricity bills, and shut-offs.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Bill credit and match-a-fund
Projected Funding:
Caps: Bill credits limited to $200.00 or less. Matching funds limited to $500.00 or less.
Other Restrictions: Must bring in light bill and denial from FIA. Must sign agreement to file for Home Heating Credit.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Emergency Food Pantry
Program Description: Assistance with food.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thurs. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Once every three months.
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
Other Comments: Not a supplement program. Emergencies only. Referrals given to other pantries between service dates if client is in need of more food.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Homeless Assistance
Program Description: Temporary assistance for the homeless.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service:
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Must go through 911 after hours.
Other Comments: Maximum assistance of three days unless due to a fire. Meals Available.

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Medicine
Program Description: Emergency assistance for prescriptions and medicine.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available: Limited
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions:
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AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Rent or Mortgage payment
Program Description: Assistance with mortgage or rent payment.
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Must have a court eviction and denial from FIA and paper from landlord stating amount of one month's rent.
Other Comments:

AGENCY/PROGRAM
Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Program Name: Utilities
Program Description: Assistance on propane, natural gas, fuel oil bills, and sewer/water bills
Contact Person: Rose Myers, Major Joe Duncan, and Kathy Stump
E-Mail:
Telephone: (517) 437-4240
Fax: (517) 437-0559
Service Location: 160 East Bacon Street, Hillsdale
Hours of Service: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Frequency of Service: Once a year
Funding Available:
Projected Funding:
Caps:
Other Restrictions: Must have a denial from FIA and CAA.
Other Comments: