Women, Infants and Children (WIC) resources

In order to make qualify for Michigan WIC, you must meet the following three guidelines:

• Meet one of the following categories
  • Pregnant individual or postpartum individual up to six months after delivery
  • Breastfeeding individual up to one year after delivery
  • Infants or children up to age five
• Live in Michigan
  • U.S. Citizenship is not required. The Macomb County Health Department WIC program currently services Macomb County residents who live south of M-59 (Hall Road). If you live in Macomb County, but north of M-59, you should apply at the Community First Health Centers WIC Program: 586-749-5197, ext. 233.
• Income eligible
  • To participate, you must be at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you are on Medicaid or food stamps (SNAP), you automatically qualify for WIC. Please view the current income guidelines.

  • You may use this online screening tool to help you determine whether your family is eligible for WIC.

     

For your WIC appointment, you must bring proof of identity, residency, and income to make sure you qualify. For a list of items that count as these proofs, check here. 

Check out Michigan WIC's website for more information about the current MI WIC food guides available and videos on how to shop for your WIC approved food benefits.

• Food guides are offered in English, Arabic, Spanish, Dari, and Pashto
• WIC shopping videos can be translated into any language via the setting on Youtube

WIC Connect Mobile App

Michigan WIC is excited that the WIC Connect Mobile App is available to current WIC clients, and to allow people interested in the WIC program to check if they are eligible. The WIC Connect Mobile App is available for free in the App Store™ and Google Play™. 

Use the app to schedule appointments, track your benefits, scan foods for WIC information, keep your family information updated, see WIC friendly stores, and WIC office locations. 

If you already have a MILogin account for something else, like Secretary of State or MI Bridges, DON'T CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Use the same account you already have. If you make more than one account, please call the help desk below for assistance. 

Are you experiencing issues with your WIC Connect App? Please call the MI Login Help Desk at 877-932-6424 and select option 5.

If your child or you are prescribed a specialty formula or nutritional supplement, your healthcare provider can fill out the MI WIC Special Formula/Food Request Form. WIC will determine if the formula/supplement is WIC approved and/or if it meets our guidelines. Just because your doctor fills out the form and provides it to WIC does NOT mean you qualify for the formula/supplement. WIC Registered Dietitians and Nutritionist will review the form and get in touch with you to let you know if you qualify or not.

• Doctor can fax the form to Macomb County WIC at 586-783-0965 or you can bring it into our office
• WIC Approved Standard Formulas List in English/Spanish or English/Arabic

Your doctor's office can fax or provide you with a recent copy of measurements and lab levels to bring with you for your next WIC visit. Doctor would just need to fill out the WIC Anthropometric and Laboratory Information Request Form. This can save your child or you some additional time at your WIC appointment. We like to have recent measurements within the last 30 to 60 days based on our policies. 

Save time and complete your nutrition education activity on-line by visiting an amazing wichealth website created just for WIC families.

Over 1 million WIC families in the U.S. have used this wonderful resource. There is a large variety of nutrition topics to choose from, designed just for you. Parents and caregivers who complete a nutrition education lesson on this site can email their completed certificate to us directly at mailto:wic@macombgov.org. Once your emailed certificate is received, the WIC staff will contact you to load your next set of WIC benefits. WIC can do this right over the phone! 

Birth records- Contact the Macomb County Clerk's Office for birth records of children born in Macomb County only at 586-469-5205 or visit their website for more information.

Compassion Pregnancy Center- Faith-based support & resources for people with unplanned pregnancies. Located at 31900 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026. Call 586-783-9620, text at 313-666-7544, or use their 24 HR Helpline: 800-712-HELP (4357).

Ready, Set, Baby- Provides education resources for chest/breastfeeding, before and after delivery needs/recommendations, information for partners, and help for returning to work or school. 

Safe Delivery- Anonymous safe haven for unwanted newborns, no more than three days old. Call the Safe Delivery Hotline at 866-733-7733. 

Urgent Maternal Health Warning Signs- Provided by AIM (Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health). These warning signs can be the cause of some serious health issues. AIM recommends that if you have any of these signs or symptoms to contact your healthcare provider or go to the emergency room. Check our AIM's website for more information regarding these signs and symptoms. 

Birth Classes:

• Corewell Health Virtual Birthing Classes
• Henry Ford Health Birth Classes and Videos
• McLaren Birth Classes

Home visiting Programs:

• Maternal/Infant Health Programs (MIHP)- Home visits from a nurse and social worker to help coordinate care for mom and baby. Multiple providers in Macomb County.
• Nurse Family Partnership- Free support, advice and information for people who are pregnant with their 1st baby. 

Chest/Breastfeeding support and advice; classes help with positioning, latching, chest/breast pump use and parts. Call us at 586-469-6062.

Michigan WIC Chest/Breastfeeding Warm Line: Call 833-649-4223

For any clients that aren't able to attend WIC chest/breastfeeding classes during the day, Denise Beasley (WIC Community Breastfeeding Liaison) is offering virtual breastfeeding classes every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6 p.m. You can sign up by contacting Denise directly by phone: 517-388-7282 or email: BeasleyL@michigan.gov 

Dental Insurance

Healthy Kids Dental is a dental insurance for children who are under 21 years old that have Michigan Medicaid. Check their website to view what services are covered under this plan and where to find a dentist. You can also check some offices below. 

If you need a new card, you can request one by calling your child’s Healthy Kids Dental plan:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: 800-936-0935 (TTY users call 711)
• Delta Dental: 866-696-7441 (TTY users call 711)

Dental Offices

• Advantage Health: Accepts MI Medicaid and has 4 locations in Southeast MI, including one in Warren, MI. Check out their website for list of services and locations. Call 313-416-6262 to schedule an appointment. 

• Community First Health Center Dental Clinic: Covers both children and adults and accepts MI Medicaid, other insurance, or a sliding scale fee for those without insurance. Located in New Haven and Port Huron. Call 586-749-8002 for the New Haven location.

• The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College: The clinic provides services for a reduced cost by their dental hygiene students under the supervisor of licensed dental professionals while classes are in session. They provide dental cleanings, x-rays, and other services. They do not provide emergency services. Please call 586-445-7161 to schedule an appointment. Check their website for hours of operation. 

  • Located at 27956 College Park, Warren, MI 48088

• Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic: Located in Pontiac, MI and offers free dental services to those 18 years and older, who are uninsured and meet the additional guidelines. Check out their website for the guidelines to qualify and/or call their office at 248-309-3752.

• Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics: A pediatric dentist that accepts Healthy Kids Delta Dental plan. Practice has two facilities throughout Metro Detroit that accept this plan: Chesterfield & St. Clair Shores. Call 586-727-5500 or 586-800-4769 to schedule an appointment at any of their two locations.

• Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Accepts Medicaid Healthy Kids and MI Child insurances for children. This office does not offer adult dental services. Also specializes in care for children with special needs. Call for an appointment at 586-247-5437. Located in Shelby Township, MI. 

• Macomb Children's Dentistry: Accepts Medicaid- Delta Healthy Kids for children from birth to teenagers, including children with special needs. Parents are allowed in the back during the appointment, if needed. Located in Macomb, MI. Call for your child's appointment at 586-697-5272.

• MyCare Dental Center: Offers a wide variety of dental services. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and other insurance plans. Also offers a sliding scale fee for forms of payment based on your family size and income. Locations in Center Line and Mt. Clemens. Call 586-467-0980 for an appointment.

• Pediatric Dental Center: Accepts Medicaid-Delta Healthy Kids for children 12 yrs. and under, including children with special needs. They also have orthodontics services available. Call 586-754-6300 for an appointment. Located in Warren, MI.

• Pediatric Dental Specialist- Jocelyn M Robelli, DDS MS PLLC: Accepts the Healthy Kids Delta Dental plan. Open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m., with Fridays by appointment only. Call the office at 586-585-2402 to schedule an appointment. 

  • Located at 18245 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 110, Roseville, MI 48066

• Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan: Regular dental visits doesn't accept Medicaid. Accepts Medicaid Healthy Kids plan for extensive dental treatments through their hospital. They are located in Clinton Township. Open Monday-Friday and offers pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and special needs care. Give them a call at 586-286-0700 to set up an appointment.

• Tiny Tooth Dental: Accepts Healthy Kids Dental plans. Call 248-680-1680 to schedule an appointment. 

  • Located at 39242 Dequindre Rd, Suite 107, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

• Trinity Community Care: Faith-based clinic that provides free medical and dental care to those in need. To meet the criteria, you need to be 19 years or older, have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty line, and have no health insurance or be underinsured. Call 586-649-3014 to see if you qualify. 

  • Located at 47511 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Education:

General

• American Red Cross

  • Online and/or in-person first aid/CPR courses focusing on infants, children, and adults at a cost.

• Great Start Macomb

  • Resources for families raising happy, healthy children who are ready to learn. Call 866-462-2662 for more information.

  • Help Me Grow Michigan: Development Screening- A program through Great Start Macomb that provides you with a free ages and stages questionnaire for your child. A children's book, learning activities, and a summary of the results will be mailed to you.

• Macomb Intermediate School District

  • List of programs offering adult learner education (GED, English as a second language, development). Call 586-228-3300 for more information.

• Michigan Home Visiting Initiative

  • Michigan home visiting programs are free and voluntary for those who qualify for the program. Home visiting programs can help your family with some of the following and more: create strong family bonds and prepare children for success in school, provide health and developmental screenings, and support your family's well-being, culture, and language.

• Michigan Reconnect

  • A scholarship program that helps you pay for in-district community college or offers a large tuition discount if you attend an out-of-district community college. See their website for guidelines to qualify and to apply.

• Michigan Works!

  • Provides support and workforce development opportunities. Check out their website for a list of events. 

• MSU Extension

  • Programs and classes on nutrition, budgeting, parenting, 4-H, gardening, housing and finance. Call 586-469-5180 for more information.

• Parenting Classes

  • A variety of effective parenting classes through CARE of Southeastern Michigan. Call them at 586-541-2273.

   

Family Support:

• Head Start 0-5

• Licensed Child Care

• Book Recommendations

  • The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance by Louis Borgenicht M.D. & Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D.

  • From Dude to Dad: The Diaper Dude Guide to Pregnancy by Chris Pegula and Frank Meyer

  • The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be by Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash Rudick

• Family Assistance for Renaissance Men (F.A.R.M.)
  • F.A.R.M. strives to strengthen families by teaching men the principles of fatherhood and to become a greater asset to their children, caregivers, communities and society. Services include mentoring, father/child relationship building, education and skill building, legal assistance and housing.
• The Fatherhood Initiative
  • The Children’s Center Fatherhood Initiative is committed to helping fathers, male caregivers and their families achieve positive outcomes and become strong advocates and role models for their children. We do this by providing a range of assistance for fathers.
• National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
  • A government-funded organization dedicated to providing programs, activities, events and educational resources to dads, counselors and local government programs
• Wilderdad

  • Fatherhood advice mixed with the great outdoors. Check out their blog for advice on fatherhood, gear for an adventure or tips for activities with your kids, and recommendations for successful outdoor adventures!

• Child Support/Macomb County Friend of the Court
  • Helps with child support issues/enforcement and custody help. For more information, please call 586-469-5160 or visit their website.
• Community Health Workers
  • Call the number on the back of your Medicaid card and ask to speak with your community health worker to help with additional resources like transportation to appointments, dental plans, and navigate the healthcare system. Read more about community health workers here. 

• Legal Assistance

  • A Better Balance
    • A Better Balance uses the power of the law to advance justice for workers, so they can care for themselves and their loved ones without jeopardizing their economic security. Their expert legal team combats discrimination against pregnant & breastfeeding workers and caregivers and advances supportive work-family policies like paid sick time, paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, and accessible, quality childcare and eldercare. 
  • 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 income, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.
  • Legal Aid & Defender

    • Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (LAD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides comprehensive civil legal services to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. 

  • The Michigan Breastfeeding Network
    • The MIBFN provides free tools for breastfeeding families who are navigating difficult situations related to custody, jury duty, incarceration, workplace protections, and more.
  • Pregnant @Work
    • From the Center for WorkLife Law, an online resource center that provides tools and educational materials about pregnant and breastfeeding employees. Learn how to approach your employer if you need accommodations and learn about your workplace rights.

• Lifeline Phones

  • A federal program to help eligible families pay for internet and phone services, with several carriers in Michigan. Call 800-234-9473 or email LifelineSupport@usac.org.

• Social Security Administration

  • Helps provide social security numbers and benefits. Call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Local offices in Chesterfield, Sterling Heights, and Roseville. 

Domestic, Labor, or Sexual Violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control in a relationship. Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate and impacts all races, genders, education and economic statuses. Often, multiple forms of abuse are present. It is important to know behaviors to look for to seek support for self or others. 

• Michigan Child Protective Services: Report suspected abuse or neglect. Call their 24 hour hotline (toll free) at 855-444-3911.
• Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline: Provides live, one-on-one crisis support for all victims, survivors, support people and professionals who serve them. The hotline is free and provides local support that is tailored to each unique situation through trained advocates. The hotline number is available by calling 1-855-864-2374 or Chat: MCEDSV.org/chat; TTY: 517-898-5533. Available 24/7/365.
• Human Trafficking Hotline (Labor or Sex): 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733. View their website for additional resources and safety planning for victims.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Counseling and/or shelter services available. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.  
• Sexual Assault Hotline: Provides 24/7 confidential support. Call 800-656-4673 or chat online at online.rainn.org
• Turning Point: Call their 24-Hour Crisis Line at 586-463-6990. Providing services of counseling, shelter, legal aid, and more to help empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Here are some providers within Macomb County that accept Medicaid insurance plans. This list is NOT all inclusive. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card and/or view your health insurance's website to see what other offices accept your insurance plan.

Primary Care

• Advantage Health Center: Full service clinic can serve as your family’s medical care provider, including pediatrics, OB/GYN and midwifery services, physicals, lab services, etc. Located at 4669 E. 8 Mile Rd, Warren, 48091. Call 313-416-6262. Accepts all Medicaid plans.

• Community First Health Centers: Comprehensive medical services in northern Macomb County. Reduced fees for those who qualify.  Call 586-749-5197 for the New Haven location or 810-794-4917 for the Algonac location.

• Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic: Located in Pontiac, MI and offers free medical, dental services, and other health services to those 18 years and older, who are uninsured and meet the additional guidelines. Check out their website for the guidelines to qualify and/or call their office at 248-309-3752.

• The McLaren Medical Outreach Clinic (MOC): Doctor’s office on wheels. No charge for homeless, low income working uninsured, migrant workers, children, and the elderly. Check website for monthly location schedule.

• MyCare Health Center: Offers a wide variety of services with multiple locations in Center Line, Clinton Township, and Mt. Clemens. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and other insurance plans. Also offers a sliding scale fee for forms of payment based on your family size and income. Those who don't have insurance can also be seen.

  1. Services include: routine care (immunizations, women's health & OB/GYN, laboratory services, sports physicals, and podiatry), dental, and behavioral health (substance use disorder treatment, therapy, and trauma informed care)

  2. Locations: Center Line-6900 E 10 Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015. Call 586-756-7777.

     Clinton Township-43740 North Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Call 586-493-0961.

     Mt. Clemens-18 Market Street, Suite C, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Call 586-783-2222.

• Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Clinic/Henry Ford Macomb: Health care services to low-income, uninsured residents of Macomb County. Provides treatment of acute and chronic conditions, employment/school physicals, and referrals to other services. Appointments are recommended. Located at 15420 19 Mile Road suite 200, Clinton Township, MI 48038. Call 586-649-6105 for an appointment and eligibility.

• Tri-County BCCCP (Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program): Offers low cost or free breast/cervical screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to residents within Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Must meet the income guidelines, please check their website for more information. Call 888-242-2702 for more information.

• Trinity Community Care: Faith-based clinic that provides free medical and dental care to those in need. To meet the criteria, you need to be 19 years or older, have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty line, and have no health insurance or be underinsured. Call 586-649-3014 to see if you qualify. Located at 47511 Van Dyke Shelby Twp., 48317.

   

Pediatricians

• Advantage Health Center: Full service clinic can serve as your family’s medical care provider, including pediatrics, OB/GYN and midwifery services, physicals, lab services, etc. Located at 4669 E. 8 Mile Rd, Warren, 48091. Call 313-416-6262. Accepts all Medicaid plans.

• Beverly Hills Pediatrics: Two office locations in Bingham Farms and Sterling Heights. Accepts the following Medicaid plans: Blue Cross Complete, straight Medicaid, Meridian, Molina, and Priority Health. Give the office a phone call to schedule an appointment- Bingham Farms: 248-644-1221 & Sterling Heights: 586-268-7110.

• Cornerstone Pediatrics: Four locations within Macomb County. Accepting all Medicaid plans. Per office, please make sure they are assigned as the doctor for your plan before scheduling an appointment. Call one of their offices to schedule an appointment. Offices- Clinton Township: 586-741-0430, Macomb: 586-228-0130, St. Clair Shores-9 Mile: 586-772-1090, & St. Clair Shores-Little Mack: 586-443-4950.

• Macomb Pediatric Associates: Located in Warren & Clinton Township. Accepts the following Medicaid plans: United healthcare, Meridian, Priority Health, straight Medicaid, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren, and HAP Caresource. Call their office for an appointment at-Warren: 586-573-9090, Clinton Township: 586-353-5213.

• McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Pediatrics: Located in Clinton Township and accepts the following Medicaid plans: Straight Medicaid, Priority Health, United healthcare, Molina, and McLaren. Call their office to schedule an appointment at 586-493-3732.

• Northpointe Pediatrics, PC: Located in Warren and accepts Blue Cross Complete and Priority Health Medicaid plans. Call their office at 586-558-2111 to schedule an appointment.  

• Pediatric Health Care: Office is located in Sterling Heights. Accepts straight Medicaid, Meridian, and McLaren insurance plans. Call their office at 586-254-7593.

Community Pantries

• Bernadette's Faith in Action Baby Love Pantry: Offers infant supplies like diapers, wipes, powdered formula, and other infant products. Open Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and no appointment is needed anymore. Call 248-377-8319 with any questions.

  • Located at 20880 E. 10 Mile Rd, St. Clair Shore, MI 48080

• Macomb Diaper Bank: Now part of the Bettye Harris Foundation. Fill out the form on their website to receive diapers and other services. You must fill out the form completely.

• Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank: Diapers for infants, children, and seniors with pickup locations available. Call 313-356-6470 and/or apply on their website. 

• Project Hope (Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan): Baby closet that offers free diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, infant clothing, blankets, etc. Call 248-338-4250 ext. 4133 for their Pontiac or Romeo locations.

  • Pontiac location open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 

  • Romeo location open once a month. Please call for more information.

• Second Hand Rose Resale Shop: Check for baby clothes and baby furniture. Additional clothing, furniture, and other houseware needs possibly available. Located in Clinton Township. Call 586-468-3083.

• St. Mary Queen of Creation Food Pantry: Provides food, some formula, and diapers. You may call for availability of items. Clients may use their pantry every 30 days. Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 586-725-2441 for more information. 

  • Located at 50931 Maria St, New Baltimore, MI 48047

  • Serving clients in the following zip codes: New Baltimore- 48047, Chesterfield- 48047 and 48051, Ira Township- 48004 and 48023, and Fair Haven- 48023.

• St. Pio Church Baby Pantry (formerly St. Athanasius): Diapers, wipes, and formula are based on availability. You need proof of infant’s birth and they require appointments. Must be enrolled in WIC and have a WIC card. Call 586-777-9116.

  • Located at 18720 Thirteen Mile Rd, Roseville, 48066

• St. Isidore Church Baby Pantry: For families with children aged 2 and under. Contact the baby pantry directly (do not call church office). Must be enrolled in WIC and have a WIC card. Offers: diapers from newborn to size 7, pull-ups for boys & girls, wipes, infant bath supplies, toddler snacks, and clothes sized newborn to 2T based on availability. Call 586-745-9501. 

  • Located at 18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, 48042 

Car Seat Safety

• Children's Hospital of Michigan Injury Prevention Online Workshop: Available to families within Metro Detroit area (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties). Provides education and car seats to those in need AND who complete their online workshop. You can also apply by emailing CHMsafety@dmc.org

• Macomb County Injury Prevention and Control Program: The program is run by the Healthy Communities Program and provides car seat inspection stations and fact sheets.

• Meridian Cribs and Car Seats: If you have Meridian health insurance and are pregnant or just had a baby, you could be eligible for a FREE car seat & Pack 'n' Play. Fill out the Notification of Pregnancy form needed for the program. 

• Traffic Safety Association of Macomb County: Their programs focuses on keeping kids safe. They offer a variety of different resources like car seat checkups, safety workshops, free car seats to those in need, and more. Check out their website for more information or give them a call at 586-293-5880. 

  • Requirements for free car seats: Must be a Macomb County resident and in need. Please fill out the Car Seat Inspection Request form on their website or call. Car seats are based on grant availability. 

Grief & Loss

• Bereaved Parents USA: Call 586-899-1009 for more information or become a part of their Facebook. 

  • Meeting Information: 1st Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Located at the Washington Twp Senior Center.

• Compassionate Friends: Support for families after a loss of a child. Find a local chapter here or join one of their private Facebook groups.

• First Candle: Bereavement support for grieving families who have experienced infant loss. Also supporting safe sleep and many other resources on their website. Grief Line: 800-221-7437

• Henry Ford SandCastles: Support for children, teens, and families who have experienced a loss of a loved one. Please call 313-771-7005 for more information & to learn more about enrolling. Locations & meeting days:

  • Detroit (New Center) – Monday

  • Rochester – Wednesday

  • St. Clair Shores – Thursday

  • West Bloomfield – Thursday

• The TEARS Foundation: Per their website, "The TEARS Foundation seeks to compassionately lift the financial burden from families who have lost a child by providing funds to assist in the burial or cremation services. We offer parent comprehensive bereavement care in the form of grief support group or peer companions."

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

• Maternal Mental Health Hotline: A confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. The hotline provides a range of support, including brief interventions with trained counselors who are culturally and trauma-informed, as well as referrals to both community-based and telehealth providers as needed.

  • The hotline is accessible by phone or text at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Services are available in English and Spanish. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

  • Please note: The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is not intended as an emergency response line and individuals in behavioral health crises should continue to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline via call or text 988. 

• Postpartum Support International: Help for parents with their mental health postpartum. Call or text "Help" to 800-944-4773. Click here to check out their free & virtual support groups.

• Tiny Feet Wellness: A mental health clinic that provides counseling and support groups for women. Support groups are free and available during pregnancy and postpartum. Counseling services are available for perinatal mood disorders, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, etc. Counseling services does cost a fee, but they offer a sliding scale service also. Check out their website for more information. Call or text 586-216-6961.

• Tree of Hope Foundation: Help for mothers with postpartum depression mood disorders. Call or text 586-372-6120 or visit their Facebook.

General Mental Health

• CARE of Southeastern Michigan: Offers counseling/treatments services for children and families. Call 586-541-2273.

• Catholic Charities of SE Michigan: Behavioral health counseling, adult day service centers, immigration and refugee services available. Call 586-416-2300 or 855-882-2736.

• CNS Healthcare: Offers a variety of mental health resources for both adults and children. Mental health services cover topics like anger management, bullying, general therapy and more. Check out their website for more information or call 248-745-4900.

• Macomb County Community Mental Health: Includes help for children, those with development disabilities or substance use disorders, and veterans' services. Call 855-996-2264.

  • Emergency Crisis Line: Call their 24/7 line at 586-307-9100; including mobile emergency response.

• MyCare Health Center- Behavioral Health: Offers individual therapy, psychiatric services, trauma informed care, and substance use disorder treatment. Call 586-783-2222 for more information. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and other insurance plans. Also offers a sliding scale fee for forms of payment based on your family size and income.

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Substance Use & Treatment

Helpful Hotlines

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 877-337-0611
• Narcotics Anonymous:  248-543-7200
• Substance Abuse Hotline: 800-662-4357

Treatment Programs

• CARE of Southeastern Michigan: Offers a variety of substance abuse counseling and treatment programs. Call 586-541-2273.
• Macomb County Community Mental Health:  Substance use treatment, including specialized services for pregnant people. Call 855-996-2264 for treatment or 586-469-5278 for general questions. In crisis: call 586-307-9100, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• MyCare Health Center: Offers a MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Program, which uses a combination of medications and counseling to help those overcoming opioid and/or alcohol substance use disorder. Call 586-783-2222 for more information. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and other insurance plans. Also offers a sliding scale fee for forms of payment based on your family size and income. 
• Smoking Cessation: To order a Michigan Smokers’ Quit Kit, sign up for free telephone coaching, and find out about free or low-cost nicotine replacement therapy, by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669). 

Additional Resources

• Face Addiction Now (formally Families Against Narcotics): Support groups and education. Call 586-438-8500 for Macomb County or call 833-202-4673 from 8AM-10PM 7 days a week.
• Macomb County Alano Center: Offers 12 step support group meetings, as well as activities and social events in a clean, safe, and sober free environment. Open 7 days a week. Check out their website for more information and a list of upcoming activities/events. 
• Macomb County East Side Alano Center: Located in Warren, MI. Call 586-757-9123 for more information about what services they offer. Address- 11487 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089

Infant/Child Feeding Resources

• Katie Ferraro, RD -Specializes in baby led weaning. She offers information on how to do baby led weaning and free online workshops weekly. Click here for the free online workshop. Podcast: Baby Led Weaning Made Easy, Social media handle- @babyledweanteam

• Aileen Cox Blundell -by led weaning recipes and more information. Social Media Handle- @Babyledfeeding, Facebook

• Edwena Kennedy, RD -Pediatric registered dietitian who specializes in infant feeding. Podcast: The My Little Eater, Social media handle- @mylittleeater, Facebook

• Feeding Littles Team -Information provided by a dietitian and an occupational therapist team who specialize in feeding. Focuses on baby led weaning and preventing/managing picky eating in toddlers and kids. Social media handle- @feedinglittles, Facebook

• Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN - Dietitian who helps you tackle picky eating. Offers a free lunch and snack meal planner on her website. Instagram:@kids.eat.in.color, Facebook

• Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD, CLT -Specializes as an autism dietitian helping parents with picky eating. Facebook, Instagram: @autismdietitian, Podcast: Nourishing Autism 

• Dawn Winklemann, M.S, CCC-SLP -Speech Language Pathologist and Pediatric Feeding Therapist specializing in infant swallowing. She is the product designer of Ezpz infant and toddler feeding sets. Social media handle- @msdawnslp, Facebook

• Feeding Matters - An organization that helps families with children who have pediatric feeding disorder navigate your concerns with your doctor and gives resources/support. 

Positive Body Image/Relationship with Food Resources

• Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN -Registered dietitian who takes the approach of “Health at Every Size” and helps you combat food and diet culture. Social media handle- @thenutritiontea, Facebook

• Bonnie Roney, RD -Focuses on intuitive eating. Social media handle- @diet.culture.rebel, Podcast: Diet Culture Rebel 

• Dietitian Deanna, RD -She focuses on food freedom.  Social media handle- @dietitiandeanna, Podcast: Deats with Deanna

• Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN -A registered dietitian that embraces cultural foods and that all foods fit into the diet. Instagram: @theculturaldietitian 

• Dalina Soto, MA, RD, LDN -Focuses on the health of cultural foods and eating without guilt. Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist

• Michelle Adams, PhD, MHS, RD -A Caribbean dietitian that focuses on eating well and being well. Instagram: @yellowcedarnutrition, Facebook, Tiktok: yellowcedarnutrition 

• Nicole Cruz, MS, RDN -A dietitian who nurtures a healthy relationship with food with the whole family. Instagram: @nicolecruzrd, Facebook

• Crystal Karges, RDN -Specializes in intuitive eating for the whole family. Instagram: @crystalkarges, Facebook, Youtube 

• Denee Bex, MPH, RD,  LD, CDCES - A dietitian and a member of the Navajo/Diné Nation, who creates a positive relationship with native foods. Facebook, Instagram: @tumbleweed_nutrition 

Additional Nutrition Help

• Rhyan Giger, RD -A vegan dietitian who shows healthy food options and ways to make sure vegans are getting their vitamins and minerals. Instagram: @phxvegandietitian 

• Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD -A body positive dietitian who provides healthy recipes and fab lifestyle hacks! Social media handle: @beautifuleatsandthings

• Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC -Specializes in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes management. Instagram: @the.bloodsugar.nutritionist

• Rahaf Al Bochi, RDN -A registered dietitian who focuses on nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes. Instagram: @womens.prenatal.dietitian, Facebook

• Laura Grazioli, MPH, MS, RD, LDN -Works with you to "eat to grow your baby" and to help with body confidence during pregnancy. Instagram: @prenatal_nutritionist

Food Allergy Help

• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)- If your child or you have food allergies, FARE is a great website to learn more about allergies and get some additional help with eating. The site offers recipes as well. 
• Kids with Food Allergies (KFA)- Designed to help educate, provide support, and research for families with food allergies. KFA is part of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization. The site offers recipes and tips to help parents with food allergies at school.

• Lisa Woodruff, RD- A dietitian who specializes in food allergies. She offers allergy education through her social media, podcast, blog, and recipes. Instagram: @allergy.friendly.nutrition, Podcast: Let's Talk Food Allergies 

• Nicole Ciuppa, MS, RDN- A registered dietitian who helps though with food allergies. Also has some recipes. Instagram: @nutritionallynicole, Facebook

Acorn Health- ABA Therapy & Autism Evaluations

• Acorn Health provides you with a list of ABA providers through their partnerships in your area. Contact their admission to get started here or call them at 610-726-0479. They accept most major insurance providers, like Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid (most states), Tricare, and United Healthcare. 

Autism Alliance of Michigan

• The group offers a guide to help support you with answers, education (through their different programs and resources), and help with employment opportunities for those with autism to help reach their greatest potential. Check out their website for more information.

• They provide various guidebooks including Young Child Guide to Autism: 0-6, A Parent's Guide to High School Transition Planning and the IEP, and Independent Living Toolkit

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Screening, diagnosis, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services are covered for children with Medicaid, MIChild or Healthy Michigan insurance up to the age of 21. Specific information on what services are paid for by Medicaid or MIChild are posted online at Michigan.gov's website. 

• Services may be accessed by calling the Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCHM) in the child’s county of residence. The MCCMH's telephone number is: 855-996-2264.

Build Up Michigan

• The program also offers special education services through their local public school district for children aged 3-5 years who might be developmentally delay. View more information on their website about children's developmental milestones. 

Children's Special Health Care Services

• Assists with medical treatment and costs for children with special medical conditions. Review their website to see what conditions qualify. Call 586-466-6855.

• Check out the Children with Special Needs Fund (CNS Fund) to help pay for services like purchase of equipment to promote the child’s mobility, health, and well-being. Available for children who are enrolled in the Children's Special health Care Services program.

Dental

• Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Accepts Medicaid Healthy Kids and MI Child insurances for children. This office does not offer adult dental services. Also specializes in care for children with special needs. Call for an appointment at 586-247-5437. Located in Shelby Township, MI. 

• Macomb Children's Dentistry: Accepts Medicaid- Delta Healthy Kids for children from birth to teenagers, including children with special needs. Parents are allowed in the back during the appointment, if needed. Located in Macomb, MI. Call for your child's appointment at 586-697-5272.

• Pediatric Dental Center: Accepts Medicaid-Delta Healthy Kids for children 12 yrs. and under, including children with special needs. They also have orthodontics services available. Call 586-754-6300 for an appointment. Located in Warren, MI.

• Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan: Medicaid doesn't cover regular dental visits. Accepts Medicaid Healthy Kids plan for extensive dental treatments through their hospital. They are located in Clinton Township. Open Monday-Friday and offers pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and special needs care. Give them a call at 586-286-0700 to set up an appointment.

Early-On (MISD)

• Early-On screens for and treats developmental delays in children from birth to three years of age. If your child is past three years, they will send the evaluation over to the local school district for an assessment. Call 586-228-3463 to learn more about their program. 

• You can make a referral for your child via the link here.

• Developmental stages, click here.

Kids on the Go

• A non-profit program to help children with special needs (3-17 years) with physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies throughout the year.

John A. and Marlene L. Boll Center for Human Development - Children's Rehabilitation

• Accepts Medicaid and offers child rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specializes in autism spectrum disorders. Call for an appointment for child rehabilitation services at 313-473-4730.

Macomb County Community Mental Health

• Includes help for children, those with development disabilities or substance use disorders, and veterans' services. Call 855-996-2264.

• Emergency Crisis Line: 586-307-9100 & includes Children’s Mobile Crisis Services

MI Alliance for Families

• An organization that provides free resources for special education, including support and disability information.

• Individualized Education Program (IEP) info

Dial-a Ride: Call 586-469-7433 (Mt. Clemens area) for more information on stops and current price for rides. 

Macomb Community Action: If income eligible, call for screening and appointment. Must be a Macomb County resident. Call 586-469-5225 for more information.

Modivcare: Call 1-866-569-1902 for MI Medicaid. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Need two business days’ notice for gas reimbursement or three days’ notice to provide transportation. Medicaid clients & additional insurances accepted. 

SMART bus: Call for fixed routes, fares, and Connector small bus reservations at 1-866-962-5515.