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Childcare

Childcare Grant - LCC
Funding is available and child care is provided by a licensed caregiver. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria.
Contact: (517) 483-1199
Girija’s Daycare
Contact: (517) 347-3229
Girija Iyer
2346 Graystone Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
Suzy's Daycare
Contact: (517) 515-0029
Anjum Irfan Sheikh
2657 Roseland Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48823

Domestic Violence

EVE Inc.
EVE (End Violent Encounters) provides counseling, support groups, and shelter for Domestic Violence survivors.
Contact: (517) 372-5572
Michigan Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
More than 400 books and 400 videos on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, law, public policy, and more are available here.
Contact: (517) 381-4663
Michigan State University Safe Place
Provides shelter, counseling and support services for the MSU community who are survivors of domestic violence.
Contact: (517) 355-1100
Mason Domestic Violence Support Unit
Located in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, the DVSU assists women in documenting abuse.
Contact: (517) 676-8285
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Develops and promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan
Contact: (517) 347-7000
3893 Okemos Rd. Suite B2
Okemos, MI 48864
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides help from trained advocates 24/7 to get the support you deserve
Contact: 1-800-787-3224
First Step
The mission of First Step is to eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to families and individuals impacted by these crimes.
Contact: (888) 453-5900
24 Hour Help Line: (734) 722-6800

Haven
As Oakland County’s only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programming to nearly 20,000 people each year.
Contact: 248-334-1290
Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-922-1274
24-Hour Crisis and Support: 248-334-1274
Safe House
SafeHouse Center provides support for those impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault. SafeHouse provides free and confidential services for any person victimized that lives or works in Washtenaw County.
Contact:  (734) 973-0242
24/7 HelpLine: (734) 995-5444
TTY SafeHouse Center Helpline: (734) 973-2227

Education and Literacy services

Everybody Reads
This community bookstore exists to empower underrepresented individuals in the tri-county area.
Contact: (517) 346-9900

Employment resources

LCC Women's Resource Center
Funding for Displaced Homemakers, Single Parents and for women seeking careers in non-traditional occupations.
Contact: (517) 483-1199
Michigan Works!
Michigan Works! offers free job seeking services. Computers and internet are available to use.
Contact: (517) 492-5500
Peckham
Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization, provides job training opportunities for persons with significant disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Contact: (517) 316-4000  
3510 Capital City Blvd
Lansing, MI 48906-2102  

Food Assistance

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) supplies education, food, nutrition, and referrals. There is also a program for women who are pregnant or are post-partum.
Contact: (517) 887-4531

General Women's Services

Women's Center of Greater Lansing
The Women’s Center is dedicated to helping women realize their potential, support each other, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and develop emotional and physical wellbeing, regardless of income level. (http://www.dev.womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org/about/contact.html)
Contact: (517) 372-9163    
1710-1712 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI  48912
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.     
Evening and Saturday appointments are available by apt.

Healthcare

Barry - Eaton Health Department
Free mammograms, breast exams, and pap smears are available for eligible women aged 40-64. A limited health plan is also available.
Contact: Barry County: (269) 945-9516
Eaton County: (517) 541-2630
Ingham County Health Department
Ingham Health Plan—health insurance for low income residents of Ingham County
Contact: (517) 887-4320
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan
Planned Parenthood provides pregnancy testing, birth control information, exams, counseling and more on a sliding fee scale.
Contact: (517) 351-0550 (Lansing-Frandor)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
SANE examiners are available 24 hours a day at Sparrow Hospital. They provide care, examination, and referrals for victims of sexual assault.
Contact: (517) 364-3641
Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan
Hospice services are provided for those with a terminal illness.
Contact: (517) 346-4650
Women's Health Services of Ingham County
Confidential health services are provided, including reproductive health services, birth control, pregnancy care and health maintenance.
Contact: (517) 887-4320
Cancer Help
The American Cancer Society provides advice on health insurance issues for cancer patients.
Contact: 800-227-2345
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) provides free pap smears for women ages 18 - 64 and mammograms for women ages 40 - 64. Hospitals in the area agree to provide cancer treatment for any woman whose tumor is detected. For closest location offering these services, use the following phone number:
Contact: 800-922-6266

Maternity Care

Hannah's House: A Christian Maternity Home
Hannah’s House provides transitional housing for women who are pregnant.
Contact: (517) 482-5856

Other

Beauty Services by Farah Shahid
Cosmetologist / Skin Therapist, Massage Bliss
Contact: Farah’s cell (989) 493-9643  
1859 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
Michigan's Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame
This hall has exhibits which portray the achievements and history of Michigan women, and an art gallery.
Contact: (517) 484-1880
Self Defense for Women
Self Defense For Women teaches self defense, ask for Sally Belloli.
Contact: (517) 355-5250
SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together)
SAALT connects with elected officials, media, and government agencies to highlight issues that affect South Asians. It serves as a resource and hub for information about the South Asian Community.
Contact: 301-270-1855
Email: info@saalt.org
Charity Care
Nonprofit hospitals provide free or so-called charity care in return for the tax breaks they receive. If you are seeking care, ask about a hospital's program. For further help, call 211, the Health and Social Services hotline for United Way.

Shelter

Harvest house
Harvest house is a shelter for homeless women and children.
Contact: (517) 487-3090

Youth and Teen Services

Gateway Community Services
Gateway Community Services provides housing for runaway and homeless youth.
Contact: (517) 351-4000
Willow Plaza Teen Center
Contact: (517) 702-3500
Common Ground Shelter for Runaway Youth
Common Ground Shelter is a 24-hour a day safe shelter for runaway and homeless youth, ages 10 to 17. Services include: shelter, intensive counseling, prevention and family advocacy.
Contact: 248-547-2260
751 Hendrie Boulevard
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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