Family Resources in Kent County

United Way 211: Connection to services, including emergency food, housing, utility assistance, disaster recovery, childcare, transportation and more. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-887-1107 (24-hour hotline)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Assistance with Medicaid enrollment, childcare, refugees, emergency relief, food, cash assistance and more. 616-248-1000 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM. 24-hour Abuse and Neglect Hotline:1-855-444-3911

Kent County Health Department - Medicaid Enrollment: Help navigating the Medicaid enrollment process and referrals to other Kent County Health Department Programs. 616-632-7058 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Health Net of West Michigan: Connection to health care and social services. 616-726-8204 Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM

 

Poison Control: Poison prevention, first aid and what to do in case of a poisoning emergency.1-800-222-1222 (24-hour hotline)

Helen DeVos Injury Prevention Program: Education on safety topics to eliminate unintentional childhood injury and death, reduced price car seats. 616-391-7233

YWCA 24-Hour Confidential Crisis Line: Support for victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and stalking. 616-451-2744 (24-hour hotline open to everyone)

Michigan Infant Safe Sleep Resources: Michigan.gov/safesleep

 

Kent County Health Department • Children's Special Health Care Services: Specialized medical treatment, supplies and equipment for children with chronic health conditions. 616-632-7066 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Kent County Health Department - WIC: Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to other healthcare providers, immunizations, and supplemental foods. 616-632-7200 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Kent County Health Department - Community Clinical Services: Immunizations, tuberculosis testing and services and sexually transmitted disease testing. 616-632-7200 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Kent County Health Department South Clinic and My Community Dental Centers: Provides dental services to Medicaid enrollees and low­ income, uninsured residents.1-877-313-6232 Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30 PM

Mel Trotter Vision, Dental and Chiropractic Clinics: Services are offered to the community by volunteer doctors and medical professionals. Patients do not have to live at or be involved with Mel Trotter. 616-588-8715

 

Kent County Health Department - Maternal Infant Health Program: Home visiting program offering free services to pregnant women, partners and children under age 1 enrolled in Medicaid. 616-632-7058 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Kent County Health Department - Nurse-Family Partnership: Intensive home-based services to first-time, low-income pregnant women. Must enroll before 28th week of pregnancy. 616-632-7058 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Strong Beginnings (Federal Healthy Start Program): African American and Latino home visiting program for pregnant women and families, and for those with a child up to 24 months of age. 616-391-3940 Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

 

Healthy Families Program: Home-visiting program providing support and encouragement, available to parents with a child under 3 months. 616-454-HOPE (4673) Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM

Connections Program: Mail or online developmental screening, just-in­ time information about child development and access to a parent coach. 616-454-HOPE (4673) Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24-hour hotline)

Network180: Services for mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. 1-800-749-7720 (24-hour hotline)

Pregnancy and Postpartum HOPEline: Help for parents who feel sad, worried, anxious or overwhelmed.1-844-MOM-HOPE (844-666-4673)

National Parent Helpline: Get help with parenting, emotions, and problem-solving. Connect to local services. 1-855-4A PARENT(855-427-2736) Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM

 

United Way 211: Connection to emergency housing, utility and housing assistance and more. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-887-1107 (24-hour hotline)

Salvation Army Housing Assessment Program Provides housing options for those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-887-1107 (24-hour hotline)

American Red Cross Emergency Services: Provides temporary shelter, food, clothing and other support for families who have experienced a house fire or other disaster. 1-800-774-6066 (24-hour hotline)

Safe Families for Children: Network of volunteer host families helping parents who need temporary care for their children while they get on their feet. 1-800-238-4269 Mon-Thurs 9AM-3PM

Inner City Christian Federation Family Haven: Provides emergency shelter for families. 616-247-4949 daily 9AM-10PM

Family Promise of Grand Rapids: Offering emergency shelter, housing services, homeownership opportunities and aftercare services. 616-475-5220 Mon-Fri 9AM-3:30PM

Mel Trotter Ministries Pathway Home Program Allows homeless families to have shelter, hot meals and advocacy while locating permanent housing. 616-588-8791

 

Healthy Kent Breastfeeding Coalition: Education and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding. http://kentcountybreastfeeding.org

Spectrum Health Lactation Services Support: 616-391-9437

Mercy Health Saint Mary's Breastfeeding Program: 616-685-5602

Metro Health Lactation Warm Line: 616-252-6667

La Leche League of Grand Rapids: Experienced mothers offering support and education for breastfeeding. www.lllgrandrapids.org

Strong Beginnings HUGS (Helping Us Grow Strong) Breastfeeding Cafe: Breastfeeding support group for women of color. 616-391-8419

Kent County Health Department WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program: Experienced mothers trained to provide information and support. 616-632-7019 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM