Saline Area Social Service provides food; emergency assistance for rent, utilities and car repairs; prescription co-pays; support for youth; and special programs throughout the year to support those in need. Give us a call at 734-429-4570 to learn how we can help.
Looking for additional assistance? Check out the community resources listed below.
Other Places to Find Help
- Catholic Social Service of Washtenaw County – Food assistance, adoption and pregnancy counseling, homelessness prevention, family and senior services.
- Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County – Services ranging from older adult caregiving to immigrant resettlement and career services.
- Safe House Center– Free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
- Area Agency on Aging – Programs, services, and support for older adults.
Additional Food Resources
- Food Gatherers – Find Food Map allows you to search for free grocery and meal programs near you.
- Aid in Milan – Provides emergency food through our food pantry and mobile pantry programs.
- Manchester Community Resource Center – Serving all individuals and families by connecting them to resources that improve their lives.
- Faith in Action (Chelsea/Dexter) – Providing essential support to alleviate the effects of hunger and poverty in our communities.
- Saline Meals on Wheels – Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a service provided through the cooperation of EHM Senior Solutions and the Saline Area Senior Center (SASC).
- Washtenaw County Area Meals On Wheels – Seniors unable to leave their home for any reason and unable to prepare food at home may receive meals delivered to their door.
- Pet Food Assistance – HSHV’s Bountiful Bowls program assists Washtenaw County and Plymouth residents who are having difficulty meeting the nutritional needs of their dog or cat due to financial burden.
Health & Wellness
- Mental Health & Substance Use Support – Providing mental health services to all individuals in the county, regardless of their diagnosis, insurance coverage, age, or ability to pay for services.
- Free Eye Screenings – Program helps people with limited access to eye care receive eye disease screening and free or low-cost glasses.
- Hope Clinic-Dental Assistance – The Hope Dental Clinic provides limited dental treatment to the community.
Parents & Children
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) – WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and kids up to five years old who are income eligible.
- Child Development & Care – Program may offer payment assistance for child care services for
families when the parent is not able to provide child care. - Washtenaw Camp Placement – Connect youth to camp through community support, providing an opportunity for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
- Mama and Me MIHP – Maternal infant health education program, services and help for pregnant and parenting families with children under a year.
Seniors
- Saline Area Senior Center – Offering a wide range of programs and services, from fitness classes to creative opportunities, special events, travel, educational opportunities, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and much more.
- Senior Snap Application Assistance – Helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need to stay healthy.
- Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly – Seniors receive between $16 and $192 a month in benefits to buy food.
- Mill Pond Manor – Affordable apartments for seniors, 62 or older, or mobility-impaired persons.
Crucial resources for immediate assistance:
- Call 2-1-1 for Help – United Way 2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to
human services, for everyday needs and in times of crisis. - Food Assistance Program (FAP) – A federal food assistance program, formerly SNAP. Can be used
to purchase food items at most grocery stores. - Healthcare Coverage – MI Bridges program that helps with healthcare
costs. - Housing Access for Washtenaw County – Washtenaw’s central intake for individuals and families
who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as resources for your loved ones.
- State Emergency Relief – MI Bridges program helping to cover the cost of emergency
situations.