Resources
Listed below are helpful links and resources grouped by Corktown Health's service lines:
Aging Services
Below are more links to senior resources:
- AARP LGBT Pride
- AARP Michigan
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA)
- Detroit Home Repair Resource Guide
- Focus Hope: Food for seniors
- Hannan Center
- Lifeline Support
- SAGE Metro Detroit
- Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)
- The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
- Urban Aging News
- Human Rights Campaign
Behavioral Health
General Mental Health
Community Mental Health
State funded mental health and substance abuse services available to those who are uninsured or below a certain income level. Callers will be connected to a staff member who will assess callers’ needs and schedule an appointment, if necessary. Call (800) 241-4949 (Wayne County Centralized Access), (800) 231-1127 (Oakland County Mental Health Services), (248) 464-6363 (Oakland County Substance Abuse Services), or (855) 996-2264 (Macomb County Access Center).
Headspace
Free for Michigan residents. Includes free meditations, sleep and relaxation exercises, as well as resources for kids. Go to Headspace.com/Michigan to download the app.
Mental Health First Aid
a website dedicated to mental health education, with resources and support groups, broken down by mental health concern. Visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
A toll-free, 24/7 crisis service, available in both English and Spanish.
Call (800) 273-8255
Intimate Partner Violence Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Toll-free, 24 hour rape crisis hotline. Additional resources and education online (English/Spanish). Call (800) 656-4673 or navigate to Rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Toll-free, 24 hour services include a crisis line, online chat, and resources (English/Spanish). Call (800) 779-7233 or navigate to thehotline.org
First Step
24 Hour emergency helpline and access to temporary shelter. Call (734) 722-6800.
Wayne County SAFE
Offering 24 hour crisis response to those in Wayne County. Call (313) 430-8000. More resources available at wcsafe.org
Addiction Resources
12Step.org
An online database of recovery meetings that are accessible online, via telephone, or via chat program. Navigate to www.12step.org/social/online-meetings/ for a list of meetings by concern (AA, NA, Computer/Gaming addiction, food addition, sex addition, etc.)
Michigan Gambling Helpline
Available 24 hours a day. Call (800) 270-7117.
Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
Personal coaching and resources. Call (800) 784-8669.
LGBTQ Specific Services
Affirmations
Local LGBTQ community center offering a wide variety of support groups online, via teleconference. Visit goaffirmations.org/programs-services/support-discussion-groups
The LGBT National Help Center
This website includes hundreds of resources for self-help, accessing local services, confidential peer support for LGBT youth, as well as phone, text and online chat options. Navigate to lgbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Trans Lifeline
Crisis line serving transgender individuals. Support staff available 10am-4am EST. Call (877) 565-8860.
The Trevor Project
Resources and crisis support for LGBT youth, featuring a 24/7 toll-free hotline, website, and a text-based crisis service. Text START to 678678 or call (866) 488-7386.
Ruth Ellis Center
Local partner organization that serves LGBTQ youth in the greater Detroit area, ranging in age from 13-30. Visit www.ruthelliscenter.org for a full list of services, including mental health.
Care Management
Financial Assistance
Below are more links to local financial resources:
Food Bank
General Nutrition Resources
Health Insurance Navigation
These additional resources will help guide you through the process of obtaining health insurance in Michigan.
Human Rights Campaign
Human Rights Campaigns are focused on mobilizing those who envision a world strengthened by diversity, where our laws and society treat all people equally, including LGBTQ+ people and those who are multiply marginalized.
Medical Care
Prevention
HIV STD Hotline
HIVinfo.NIH.gov
HIV Source
The Collection of HIV Links and Resources: hivinfo.nih.gov – pdf
MDHHS nPEP Guidance
www.michigan.gov – pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Basics: www.cdc.gov/hiv
PleasePrEPme.org
TheBody.com
MDHHS HIV and STIs in Michigan
HIV, Obesity and Hypertension
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention: www.cdc.gov/dhdsp
High Blood Pressure: www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
High Blood Pressure: www.nhlbi.nih.gov
DASH Eating Plan: www.nhlbi.nih.gov
American Heart Association
High Blood Pressure: www.heart.org
Sodium: www.heart.org
American Medical Association
The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide: www.amaassn.org
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy Hearts: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
Preventing Obesity and Hypertension Among People Living with HIV: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
PrEP & PEP Navigation
HIV STD Hotline
HIVinfo.NIH.gov
HIV Information
The Collection of HIV Links and Resources: hivinfo.nih.gov – pdf
MDHHS nPEP Guidance
www.michigan.gov – pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Basics: www.cdc.gov/hiv
PleasePrEPme.org
TheBody.com
MDHHS HIV and STIs in Michigan
NIH PEP & CDC PEP
Tobacco Cessation
Telephone Support
Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
(800) 784-8669 and michigan.quitlogix.org
Telephone support and referrals are available to all callers. Extensive resources are provided for Healthy Michigan Plan, uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, Pregnant Women and Cancer Survivors.
If you have private insurance, call and ask for supportive websites, apps and services available from your medical insurance provider. Telephone support and medications are available to uninsured patients and those with Ingham Health Plan. Initial intake call can take up to 20 minutes. Services are free. Program the quit-line number into your phone; calls coming in are from Colorado.
American Lung Association of Michigan
Call by phone (800) 586-4872 – The American Lung Association has a national phone support system designed to help callers quit their tobacco addiction. Free service. Help is offered in 100+ languages with scheduled phone calls that provide encouragement.
Nicotine Anonymous
Clients can text (517) 455-3361 – nicotine-anonymous.org
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step recovery model, adapted from the 12-steps and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This website will help you find local meetings in your state.
Internet Resources and Social Support
Become an Ex
www.becomeanex.org –
A community-based online program that offers support through their network of people who have also quit using tobacco or are going through the process of reducing/quitting. Receive a free booklet and toolkit to help start your quit journey, talk to a personal coach, and follow an individualized online plan.
Smokefree.gov
www.smokefree.gov
Resources available to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. The information and professional assistance available on this web site can help to walk you through the process of becoming tobacco-free, connect with resources in your community, and be a support person to others.
Positively Smoke Free
www.positivelysmokefree.com – A community based online, eight session program, designed for people living with HIV who are trying to quit smoking
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
www.michigan.gov/tobacco
State of Michigan support for quit-tobacco goals, reducing youth tobacco use, and preventing passive smoke exposure.
Truth Initiative
truthinitiative.org
For teens and young adults (ages 17-24 years old)
The American Cancer Society
Texting Support
There are a variety of free text messaging programs with 24/7 encouragement, advice and tips for quitting tobacco:
SmokefreeTXT
Text keywords to 47848
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
SmokefreeMOM
Text keywords to 222888
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
FACT: You want to learn more about smoking and how it affects babies as they develop.
SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
SmokefreeVET
Text keywords to 47848
URGE: You are having a strong urge to smoke or dip and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t give in.
STRESS: You are having a rough day and need another way to cope besides smoking or dipping. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.
DIPPED: You slipped up and dipped. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.
CRISIS: You’re having feelings of distress, crisis, or of harming yourself or others. Call the Veterans Crisis Line immediately. This keyword will give you the contact information for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Practice Quit and Daily Challenges
Text keywords to 47848
SUPPORT: You’re struggling with cravings, withdrawal, or other difficult times. Get the boost you need to stay motivated.
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
Cell Phone Apps
VincereHealth, QuitStart and QuitGuide