STATUS: Active, but program availability may vary.

SERVICE AREA: Southeast Michigan, with services primarily based in Wayne County and the surrounding Detroit metro area.

CLIENTS SERVED: Children, youth, adults, seniors, families, immigrants, and individuals experiencing financial, housing, health, educational, or other barriers.

DESCRIPTION: Provides comprehensive educational, social, health, and economic support to help Southeast Michigan individuals and families overcome barriers, improve stability, and build opportunities for long-term well-being.

PROGRAMS/SERVICES:

• Housing & Basic Needs: Housing assistance, utility assistance, food distribution, food pantry services, clothing assistance, and homeless shelter/hotel referrals. Website states that applications are not being accepted, so call the LAHC office for availability.
• Workforce Development & Education: Career development, workforce training, ESL, digital literacy, financial literacy, and educational opportunities.
• Youth Programs: Youth development, mentoring, leadership programs, substance-use prevention, scholarships, and educational activities.
• Behavioral Health: Mental health, behavioral health, developmental disability, and autism services for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Health & Wellness: Nutrition education, fitness, healthy living, cooking, maternal and child health, and wellness programs.
• Substance Use Prevention: Education and prevention programs addressing substance use among youth, families, and communities.
• Scholarships: Educational scholarship opportunities for eligible students.
• Social Services: Assistance connecting individuals and families with basic needs and community resources.
• Juvenile Justice: Programs focused on prevention, intervention, and reducing youth involvement in the justice system.
• Community Resources: Referrals and connections to additional educational, social, health, housing, and economic resources.

HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES:

• Food Assistance: Call the office to schedule a pantry appointment.
• Housing & Utility Assistance: Call the office to verify program availability. When open, use the Housing & Utility Assistance application
• All other Programs & Services: Call 313-846-8480 or visit LAHC Programs website for current processes.