“Getting out, meeting others, and belonging isn’t just social — it’s health, dignity, and community well-being.”
Resources
Community Resource List
A directory of trusted partner organizations, local services, and support networks for differently abled individuals and their families.
* ACCESSIBILITY
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www.disabilityservicesofamerica.com
www.michigan.gov.gov/disability
Department of Health and Human Services (DHS)-616-248-1000
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Michigan Rehab Services
Hope Network
* EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Michigan Works-616-336-4460
Grand Rapids Urban League-616-245-2207
Women Resource Center-616-458-5443
Michigan Réhabilitation Services
* FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
www.kentcountymi.gov/1425/programs
United Way 211-616-459-6281
Salvation Army 616-459-9468
Department of Health & Human Services
* FOOD PANTRIES
United Way – 211
United Church Outreach Ministry-616-214-4006
The Other Way Ministries-6116-454-4011
* HEALTHCARE
Cherry Street Heart of the City Center-616-965-8200
Exalta Health-616-475-8446
Kent County Health Department-616-632-7100
Mary Free Bed Rehab-
* HOUSING/SHELTER
www.communityhousingconnect.org
www.kentcountymi.gov/196/resources
www.kentcountymi.gov/175/emergency-housing-utility assistance
www.grhousing.org/community-partner-services
Inner City Christian Federation-616-336-9333
Salvation Army-616-459-9461
Family Promise-616-475-5220
Housing Assistance
www.communityhousingconnect.org
Catholic Charities
* LEGAL SERVICES
www. Michiganlegalhelp.org/find-lawyer/disability-rightsmichigan-drm
Legal Assistance Center-616-632-6000
Legal Aid of West Michigan-616-7740672
* MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Guiding Light-616-451-236
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services-800-678-5500
Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800273-8255
Adolescent & Family Behavioral Services-616-719-0194
* TRANSPORTATION
www.ridetherapid.org/additional-services/ridelink
Appointments -616-632-1015
www.hwmuw.org-211
Reliable Medical Trasnport-616-635-2981
Wheels to Work-616-243-0876
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