Community Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. There are employees who speak English and Spanish to assist you as well as an online chat options and testing options. Call 988 or go to the 988 Lifeline website for assistance.
Montcalm Recovery Resources
Montcalm Recovery Resources is a comprehensive set of options for recovery from substance use disorder and addiction. Please go to Montcalm Recovery Resources to find the right resources for addiction recovery, including support group meetings in the area.
MCC Counselors
Sometimes life collapses around you. MCC’s Counseling Department offers brief personal counseling to help with immediate concerns. Referrals will be made when appropriate. Any and all personal counseling is offered by Licensed Professional Counselors. For more information call the Student Services Center at 989-328-1264 or email at studentsuccess@montcalm.edu.
211
Similar to dialing 911, students can dial 211 and be connected to a wide variety of resources in our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in need, this a is great place to start! For more information, call 211 or visit the 211 Michigan website. A partial list of services include:
Housing assistance including At Risk/Homeless and Motel Vouchers
Rent and Mortgage payment assistance
Automobile Payment Assistance
Food pantries/vouchers/assistance
Counseling services
Treatment facilities
Utility assistance
Clothing assistance
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Parental Visitation Facilitation
Housing
If you are homeless or need housing assistance the Housing and Homeless Hotline is a great place to start. EightCAP provides both housing and homeless assistance to those in need along with a variety referral and resource opportunities. For more information call the Housing and Homeless Hotline at 866-754-9315 or visit the 8Cap Housing and Homeless Services website.
Examples of the types of services offered by the Housing & Homeless sector include, but not limited to:
Emergency Shelter through Hotel/Motel Vouchers
Housing Choice Voucher Sign-up (with Homeless Preference)
Rent Arrear Payment (court ordered evictions)
Security Deposit Assistance
Rental Assistance (short- & mid-term)
Housing Assistance specific to Veterans
State ID & Birth Certificate Assistance related to housing
Housing Resource Guides — These guides provide detailed service information for area resources. Names and phone numbers of local agencies that provide medical care, dental care, emergency assistance (such as food, clothing, shelter, utility payment assistance, etc.), and other services are included. At the time of this printing all information in the directory was accurate, but it can change at anytime. View the 8Cap Housing Resource Guide for Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella and Shiawassee Counties.
Employment Services
Michigan Works! — While they are not the Unemployment Insurance Agency, Michigan Works! can provide job seekers the support, training and services they need to get back to work. Contact your local Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Center at 800-285-WORKS (9675) or visit the MichiganWorks! website.
Service Centers:
Holland - 121 Clover Street (616) 396-2154
Grand Rapids - 215 Straight Ave NW (616) 336-4460
Ionia - 301 W Main Street (616) 389-8525
Fennville - 220 E. Main Street (269) 561-2001
Grand Rapids - 121 Franklin SE (616) 336-4040
Muskegon - 316 Morris Avenue (231) 724-6381
Allegan - 3255 122nd Avenue (269) 686-5079
Greenville - 114 South Greenville West Drive - (616) 754-3611
Rockford - 10075 Northland Dr NE (616) 228-6724
Hastings - 136 E State Street (616) 649-9850
Resource Directories
These directories provide detailed service information for area resources. Names and phone numbers of local agencies that provide medical care, dental care, emergency assistance (such as food, clothing, shelter, utility payment assistance, etc.), and other services are included. At the time of this printing all information in the directory was accurate, but it can change at anytime. For more information go to 8cap.org.
Additional Resources
Please reach out to 8CAP for assistance with headstart programs, food assistance, housing assistance, CASA advocacy services, weatherization, volunteer programs and more! For more information go to 8cap.org.