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24 hour crisis hotline in English and Spanish. 24 hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. Crisis intervention and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault, emergency shelter for abused women and their children.
Holland: 616-392-2829, Grand Haven: 616-392-1970
Link: Children's Advocacy Center (CAC)
CAC provides collaborative investigation of child sexual abuse, crisis counseling and support groups, forensic medical examinations for victims and supportive family members.
Call 616-393-6123 for more information
Link: Love Inc of the Tri-Cities
Department of Human Services provides investigation and evaluation of referrals on child abuse and neglect, casework, counseling with parents and children, referral, parenting instruction, and removal and placement of children if necessary. Anyone may call with information about a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect of children in Ottawa County
Contact 800-762-8273
Link: Love Inc of the Tri-Cities
Clearinghouse for churches, referral services to families, food, clothing furniture, transportation, budget counseling, parenting, and life skills.
Contact: 616-846-2701
Link: MIChild - Health Insurance
MIChild is a health insurance program for uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout the state. Covered services: regular checkups, immunizations, emergency care, dental care, pharmacy, hospital care, prenatal care and delivery, vision and hearing, mental health and substance abuse services. If your child qualifies, you pay only a $5/month premium. No co-pays or deductibles.
Contact: 888-988-6300
Link: Ottawa County Community Action Agency
Food distributions, home repair, home weatherization, home purchase programs, tax preparation, community gardens, home energy programs, budget counseling, utility payment assistance, and homeless prevention.
Contact: 616-393-5601
Link: Ottawa County Michigan Works
Provides employment and training assistance for youth and adults, employers and job seekers through a variety of federal and state funded programs. Employment services include job search and placement assistance, occupational training, and referral. Workshops, seminars, GED, and English as a Second Language.
Contact: 616-396-2154.
Link: OAISD
The State of Michigan has produced reading ready kits for families with newborns and young children. A book, music tape, activities, and information about language and literacy development are included. FREE.
Contact: 877-702-8600 #4066 if you would like a kit.
Link: Salvation Army
Referral, emergency food, housing, utility, and prescription assistance.
Contact: 616-392-4461
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