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In your hour of need || The United Methodist Church of Lake Orion cares about you and has compiled this list of resources for your benefit. There are a variety of different organizations on this page that are dedicated to helping the people in our community. This list will continue to be updated as new information is received.
Please use this information as needed. Don't hesitate to call the church for assistance that isn't found here. We will Our do our best to help you find the help you require. In addition to these resources, our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to help you in your time of need.
If you have contacts that you would like to share with the community please contact the office and we will post your information here.
Downloads available || You can download a copy of these resources to keep on hand.
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Oakland County Phone 248.332.3521
Michigan Coalition against Domestic & Sexual Violence 3893 Okemos Rd. #B-2 Okemos, MI 48864 Phone 517.347.7000 Fax 517.347.1377
For persons who are widowed, separated or divorced. Call Laura at 586.247.5032 or visit www.BeginningExperience.org.
Grieving Parents For parents that have suffered the loss of a child finding the right type of support can be very difficult. The following groups are experienced in this area: Compassionate Friends meets the third Thursday of every month at the Richardson Center, in Commerce Twp. Other chapters meet at different locations 1485 E. Oakley Park Rd Phone: 877.969.0010 A Hope After a Loss meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, at 6pm, at: 43097 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Hills, MI Phone: 248.334.1323
Treeside Psychological Clinic, P.C. A Christian Counseling Center in downtown Lake Orion that is run by Jim and Renee Rowe, a husband and wife team. 45 N. Lapeer St., Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone 248.693.9614
Oakland University and Common Ground are offering free counseling support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loss and grief, self esteem issues, relationship issues, career exploration, etc... Oakland University 248.370.2633 Common Ground 800.231.1127
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Scott Johnson, Lake Orion based Realtor and member of LOUMC. Call Scott for more information at 248.608.5051or 248.693.2757, email at |
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Common Ground - Offering free legal advise every Tuesday night from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM.
1410 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Phone 248.456.8158
"Can my boss do that?" Many workers have asked that question as they have faced job loss, reduction in salary or the closing of a business with little or no notice. www.CanMyBossDoThat.com helps workers understand their rights and protections.
Uninsured and in need of prescription medication? The following agencies provide medication at no cost:
Oxford Pediatrics will provide fee medical care to uninsured children (up to age 18) on Wednesdays from 9am until 1pm by appointment only. For an appointment call 248.628.0800. Oxford Pediatrics is located at 51 S. Washington St, Suite G Oxford, MI (upstairs in the Starbucks building, across from the movie theatre)
Select Care Benefits Network (SCBN) is one of America's leading Patient Advocacy Organizations that specialize in Patient Assistance Programs (PAP). SCBN gives prescription drug assistance by helping it's members locate, qualify for and successfully access hundreds of free prescription programs on an ongoing basis for only a fraction of the retail cost. For enrollment questions please call 800.331.1002, or visit them on the web at www.scbn.org.
The Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (FPI), Patient Program provides medication for qualifying patients at no charge. If the patient qualifies under FPI guidelines, a three-month supply of the requested drug(s) or device(s) will be shipped to the patient's licensed practitioner for dispensing to the patient. Enrollment questions should be directed to 800.851.0758, or visit them on the web at www.forestpharm.com.
Financial/ Mortgage/ Utilities Save the Dream Campaign Counseling services and advice established to help families avoid foreclosure. Phone 866.946.7432
Oakland County Home Buyer Program This program is aimed at helping low- and moderate-income families take ownership of vacant, foreclosed single-family homes and condominiums as their primary residence. Interested buyers with incomes below 120% of the Area Median Income (For example: a family of 4 earning up $83,900) is eligable for this program. For more information on this program call Oakland County at 248.858.1529, or visit them on the web at
Energy Assistance Hotline Michigan Department of Human Services offers energy assistance to both DHS and non-DHS clients. Phone 800.292.5650
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Services for those who can not afford their home energy bill or their home may not be safe, causing risk serious injury or illness. Contact Mr. Donald Mussen, Director, Income Support Programs at the Michigan Family Independence Agency.
235 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 1306, Lansing, MI 48909 Phone 517.335.4323 Fax 517.335.7771 Public Inquiries 800.292.5650 or visit them on the web at www.michigan.gov/fia
An energy bill that is subject to shut off due to non-payment may be postponed up to 21 days due to a medical emergency. Contact your gas or electric company for more information.
Consumers Energy - 800.477.5050 or www.consumersenergy.com DTE Energy - 800.477.4747 or www.my.detenergy.com
Home Heating Credit can be attained by those who are low-income and are receiving public assistance, or unemployment compensation. The application (MI-1040CR-7) can be requested from the Michigan Dept. of Treasury at 800.827.4000 or at their website at www.michigan.gov/treasury.
OLSHA provides assistance for those facing gas, electric and water shutoff. Call for more information. Phone 248.858.5180
Christian Credit Counselors (CCC) CCC's mission is to help individuals and families burdened with financial pressures learn how to become debt free and attain financial freedom in accordance with principles found in the Holy Bible. Call CCC for more information at 800.557.1985 or visit them on the web at www.christian-credit-couselors.com.
Michigan Works Offering Employment and training programs, CCC serves employers and workers by providing activities and a forum for information exchange. CCC can also help with transportation issues in the local area. The Oxford Service Center is located at 1370 S. Lapeer Rd., in Oxford, MI 48371. For more information please call 248.969.2399, visit them on the web at www.michiganworks.org.
Operation ABLE of Michigan Operation ABLE works to provide market responsive programs to meet the employment needs of individuals over the age of 50. For more information please call 313.832.0922 or 800.922.4473. You can also visit them on the web at operationable.org.
Patina Solutions Patina Solutions specializes in placing workers older than 50 and has offices in Cleveland and Milwaukee. Staff find jobs for the workers in short-term assignments in professional fields such as accounting and engineering. For more information please call 440.925.2810 or visit them on the web at
Oxford/Orion Fish Oxford Orion Fish can help with monthly food provisions for those in need. Call 248.693.0638.
Love In the Name of Christ of North Oakland County (Love INC) A non-profit cooperative effort that links churches, volunteers, and service agencies and helps them to organize their efforts by reaching out to the poor and disadvantaged. Love INC helps people in need of clothing, furniture, household goods, and home repairs. Fore more information:
Phone 248.693.HELP (4357)
Rochester Neighborhood House A non-profit human service organization founded by communities of faith in 1968, assists people during times of hardship. Some services offered are food pantry, clothes closet, financial support, budgeting help and counseling support.
Phone 248.651.5836
North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) NOTA will provide free transportation for seniors (60+ years of age) and people of any age with disabilities (with doctors letter). Phone to get an application and be interviewed for approval to use service. Once approved, rides can be arranged with 48 hours notice. Transportation to work, doctor appointments and hospitals, etc. can be arranged. The service is free but donations are accepted. For more information please call 248.628.7900.
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