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Community Resources


Alcoholics Anonymous
Oakland County         
Phone   248.332.3521
 aa_okland@sbcglobal.net

Narcotics Anonymous
na.org 
​Narcotics Anonymous, founded in 1953, describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem." Narcotics Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorders and is the second-largest 12-step organization. 

Domestic Violence

Michigan Coalition against Domestic & Sexual Violence
3893 Okemos Rd. #B-2
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone  517.347.7000
Fax       517.347.1377
 www.mcadsv.org
 general@mcadsv.org

Personal Loss

Beginning Experience Weekends

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. Groups are experienced in this area are the following:

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     

Counseling Services

 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, and so on.
Oakland University     248.370.2633
Common Ground        800.231.1127

  
Realtor  

 Scott Johnson, Lake Orion Based Compassionate Realtor and member of LOUMC. Call Scott for more information at 248.608.5051or 248.693.2757, email at
ScottJohnsonC21@aol.com.

Free Legal Service

Common Ground - Offering free legal advice every Tuesday night from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM.
1410 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone   248.456.8158

  Workers Rights

 "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
(adjacent to Centennial Park, across from the movie theatre)
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​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 its 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 eligible for this program. For more information on this program call Oakland County at 248.858.1529, or visit them on the web at
www.oakgov.com/chi.

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:  www.michigan.gov/treasury.

 Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLSHA) provides assistance for those facing gas, electric and water shutoff. Call for more information.
Phone 248.858.5180

 Credit Counseling

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.
 Employment Services

 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 1850 N. Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48340. For more information please call              800.285.9675, 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.


  Food, Clothing & Furniture

  Oxford/Orion Fish
Our local food pantry with volunteers dedicated to the premise that we will help, or find help, for anyone who needs assistance in Lake Orion, Oxford and Addison Township.  This help may take the form of food from our pantry, limited      financial aid for emergency situations and referrals to other service agencies.  Please call: 248.628.3933.

 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)
 info@loveincofnoc.org
  www.loveincofnoc.org

 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
ranhranh@sbcglobal.net

Transportation

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.

Shelters

​Lighthouse Emergency Services - Housing assistance to stop foreclosure. Phone: 248.920.6100

South Oakland Shelter - Rotating shelter plan - 90 days maximum stay. 
Phone 248.546.6566

New Bethel Baptist Outreach 
- Temporary shelter up to 30 days; mainly for women and children (food included).
Phone 248.333.7010

Salvation Army - Housing and utility assistance, referrals to shelters, rental assistance.          Phone 248.334.2407

Oakland County Community Home Improvement Services - Counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, mortgage default resolution services including delinquency, default or foreclosure.
Phone 248.858.5402

Grace Centers of Hope - Homeless shelter and rehabilitation center.
​Phone 248.334.2187

Lake Orion United methodist church

Service Time: Sunday 10:00AM

Telephone: 248 693-6201
Address: 140 E. Flint St.
​Lake Orion, MI 48362

Email: loumc1@lakeorionumc.org

  • HOME
    • Visit Us
    • Staff
    • Music
    • Upcoming Events
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    • Our Mission
  • 150th Anniversary
    • Harvest Dinner
    • Cornerstone Celebration
    • Ice Cream Social
  • Worship
    • Watch a Sermon
  • Online Offerings
    • Scrip
  • Education
    • Children >
      • Preschool/Elementary
    • Youth
    • Adult
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