BASIC NEEDS


UTILITIES

ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES


2864 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-5250 or 1-800-726-0093
FAX: 632-5266
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None
SERVICES: Direct Assistance: Funeral Assistance, Emergency Assistance General Assistance, Elderly Heating, Heating, Crisis Energy and Weatherization.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (AKA Family Independence Agency)


463 E. 3 Mile
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
635-4100
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F 24 Hour Protective Services for Adult/Children
632-4545
FEE: None
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance (FIP), Food Assistance (FAP) and Medical Assistance Program (MA).  Services include:

Adoption Specialist Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Child Foster Care and Licensing Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court)
Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families)
Family Support/Specialist Indian Outreach
Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters) Child Protective Services
Adult Protective Services Employment Services (For FIP)
State Emergency Relief Program State Emergency Relief Program/Heat
Medical Transportation Volunteer Service Program
 

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY


524 Ashmum, Box 70
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-3363 or 1-800-562-4963
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None
SERVICES: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM - Provide emergency measures such as; energy, commodity foods and outreach services. WEATHERIZATION - Eliminate infiltration of cold air by weatherstripping, insulating and other energy heating techniques for low income residents.

INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, INC


2956 Ashmun St. (M-129)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-8062, 632-6896
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICES: Services are provided to eligible members of the ten Indian communities that are members of the agency. The services and programs provided included, but are not limited to:
Families First Program Mental Health Advocacy Services
Low Income Emergency Assistance Program Commodity Food Program
Elderly Outreach Program Helping Hands Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
Teen Parent Program Head Start
Parent Child Center Program Family Support Program

M.S.H.D.A. SECTION 8 LOW INCOME RENTAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY


Box 737
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-1201
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F by appointment
FEE: None
OTHER: Applications may be obtained by calling the number provided or may be picked up at 1002 E. Easterday SSM, MI.

SALVATION ARMY


132 W. Spruce
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-6521
HOURS: social Services T & W 1 to 3 pm
FEE: None

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