Resources

Find community resources across Michigan for housing, food, benefits, healthcare, transportation, employment, and more.

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Looking for housing guidance?

Read Calm Waters guides about finding housing, shared living, referrals, and provider partnerships.

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Housing support

Looking for housing? Start with Calm Waters.

Submit a housing request and tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll review your needs, check appropriate housing options, and help identify next steps. When useful, we may also connect you with relevant housing or community resources.

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Start with what you need. You don’t need to know which agency provides it.

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These resources may be useful when the need cannot wait.

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Community support in action

Practical help starts with a clear next step.

Use the categories above to find local organizations for food, housing, healthcare, documents, transportation, and other everyday needs.

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Clothing & EssentialsClothes, hygiene items and household needs
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Family & ParentingSupport for parents, caregivers and families
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Phone & Digital AccessConnectivity, devices and digital assistance
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Michigan TEFAP FinderFind food assistance by Michigan county

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