COVID-19 Resources
Receive essential services virtually during these difficult times by speaking to an OLHSA employee at (248)209-2600.
Direct Contact Info for Critical Community Action Services:
- Emergency Gas/Electric Help: Oakland: (248)479-6516 or Livingston: (517)292-2969 or visit www.olhsa.cascheduler.com
- Emergency Shelter in Livingston County - Phone: (517)546-8500 Extension 4113
- Water Utility Support: WRAP Scheduler Phone: (313)386-9727 or visit https://www.waynemetro.org/WRAP/
- Health/Nutrition for Medically Fragile – Phone: (248)209-2681
- Head Start Enrollment: N. Oakland - (248)935-1796; S. Oakland - (248)470-8019
- Women, Infant, & Children (WIC): (877)526-2438
- Emergency Nutritional Support – Phone: (517)404-6020
- Veteran Services: (517)599-6954 or by email at Veterans@OLHSA.org
COVID-19 State of MI Updates: Michigan
COVID-19 County Resources: Oakland County https://www.mycovidresponse.org/ and Livingston County https://www.livgov.com/hscb.
Housing & Utilities
- OLHSA’s HUD Certified Housing Counselor is here to help you understand YOUR unique situation and identify potential mortgage assistance available to you. We will help you work with your mortgage company, and create a plan to move through this crisis. OAKLAND COUNTY: 248-209-2600 | LIVINGSTON COUNTY: 517-546-8500 | Email: housing@olhsa.org
- Lakeshore Legal Aid is still supporting clients remotely. You can access their services by contacting Counsel & Advocacy Law Line at 1-888-783-8190 or apply for services online at michiganlegalhelp.org.
- Consumers Energy will be suspending shut-off notices for senior and low-income families through May 3, 2020*. For assistance and to talk to a represenitive call: 1-800-477-5050.
- DTE Energy will be suspending shut-off notices for senior and low income familiers through April 30, 2020*. For assistance and to talk to a represenitive call: 1-800-477-4747.
*Dates are subject to change.
Employment & Finance
- Unemployement Insurance: Michigan.gov/UIA
- Tax questions
- Accounting Aid Society is currently assisting clients remotely for free tax preparation.
- Secretary of State Appointments can be made by visiting Michigan.gov/SOSAppointments or by calling 888-767-6424.
Food & Nutrition
- For food bank locations in your area visit: Gleaners Food Bank
- Food distributions in Oakland County: Oakland Hope
- SNAP - Lost job or cut work hours, may qualify for Food Assistance Program (FAP). Complete application for FAP benefits or for local food resources, call Food and Other Resources (F.O.R.) Helpline at 1-888-544-8773 or apply online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges.
- Women, Infant, and Children resources
Education
- Prepare for the future and enroll in OLHSA's Head Start Program
- For at-home learning resources, visit the National Head Start Association
- Michigan Department of Education: Social & Emotional Supports
Census
The best way to help support the local organizations providing relief during this time is to take the Census! The Census can be easily taken by doing one of the following:
- Online: https://my2020census.gov/
- By Phone: ENG - 844.330.2020, SPN - 844.468.2020
- By Mail: U.S. Census Bureau, National Processing Center, 1201 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
To find out what questions will be asked on the census, click here.
