COVID-19 Resources

RECEIVE VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE!

Speak to an OLHSA employee at (248)209-2600 or email at INFO@OLHSA.org.

Direct Contact Info for Critical Community Action Services:

Emergency Gas/Electric Help: Oakland - (248)209-2600, Livingston - (248)520-9673, or visit www.olhsa.cascheduler.com
Emergency Shelter in Livingston County - Phone: (248)520-9673
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

MIchian Ocupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) COVID-19 Guidelines for Offices (HERE)

COVID-19 County Resources:

Oakland County COVID Response #OaklandTogether (HERE)
Oakland County Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief (HERE)
My COVID Response https://www.mycovidresponse.org/
Livingston County https://www.livgov.com/hscb
Livingston County Administration COVID‐19 Preparedness and Response Plan (HERE)

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: 248-520-9673 | Email: housingcounseling@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.
OLHSA is now offering Covid Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) in both Oakland and Livingston Counties.
The focus of the funding is to keep low-income tenants in their rental units by assisting with rental arrearages, utility payments, case management, an internet stipend and other services that tenants may be eligible for to remain stably housed and avoid homelessness.
In an effort to simplify the application process, clients can apply and upload their information at the following link:
ONLINE PORTAL NOW OPEN FOR CERA APPLICATIONS (https://ceraapp.michigan.gov/)

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

Health

Mental Health Resources:

Community Mental Health Resources - Oakland County
Is it Stress of Anxiety? - National Institute for Mental Health
Michigan Return To School Mental Health Toolkit

Mental Health America tips

Social Emotional Heath:

Michigan Cares - Social Emotional Learning Lessons for Parents and Educators to Support Children Grades K-12

At-Home Activities

Physical Activity:

Art Activities:

Virtual Field Trips: