Complete Services
Last year, OLHSA provided over 53,000 early childhood services.
That’s just one of the dozens of ways we can help individuals and families in Oakland and Livingston Counties. You can browse all our services, listed by category, below.
If you prefer, look for the kinds of help we offer in Oakland County or Livingston County
Browse this list to see the kind of help we offer. Then contact our Welcome Center to begin your path towards success. Call (248) 209-2600 for the Oakland County Central Office or (517) 546-8500 for the Livingston County office, filling out a short form online or email us.
Regardless of what you need, please contact us!
Services are available based on funding and local availability. Please note not all services are available in both Oakland and Livingston Counties.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1)mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue,SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2)fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3)email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Economic Security
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Helping individuals and families become economically independent through savings and education.
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation for qualified Oakland and Livingston County residents.
Financial Management Education
FREE and open to the public, Financial
Management Education provides a certification through a curriculum that
includes money management skills, developing a spending plan, borrowing basics,
consumer protection & rights, banking basics and services, debt reduction
and saving, insurance and long term planning and homeownership and
maintenance. The certification fulfills the requirements for programs
such as Individual Development Accounts (IDA), Key to Own (KTO, Family Self
Sufficiency (FSS) and Habitat for Humanity.
Financial Management Education Course Sign Up HERE
Foreclosure Prevention and Property Tax Delinquency
Foreclosure education and counseling, including information on alternatives to foreclosure. Please download and complete this packet, make copies of requested documents, then scan and email to housingcounseling@olhsa.org or fax to (248) 247-3168.
"Getting Ahead" program (Livingston County only)
Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World (©DeVol & Associates, LLC) is an internationally recognized workshop taught by facilitators in a “kitchen table” format. Learn to build resources for a better life by moving from thinking about making a change to creating a plan for reaching your goal. Build an individualized plan to reach your goal of a stable, secure life. Call 517-546-8500 or email gettingahead@olhsa.org for more information.
Home Ownership Counseling and Assistance
Our Homebuyer's Education classes provide information on budgeting, credit, mortgage approval and mortgage closing. Also offered: one-on-one foreclosure and credit counseling services.
IDA (Individual Development Accounts)
Matched savings account for people of low to moderate income (You must have earned income to enroll in this program). Visit http://www.michiganida.com for more information. You can download an application at http://michiganida.com/howtoapply.
If you have additional questions you may contact the IDA program by email at IDA@olhsa.org or leave a message at 248-209-2668.
Michigan Benefits Access
Assistance in signing up for State benefits you may be eligible for, including SNAP, LIHEAP, TANF, child care subsidies, SCHIP, Medicaid, and EITC.
Referral Programs
OLHSA assists residents in finding the available programs and services to meet their needs. If those needs cannot be met at OLHSA, residents are referred to other local agencies or organizations for help.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Free energy conservation services for eligible low-income households help reduce energy usage and lower utility bills. Services may include appliance combustion testing, installing insulation/ventilation, and interior sealing of major cold-air infiltration, areas utilizing blower door technology. Applicants must meet federal income guidelines and complete application process.
Emergency Financial Programs
Emergency Rent or Mortgage Assistance
OLHSA can provide federal funds for a one-time shelter payment in Southeastern Oakland County.
OLHSA is able to provide financial assistance to low-income residents of Southeastern Oakland County to respond homeless prevention needs that cannot be covered by the State Emergency Relief Program of the Department of Human Services. Assistance may be provided for rent or move-in costs.
Emergency Utility Assistance Program
Assistance for residents with a utility shut-off or notice of pending utility shut-off.
Hunger
Food Pantries (Oakland County only)
A list of food pantries providing emergency food assistance across Oakland County.
Emergency Food Assistance
A federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
Food for Seniors (CSFP-SR) (aka Focus HOPE in Oakland County)
Monthly food program for homebound and other seniors aged 60 and over in Oakland and Livingston Counties.
Michigan Benefits Access
Assistance in signing up for State benefits you may be eligible for, including SNAP, LIHEAP, TANF, child care subsidies, SCHIP, Medicaid, and EITC.
Shared Harvest Pantry (Livingston County only)
OLHSA, in partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank provides food assistance and information about other services available through OLHSA and Gleaners, to Livingston County residents.
Summer Food Service Program (Summer Lunch) (Oakland County only)
OLHSA provides a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch to youth in churches, parks, schools and recreation centers in and around Pontiac.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
OLHSA distributes food staples quarterly to low-income people at over 60 accessible locations across Oakland County and Livingston County.
Housing
Chore Program
Home and yard work available to assist older adults who can no longer maintain their yards and homes. Services include lawn mowing, snow removal over two inches, and minor home repairs. Must be 60 years or older and meet income requirements. Click here for the older adults website.
Financial Management Education
FREE and open to the public, Financial Management Education provides a certification through a curriculum that includes money management skills, developing a spending plan, borrowing basics, consumer protection & rights, banking basics and services, debt reduction and saving, insurance and long term planning and homeownership and maintenance. The certification fulfills the requirements for programs such as Individual Development Accounts (IDA), Key to Own (KTO, Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) and Habitat for Humanity.
Financial Management Education Course Sign Up HERE
Foreclosure Prevention and Property Tax Delinquency
Foreclosure education and counseling, including information on alternatives to foreclosure. Please download and complete this packet, make copies of requested documents, then scan and email to housingcounseling@olhsa.org or fax to (248) 247-3168.
Find information about Step Forward Michigan here.
For more information about the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development visit the website here.
Home Construction and Renovation
Construction of new and renovated energy efficient (Five Star rated) and healthy homes (certified by the American Lung Association). Most homes available to households with incomes of $55,000 or less.
Home Ownership Counseling and Assistance
Homebuyer’s Education classes provide information on budgeting, credit, mortgage approval and mortgage closing.
New Home Buyer Education Course Sign Up HERE
Livingston County Home Improvement Program (Livingston County only)
Provides funds for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied, single family residential homes to improve health and safety infractions.
Michigan Benefits Access
Assistance in signing up for State benefits you may be eligible for, including SNAP, LIHEAP, TANF, childcare subsidies, SCHIP, Medicaid, and EITC.
Minor Home Repair Program
Program provides a minor home repair inspection to improve the condition of existing housing and make needed repairs to your home to maintain or increase its value and to decrease your utility bills.
Mobile Home Repairs (certain Oakland County cities only)
OLHSA and its partners may have funds available for repairs to mobile homes on a first-come basis for families who meet income eligibility requirements. Up to $5,000 may be spent per mobile home on many eligible repairs such as roof, furnace, or hot water replacement and handicap ramps allowing barrier free access into the home per American Disabilities Act.
Refrigerator Replacement Program
OLHSA partners with DTE Energy to replace old refrigerators for those who qualify. See application here.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is part of the initiative by Veteran Affairs to end homelessness among Veterans. SSVF assists those who have served at least one day active duty in military services. This program is designed to assist those who are homeless with rapidly re-housing or transition into permanent housing and those Veterans who are at risk of losing their permanent place of residence. This program covers veterans residing in Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, Macomb, Washtenaw, Shiawassee and Ingham counties. For more information please call 517.546.8500 or email veterans@olhsa.org.
Venture, Inc. OLHSA’s Housing Subsidiary
Venture, Inc. provides quality, energy-efficient, affordable housing for low and moderate income people by facilitating home purchase, rehabilitation, construction, loans and other community improvement activities.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Free energy conservation services for eligible low-income households help reduce energy usage and lower utility bills. Services include appliance combustion testing, installing insulation/ventilation, and interior sealing of major cold-air infiltration, areas utilizing blower door technology. Applicants must meet and complete application process. Please call 248-209-2689 for more information.
Emergency Housing
Referral programs
OLHSA assists residents in finding the available programs and services to meet their needs. If those needs cannot be met at OLHSA, residents are referred to other local agencies or organizations for help.
Homeless Case Management Services
OLHSA can provide counseling to identify and resolve factors causing homelessness. Includes help to locate affordable housing, financial assistance to move in, interpersonal counseling, employment and public assistance resources.
Homeless Prevention
Provides eligible homeless or potentially homeless applicants with first month's rent or rental arrearage assistance.
Health
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) (Oakland, Livingston and Macomb Counties only)
For grandparents aged 55 and above who are raising grandchildren and are interested in seeking resources and a support group. The support group offers intergenerational activities with an emphasis on health and wellness. Please contact Lisa Grodsky for more information Lisag@olhsa.org or 248.209.2721. Please complete this form and mail it to OLHSA, Attn: Lisa Grodsky, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342. You can also scan and email it to LisaG@olhsa.org or fax to 248-209-2777 Attn: Lisa.
To read more please click here
Emergency Utility Assistance Program
Assistance for residents with a utility shut-off or notice of pending utility shut-off.
Maternal Child Health Advocate (Oakland County only)
Provides in-home comprehensive support, referrals and pregnancy and child development information to pregnant women and children ages zero to three. Childbirth education and support groups available.
Michigan Benefits Access
Assistance in signing up for State benefits you may be eligible for, including SNAP, LIHEAP, TANF, child care subsidies, SCHIP, Medicaid, and EITC.
Referral programs
OLHSA assists residents in finding the available programs and services to meet their needs. If those needs cannot be met at OLHSA, residents are referred to other local agencies or organizations for help.
Resource Advocacy
Provides assistance filling out Medicare and Medicaid applications. Offers information on OLHSA's comprehensive services and refers older adults to services in the community not provided through OLHSA. Click here for the older adults website.
HIV/AIDS Health
Advocacy
Helps clients access benefits and services. Life skills classes are offered.
Early Intervention Services
Connecting newly diagnosed individuals and those who have fallen out of care to primary care & support services.
Nutritional Support
Low-income clients receive monthly, or bi-monthly, vouchers to purchase food and personal care items.
Housing Assistance
Provides assistance with first month's rent & security deposit, rent, mortgage, and utility payments.
In-home Support for the Medically Fragile
Offers light housekeeping, laundry, personal care, errands, and meal preparation.
Medical Nutritional Therapy
Our registered dieticians provide nutritional counseling, assessments, information, vitamins, and supplements.
Testing and Counseling
Provides a “fast pass” to confidential testing at the health department. A free ride to the health department, private entry into the testing department, expedited testing, waived testing fee, education about HIV prevention and treatment and navigation into the HIV treatment and care system for those who are positive. Call for 248-209-2626 more information.
Transportation
Helps clients access medical and support services throughout the community.
Education
Early Head Start (Oakland County only)
OLHSA Early Head Start enhances children’s growth and development, enhancing parent-child relation¬ships and strengthening families as their child’s first teacher.
Energy Education
Offered in small group settings to provide low-cost, no-cost, do-it-yourself energy saving information to help participants lower utility bills through energy saving behavior. Participants receive a variety of energy saving, easy to install products to begin their energy saving project.
Financial Management Education
An educational course designed for adults called "Your Money & Your Life". Among the topics covered: Credit, Budgeting and Managing Debt, Avoiding Money Traps, Understanding Taxes,Taking Advantage of Public Benefits, and Using Financial Institutions.
Foreclosure Prevention and Property Tax Delinquency Education
Foreclosure education and counseling, including information on alternatives to foreclosure. Please download and complete this packet, make copies of requested documents, then scan and email to housingcounseling@olhsa.org or fax to (248) 247-3168.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) (Oakland and Macomb Counties only)
For grandparents aged 55 and above who are raising grandchildren and are interested in seeking resources and a support group. The support group offers intergenerational activities with an emphasis on health and wellness. Please contact Lisa Grodsky for more information Lisag@olhsa.org or 248.209.2721. Please complete this form and mail it to OLHSA, Attn: Lisa Grodsky, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Read more information about GRG here.
Great Start Readiness Program/B.E.S.T. (Oakland County only)
School readiness program for 4 year olds. Children attend three-hour preschool sessions four days per week. OLHSA/B.E.S.T. program operates in Clawson, Ferndale, Holly and Lamphere School Districts.
Head Start (Oakland County only)
A comprehensive preschool experience designed to prepare three-to-five year old children, including children with disabilities, for social and educational success. Head Start focuses on the needs of the entire family, as they relate to the development of the child.
Head Start Connections Program (Oakland County only)
An innovative Head Start option that offers an opportunity for parents and their preschool aged child to maintain a relationship during incarceration or during separation. Provides supervised visits within the correctional facility between the child and incarcerated parent/recently released parent, home-visits with primary caregiver and child, enrollment in Head Start for child, and other family reintegration services. Families of children 3-5 with an incarcerated parent located in the Oakland County Sheriff's Office East Annex, who have at least 1 month left on to serve on their sentence. Program will also provide services for recently released parents and their preschool age children. Please call for additional eligibility requirements.
Home Ownership Counseling and Assistance
Our Homebuyer's Education classes provide information on budgeting, credit, mortgage approval and mortgage closing. We also offer one-on-one foreclosure and credit counseling services.
Referral programs
OLHSA assists residents in finding the available programs and services to meet their needs. If those needs cannot be met at OLHSA, residents are referred to other local agencies or organizations for help.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Free energy conservation services for eligible low-income households help reduce energy usage and lower utility bills. Services include appliance combustion testing, installing insulation/ventilation, and interior sealing of major cold-air infiltration, areas utilizing blower door technology. Applicants must meet and complete application process.
