The Take Charge Helpline
Michigan Department of Human Services
The Michigan Department of Human Services, or DHS, helps individuals and families meet financial, medical, and social needs and assists people in becoming self-sufficient. The Michigan Department of Human Services, formerly The Family Independence Agency, also helps protect children and adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Michigan Department of Human Services administrative office is in Lansing. There is at least one DHS office in each county. There are 34 offices in Wayne County. You can call any one and they will direct you to your correct local office.
The DHS can help you apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Adult Home Help. More information on these services is available on The Take Charge Helpline. The Michigan Department of Human Services also offers numerous other personal and financial services.
For more information, visit them online at www.michigan.gov/dhs or call The Arc at 734-729-9100.
Phone code: 1315
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Helpline
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online and by phone.
888.929.9444
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Crisis Hotline
If you have an emergency, please call
313.224.7000
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