Resources
Where to turn for help, day or night.
If you or someone you know is in need, help is here.
Outreach on 7th can’t meet every need, but we want everyone to know where to turn. These are places we trust when we’re closed or when a need is beyond what we can offer. Hours and programs change, especially in winter, so please call ahead to confirm hours.
In an emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call Common Ground at 800-231-1127, Oakland County’s crisis line at 888-238-0611, or call or text 988, any time.
Emergency & Crisis
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Common Ground crisis line
Talk to someone right away about a mental health crisis or emotional distress. You can also call or text 988 any time.
Call: 800-231-1127
Call or text: 988
commongroundhelps.org
Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)
Oakland County’s 24/7 crisis line for anyone in a suicidal, mental health, or substance-use crisis. You can also walk in for crisis care any time at the Resource & Crisis Center in Pontiac. No appointment needed.
Call: 888-238-0611
1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 32E, Pontiac
oaklandchn.org
OCHN Sober Support Unit
For substance use help in Oakland County, call or walk in to OCHN’s Sober Support Unit. It is the first step toward treatment, with quick access to withdrawal management and residential care. No appointment needed.
Call: 248-883-8793
1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 32E, Pontiac
oaklandchn.org
HAVEN
Crisis support and emergency shelter for anyone affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Anyone can call, including family and friends.
Call: 248-334-1274
Toll-free: 877-922-1274
haven-oakland.org
Shelter
Looking for a place to stay tonight?
Shelter Oakland
Shelter Oakland is Oakland County’s single front door to all shelters. One online application goes to the shelters that fit your needs, and shelter staff reply. For help using the site, call the Oakland Connects Helpline below.
shelteroakland.com
Help using the site: 800-848-5533
Daytime Help
A warm, welcoming place to spend the day.
Welcome Inn Day Center
South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless runs this low-barrier day center in Royal Oak during the winter season. Call ahead to confirm hours.
1717 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Call: 248-850-3219
sochwi.org
Affirmations
Ferndale’s LGBTQ+ community center welcomes people to come in and sit during open hours: Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Affirmations also offers a monthly food pantry open to all, plus mental health support. Call ahead to confirm hours.
290 W. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Call: 248-398-7105
goaffirmations.org
Outreach on 7th
A hot meal and a bag lunch to go, every weekday of the year. Showers are available on Fridays.
320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak
Call: 248-541-4100
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Food
Meals, groceries, and food any time.
Genesis: the Church
Close by on Main Street, Genesis is a nearby partner in caring for our neighbors. It serves a free Community Cafe meal on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., offers food bags on Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–noon, and hosts a warming center in winter. Call ahead to confirm hours.
309 N. Main St., Royal Oak
Call: 248-542-2266
genesisthechurch.org
Ferndale First United Methodist Church
Ferndale First’s Woodward Outreach serves a free lunch open to anyone: a hot meal and a sandwich to go. A clothing closet and private showers are also available on outreach days. Call ahead to confirm hours.
22331 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Call: 248-545-4467
ferndalefirst.org
Lighthouse Food Pantry
Lighthouse runs walk-in food pantries, including one in Southfield. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Outreach on 7th pantry box
Our outdoor pantry box on 7th Street holds shelf-stable food and essential items, with no registration or appointment. Need more food or essentials? Call our office, and we may be able to package some for you.
320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak
Call: 248-541-4100
Medical
Health care for everyone.
Honor Community Health
Honor serves everyone, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Find More Help
Not sure where to start? Start here.
Oakland Connects Helpline
Oakland County’s team can help with housing, shelter, food, health, and more in one call, including help using Shelter Oakland.
Michigan 211
A free, confidential helpline that connects you with food, housing, utility help, and other services near you, in more than 180 languages.
Call: 211
Toll-free: 844-875-9211
Text: your ZIP code to 898211
mi211.org
Know a resource we should add?
If a local program has helped you or someone you know, please tell us. And if you need help today, call our office at 248-541-4100.