Outreach on 7th is here every weekday for lunch, once a month for the Essentials Pantry, and around the clock through our outdoor food pantry box. But needs don’t always keep our hours, and some, like shelter, medical care, or a crisis, are beyond what we can offer ourselves. When that happens, we want you to know where to turn. Here are a few places we trust, and our Resources page has the full list.
In an emergency or crisis
- Emergency: call 911.
- Common Ground crisis line: 800-231-1127, 24/7. You can also call or text 988 any time.
- Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN): 888-238-0611, Oakland County’s 24/7 crisis line, with walk-in crisis care any time at the Resource & Crisis Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 32E, Pontiac. No appointment needed. oaklandchn.org
- HAVEN: 248-334-1274 or toll-free 877-922-1274, 24/7, for anyone affected by domestic violence or sexual assault, including family and friends.
Shelter and a warm place to be
- Shelter Oakland: shelteroakland.com is the county’s single front door to all shelters. You can apply online any time, and one application goes to the shelters that fit your needs.
- Welcome Inn Day Center: 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, 248-850-3219. South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless runs this low-barrier day center during the winter season. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Food and meals
- Genesis: the Church: 309 N. Main St., Royal Oak, 248-542-2266. 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.
- Lighthouse Food Pantry: 248-920-6000. Lighthouse runs walk-in food pantries, including one in Southfield. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- Our outdoor food pantry box on 7th Street is open 24/7. Need more? Call our office at 248-541-4100, and we may be able to package some for you.
Medical care
- Honor Community Health: 248-724-7600. Honor serves everyone, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Call to schedule.
Not sure where to start?
Call the Oakland Connects Helpline at 800-848-5533, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., or email OCHelpline@oaklandcountymi.gov. Oakland County’s team can help with housing, shelter, food, health, and more in one call, including help using Shelter Oakland.
Hours and programs change, especially in winter, so please call ahead to confirm hours. If you know a resource we should add, tell us through our contact page. Our neighbors deserve compassion, dignity, and support every hour of the day.