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Assistance / I am homeless or in crisis
  • American Academy of Family Physicians: Neighborhood Navigator
    • Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here:
  • Call 2-1-1 or go to their website
    • or Call toll free at: 1-844-875-9211. or Text your zip code to 898211. Community resource advisors provide referrals for everyday needs and in times of crisis.
  • Emergency Shelter Services
    • Berrien County residents experiencing homelessness, or who need help with utilities, rental assistance or an eviction. Call 269-277-5055.
  • Find benefits
    • MI Bridges - Apply for benefits, manage your case, and explore resources. Locate community partners to help you navigate your assistance
  • Help4Berrien
    • This Berrien County-specific site from the Berrien Community Foundation is a database of locally offered resources which cover a wide range of needs.
  • Legal Aid of Western Michigan
    • Legal Aid of Western Michigan is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to eligible clients in our 17-county service area.
  • Men's Shelter - Salvation Army
    • (269) 927-1353 Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am - 4pm. The Mens Shelter provides up to 30 days of emergency shelter for homeless men. Other services include: - Meals - Clothing or vouchers - Furniture or vouchers - Hotel/Motel or vouchers For more information contact the Salvation Army.
  • Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services
    • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Housing and Homeless Services
  • Michigan Legal Help
    • Information and help on a variety of civil topics including: Eviction, Utility Shut off, Child support, Divorce, and Employment
  • Mihomeless.org
    • Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness - resources list
  • Mobile Food Pantry - Berrien Schedule
  • National Runaway Hotline (Youth & teens)
    • By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929),or visit the website to chat/email -- you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns.
  • No fee state identification card
    • The housing insecure, those over 65, people who are legally blind, veterans, and people with revoked and suspended licenses are eligible for a no-fee state ID card
  • Rehabs.org
    • Rehabs.org was developed by bringing together experts in substance misuse treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions.
  • Report Abuse or Neglect
    • If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult. One number.
  • Shelter listings
  • Teen Hotlines
    • If you are experiencing a medical emergency, are in danger, or are feeling suicidal, call 911 immediately. These national hotlines will offer help and information.
 
Authors and Books
  • Book Binders and Conservators
    • From Michigan State University: a list of companies and individuals who specialize in preservation services for books, photographs, and other library and archival materials.
  • BookPage
  • Braille and Talking Books Library
    • Gain free access to more than 100,000 books in audio and braille, delivered to your door or by download. Fill out an application, or call 1-800-992-9012 for more information.
  • LibraryThing
  • Michigan Authors and Illustrators
  • Michigan Notable Books
  • Michigan Radio
    • Michigan Bookmark: A special Stateside series that features Michigan authors reviewing Michigan books.
  • Novelist Plus
    • Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.
  • Reading Groups
  • Southwest Michigan Digital Library
    • Your source for downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, videos and more. All you need is your library card.
  • What's Next?
    • This very helpful database will list the books in a series, IN ORDER.
Business and Finance
 
Computer Training
  • Learn Computer Skills
    • On DigitalLearn.org, you will find free training to get you comfortable with the basics of computing, using the Internet, and some common office software tools.
  • Mousercise!
    • Beginners - Learn mouse skills
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