Community Resources for Wayne County, Michigan

Updated as of 09/11/2026

Community resources available and welcoming to folks living with underdocumented or undocumented status can be tricky to locate. This list was compiled to be a helpful tool and resource for those navigating the emotional, physical and psychological complexities unique to the immigrant community. Items on this list may have changed since its creation. Additional documentation or personal information may be required for some resources. I hope these resources are helpful to you.

• SPECIALIZED NATIONAL HOTLINES & URGENT SUPPORTS:

  • National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotline (open 24/7): Call or text 988

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (open 24/7): Call or Text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)

  • Postpartum Support International Help Line (limited hours): Call or Text 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

  • The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Hotline (open 24/7): Text START to 678-678 or call 866-488-7386

• LOCAL HELPLINE (for Immigrant Communities):

  • People’s Assembly of Detroit: call or text (313) 635-3633

• IMMIGRATION MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS (for court)

  • Sand River Therapy Immigration Evaluations

  • Immigration Evaluation Directory (Michigan)

• ORGANIZATIONS WITH IMMIGRANT SPECIFIC SUPPORT:

  • La Sed (Detroit)

  • ACCESS (Dearborn)

  • Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

• FOOD

  • Gleaners Community Food Bank Pantry Map to find food now.

• EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Student Advocacy Center: Call 1-855-688-1916 or see website 

• ESL CLASSES

  • ACCESS Intensive ESL Classes

  • Dearborn Public Schools Adult Education

  • Canton Public Library (and nearby local libraries)

  • International Institute of Metro Detroit

  • La Sed of Southwest Detroit