Washtenaw County Resource Guide

Updated as of 09/25/2026

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 Hotlines & Urgent Supports:

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 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 HelpLine (NOT open 24/7): Call or Text 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

  • The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Hotline: Text START to 678-678 or call 866-488-7386

• Immigrant Specific Community Organizations:

  • Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR) for general community resources: call or text 734-355-2707 (English/Spanish)

  • Buenos Vecinos: call and leave a message at 734-210-0112

  • Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County: 734-769-0209

• Food Resources:

  • Food Gatherers has a map of places to get food right now in Washtenaw County: https://www.foodgatherers.org/foodresources/

• Legal Resources:

  • Michigan Immigrant Rights Center: (734) 239-6863

• ESL Classes:

  • First United Methodist Church Ypsilanti

  • Ann Arbor Public Library: (734) 327-4200 (Class Schedule on website)

  • Ypsilanti Public Library: 734-482-4110 (Events on website calendar)

  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church

  • Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

• Health Related Resources:

  • Washtenaw Health Plan: 734-544-3030

  • Corner Health Center (ages 12-26, gender affirming care): 734-484-3600

  • Ypsilanti Family Practice (Ypsilanti Health Center): 734-539-5000

• Housing Resources:

  • Warming/Cooling Shelters: https://www.washtenaw.org/667/Homelessness

  • Friends in Deed

  • HAWC (Housing Access of Washtenaw County)

• Clothing Resources:

  • House by the Side of the Road

  • Ypsi Thrift Shop

• Mental Health Resources:

  • The Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan: https://www.womenscentersemi.org/grupo-de-apoyo

  • Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County: https://www.jfsannarbor.org/thrive.html

  • Catholic Social Services (Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County): https://ccwcwashtenaw.org/bhs/

  • Amplify Colectivo: https://amplifycolectivo.com/

• Immigration Court Evaluations:

  • Sand River Therapy: call or text 734-707-1020 or www.sandrivertherapy.com

  • Elevated Therapeutic Services: https://www.elevatedtherapeuticservicesllc.com/immigration-evaluations

• Educational Resources:

  • Student Advocacy Center: Call1-855-688-1916

  • Education Project for Homeless Youth: https://www.washtenawisd.org/our-collaborations/community-school-partnerships/education-project/the-education-project/

• Religious Communities/Social Engagement Resources:

  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church: https://michigancatholics.org/espanol/

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: https://www.stfrancisa2.org/immigration