Resources
Last updated January 3, 2026. For the most up-to-date resources, please call 211.
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For legal assistance:
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Legal Services of Eastern Michigan: (800) 322-4512​​
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Fair Housing Center of Eastern Michigan: (800) 339-9513
Inspection & Code
- City of Flint Building & Safety Inspections: call 810-766-7284 to schedule inspection
- Code Enforcement: Bruce Mackey, BMackey@cityofflint.com
Rental Assistance
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): (810) 760-7300
- Salvation Army - Genesee Area Command: (810) 232-2196
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA): (517) 373-8370
- ​Flint Housing Commission (FHC): (810) 736-3050, flinthc@flinthc.org
Homeowner Assistance
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MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER) Program: Online Application
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Provides payment assistance for mortgages, land contracts, moving expenses, and so on.​
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- ​Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) - currently closed
- ​Provides payment assistance for housing-related expenses like mortgage, property taxes, insurance escrow shortages, land contracts, mobile home consumer loans, mobile home lot payments, condo/HOA fees, homeowner insurance, and utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, internet/phone services).
Heat & Energy Assistance
- DTE Energy Payment Assistance: (800) 477-4747
- ​Winter Protection Plan, Medical Emergency & Critical Care Plan, Active Military Protection Plan, Shutoff Protection Plan, Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, Residential Income Assistance Credit, Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan, Payment Agreement
- Greenpath Financial Wellness Debt Management Program (DMP)​: 866-955-0078
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Michigan Treasury Home Heating Credit: 517-636-4486 (paper applications at library, post office, MDHHS)
- MDHHS Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP): contact GCCARD at (810) 768-4675 or (810) 232-2185
- MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER) Program: Online Application
- Applications encouraged if energy bill is over $2500
- SER includes federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding
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​Michigan Community Action Energy & Weatherization Assistance Program: (517) 321-7500
- Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) Grant Administrators
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Salvation Army - Genesee Area Command: (810) 232-2196
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​The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW): 1-800-866-8429
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Detroit: 313-393-2855, Online Application
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TrueNorth Community Services emPower Program: 231-355-5880, Online Application
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United Way for Southeastern Michigan: 844-211-4994, Online Application (currently closed)
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United Way of South Central Michigan: (517) 741-0202, Online Application
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- Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (IRS): Form 1040, (800) 829-3676
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- ​For free tax help, visit Mott Community College at 709 N Saginaw St at the following dates:
- Feb-Apr 2026, Tue/Thu 5:30-8:30pm, Sat 12-5pm
- Michigan State Earned Income Credit: MI-1040 Form, (517) 373-3200
- FCC Lifeline Program (phone bill assistance)
Water Assistance
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Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
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Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD): (810) 232-2185, Mon-Thu 8:30am
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Catholic Charities​ of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties: (810) 232-9950, givehope@ccsgc.org
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MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER) Program: Online Application, (844) 464-3447
Food
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Food Assistance Program (FAP): 855-275-6424
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: 810-237-4537 or 810-262-7085
- For pregnant women and families with children up to age 5 in Flint
- Soup Kitchens​
- Catholic Charities ​
- North End Soup Kitchen (NESK): 735 E Stewart Ave, Mon-Sat 11:30am-12:30pm & 4-5pm, Sun 1-2pm​
- Center for Hope Soup Kitchen: 812 Root St, 12-1pm daily
- Catholic Charities ​
- Food Pantries​​
- Greater Flint Outreach Center: 1114 University Ave, Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm, drive-thru, (810) 767-4064​
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Well of Hope: 1658 Delaware Ave, open 24/7, self-serve, (810) 789-3407
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St. Luke New Life Center: 3115 Lawndale Ave, Fridays at 10am, (810) 239-8710
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His Ministry: 1315 W Bristol Rd, Tuesday 11am-1pm once a month, (810) 238-4627
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Flint Muslim Food Pantry: 4800 S Saginaw St, 2nd Saturday of the month 10:15-11:30am, (810) 730-3234
- Hope United Methodist Church: 2111 Flushing Rd, Wednesdays 10am-2pm, call for details: (810) 238-7685
- Asbury United Methodist Church: 1653 Davison Rd, call for hours and more details: (810) 235-0016
- Salvation Army: 1475 Coldwater Rd, Tuesdays 10am-12pm, call to register: (810) 789-4003
Clothing & Personal Care Items
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Salvation Army: 211 W Kearsley St, (810) 232-2196. Call for distribution hours.
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1475 Coldwater Rd, (810) 789-4003. Call for distribution hours.​
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Hope Chiropractic and Wellness: G3302 Beecher Rd, (810) 820-2981. Mon & Wed 10am-7pm.
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First Flint SDA Community Service Center: G4285 Beecher Rd, (810) 732-0655. 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 12-3pm. Closed June and July.
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Old Newsboys of Flint: 6255 Taylor Dr, (810) 744-1840. Call for details. Tue, Wed, Thu 8am-3pm. Closed from 12-1pm.
Transportation
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Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) - county-wide bus system
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​Primary Route: (810) 767-0100 (service hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-10:30pm, Sun 9am-6:30pm)
- Your Ride: (810) 767-5541 (service hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-10:30pm, Sun 9am-7:30pm)
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MDHHS Rides to Wellness Program​: Call (810) 780-8946 to request DHHS Rides For Wellness 24 hours in advance
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Free bus transportation Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to/from doctor appointments, pharmacy, grocery, farmer's markets.
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Eligibility: ​Must have an open DHHS case, and provide case number to schedule​​
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Center for Higher Educational Achievement (CHEA) Community Resource House: 2002 Maryland Ave, (810) 877-6308
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Provides bus passes for doctor visits and short-term employment transportation.​
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Must present document verifying destination. Call to schedule appointment and bring 2 proofs of identity.
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Mercy Medical Angels' Angel Wheels Program: (757) 318-9174, Online Application
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Flint Amtrak (train) station: 1407 S Dort Highway, open daily 6-8am & 9-11pm​
Shelters
"Arrive early in the morning to reserve your space. Otherwise, if this is an emergency and the shelter is full, contact your local police department [Flint: 810-237-6800] for help finding emergency shelter." MI Bridges
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- My Brother's Keeper of Genesee County Men's & Veterans' Shelter: 101 N Grand Traverse St, (810) 234-1163
- ​Carriage Town Ministries Men's/Women's/Families' Shelter: 605 Garland St, (810) 233-8787
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​Women's & Children's Shelter: 705 Garland St, (810) 233-8787
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YWCA of Greater Flint: (810) 238-7233
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Private safehouse shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault​
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Reach Resource Services Youth Shelter: 914 Church St, (810) 233-8700​
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512 S Grand Traverse St, (810) 341-6328
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Shelter of Flint: 924 Cedar St, (810) 239-5433​
Homeless Assistance
- Michigan 2-1-1: Dial 211 or 844-875-9211; or text your zip code to 898211; Online Chat Option
- Housing Assessment and Resources Agency (HARA)
- ​MDHHS Homeless Services: MDHHS-Homeless@michigan.gov
- ​National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
- Catholic Charities Burke Center for Hope: 812 Root St, (810) 265-7025, givehope@ccsgc.org
- Provides personal care items, clothing, household goods, interview/work clothing, job-searching resources, mail/package collection, laundry machines, showers, lunch, medical transportation​
- Warming Center open 24/7 from Dec 1 through Mar 31.
- Lunch, coffee, reading, TV, basic services available.
- Overnight guests must sign in at 5-6pm. Men only.
- Overnight stays for women and children available at 765 E Stewart Ave. Call for details.
- Cooling Center open from 12-3pm when heat index is 85°F by noon.
- Warming Center open 24/7 from Dec 1 through Mar 31.
- Provides personal care items, clothing, household goods, interview/work clothing, job-searching resources, mail/package collection, laundry machines, showers, lunch, medical transportation​
Veteran Assistance
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HUD Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher Program
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Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) Emergency Grant Program: (810) 257-3068 or 1-800-642-4838
- ​National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
- Flint Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic: 2360 S Linden Rd, 810-720-2913
- ​Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Shallow Subsidy: (517) 599-6954, veterans@olhsa.org
- ​Operation Homefront:
- ​Critical Financial Assistance Program
- Transitional Housing (Homes, Apartments, Villages)
- Permanent Housing
- Recurring Family Support (school supplies, holiday meals, baby items, holiday toy drive, youth awards)
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​VA Home Loans:
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​Purchase Loan & Cash-Out Refinance
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Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan
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Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
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​VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant: up to $126,526 available for FY 2026
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VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant: up to $25,350 available for FY 2026
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VA Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) Grant: up to $50,961 (SAH) or $9,100 (SHA) for FY 2026
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Legal Assistance
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Lakeshore Legal Aid's Counsel & Advocacy Law Line: 1-888-783-819 or Online Intake
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​Legal Services of Eastern Michigan: (800) 322-4512​​​
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Michigan State University Housing Justice Clinic: (517) 432-6880, clinic@law.msu.edu
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Director: Donovan McCarty, (517) 432-6967, dmccarty@law.msu.edu​
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Fair Housing Center of Eastern Michigan: (800) 339-9513
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For housing discrimination claims only
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Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR): 800-482-3604, MDCR-INFO@michigan.gov, File a Complaint
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Genesee County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: (810) 232-6000
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$30 referral fee
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Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: 1-800-968-0738 or Online Request
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​$25 referral fee
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Free Self-Help Tools
- "Guide to Legal Help" Portal | Michigan Legal Help
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Genesee County Legal Self-Help Center Network
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Flint Public Library​
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Legal Services of Eastern Michigan Office​
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District Court
"Generally, District Courts handle landlord-tenant cases; land contract disputes; misdemeanor criminal offenses; civil lawsuits; small claims cases; civil municipal infractions; civil traffic infractions; and civil weddings." Michigan Legal Help
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67th District Court, 5th Division (Flint)
630 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502
(810) 766-8968
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For mediation, contact the Community Resolution Center: (810) 249-2619
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To find information about your case: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/court/D67
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For more information, click here.​
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If you have an upcoming court date and no attorney, call Legal Services of Eastern Michigan at (810) 234-2621.
- To request an interpreter, click here.
- To request a transcript of your proceeding, click here.
