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Dial 2-1-1 (In Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Kent Counties) to reach shelters, health resources, parenting, crisis intervention hotlines, financial assistance, volunteering, educational programs, and more. When you don't know who to call, call 211!
Michigan Helping Hand
Michigan has launched a new website for people who are dealing with economic hardship.  This website contains information about jobs & training, unemployment, health care, family support, and housing.
Community Health Crisis Line:  373-6000
Local Organization Directory
Search the Local Organization Directory at www.kpl.gov. Created and maintained by the Kalamazoo Public Library, this directory features nearly 1,000 Kalamazoo County agencies. Several statewide organizations are also listed.
If you need a place to stay in Kalamazoo...

 

ARK Crisis Center 24-hr. Emergency Shelter, open 7 days a week
990 W. Kilgore St. 
343-8765
 For youths 10-17 yrs. old (parent/guardian to sign child in)
Bethany House for Women in Need Call first
722 S. Rose St. 
388-3409
 For women 20 yrs & older
Emergency Overnight Shelter 24-hr. emergency shelter, open 7 days a week
440 1/2 N. Church St. 
388-3680
 Men & women 18 yrs. & older
Family Shelter (Housing Resources 24-hr. emergency shelter, open 7 days a week
522 Eleanor St. 
382-0287 (ext. 1) or
382-5609
 Families with children from Kalamazoo County
Gospel Mission 24-hr. emergency shelter, open 7 days a week
488 N. Burdick St.
345-2974
 Men & women 18 yrs. & older. Single men, women or women with families.  Substance abusers welcome.
Next Door Shelter for Women Open 7 days a week, 3-10 pm
1215 W. North St. 
349-2119
 Women 17-35 yrs.
Open Door Shelter for Men Open 7 days a week, 3-10 pm
414 Ranney St.
345-1431
 Men 17-35 yrs.
YWCA Domestic Assault Program 24-hr. emergency shelter, open 7 days a week
353 E. Michigan Ave.,
385-2869 or
385-3587
 Abuse victims and children
If you need food in Kalamazoo...
Gospel Mission Breakfast 6:45 am; Lunch 12 pm; Dinner 7 pm Mon-Sun
448 N. Burdick St.
345-2974
Loaves & Fishes Taking calls 9 am - 3 pm Mon - Fri
913 E. Alcott St.
343-3663
Ministry with Community Breakfast 7-8 am; Lunch 1:30-2:30 pm Mon - Sun
440 N. Church St.
343-5880
If you need a place to hang out in Kalamazoo...
Ministry with Community Drop-In Center Open 7 days a week; 7 am - 5:30 pm
440 N. Church St.,
343-4880
 Restrooms, local phone calls, laundry, showers, lockers
Warming Station, Gospel Mission Open 7 days a week; 6-10 pm, Oct-May
448 N. Burdick St.,
345-2974
 Public restrooms, free snacks and beverages
Mortgage Foreclosure:
 
The library has brochures with information to help you when you think you will fall behind on your mortgage payments.  Contact the organizations listed below as soon as you fall behind on your mortage payments.  You have fewer options the longer you wait.
 
Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services  269-385-2916
Provides free, non-profit counseling that can help you.  Their servicesare certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).
 
Neighborhood Works Hopeline  1-888-995-HOPE
Provides free foreclosure counseling including budgeting help, a written financial plan, and assistance contacting your lender.
 
Legal Aid of Western Michigan  1-888-783-8190
Provides free legal representation in cases involving predatory lending, debt collection and eviction.
 
State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service  1-800-968-0738
Provides referrals to private attorneys who may be able to help you with a bankruptcy.
 
www.holdontoyourhome.org
For additional information about mortgage/tax foreclosure
Property Tax Foreclosure in Kalamazoo County
 
The library has a brochure from the Kalamazoo County Treasurer's Department to help you understand homeowner's rights and responbilities regarding deliquent property taxes.    The Treasurer's Department would like to answer any questions you may have, and can help you develop a payment strategy.  Please contact them at:
 
Kalamazoo County Treasurer's Department
Mary Balkema, County Treasurer
201 W. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269.384-8124
Fax 269-383-8905