Anyone can refer a vulnerable individual to the RESILIENCE Program. Please review the information below, then use the referral form linked above.
Prior to making a referral, please make sure the person has been directly connected to services that can provide direct support to meet the person’s needs. The RESILIENCE Program does not directly provide shelter, housing, financial, or transportation resources. Instead, benefits include wrap-around services and coordination of care to reduce community barriers.
Resources that Provide Direct Support:
- Homeless Response System - 844-900-0400
- Mental Health Crisis and Access Center - 410 Brook Street, 231-213-1050
- Addiction Treatment Services - 940 E. Eighth St, 231-346-5210
Eligibility: To participate in the RESILIENCE Program, an individual must:
- Live in the city limits, and
- Be experiencing crises related to two or more of the following: substance use, mental health, homelessness; or, have had a recent overdose.