Your Connection to Critical Resources
Help shouldn't be hard. Whether you're in a crisis, need shelter, food, clothes, legal support, healthcare, access to employment or education, or are fleeing abuse: dignified and free assistance is available.
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Type your situation in your own words. For example: "I don't have any food", "I was just sexually assaulted", or "I'm thinking about harming myself".
Learning Center
Free, step-by-step guides to help you apply for benefits, get documents, and build stability
Benefits & Assistance
Walk through applying for Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), SSI/SSDI disability, TANF cash assistance, and WIC with step-by-step instructions and direct form links.
Housing
Learn how to apply for Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers and emergency rental assistance programs, including what documents you'll need and what to expect.
Identity & Legal Docs
Get a Michigan driver's license or state ID, request a birth certificate, apply for naturalization (N-400), or renew DACA (I-821D), all explained in plain language.
Employment & Education
Build a resume, file for unemployment benefits, enroll in GED programs, or apply to Detroit Job Corps with timelines, requirements, and links to get started.
How to use The Connect
Quick steps to find the help you need