Community Resources-Flint (download to print)
Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plaza Dr.
Flint, MI 48503
YMCA of Greater Flint
411 E. Third St. Flint, MI 48503
Ph: (810) 232-9622 Activities:
Variety of health and fitness programs for individuals of all ages.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI 48503
Ph: (810) 237-3400
Activities: Laser, star, and galaxy shows.
Boy Scouts of America, Tall Pine Council
507 W. Atherton Rd., Flint
Ph: (810) 235-2531
Activities: Programs for young men (grades 1-12).
Girl Scouts of America, Fair Winds Council
111 E. Court St., Suite B, Flint
Ph: (810) 230-0244
Activities: Programs for young women ages 5-17.
TeenQuest
519 S. Saginaw St. Suite 200
Ph: (810) 600-1413
www.flintandgenesee.org/learn/teenquest/
Activities: For students ages 14-18 and in grades 9-12. Prepares students with a variety of skills, including those that lead to employment. Fees-free.
The Flint Cultural Center
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
48503 Ph: (810) 237-7330
Activities: Education and entertainment through live performances, unique exhibits, classes, and more.
Flint Youth Theatre
1220 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
Ph: (810) 237-1530
Activities: Classes taught year-round from creative drama to advanced acting by professional theatre artists.
Raise It Up! Youth Arts & Awareness
436 S. Saginaw St., Ste #310
Ph: (810) 394-3113
Activities: For young people age 12-24 who are interested in the performing arts. Fees – free.
Flint Institute of Music
1025 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Ph: (810) 238-1350
Activities: Offers music and dance classes for infants to adults.
Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48502
Ph: (810) 232-7111
Activities: Variety of reading programs, computer classes, lectures, videos for individuals of all ages.
Sloan Museum
1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Ph: (810) 237-3450
Activities: Permanent exhibits on the history of Flint and temporary exhibits on a variety of topics including holograms, dinosaurs, and many others.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint 235-0617
410 E. 2nd St., Flint
Ph: (810) 235-0617
Activities: Volunteers, 17 years of age and older, work one-to-one with a child, sharing experiences and time, to help the child grow into a confident, capable person.
Flint Urban Gardening and Land Use Corporation
3216 M. L. King Ave., Flint
Ph: (810) 785-5340
Activities: Volunteers help plan and nurture community gardens.
Red Cross Youth
Start your own group or search for existing groups in your area.
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Flint
410 E. 2nd St. Flint, MI. 48503
Ph: (810) 235-0617
Services: Helps adolescents reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Kagle Leadership Initiative
Kettering University 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504
Ph: (810) 762-9500
Services: Year-round one-on-one mentoring program focusing on leadership, tutoring, community advocacy, and learning about self.
Motherly Intercession/Reading and Counting to Success
3444 W. Lennon Rd Flint, MI. 48507
Ph: (810) 424-9909
Services: Mentors meet individuals who are in grades K-12 two days a week for homework assistance and tutoring in reading and math.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint
3701 N. Averill Ave Flint, MI 48506
Ph: (810) 249-3413
Services: After school and summer programs including educational support, recreation, arts, health and life skills.
Genesee County Community Mental Health
420 W. Fifth Ave Flint, MI. 48503
Ph: (810) 257-3740
Services: Various groups offered including anger and stress management.
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
2091 Professional Dr. Ste. I-1 Flint, MI 48532
Ph: (810) 732-1652
Services: counseling and prevention services.
Catholic Charities
901 Chippewa St. Flint, MI. 48503
Ph: (810) 232-9950
Services: Counseling and prevention programs provided on an individual and group basis.
YWCA of Greater Flint
310 E. 3rd St. Flint, MI 48502
Ph: (810) 238-7621 ext. 351
Crisis Ph: (810) 238-7233
Services: Domestic violence safe house for women and children.
WOW Outreach
6202 Dupont, Flint 48505
Ph: (810) 789 7700
Services: Committed to empowering, educating, and strengthening family systems.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Ph: 1-800-799-7233 Text TELLNOW to 85944
A 24-hour hotline for any type of domestic abuse, including dating abuse.
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Ph: 1-866-331-9474 text “loveis” to 22522 24-hour
A helpline for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
U.S. National Sexual Assault Hotline
Ph: 1-800-656-4673
24 hour-Free, safe, confidential service.
Boys Town National Hotline
Ph: 1-800 448-3000 (serves girls too)
24 hours a day, 365 days a year and staffed by specially trained counselors. Parents, teens and families can find help with a range of issues including abuse, anger, depression, school issues, bullying etc.
What are STDs and HIV/AIDS?
How do people get STDs and HIV?
How can I keep myself from getting a STD or HIV?
The best way to avoid getting STDs and HIV is to avoid activities that would allow the virus to be passed to you. By following these suggestions, you will lower your risk of getting STDs and HIV:
HIV can also be spread by sharing injection equipment. To lower your risk of getting HIV, do not share needles or syringes.
Why get tested for STDs or HIV?
You cannot generally tell by looking at someone whether he or she has a HIV or STD infection. A person can be infected with HIV or an STD and not know it. The only way to be confident that you are not infected is to get an HIV test.
Whom should I tell if I am HIV-Positive?
Genesee County Health Department
630 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 257-3440 Ph:(810) 600-2404
Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance, & Military Insurance
Wellness AIDS Services
311 E. Court St. Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 232-0888
Planned Parenthood (Flint)
G-3371 Beecher Rd., Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 238-3631
Self payment and Medicaid
You can also call the Michigan AIDS Hotline at 1-800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437) to talk with an HIV specialist. They can give you quick, private answers at any time, day or night.
Genesee Health Plan
2179 S. Linden Rd. Flint, MI. 48532
Ph: (810) 232-7740
Services: Provides limited services for doctor visits, prescriptions, lab testing, and x-rays.
Burton Health Center
G-3373 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48503
Ph: (810) 742-2255
Services: Free health-related services including family planning, immunizations, and WIC.
Hamilton Community Health Network
2900 N. Saginaw St. Flint, MI. 48503
Ph: (810) 789-9141
Services: Physical exams, wellness/health screenings, lab services, and x-rays.
Hamilton Community Health Network-Dental North Clinic
5399 N. Saginaw St.| Flint, MI 48505
Ph: (810) 406-4246
Services: General dentistry, preventative, extractions, root canals, and pediatrics.
Genesee County Health Department
630 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI. 48502
Ph: (810) 257-3612
Services: Array of health services providing support to adults and children including maternal/infant care, ob-gyn care, health sexuality, and tobacco reduction programs.
Planned Parenthood (Flint)
3371 Beecher Rd., Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 238-3631
Payment: Self payment and Medicaid
Pregnancy Counseling Center
G-5154 Miller Rd, Suite H Flint, MI 48507
Ph: (810) 767-1262
Women’s Health Center of Flint
G-3422 Flushing Road, Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 230-1300
Women’s Healthcare Associates
1230 S. Linden Rd., Suite 3 Bldg 2 Flint, MI 48532
Ph: (810) 733-7791
Genesee County Free Clinic
2437 Welch Blvd Flint, MI 48504
Ph: 810-235-4211 Call for an appt. 9-10:30 Tuesday
Hamilton Community Health Network
2900 N. Saginaw St. Flint, MI. 48503
Ph: 810-789-9141
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
Genesee Health Plan
2179 S. Linden Rd. Flint, MI. 48532
Ph: 232-7740 ext. 204 for an appointment. www.geneseehealthplan.org/genesee-health-plan.htm/
Burton Health Center
3373 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48503
Ph: 810-742-2255
Open MWF 8-4pm, Tues: 1-4pm,
Thurs 12-7pm (hours for walk-in services)
Head Start
719 Harrison St., Flint, MI 48502
Ph: (810) 235-5613
Services: Preschool and family program for low income families. Education, Health, Social Services, Parent Involvement, Nutrition, and Behavioral Health Services
Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan
1422 West Court Street, Flint MI 48503.
Ph: 810-767-4014
Website: www.fsamich.org
Services: Family mediation, domestic violence counseling & programs, in-home care services and foster grandparent & senior companion programs, child behavior problem counseling, parenting skills training
Payment: Fees based on income evaluation, Psychological testing, A full range of school-based mental health programs, Grief and Loss support groups for children and adolescents, Parenting
Find a counselor who you can talk to about your feelings or problems.
Local Hotline (810) 257-3740
Mobile Crisis (810) 235-3288
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
Find a counselor who can talk to about your feelings or problems
Mental Health America Information Center
Ph: 1-800-969-6642
Will put you in touch with a local Mental Health Association, who will help you find community mental health services.
Genesee County Community Mental Health
Ph: (877) 346-3648
Ph: (810) 257-3740
Can provide substance treatment intake assessments and provide referrals for the most appropriate treatment (based on your needs and insurance).
24 hr crisis hotline: 810-257-3740
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties
Ph: (810) 232-9950
Narcotic Anonymous
Ph: (800) 230-4085
Support group for those wanting to stop using drugs and or are affected by the drug use of another person. FREE
Alateen
Ph: (810) -234-1460
http://www.afgdistrict5.org/alateen.htm
Alateen is Al-Anon’s recovery program for young people (mostly teenagers up to age 19 years) for those living with problem drinking, or are affected by the problem drinking of another person. FREE
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline
Ph: 1-800-662-4357
Speak to someone about alcohol, drug or family problems, information on alcohol and drug abuse, and local treatment options.
What is an overdose?
An overdose is when a person takes more alcohol, drugs, or medications than their body can handle. This can lead to death.
What are symptoms of an overdose?
What affects my risk of overdose?
What should I do if I see someone overdose?
What else do I need to know?
National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 (24 hrs/day) Hotline to talk to experts about overdose, particularly due to medications
Harm Reduction Coalition: www.harmreduction.org
Genesee County Employment Services
711 N Saginaw St, Lower Level Flint, MI 48503-1703
Ph: (810) 234-9880
Services: Job assistance
Job Corps
2400 N. Saginaw St., Flint MI
Ph: (810) 232-9102
http://flintgenesee.jobcorps.gov
Ph: 1 800 733-5627
Free program that helps young people 16-24 years old learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find a good job.
Michigan Works/ Career Alliance
711 N. Saginaw St., Suite 300
Ph: (810) 233-5974
http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/career_alliance.htm
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan
501 S. Averill Ave Flint, MI 48506
Ph: (810) 762-9960
Services: job placement, career development and individual-centered planning.
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department
Ph: (810) 232-2185
Services: Home maintenance
One-Stop Housing Resource Center
605 N. Saginaw St., Suite 2
Ph: 810-600-4525
Services: priority given to the homeless and those living in shelters.
Covenant House
Ph: 1-800-RUNAWAY
If you are a youth needing counseling or shelter referral, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Carriage Town Ministries
605 Garland St., Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 233-8787
Services: Emergency shelter for men, women, and children.
My Brother's Keeper (men only)
101 N. Grand Traverse, Flint,
Ph: (810) 234-1163
Services: Homeless shelter for men
Shelter of Flint
924 Cedar St., Flint MI 48503
Ph: (810) 239- 5433
Services: serves homeless single women, single parents with children, as well as two parent households.
Carriage Town Ministries
605 Garland St, Flint, MI
Ph: 810-233-8787
Services: Chapel, dinner and hot shower provided.
Inner City Christian Outreach
915 N. Saginaw St., Flint, MI
Ph: (810) 767-4064
Services: Sunday 6pm: hot meal following service with food and clothing being distributed after the meal.
One-Stop Housing Resource Center
605 N. Saginaw St., Suite 2
Ph: 810-600-4525
Services: referrals to community resources for food and clothing.
Greater Flint Outreach Center
1114 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
Ph: (810) 767-4064
Services: Distributes food pantry items and personal hygiene items (when available).
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Flint)
436 S. Saginaw St., Flint MI
Ph: 1-800-322-4512 Ph: 810-234-2621
Services: Free legal assistance to low-income individuals. Legal Advice Clinic once per month.
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Ph: 888-783-8190
http://www.lakeshorelegalaid.org/counsel-advocacy-law-line.php
Services: Free legal advice to low-income people.
DHS-Department of Human Services
4809 Clio Rd., Flint
Ph: (810) 787-7101
630 S. Saginaw St., Flint
Ph: (810) 760-7300
Services: Food stamps, state disability, Cash assistance-apply for eligibility
| Just Chill | Relax, count to 10, and take a moment to think about things. |
| Never Carry | Don’t carry a weapon. If things are getting serious, get help or ask for advice. |
| You Control You | You’re in control of your own actions. Be your own person; don’t let others tell you what to do |
| Think First | Before you act, think about what could happen! Ask yourself, is this worth the consequences? |
| It’s Not That Serious | Is it worth getting in trouble, getting hurt, getting killed? |
| See Things From His Or Her Point Of View | Think about what the other person is going through. If they have good reason to feel upset, talk to them about the situation. Don’t be afraid to apologize if you’ve done something wrong. |
| Keep Walking | Sometimes the best thing to do is just walk away. Find something else to do. It may help to get your mind off the situation. |
| Don’t Be An Instigator | If you encourage your friends to fight, you’re just adding to the violence. How about telling your friend to let it go or suggesting you go hangout somewhere else. |
| Work It Out Without Fighting | There are ways to solve problems with another person without fighting. Stay calm and try to talk it through. |
| Break The Cycle Of Violence | How will your friends and family feel if you get hurt? Be the one to end the violence. Tell your friends and family not to get even. |