Van Elslander
Family Center
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Van Elslander
Family Center is a multi-service center
designed to provide services for the residents in
the east side community where it is located. From
child care to health care, from educational and
job training programs to emergency services, the
Van Elslander Family Center is a community partnership
that is increasing access to basic community services.
Services
at the Van Elslander
Family Center
Children and Youth
J & C's Inc. offers "Baby
Phonemic," a new innovative program that
provides training, family education, support groups
and referral services to families that suspect
their child has a "Speech and Language"
developmental delay. 313.393.2885
Southeast Children and Family Development
Head Start operates a program for up
to 65 preschoolers. 313.393.2790
Family/Pregnancy Services
The Right to Life of Michigan educational resource center offers a wide range of information and options concerning abortion and other life issues. 313.393.3001
Adoption Associates, Inc. provides comprehensive adoption services including counseling and assistance to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Through community outreach and education, we help birth mothers make educated and loving decisions for their unborn children.
Job Training and
Placement
The American
Red Cross provides training
for nurse assistants, home health care aides and
childcare workers. 313.576.4130
Christian Legal Aid of Southeast Michigan
provides people with free legal counsel and referral.
Contact a nearby church or agency or call 313.393.2930
or 2931.
Emergency Services
Refugee Services of the Archdiocese of
Detroit helps to resettle refugees who
are newly arrived in the U.S. 313.393.3690
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift
Store provides clothing and
household articles to the general public and to
those with referrals. 313.393.2920
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food
Depot provides fresh and canned
food packages to those in need. 313.393.2910
Medical Services
National Rehab. Services, Inc.
provides physical and occupational therapy by
referral from other medical providers. 313.393.3025
St.
John Health System Community Health
Clinic provides free non-acute health
care for the uninsured such', as physicals and
preventive care with a nurse, medical assistant
and a social worker for referrals. 313.567.7462
A Dental Clinic offers free
dental service to adults and children lacking
insurance. Cleanings and exams are done by U of
D Mercy School of Dentistry. 313.567.7462
Services to the
Incarcerated
Archdiocese
of Detroit Criminal Justice Ministry
provides religious services, one-on-one visitation
and training to become volunteers in the jails
and prisons. 313.393.2690
Team for Justice gives direct
services to the needy families of incarcerated
prisoners and advocates for the rights of those
in prison. 313.393.2870
Drug Abuse Services
National
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
is committed to improving community health through
providing substance abuse prevention, education,
training, treatment.,and advocacy. 313.393.2960
Van Elslander Family Center,
3000 Gratiot, Detroit MI 48207
©
2005 St. Vincent de Paul - Detroit