Love, Peace & UnityDomestic Violence Help
6 places-
Alternatives For Girls – Shelter & Crisis Line
(888) 234-3919- For
- Girls and young women (shelter ages 15-17)
- Where
- 903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- alternativesforgirls.org
Safe shelter for girls 15-17, crisis support, trafficking/DV help, housing programs for young women. Call the crisis line; main office 313-361-4000.
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First Step – Wayne County Domestic & Sexual Violence 24-Hour Helpline
(734) 722-6800- Hours
- 24/7
- For
- DV survivors / sexual assault survivors
- Where
- 4400 Venoy, Wayne, MI
- Web
- firststep-mi.org
Free emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal & housing info for Wayne County survivors; LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Call the helpline.
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Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (The Guidance Center)
(313) 833-2970- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 40 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- guidance-center.org
- kidstalkcac@guidance-center.org
Free forensic interviews, advocacy, medical exams and therapy for children (to 17) affected by abuse, regardless of ability to pay. Report abuse: 855-444-3911.
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Lakeshore Legal Aid - Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL)
(888) 783-8190- Hours
- Hotline: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-5pm; Wed 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-1pm. Detroit offices by app
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 30 E. Canfield, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 (Detroit Canfield office, 313-242-0811)
- Web
- lakeshorelegalaid.org
Free civil legal advice/representation for low-income, seniors, DV survivors: housing, benefits, family, consumer. Call CALL to apply. Detroit Eviction Preventi
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Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services)
(313) 964-1975- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- nlsmichigan.org
- inquires@wcnls.org
Free civil legal advocacy for people facing homelessness, abuse, serious illness, or who are seniors; housing and elder law. Call for screening first.
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YWCA Interim House – Domestic Violence Shelter & 24-Hour Crisis Line
(313) 861-5300- Hours
- Crisis line 24/7
- For
- DV survivors (women and children)
- Where
- 985 E. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48207 (office; shelter address confidential)
- Web
- ywcadetroit.org
- ywca@ywcadetroit.org
67-bed emergency shelter, safety planning, PPO help, case management for intimate-partner violence survivors. Call the crisis line first.
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.