Community Resources

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Hands of Jesus

Open every other Thurs 1pm – 4:30pm. (call for dates). Must bring proof of all household members & boxes to carry food. A $2 donation is requested.

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Lakeview Ministerial Association

Open every Thurs, 12- 3 pm, Housed at Lakeview Community Church (corner of 46/91 in Lakeview.)

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Lakeview Public Schools

The school district currently operates one elementary, one middle school, & one high school, serving 1,070 students.

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Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Legal Aid of Western Michigan is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal advice & representation to low-income individuals in a broad range of areas, including consumer cases, family matters, housing problems, government benefits, & more.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Financial assistance programs are offered, including food assistance, medical assistance, childcare funding assistance, cash assistance, & state emergency relief assistance.

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Michigan Legal Help

Free and accurate legal information for simple civil legal matters.

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Michigan State University Montcalm Extension

Provides educational programs on the topics of food, nutrition & health; food safety;  food preservation; family resource management; recycling; home gardening; agriculture & 4-H Club activities

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Montcalm Area ISD

MAISD is home to Montcalm Area Career Center, Montcalm Transition Center, Seiter Education Center, & the Hamler Administration Building. We offer CTE Programs, Early College, Early Childhood Services, Early On Services, Instructional Services, Local Center Programs, & Special Education Services.

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Montcalm Area Reading Council

Housed at Flat River Community Library, MARC provides adults and families with free, one-onone tutoring to improve literacy skills including reading, writing, spelling, and English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Montcalm Care Network

Serves children, adolescents, adults & families with serious mental illness, intellectual & developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, & co-occurring substance use disorders

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Montcalm County Commission on Aging

Senior meals, congregate meals and home-delivered meals for people aged 60 or over.

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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (love is respect)

The National Dating Abuse Helpline offers 24-hour resource for teens experiencing dating violence and relationship abuse.

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Relief after Violent Encounter (RAVE)

RAVE offers free and confidential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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Senior Life Solutions - Sheridan

Senior Life Solutions is an outpatient hospital program designed to support the mental health of older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. Our voluntary program includes individual and group therapy, psychiatry, medication management, and health screens. 

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Special Olympics Michigan

Area 6–Montcalm/Ionia Counties. Year-round sports training and competition is provided to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The minimum age for competition is 8 years old but training opportunities for young athletes (ages 2 years to 7 years) are also available. Email: area6@somi.org

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Trinity Church - Baby Pantry

1st & 3rd Tues. of every month 11am - 3pm. Montcalm County families with children under 4 who need assistance with supplies. No appointment necessary, ID and proof of birth required. Secondary phone number: (989) 831-5728 

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Veteran's Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis & their families & friends with qualified, caring, Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans & their loved ones can call, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary Food Pantry

Second Thurs each month. Serves Montcalm County residents. Walk-in. 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, in basement. Bring boxes for food.

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