Resources & Referrals
You can find the resources below and many more by contacting 2-1-1. Visit 2-1-1's website here or simply dial 211 for assistance.
Buddy to Buddy
Get connected with a fellow veteran who can help connect you with financial, employment and other resources.
website | (888) 822-8339
Veterans Affairs
Emergency Financial Assistance for utility bills, vehicle or home repairs, medical bills or other debts
website | (800) 642-4838
Allegan County Veteran Services
3255 122nd Ave., 200, Allegan, MI 49010
Phone:(269) 673-0501 | Toll-free: (877) 673-5333
Fax: (269) 673-0569
National Domestic Violence Hotline
website | (800) 799−7233Sylvia’s Place
Services and Emergency Shelter in Allegan Countywebsite | (269) 673-8700
Center For Women in Transition
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Allegan and Ottawa Counties, Emergency Shelter in Ottawa Countywebsite | (800)848-5991/ Espanol: (866)728-2131
YWCA Kalamazoo
Emergency Shelter and Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaultwebsite | (269)385-3587
YWCA Grand Rapids
Emergency Shelter and Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaultwebsite | (616)454-9922
Safe Haven
Kent County Services and Emergency Shelterwebsite | (616) 452- 6664
Domestic Violence Coalition
Domestic Violence Services in Van Buren County(888) 655-9008
Green Gables
Domestic Violence Services and Emergency Shelter in Barry Countywebsite
Bridges of Hope
Bridges out of Poverty & Getting Ahead courses-Paid participation offered website | (269)204-6041Christian Neighbors
Take Control classes and Financial Mentoring-Gas card offered for participation websiteLove INC.
Offers free classes in their three service areas websiteCommunity Action of Allegan County
Free financial, home buying and home maintenance education classes websiteAllegan County United Way
Online money-saving tool and free tax refund help websiteVictor Marques, of Renewed Hope Free Health Clinic, is a Certified DHHS Navigator. He can assist with applying for benefits (food, Medicaid, etc.) and can help get a response/decision more quickly than you may by applying yourself. He is also able to assist with uploading documents and sending them to DHHS. He is available to assist online or over the phone. To reach Victor, call: 269-355-3053.