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Academic Support
Free Tutoring from Washtenaw Literacy
Washtenaw Literacy offers free ESL, academic, digital literacy and other types of tutoring. Learn more by going to washtenawliteracy.org or by viewing the fliers below.
In-Person Tutoring for Adults (Ypsilanti)
Citizenship Tutoring (Ann Arbor and online)
Digital Literacy Tutoring (Ypsilanti)
In-Person ESL Tutoring (Several Locations)
Tutoring for Returning Citizens (Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti)
Reading, Writing and Math Tutoring for anyone 16+ (Ypsilanti)
FREE Weekly Online Tutoring, GED and ACT/SAT Help by College Students
End the Cycle Offers free weekly online tutoring by U-M College Students.
Parents can sign up their students here: www.endthecycleatum.org/students.
**AAPS is sharing this resource as an information item. AAPS does not vouch for the quality of this service. Parents should use their judgment when deciding if this service is right for their child.**
Financial Support
Get Help with Your Finances: Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
This free financial counseling service is designed for all income levels.
Get support around late rent payments and how to create emergency funds.
The FEC staff also has a partnership with DTE and can help consumers with shut-off notices, set up DTE payment plans, and help consumers navigate other utility services.
Learn more here: Financial Empowerment Center Brochure.
Schedule an appointment: FEC Scheduling Page
Food and Groceries
Find FREE Food for your Family
Need free groceries or meals? Check out the Food Page at a2schools.org/communityresources or visit the Find Food page at foodgatherers.org/foodresources/
The Washtenaw County Health Department Healthy Neighborhoods team can help connect you to community resources and support. Learn more here: washtenaw.org/3820/Healthy-Neighborhoods-Team
Supportive Connections
Supportive Connections is a City of Ann Arbor Program that offers help for individuals and families. Learn more here: a2gov.org/services/supportive-connections
For Latinx Families: Buenos Vecinos
If you or someone you know needs assistance navigating local services & resources, please reach out to info@buenosvecinosmi.org or call 734-210-0112. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda para navegar servicios y recursos locales, comuníquese con info@buenosvecinosmi.org o llame al 734-210-0112
Health and Wellbeing
Care Solace Helps Families or Staff Connect to a Mental Health Provider
Care Solace is a free service that connects students, staff, and their families to care. You can use Care Solace to find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.
Connect with Care Solace 24/7 for free by calling (888) 515-0595 or by visiting caresolace.com/aaps.
Multiple Languages supported.
Care Solace flyers are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Community members can contact 734-544-3050 or 988 for 24/7 mental health support.
“Washtenaw County’s suicide rate remains below both the Michigan and national suicide completion rates,” says Patty Krause, MPH, Community Health Analyst with the Washtenaw County Health Department. “Our hope is that this report can inform prevention efforts and raise awareness of the importance of local mental health resources.”
In 2025, 36 Washtenaw County residents died by suicide (note that all 2025 data is preliminary and subject to change). From 2023 to 2025, 87% of local suicide deaths were among white residents. Men continue to be overrepresented in suicide completions (77%), though women made up a greater proportion of non-fatal suicide attempts (53%) from 2023 to 2025.
“September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and mental health treatment and support can save lives,” says Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Communications and Community Health Promotion Administrator for the Washtenaw County Health Department. “There are actions we can all take to look out for each other. Learn the warning signs of suicide, familiarize yourself with supportive resources, and reach out for help if you need it or if you are concerned for someone else.”
Additional data is available in the full report: bit.ly/sr99-26. Visit washtenaw.org/suicide for more local data and resources.
Local Suicide Prevention Work
Local Suicide Prevention Work
Our Wish You Knew campaign works to reduce mental health stigma and promote resources for youth and families. Driven by community conversations and funded by the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage, the campaign aims to spark honest and supportive conversations about mental health between youth and adults.
Mental health was identified as a top health issue in Washtenaw County’s latest Community Health Assessment. Learn more about our Mental Health Workgroup on our Health for All website.
To prevent firearm deaths and injuries, the Health Department has free gun locks available to community members. Visit the Health Department (555 Towner in Ypsilanti) during business hours to pick one up from the clinic reception desk.
Washtenaw Alive is the suicide prevention collaborative of Washtenaw County. The coalition meets virtually on Zoom every third Thursday of the month at 12pm. New members, collaborators, and guest speakers are always welcome.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide is preventable and help is available. Anyone in Washtenaw County can call Community Mental Health 24/7 with any mental health questions or concerns: 734-544-3050.
If you feel suicidal, call 988, text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org/chat/ for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).
Community Mental Health has recently released Talking to Children About Suicide: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Join the Washtenaw County Chapter of NAMI for their annual fundraising walk on October 17 from 12:00-3:30 at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and dogs are welcome! Click here for more information or to register.
Get a Sports Physical Through RAHS!
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) is offering sports physicals at their Scarlett Middle School Location. Learn more here: RAHS-Scarlett Sports Physicals.
Substance Abuse Program for Adolescents: Catholic Charities Intensive Outpatient Program
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a structured treatment program for adults and adolescents managing substance use.
Learn more here: Catholic Charities IOP Program Flier.
WCC Dental Clinic
Beginning Feb 10th, the WCC Dental Clinic will offer low cost dental services for anyone in the community. Learn more here.
Trinity Health’s Nutrition Buddies Program
This FREE program for middle schoolers (ages 11-14) pairs youth with a medical resident physician mentor for 4 weeks of in-person, hands-on culinary classes at the Trinity Health Ann Arbor Women's Health Center.
All participants also receive a weekly produce subscription, a kit of cooking tools to keep, and one week of free summer camp at the Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.
Empowered Mom (Mamá Empoderada) Group for Mothers of Young Children
Empowered Mom (Mamá Empoderada) is a free 10-week program for Spanish-Speaking pregnant mothers and mothers with at least one child ages 0–6 living in Washtenaw County.
The program focuses on better understanding young children's needs and behaviors while encouraging self-care.
Free child care and transportation are provided.
Sessions run from September through November 2026.
Families can CLICK HERE to complete an interest form
Dungeons and Dragons Group for Teens Struggling with Anxiety
Thrive Counseling is offering a FREE Dungeons and Dragons group for teens struggling with anxiety.
Sessions happen Oct 16-Nov 20 from 4:00-5:30pm at the AADL Mallett’s Creek Branch (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108).
Space is limited and registration is required.
Register at bit.ly/FallDD
Cost is $25 (scholarships available).
Heat and Utility Support
Looking for heat or utility support this winter?
There are resources to help Michigan families stay warm! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pw2IwJ
House Repairs
Get on the Waitlist for a FREE Roof Replacement from Washtenaw County
The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is opening their Roof Replacement Waitlist Tuesday, January 20th.
If selected, folks will have their roof replaced completely FREE of charge.
The waitlist will open promptly at 12:00pm and will close at 4:00pm.
To join the waitlist, please call (734) 544-3008 or visit www.bit.ly/3PJhelp
Housing Support
Funding available for Ann Arbor residents facing eviction
Do you live in Ann Arbor and are facing eviction? You may qualify for funding to help prevent your eviction.
Learn more and apply here: Housing Eviction Prevention Program.
Legal Support
Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinic
This Clinic is for Individuals with low income (under 200% of poverty) who need legal services for a domestic Personal Protection Order (PPO) or family law issues such as divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, minor guardianship; etc., and who are not represented by an attorney.
Learn more and see Clinic dates here: Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinic
🧑⚖️ View more resources for Financial and Legal Help here: Financial and Legal Help.
Public Benefits Assistance
Need Help Getting Cash Assistance, Food Assistance or Health Care Coverage?
University of Michigan Law Students can help anyone who is trying to access public benefits.
To get support, call 734-252-6375 or email pbapboard@umich.edu
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