| CRISIS SUPPORT & TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY HOUSING Code: CONCRETE NEEDS-500 |
DEFINITION:
A person is in need of some type of shelter for a short period of time due to a crisis situation, lack of income, runaway, physical or sexual abuse, or domestic violence. |
PREVENTION:
Increase educational programs for adolescents and adults that focus on the dangers of abuse and domestic violence; Provide more programs/workshops that teach job and life skills. |
INTERVENTION:
Provide GED education for people who are in need of emergency shelter, Assist them in gaining job skills; Assist in the learning of other skills that encourage and enable independent living. |
Emergency SHELTER HOTLINE (24 HOURS) (Outside)
Statewide Emergency Line.............................................................................1-800-274-3583
City of Detroit................................................................................................1-313-963-7829
WAYNE COUNTY
Department of Human Services
Children's Protective Services (24 Hour Phone Number).......................... ...1-800-716-2234
Juvenile Services:........................................... ............................................ (313)- 833-5600
Website...............................................http://www.waynecounty.com/childFamSvcs/
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