Notes from Nursing
Resources for You and Your Children
As this school year comes to a close, I thought I would share
some resources with you to prepare your children for school
in the fall.
Macomb County Health Department
Hearing and Vision Program - 586-412-5945
If your child has difficulties seeing or hearing, then they may
have difficulty learning.
Dental Services - 586-465-9152
If your child does not have dental insurance or is Medicaid
eligible, they may meet the qualifications for dental services.
They provide low-cost, high quality full range of dental
services.
Immunization Clinic - 586-465-8537
The State of Michigan and the Macomb County
Immunization Ordinance requires children to be adequately
immunized to start and remain in school. Bring your child’s
immunization record with you to your doctor appointment or
Health department clinic.
 Local Pharmacies now carry vaccines for children
and adults.
MI-Child-Healthy KIDS
586-469-5492
MICHILD is a low-cost health coverage program for
children under age 19.
Healthy KIDS is a free health coverage program for
children under 19 yrs. and pregnant women of any age. You
can apply on-line: www.healthcare4MI.com or call: 1-888988-6300. Language services are available free of charge.
Children’s Special Health Care Services
(CSHCS) is a program within the Michigan Department of
Community Health. It is for children with special health care
needs or chronic health problems. The child’s medical
condition determines whether they qualify for the program.
Call: 1-800-359-3722.
United Way 2-1-1
This is a free, easy-to-remember number that connects people
with resources that can improve their lives. The 2-1-1 call
specialists are available 24/7 and provide information about a
wide variety of services - including health care, job training,
child care, and mortgage foreclosure assistance.
Macomb Community Action South Center
Emergency support and referral services.
Call 586-759-9150
Continuum of Care
Supports those in danger of becoming homeless.
586-783-0916
Macomb Food Program
Residents with urgent need are provided with food.
586-469-6004.
Assistance available for Chaldean Refugees
Arab American and Chaldean Council provides job
assistance and social services, including child care and
mental health programs. Call: 586-939-7550 or
www.myacc.org.
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social
Services; new offices open in Sterling Heights.
Call: 586-722-6036 or www.accesscommunity.org.
Chaldean Community Foundation and St. John Health’s
Eastwood Clinics. Provide free mental health and family
counseling services for uninsured and underinsured
people. Translation help available, call: 248-288-9333.
Free Clinics in Macomb County
Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Clinic have two free
clinics in the area that provide medical & prescription
services. Henry Ford - Warren: 586-756-7005
MyCare Health Center provides comprehensive health
care services for Macomb County residents regardless of
their ability to pay. Center Line: 586-756-7777
CARE of Southeastern Michigan
CARE’s mission is to educate, link and support individuals,
families, businesses, and communities affected by family
concerns, workplace challenges, mental health conditions and
the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
www.careofmacomb.com.
Student Assistance, 586-541-2273
Youth & Family programs, 586-541-0033
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
A problem with drugs or alcohol doesn’t discriminate; it can
happen to anyone anywhere - even a child in the most loving
home.
For a guide to help your child lead a healthy drug free
life: www.drugfree.org.
Macomb County Crisis Center 586-307-9100
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents.
Understanding why can help you take care of your loved one.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
New Oakland
800-395-3223
Comprehensive Mental Health Services for the ChildAdolescent-Adult and Family.
Have a Safe & Healthy Summer!
Marjorie Racine BSN RN CSN -- Warren Consolidated Schools, June 2013