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Text Box: Counseling Services LifeWays - Community Mental Health Services www.lifewayscmh.org/ LifeWays is the Community Mental Health Agency for Jackson and Hillsdale. They provide specialty mental health services to individuals with Medicaid and the uninsured who meet medical necessity for severe mental health illness, developmental disabilities or serious emotional disturbance. Jackson Location 1200 North West Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 789-1200 or (517) 780-3332 24-Hour Crisis: (517) 789-1200 or 800-284-8288 TDD/TTY: (517) 789-2492   Hillsdale Location 25 Care Drive Hillsdale, MI 49242 Phone: (517) 439-2641 Family Services & Children’s Aid http://strong-families.org/ Family Service & Children’s Aid  touches the lives of thousands of Michigan families in Jackson and Lenawee Counties through counseling, foster care, adoption, community and school based programs, substance abuse treatment, and other services for children and families. 330 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: 517-787-7920
Text Box: Cost Savings Websites for coupons, rebates, cost comparisons for cell phones, and other money saving ideas. www.Thecouponclippers.com www.mygrocerydeals.com www.couponmom.com www.letstalk.com www.retailmenot.com
Text Box: Child Services Child Protective Services To report abuse or neglect. Call the toll free hotline at 1-800-942-4357 Phone: (517) 780-7600 301 South Cooper Street Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson County ISD (JCISD) http://jacksoncisd.schoolwires.com/Page/1 The mission of the Jackson County Intermediate School District is to focus on improving student success in Jackson County by improving the quality of education making it more cost efficient, and by helping students, parents, educators, and the community members get the most our of public education. 6700 Browns Lake Road Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 768-5200   JCISD Facilities: Transportation Services - (517) 788-5904 The Jackson County Intermediate School District Transportation Department offers specialized transportation to various ISD classrooms. 1161 Parnall Rd., Jackson, MI 49201   Jackson Area Career Center - (517) 768-5211 The Career Center provides Jackson and participating Hillsdale county school districts with educational resources career and high-tech classes that otherwise would not be available at local school districts. Juniors and seniors take Career Center classes as electives to their regular local school schedule.  6800 Browns Lake Rd., Jackson, MI 49201 Lyle Torrant Center - (517) 784-1171 Lyle Torrent Center Head Start is a preschool located in Jackson, Michigan. It accepts 2 year olds and up. 1175 W. Parnall Rd., Jackson, MI 40201 Camp McGregor - (517) 529-0002 The camp is home to the JCISD's Math & Science Center and an observatory with our most recent addition -- one of the most modern computer-driven telescopes you'll find in the state. The high-tech science facilities at Camp McGregor demonstrate our commitment to the success of all students by offering educational programs to our local school districts. 10380 Adams Rd., Clarklake, MI 49234   Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County, Inc. www.bbbsjackson.org BBBS provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 536 N. Jackson Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 784-7181 Early On - Helping Babies and Toddlers Stay on Track http://www.1800earlyon.org/ Early On assists families with infants and toddlers, from birth until 3 years of age, who may be experiencing delays in their development or have a diagnosed disability. For more information call, (517) 768-1625. Click Here for a child development timeline. Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County http://www.greatstartjackson.org/ Great Start is Michigan’s nationally recognized state-wide initiative to foster school readiness and life success for young children. Great Start Parent Liaison: Jeannette Lamphere Phone: (517) 206-2531
Text Box: Dental Services Center for Family Health www.centerforfamilyhealth.org Opening the door to dental care for all. Please call 24 hours in advanced for an appointment. Will accept most insurance and Medicaid. Plus financial assistance is available to those who meet certain requirements. 2200 Springport Road Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 784-9385 Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Closed on Saturday DentalPlans.com www.dentalplans.com Search and compare dental insurance in your area. Smiles on Wheels www.smilesonwheels.org Provides dental treatment such as teeth cleaning, x-rays, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, oral hygiene instructions and oral cancer screenings for adults and children who do not have a regular dental office. Accepts Medicaid, dental insurances, cash and checks, or a reduced fee due to low income. 1715 Lansing Avenue, Room 261 Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 740-7422 Dr. Donald J. Powers D.D.S. http://www.jacksoncosmeticdentist.com/ At Summit Woods Family Dental Care, Dr. Powers and his staff are dedicated to family dentistry - that means we're here to help everyone from the first toddler appointment through a conversation about dentures. 2555 Spring Arbor Road Jackson, Michigan 49203 General Info: (517) 787-8321 The University of Michigan School of Dentistry http://www.dent.umich.edu/patientservices At the U of M School of Dentistry patients will pay lower fees for dental procedures at the School. An initial screening appointment is available to anyone; however, it is during that appointment that it is determined whether the patient is accepted for regular treatment, based on the teaching needs of the School, patient's time availability, patient's health and the complexity of the patient's dental needs. Please call the Appointment and Information Center at (734) 763-6933 or toll free 888-707-2500. 1-800-Dentist http://www.1800dentist.com/ Since 1986, 1-800-DENTIST has been matching patients with the right dentists and advertising the importance of regular dental visits to millions of consumers nationwide. Regardless of income or insurance, 1-800 Dentist will find help you find the dental services you need.
Text Box: Diabetes Education Services Allegiance Health Diabetes Center The Diabetes Center provides diabetes education and support for adults, teens and children living with diabetes and their support person and families. The goal of diabetes education is to teach people how to incorporate diabetes management into daily life. 817 West High Street Jackson, MI 49203 Phone: (517) 787-9322 Diabetes Workshop A recorded diabetes workshop presented by Dr. David Halsey, MD, is available to view on the Allegiance Health website. Please click here to watch the workshop.
Text Box: Health and Wellness Fitness Council of Jackson www.fitnesscouncil.org The Fitness Council was founded in 1982 (originally called the Jackson County Wellness Committee) to promote events that improved the health and well-being of the Jackson community. City of Jackson Park & Recreation www.cityofjackson.org The City of Jackson’s 27 beautiful city parks, various downtown floral arrangements and numerous outdoor celebrations are managed by the Parks, Recreation and Grounds Department. It is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all outdoor activities, facilities and land areas located within our communities. Click here to view a list of Jackson’s 27 parks. Boos Recreation Center www.booscenter.com Jackson Seniors continue to be a very active group in our community. For a $2 annual fee, seniors are offered monthly dinners, chair exercise classes, summer drop in centers, Bingo, card playing, indoor walking are just a few of the activities available. 210 Gilbert Street Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 788-4064 Jackson YMCA www.jacksonymca.org The Jackson YMCA offers more than just athletics. We offer a wide variety of programs, events and services that can appease anyone’s interests. From arts and crafts to swimming and gymnastics, the Jackson YMCA has created a complete selection of programs that promote the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of our members. Visit the website for an activity schedule. 127 West Wesley Street Jackson, MI 40201 Phone: (517) 782-0537
Text Box: Immunizations/Vaccines Rite Aid Pharmacy www.riteaid.com 3100 E Michigan Ave., Jackson - (517) 782-9382 1733 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson - (517) 789-6630 1089 N Wisner St., Jackson - (517) 782-0574 2255 S Jackson Rd., Jackson - (517) 780-9535   Walgreens Pharmacy www.walgreens.com 1314 N West Ave, Jackson - (517) 783-1803 3040 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson - (517) 768-9002 Wal-Mart Pharmacy www.walmart.com/pharmacy 1700 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson - (517) 817-0326
Text Box: Job Assistance Employment Services AARP Work Search www.aarpworksearch.org Work Search is a customized online system that helps qualified individuals age 40 and over to assess their skills, match to careers and link to training and job openings. Indeed www.indeed.com Indeed is a search engine for jobs - with a radically different approach to job search. In one simple search, INDEED gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites. Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and continues to add new sites. Michigan Works! www.michworks.org Local Michigan Works! Agencies oversee a wide variety of programs designed to help job seekers find satisfying careers. The programs are also designed to prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force and help individuals who face serious barriers to employment to obtain the assistance necessary to get and keep a job. Jackson County Locations Jackson County Michigan Works! Service Center Commonwealth Commerce Center 209 E. Washington Ave, Suite 100 Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 841-5627 Hillsdale County Michigan Works! Service Center 21 Care Drive Hillsdale, MI 49242 Phone: (517) 437-3381 Lenawee County Michigan Works! Service Center Lenawee County Human Services Bldg 1040 S. Winter St., Suite 1014 Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: (517) 266-5627 Calhoun County Michigan Works! Service Centers 101 North Albion Street Albion, MI 49224 Phone: (517) 629-5852 Snag A Job www.snagajob.com SnagAJob.com is the nation's largest job site for part-time and full-time hourly jobs, recording more than 55 million annual job searches for companies hiring non-exempt employees. Job seekers complete their profile once and then apply to multiple jobs online. SnagAJob meets the needs of a broad range of job seekers from teenagers and college students to retirees. Minority Jobs www.minorityjobs.net MinorityJobs.net is sponsored by leading U.S. employers for all job seekers regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age or national origin. This nationwide network is available to all job seekers free-of-charge.   Temporary Employment Employment Plus www.employmentplus.com Commonwealth Commerce Center 209 E. Washington Ave, Suite 205 Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 789-9675 Manpower www.manpower.com 333 West Louis Glick Highway Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 789-7193 Adecco Staffing www.adeccousa.com 808 West Ganson Street Jackson, MI Phone: (517) 782-0559   Special Circumstances www.vetjobs.com 1-877-838-5627 Employment assistance, resume writing, interviewing tips for veterans. www.michigan.gov/mrs Michigan Rehabilitation Services provides employment assistance for workers with a disability.
Text Box: Hearing Services Allegiance Health - Hearing Center http://www.allegiancehealth.org/content.aspx?id=4520 Provides hearing services, exams and treatment for children and adults. 1111 Teneyck Street Jackson, MI 49203 Phone (517) 787-1468 Students with Hearing Impairments Marianne Titler Teacher Consultant for the Hearing Impaired Phone: (517) 841-2294 The Jackson County program for students with Hearing Impairments is a public school program, which provides quality programming in a mainstreamed setting for students in grades K-12. Professional Hearing Services At Professional Hearing Service, we provide sales, service, and follow-up care for our patients' hearing aids. We are proud to offer our patients the latest, 100% digitally programmable hearing aids. 824 North Wisner Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 782-6422
Text Box: Food and Nutrition Programs Click Here for a one page print out of Michigan’s Food Resource Programs The Salvation Army http://sajackson.org/ The Salvation Army of Jackson, MI can help those needing assistance with Housing (rent assistance), Utilities (gas/electric, phone, water bills), Food (including fresh food seasonally), and Medical prescriptions. 806 East Pearl Street Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 782-7185 Queen’s Church Food Pantry 701 Greenwood Avenue Jackson, MI 49203 Phone: (517) 392-3316 Jackson County Department on Aging                                  1715 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 788-4364   Meals on Wheels: Service: delivers well-balanced meals (no added salt) to homebound seniors residing in Jackson County.   Eligibility: 60 or older, resident of Jackson County, and homebound. Fee: suggested donation of $2.50 per meal.   Congregate Meals: Service: well-balanced noon time dinner in community setting, with special activities available. Eight different locations in county.   Eligibility: 60 or older and Jackson resident.   Fee: suggested donation of $2.50 per meal.   Jackson County Dept on Aging's Congregate Noon Meal Sites:   Crouch Senior Center                                                            1715 Lansing Ave.                 Monday-Friday    (517)788-4364                     Jackson, MI 49202               8 AM - 4 PM   Spring Arbor Senior Center                                                 122 Starr St.                     Monday-Friday                        (517) 750-1010 Spring Arbor, MI 49283        9 AM - 2 PM             Henrietta Township Office                                                      11120 Musbach Rd.                Monday, Wednesday, Friday   (517) 596-3374 Munith, MI 49259                  10AM - 1PM   Michigan Center                                                                      St. Aidan's Episcopal Church                                                 361 E. Grove St.                     Monday, Wednesday, Friday    (517) 764-2950               Michigan Center, MI 49254   10:30 AM- 2:30 PM    Napoleon Township Hall                                                        6755 Brooklyn Rd.                  Tuesday and Thursday              (517) 536-8694  Jackson, MI 49201               10 AM - 1 PM   Norvell Township Hall                                                            106 E. Commercial                  Monday, Wed, and Friday        (517) 536-4370 Norvell, MI 49263                  10 AM- 1 PM   Park Forest                                                                              3300 Spirea Ct.                        Monday-Friday                 (517) 787-9750          Jackson, MI 49202             10 AM - 1 PM   Word of Light                       800 S. Cooper St.                    Monday-Friday                         (517) 782-7755  P.O. Box 1003 10 AM- 1:30 PM                     Jackson, MI 49204 Text Box: Jackson Public Services Jackson County Health Department http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/hd/ Click here for a complete listing of the individual and family services. Jackson County Health Department community programs include: Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Prescription program - 5-25% discount off retail prices HIV counseling Immunization Clinic Car Seat Program Health Education - Teen Pregnancy Prevention 1715 Lansing Avenue, Suite 221 Jackson, MI Phone: (517) 788-4420 The Department of Human Services www.michigan.gov/dhs Provides financial and healthcare assistance to eligible customers. Programs include: Medicaid, Jackson Health Plan and MIChild Food assistance program Child daycare payment assistance Child and adult protective services Adult home help Adult community placement Children’s foster care and licensing Adoption services 301 Louis Glick Highway Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 780-7400
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