This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource ... Continue Reading
Spotlight: Lisa Catledge of Get Connected
April is National Alcohol Awareness month. For this week’s post, we will be talking to Lisa Catledge, a social worker at Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County who administers the Get Connected program. Get Connected is a program educating the community on senior issues related to substance abuse, medication management, and mental health.
Continue Reading
National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work month! Before the month is through, let’s look at some of our social work-based resources here in Washtenaw County, to get a better understanding of what social work is.
Continue Reading
Dental Resources for the Uninsured
March is Oral Health Month! Unfortunately, while many jobs provide health care, oral care can sometimes be trickier to come by. Our teeth are important though and can be the first sign that there could be a bigger issue with our bodies. Today we’re going to look at low-cost dental care for those who are…
Continue Reading
Consumer Protection: How to Protect Yourself
Did you know that there’s a week set aside in March for understanding our rights as consumers and familiarizing ourselves with scams? This week National Consumer Protection Week falls on March 5th– 11th so today we’ll be focusing on our rights as consumers, how to stay informed about current scams, and what to do if…
Continue Reading
Food Delivery and More!
March is National Nutrition Month! Washtenaw County is fortunate to be home to many nonprofit agencies that serve meals to those that need a little extra help. Today on the blog we’re going to explore agencies that offer meal delivery, grocery pickup, and pantries that offer more than food. Food Pantries Grocery Pickup Meal…
Continue Reading