HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - A grassroots, ecumenical ministry which seeks to eliminate poverty housing and to make decent housing available to low income families. (586) 468-8706

HARBOR OAKS HOSPITAL - A freestanding 64-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient mental health services. (586) 725-5777

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL - A 160-bed licensed, short-term psychiatric and substance abuse facility in Auburn Hills serving children (3 years and older) , adolescents, and adults offering individual, group, and family therapy along with education and support groups. (800) 401-ASAP (2727) or (248) 373-9200

HEAD START - A preschool educational program for children from low income families. (586) 469-5215

HEALTHIER MACOMB FITNESS COUNCIL - a subcommittee of Creating A Healthier Macomb offering scholarships and other activities.  For more information, contact Joie West, (586) 741-4089.

HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus) - The virus that causes AIDS* (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome*).

HOMES FOR THE AGED - Places which give room and board, housekeeping and means. Staff is there 24 hours day and can give out medicines if needed. The person may have their own bedroom or share one with others. Some places include help with personal care and bathing in the monthly rent, while others may do so for an extra fee. Insurance does NOT pay for this housing. For a list of this housing option and their prices, call Senior Health Services, (800) 438-0028

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES OF MACOMB, INC. - HoM [pronounced "home"] A non-profit Community Development Corporation which purchases housing and oversees their renovation and resale to low/moderate income families. Families must contribute "sweat equity" and work on the property they will own. (586) 772-4892

HUD (Housing and Urban Development) - The federal department responsible for providing decent shelter for all by means of revitalizing urban areas and enhancing the capabilities of local governments to rejuvenate their communities. (313) 226-6280

JOB COUNSELING - The process by which case managers discuss with their clients, suitability for certain jobs based upon specific criteria. This criteria may include aptitude testing, interest inventories, prior experience and/or education, job market analysis, skill assessment, etc.

JOB DEVELOPMENT - The creation of employment opportunities for Michigan Works! Clients who have completed training or who are already in possession of marketable skills. A Michigan Works! Job Developer secures positions with local employers who have a need for skilled individuals, and are committed to furthering the training and subsequent careers of Michigan Works! clients.

JOB DEVELOPMENT CENTER - A work adjustment center for Macomb County high school students who are developmentally disabled, between the ages of 15˝ - 26 and who may have secondary disabilities such as physically or otherwise health impaired, and emotionally impaired. The purpose of the Job Development Center is to help students improve in work traits that are essential to successful employment. Although physically located in St. Clair Shores, the Job Development Center is funded through the East Detroit Public Schools. Transportation to and from the Center is the responsibility of the sending district. Job Development Center, c/o 34692 Nova, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, (586) 792-6400.

JOB LINK [formerly "Work First"] - Michigan’s welfare-to-work program, which is operated at the local level through Michigan Works!. Administered by the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Job Link is designed to broaden the range of employment and training services available to recipients of Family Independence Payments*.

JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) - A federally-funded program that provides employment and training services for economically disadvantaged adults and youth as well as dislocated workers.

JUDSON CENTER - A counseling agency which provides in-home and out-of-home direct care services to emotionally abused and neglected and developmentally disabled children and adults and their families.

JUVENILE COURT DELINQUENCY PREVENTION SERVICES - A department of Macomb County Court system offering assistance and counseling to children 9-17 years who are at risk of involvement in Juvenile Court. (586) 469-5240

JUVENILE DRUG COURT - A service designed to increase public safety by providing a continuum of service including judicial supervision, due process, and an integration of treatment services from County and community agencies designed to restore abstinence and sobriety to the youth charged with alcohol and drug usage. (586) 469-4508.

JUVENILE EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM (JEEP) - A vocational services program at the Macomb County Youth Home for juvenile offenders. (586) 469-5195.

KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE - An urban-based integrated system of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and eventual eradication of cancer. (800) 527-6266; Friends Like Me Support Group, (800) 527-6266

KENNY FOUNDATION - an organization dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of physical handicapping conditions.  Assists people with mobility impairment to achieve maximum potential and supports them in their efforts to lead independent, yet satisfying lives. (248) 552-0202

KIWANIS - An international organization of business and professional men and women whose primary purpose is to help children and the aged. Activities include: support of youth development and improvement projects, agriculture and conservation projects, involvement in business affairs, and support of spiritual and vocational guidance for youth.

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION - (LMI) - Information regarding specific careers or labor markets including future trends, salary expectations, specialty skills needed, and job growth. The Michigan Opportunities Information System, (MOIS) is considered to be an excellent resource.

LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION - A private, non-profit organization providing comprehensive, aggressive legal advocacy and representation in civil and criminal matters to individuals who cannot afford representation.  Legal Aid and Defender Association located in Wayne County, with an office in Macomb County, Toll-free number (877) 964-4700.

LA LECHE LEAGUE - An information and support network for women who breast-feed their babies. (313) 438-1015 (Dearborn)

LEONARD HOUSE - A transitional housing facility in Macomb County. (586) 774-5265

LIONS - An association of business and professional men providing community services. Areas addressed may include: sight conservation and work for the blind, civic improvement, youth programs, citizenship and patriotism, community betterment, education and health and welfare.

LOW INCOME - Income which is at or below 85% of the federal poverty guidelines.

LUTHERAN ADOPTION SERVICES - A jointly-owned subsidiary of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan which places children in need of adoption in permanent homes. (248) 423-2770

MACOMB ACADEMY - A public charter school for special needs students 18 - 26 years of age. Classes include daily living skills and employment and training before making a transition into the adult community. (586) 228-2201

MACOMB CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC - A private, non-profit counseling agency. (586) 254-3737

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC) - A community college serving Macomb County. (586) South Campus-Warren: 445-7000; Central Campus- Clinton Twp.: 286-2000

MACOMB COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - A coalition of Catholic Services of Macomb, Macomb Family Services, and Turning Point, Inc., working together to stop violence against women by providing education, therapy and guidance to male batterers, referrals, support and counseling to the women they have battered and information to the courts when needed. Catholic Services of Macomb (586) 558-7551; Macomb Family Services (586) 468-2656; Turning Point, Inc. (586) 463-6990

MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CENTERS - Centers which advocate and provide specialized direct and non-direct services to help low-income residents become more self-sufficient. New Haven: (586) 469-7359; Mt. Clemens: (586) 469-6964; Warren: (586) 759-9150

MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - The County department responsible for providing mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services through both directly-operated and contract agencies. (586) 469-5275

MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - The agency responsible for the coordination of the following programs for low income families: Macomb County Community Action Centers*; Head Start* programs; home weatherization; senior nutrition; and transportation. (586) 469-6999

MACOMB COUNTY CRISIS CENTER - The 24 hours/7 days-a-week crisis intervention and central referral agency for Macomb County. (586) 307-9100

MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS - The County department responsible for providing counseling and assistance to veterans and/or their dependents in securing benefits and services. (586) 469-5315

MACOMB COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT - Serves the 16^th Judicial Circuit Court in the enforcement of all support, alimony, and parenting time orders entered by the Court. Also conducts investigations and prepares recommendations for the Court on questions of support, alimony custody and parenting time. (586) 469-5160

MACOMB COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- A grassroots ecumenical ministry which seeks to eliminate poverty housing and to make decent housing available to low income families. (586) 468-8706

MACOMB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - The County department responsible for a wide range of health services to maintain, improve and protect the health of Macomb County citizens. Programs are implemented through 4 major divisions: environmental health, maternal and child health programs, family health clinics and health promotion/risk reduction. Mt. Clemens, (586) 469-5372; St. Clair Shores, (586) 465-9170; Warren, (586) 465-8030

MACOMB COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING BODY - (HSCB) - The state designated community collaborative body for Macomb County. (586) 466-7903

MACOMB COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COUNCIL - An organization of service providers and volunteers committed to identifying areas of human service concerns within Macomb County.  Members meet monthly to network and promote communication between agencies.  Keynote speakers and monthly newsletters help to achieve this goal.

MACOMB COUNTY INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS - A faith-based organization matching volunteers of all ages with older and disabled persons who need a little extra help with a variety of free supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, light housekeeping and meal preparation, friendly visits, respite care and other assistance.  (586) 983-3633

MACOMB COUNTY JUVENILE COURT - A division of Macomb County Circuit Court devoted to addressing juvenile issues. (586) 469-5240

MACOMB COUNTY LIBRARY - The study and reference center serving all of Macomb County. Specialized services include a large reference collection, circulating nonfiction in both books and videos, a Career Information Center for adults in job transition, law and business collections, literary criticism, government documents, out-of-town newspapers and telephone books, and more than 880 periodicals. Also the headquarters for the Library Cooperative of Macomb which offers centralized services with other libraries; and the home of the Macomb Library for the physically challenged, and Macomb Literacy Partners*, which services illiterate adults and those learning English. (586) 469-5300

MACOMB COUNTY OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE (MCOSA) - A division of Macomb County Community Mental Health and the department responsible for the coordination of substance abuse services in Macomb County. Specifically responsible for subcontracting with community agencies to provide substance abuse services; providing support services in the area of prevention, program development, evaluation, training, audio-visual resources, technical assistance, credentialing, license review, and data collection. (586) 469-5278

MACOMB COUNTY PROBATE COURT - That court with jurisdiction over Wills and Estates and the Mental Division. (586) 469-5290 (Wills and Estates); (586) 469-5320 (Mental Division)

MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - The court service that represents the people in prosecuting defendants and assessment of cases prior to issuing warrants. (586) 469-5350

MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S VICTIM-WITNESS RIGHTS UNIT - A division of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office which help in filing for Michigan Crime Victim Compensation; help in obtaining emergency services such as food, housing and clothing; referrals to other community agencies for additional help; information on how the Court works and what the status of a particular case is; goes with the victim to Court when requested; assistance in returning personal property to victims; provides victims an opportunity to express their feelings about their case to the judges at the time of sentencing; and provides information on obtaining restitution. (586) 469-5350

MACOMB INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT (MISD) - A regional educational service agency which works in partnership with local public school districts and the state department of education to bring the best in education to all students. While it is not a local school district, it does operate schools of its own which provide special education. (586) 228-3300

MACOMB FAMILY SERVICES - An individual and family counseling agency with 5 locations in Macomb County for persons with mental health and/or substance abuse problems: Mt. Clemens: (586) 468-2656; New Haven: (586) 749-5173; Richmond: (586) 727-5529; Romeo (586) 752-9696; Shelby Township: (586) 254-5660

MACOMB FOOD PROGRAM - A department of Macomb County Community Service Agency* which provides emergency food boxes to needy families.

MACOMB LITERACY PARTNERS - A volunteer-based tutoring program for adults in needs of help with literacy and those learning English. (586) 286-2750

MACOMB’S ANSWER TO TEMPORARY SHELTER (MATTS) - A shelter for homeless single men, women and families (30 days annually). (586) 755-5191

MACOMB-OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER - A non-profit organization which develops homes in the community across the state for people with disabilities. (586) 263-8700

MACOMB/ST. CLAIR COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE - A division of MSU Extension Service which provides child care referrals. (586) 469-6993

MACOMB/ST. CLAIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD -The Board that administers the comprehensive program of employment and training services for youth and adults that can be accessed through Macomb County Michigan Works! Centers.

MATERNAL INFANT HEALTH SERVICES – Services intended to supplement regular medical care and to assist providers (physicians, certified nurse midwives, pediatric nurse practitioners and family nurse practitioners) in managing the recipient's health and well-being. See Health Section for telephone numbers of providers.

MATURE OLDER MOTHERS MENTORING YOUTH - A stipend volunteer program for income eligible older adults (60 and over) who wish to improve the quality of life for a young mother and her child. (586) 469-5031

MCC - MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE - A community college serving Macomb County. (586) South Campus-Warren: 445-7000; Central Campus- Clinton Twp.: 286-2000

MCREST - A rotating shelter which provides 30 days per year of overnight shelter at various church locations throughout the County. (586) 415-5101

MEALS ON WHEELS is more of a descriptive term than a name, though many programs call themselves Meals-On-Wheels for the sake of understanding and recognition. Programs using the name Meals-On-Wheels almost always deliver meals though some Meals-On-Wheels programs also have a congregate meal service arm as well. For more information or eligibility requirements, call the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (586) 226-0309 or (800) 852-7795.

MEDICAID - Health care coverage for low income families and individuals, including families with children, pregnant women, and a person under the age of 21.  Available through Department of Human Services offices.

METS (Macomb Essential Transportation System) - A transportation service serving Macomb County for handicapped individuals who are unable to use public transportation. (586) 598-8800

MICHIGAN ADOPTION SUBSIDY PROGRAM - A program administered by the Family Independence Agency* which provides financial assistance to families with an adopted child who has serious medical problems or emotional problems related to the adoption from prior abuse and helps cover the cost of medical or mental health services. (517) 335-6194 or (517) 335-6304

MICH-Care - A Medicaid* program that helps pay for medical care for children born after June 30, 1981 (this program is also called Healthy Kids) and pregnant women during pregnancy and for two months after pregnancy ends.

MICHIGAN AIDS HOTLINE (800) 872-AIDS - A toll-free AIDS* telephone hotline providing information on HIV/AIDS, its prevention, testing, support services and referrals for substance abuse, clinical trials, housing and treatment. The Michigan AIDS* hotline is a service of AIDS Partnership Michigan (formerly Wellness Networks), the state’s central resource for information and referral about HIV*/AIDS*. (313) 446-9800

MICHIGAN CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION - A state act enacted for the purpose of giving financial help to crime victims who are injured or lose income because of a crime.

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY - A state department whose mission is to support the health, safety, economic and cultural well-being of the public through services to, and regulation of the activities of organizations and individuals. Services include: commercial services and corporations, construction codes and fire safety, family and health services, financial and insurance services, hearings, appeals and mediation, liquor control, and workplace safety and health. (800) 882-6006

MICHIGAN SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE - A state service designed to link individuals with support groups in their area. (800) 777-5556 (Mondays and Fridays only, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

MICHIGAN WORKS! - Service centers providing a comprehensive array of employment and training services which are administered by the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board*. (586) 469-5220

MICHILD - A low cost health insurance program which provides comprehensive health care coverage to children under the age of 19 who are from families earning between 150% and 200% of the federal poverty line. MIChild applications are available from the Macomb County Health Department*, Mt. Clemens: (586) 469-5372; St. Clair Shores: (586) 466-6800; Macomb County Community Services Agency*: (586) 469-5215 or the State MIChild* help line: (888) 988-6300

MINORITY HEALTH INITIATIVE - A service of the Macomb County Health Department providing health services to minority populations.

MISD (Macomb Intermediate School District) - A regional educational service agency which works in partnership with local public school districts and the state department of education to bring the best in education to all students. While it is not a local school district, it operates schools which provide special education. (586) 228-3300

MOTHERS OF SEXUALLY ABUSED INNOCENT CHILDREN (MOSAIC) - A support group for parents of children who have been sexually abused. (586) 777-8392

MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority Programs) - A state organization which addresses the needs of Michigan’s low and moderate income residents. Programs include rental programs, home purchasing programs, and home improvement programs. (517) 373-8370

MATERNAL INFANT HEALTH SERVICES – Services intended to supplement regular medical care and to assist providers (physicians, certified nurse midwives, pediatric nurse practitioners and family nurse practitioners) in managing the recipient's health and well-being. See Health Section for telephone numbers of providers.

MSU EXTENSION (MSUE) - A county-wide educational agency with the following departments: Coordinated Community Child Care, 4-H Youth Program, Home Economics, Natural Resources and Public Policy and Agriculture and Marketing. (586) 469-5180

MT. CLEMENS GENERAL HOSPITAL - A local non-profit hospital located in Mt. Clemens. (586) 493-8000

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD (NRS) - A confidential hotline for at-risk youth and their families. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff act as advocates for youth through crisis intervention and referrals. (800) 292-4517

N.B. Nota bene - Latin for "mark well" - used to call attention to something important.

NEIGHBORS CARING FOR NEIGHBORS CLINIC AT THE SAMARITAN HOUSE - A medical clinic for Macomb County disadvantaged families funded by a grant from the Four County Community Foundation in collaboration with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital of Macomb and Samaritan House. (586) 677-6118

NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM - A victim-centered coordinated community response for victims of sexual assault. The programs provides a central site for victims to receive medical treatment, evidence collection, and crisis intervention by trained personnel who are later available as an expert witness. (586) 468-6118

ODYSSEY, INC - UTOPIA - A drop in center providing a variety of support services to adults with mental illness, including food, clothing, socialization, assistance with housing, and support to begin or maintain mental health treatment. (586) 776-4243

OJT (On-the-job training) - A program in which employers may hire and train unskilled Michigan Works! clients. For this service, employers are reimbursed up to 50% of wages during the training period. It is expected that employers will retain the newly trained employee upon completion of the contact with Michigan Works!*

OPEN ENDED - A group without a set ending time.

ORCHARDS CHILDREN’S SERVICES - A private, non-profit agency providing child welfare services. (248) 258-0440 (Royal Oak and Sterling Heights).

PERSONAL COMMUTER SERVICE - a privately-owned 24/7 transportation service offering door-to-door, non-emergency medication transportation including special occasions and evening, weekend and holiday hours.

PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDER (PPO) - An order issued by the court to protect a person from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding, or stalking from another person. The order can also prohibit him/her from entering your premises and from removing minor children unless the removal is part of a court-ordered visitation. See the Legal section on how to apply for a PPO.

PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (PAMI) - No definition available. This organization is in the process of reorganizing. (800) 274-7426

PLANNED PARENTHOOD - An organization with the mission to ensure that every child is a wanted one by the provision of birth control and through educational and clinic services. (800) 230-PLAN

POST ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES - A collaborative project of the Macomb County Human Services Coordinating Body*, with Catholic Services of Macomb* as lead agency, providing a 24-hour help line staffed by trained adoption advocates, support groups, and offering support services for adoptive parents in a seven county area. (586) 416-2300

PPO (Personal Protection Order) -  A court order to protect a person from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding, or stalking from another person. The order can also prohibit him/her from entering your premises and from removing minor children unless the removal is part of a court-ordered visitation. See the Legal Section on how to obtain a PPO.

PRESCRIPTION RESOURCE NETWORK - A community-based program established to assist low-income residents of Macomb County, who have no prescription insurance coverage, to obtain their prescription medications through the Patient Assistance Programs of major pharmaceutical companies. (586) 263-2110.

PRIORITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. - A health organization providing Maternal Infant Health services in Macomb County. (586) 979-2279

PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS FOR ASSISTED LIVING - Assisted living centers which are not licensed by the state, and accept private pay only.  They may offer private, efficiency apartment-style rooms or rooms someone may share with another.  Insurance does NOT pay for this housing.  For a list of this housing option and their prices, call Senior Health Services, (800) 438-0028

PROFICIENCY TESTING - A measurement used to determine the degree to which an individual has mastered a particular skill.

PROJECT FIND - A program through the MISD* which identifies persons with disabilities, aged birth to 25 for educational evaluations, services and referrals. (586) 228-3463

PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Social services designed to assure that children and adults are protected from physical, or emotional harm.

PTA - Parent/Teacher Association

RECOVERING CO-DEPENDENTS - Persons recovering from the dependence on people and things outside the self, along with neglect of the self to the point of having little self identity.

RENAISSANCE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. - A home health care organization providing MSS* and ISS* services in Macomb County. (248) 559-6440

RESOLUTION CENTER OF MACOMB - An organization providing a non-adversarial dispute resolution service (mediation) for residents of Macomb County, (586) 469-4714

RESUME SERVICE - A basic service offered to Michigan Works!* clients whereby case managers work with them to develop a portfolio indicating basic job skills, employment history, and future goals.

RIGHT TO LIFE CENTRAL MACOMB - A non-profit, non-partisan, all volunteer organization that works within the law to help protect the unborn, the handicapped and the elderly through education, legislative action and community assistance. (586) 447-2324

ROTARY - A fraternal service organization.

SAFE (Stopping Abuse Facilitating Education) - A batterers’ intervention program that provides male perpetrators of battering with an opportunity to change their behavior by participating in an intensive interactive educational process. The program attempts to educate participants on what constitutes battering while also focusing on the issue of choice. (586) 447-2292

SALVATION ARMY - An international religious and charitable organization proving a wide range of social services. (586) 954-1838

SAMARITAN HOUSE – A non-profit agency serving low income individuals and families who reside in the Villages of Armada and Romeo, the Townships of Armada, Bruce, Ray and Washington plus Macomb and Shelby Townships north of 23 Mile Road. Their main focus is food assistance, however they also offer assistance with rent evictions and utility shut offs. During income tax season, they offer free income tax preparation (for low income individuals and families). In conjunction with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital of Macomb, they sponsor the Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Clinic for low income persons who do not have health insurance. (586) 677-7590.

SANCTUARY - Oakland County's Runaway Shelter located in Royal Oak. (248) 547-2260

SCHOOL-TO-WORK - A statewide initiative to provide all Michigan students with an opportunity to participate in work-based learning to prepare them for their first jobs in high-skill, high-wage careers.

SECOND HAND ROSE RESALE SHOP - A resale shop located in Mt. Clemens with profits going to Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter*. (586) 468-3083

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES - The County department responsible for providing services to enhance the quality of life for seniors. (586) 469-6313

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A department which provides legal assistance to low income Macomb County residents over age 55.

SER (State Emergency Relief) - Assistance with emergency-related emergencies such as shut offs or a need for deliverable fuel; furnace repair and replacement. Payments are made directly to the utility company or fuel provider, and payment amounts are usually the minimum amount necessary to prevent a shut off or restore service. Call local DHS offices for more information.

SLIDING FEE - A fee based on the person's ability to pay for services.

SMART (Southeast Michigan Area Regional Transportation) - SE Michigan’s mass transit system.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - A Catholic organization working to alleviate poverty providing material assistance, and increasing supports and encouraging recipients to become personally empowered and free from the need for ongoing help. (313) 972-3100

SPECIAL NEEDS - Emotionally or physically challenged, learning disabled or attention deficit disorder* (ADD*).

SPEND DOWN - A figure representing a person's income minus their medical costs.  This figure is used in cases where a person is eligible for Medicaid* except for their income.  Calculating a spend down amount indicates when a person's spend down income is within the Medicaid* income guidelines.

STATE EMERGENCY RELIEF (SER) - Assistance with emergency-related emergencies such as shut offs or a need for deliverable fuel; furnace repair and replacement. Payments are made directly to the utility company or fuel provider, and payment amounts are usually the minimum amount necessary to prevent a shut off or restore service. Call local DHS* offices for more information.

STDS (Sexually-Transmitted Diseases) - A broad term that refers to as many as 20 different sicknesses, all of them transmitted by sex - usually through the exchange of body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid, and blood.

STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) - A parenting model that teaches parents to allow children to experience the natural and logical consequences of their behavior. Available from CARE Prevention Services, (586) 541-0033.

ST. JOHN MACOMB HOSPITAL - A non-profit hospital with locations in Macomb County.

ST. JOSEPH MERCY CENTER - A non-profit hospital with locations in Macomb County.

STOPPING ABUSE FACILITATING EDUCATION (SAFE) - A batterers’ intervention program that provides male perpetrators of battering with an opportunity to change their behavior by participating in an intensive interactive educational process. The program attempts to educate participants on what constitutes battering while also focusing on the issue of choice. (586) 447-2292

STUDENT ASSISTANCE CENTER - A division of CARE* providing confidential assessments of Macomb County youth, aged 5 -19, and their families experiencing personal, family, mental health, alcohol, and other drug-related problems. (586) 541-2273

SUBURBAN MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION - SMART – The government entity responsible for public transportation services and facilities for the Southeastern Michigan region. For a list of bus routes, got to www.smartbus.org.

TDD (Telecommunications Device For The Deaf) - An electronic device which provides for video or hard copy printed communication across telephone lines.

TOLL FREE - The cost of a local telephone call.

TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (TAA) - Additional unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. The persons must first file a petition with the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance to establish group eligibility to apply for TAA. Petitions may be filed by a group of three or more workers, their union, or an authorized representative. Proper forms may be obtained from the nearest UA* branch office. For more information about the process, call your local UA* office and ask for the pamphlet "If Imports Cost You Your Job . . . Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance".

TURNING POINT - Macomb County's shelter for female victims of domestic violence and homeless women. (586) 463-4430

UNEMPLOYMENT AGENCY (UA) - A state agency dedicated to support services for the unemployed including the distribution of unemployment benefits. Clinton Twp: (586) 791-2930; Sterling Heights: (586) 939-9650. TDD*: (313) 876-5540 Mondays through Fridays, 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

UNITED WAY for SE Michigan - The programming and planning agency for the metro Detroit area. (313) 226-9200. Macomb County branch: (586) 463-5660

VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF SE MICHIGAN - An organization providing nursing services, including specialty programs for geriatrics, high-tech rehabilitation, pediatrics, AIDS*, and enterostomal therapy as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies, medical social work and home health aids services in the home. (248) 967-1440 or (800) 696-1206

VOCATIONAL AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES - Services directed to helping adults find and participate in age-appropriate activities, including employment, education, and volunteer alternatives for persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

WAITING LIST BASIS - The agency has no set time for classes but will take the names of interested persons. When enough people are on the list, a class is scheduled.

WIC (Women, Infants, Children) - A special supplemental food program for pregnant, breast-feeding and postpartum women, and for infants and children up to five years of age. To qualify for WIC service, women and children must be Michigan residents, whose incomes are equal to or less than 185 percent of the federal poverty line. (586) 469-5471

WOMEN AND TEENS PREGNANCY CENTER - A  crisis pregnancy center located in Warren. (586) 939-4357

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) - A special supplemental food program for pregnant, breast-feeding and postpartum women, and for infants and children up to five years of age. To qualify for WIC service, women and children must be Michigan residents, whose incomes are equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty line.

WORKING PARTNERSHIPS - An educational initiative established by The Macomb Foundation, to link local school districts with area businesses to provide students with a variety of activities to assist students in the school-to-work transition. The Macomb Foundation, 30500 Van Dyke, Suite 118, Warren, Michigan 48093 (586) 751-3939.

YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) - A non-profit agency dedicated to providing programs for all people designed to affect their Christian ideals and values. Mt. Clemens: (586) 468-1411; Warren (586) 751-1050 St. Clair Shores (586) 778-5811