HELPINGHAND
- This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Simply click on one of the five tabs below for links to information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing. Then click on the particular link that describes the help you're seeking.
Jobs & Training
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Jump Start Your Career with Training for a New Job
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect - your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent.
- Paying for College
- Starting Your Own Business
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits by Telephone
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits Online
- Bonding to Obtain Jobs
- Plan a Job Search
- Search for Jobs
- College2Career
- Job Fairs / Career Events
- Job Seeker Tools & Resources
- Skill Development and Training Opportunities
- Veteran's Employment Services
- Writing a Cover Letter and Resume (Michigan eLibrary)
Unemployment
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Getting Your Unemployment Benefits
- Answer these questions to determine if you should apply for unemployment benefits.
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits by Telephone
- Filing a Complaint for Non-payment of Wages or Fringe Benefits
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits Online
- Claiming Unemployment Benefits in Michigan
- If you are receiving UIA benefits, you may be eligible for food assistance. To learn more, click here.
Health
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Getting Health Care for You and Your Family
- Continuing the Health Coverage You Had After Losing Your Job (COBRA or other options)
- Getting Health Coverage for Children (MIChild)
- Obtaining Health Coverage for Adults and Children through Medicaid
- Discovering Health Programs and Services You Qualify For
- Locating a Free or Low-Cost Health Clinic Near You
- Getting Answers to Your Health Insurance Questions or Concerns
Family Support
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Getting Support for Your Family's Basic Needs
- Getting Emergency Help
- Receiving Cash Assistance
- Getting Groceries from Food Banks
- Lowering Your Food Costs - Apply Online for the Food Assistance Program
- Saving Money on Your Phone Service
- Locating a Michigan Department of Human Services Office Near You
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Free Michigan tax assistance
Housing
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Foreclosure Prevention Resources
- Housing Education
Select this link to find Housing Educators in your area.
Our state-wide network of Housing Educators provide various services to assist potential homebuyers and current homeowners such as:
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Homebuyer Education (required for our down payment assistance program)
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Financial Capability Education
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Pre-purchase Counseling
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Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
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FSS/Key To Own Counseling
Resources:
A forgivable loan program that can help you catch up on delinquent payments and taxes or even help you make your mortgage payments while you are drawing Michigan unemployment benefits. Select the link above to start an application or call us toll-free at 866-946-7432 for more information.
If you are facing foreclosure, select the link above to review your options.
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- Find a Foreclosure Prevention Counselor
- State Emergency Relief (SER) Program Financial Assistance to Save Your Home
- Tax Foreclosure Issues / Legal Assistance
- Housing Education