Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
Information on the Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, SSI, Refugee, and other cash assistance.
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
Children's Special Health Care Services information and FAQ's.
Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.
Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
Information on adoption programs, adoption resources, locating birth parents and obtaining information from adoption records.
Information on Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Adult Community Placement Services, and HIV/AIDS Support Services.
Information on child support services for participants and partners.
Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
Information on the Children's Foster Care program and becoming a Foster Parent.
Information about the Michigan law that requires certain information be made available to a woman who is seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion procedure.
Information on treatment and services for juvenile offenders, success stories, and more.
Child Welfare Medical and Behavioral Health Resources
MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
Information about injury and violence prevention programs in Michigan
Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Resources and information to assist in assuring firearm safety for families in the state of Michigan.
The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services, including Michigan’s 24/7, free, confidential, and anonymous domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
Multicultural Health
Prevention of diseases & conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many others.
Information on communicable & chronic diseases.
Home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
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Bridge Card Participation Information on Electronic Benefits for clients and businesses, lists of participating retailers and ATMs, and QUEST.
Provider Payments Information on the direct deposit of State of Michigan payments into a provider's bank account.
Information on How to Bid, Requests for Proposals, forms and publications, contractor rates, and manuals.
Information & resources for Community and Faith-Based partners
Information on DHS Applications and Forms grouped by category.
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Licensing information for Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged, Child Day Care Facilities, Child Caring Institutions, Children's Foster Care Homes, Child Placing Agencies, Juvenile Court Operated Facilities and Children's or Adult Foster Care Camps.
Michigan Statewide Systems of Care
Information on the grant awarded for the State Innovation Model Proposal
Protect MiFamily -Title IV-E Waiver
Offers resources for agencies who operate the Weatherization Assistance Program in the state of Michigan
Information is collected to monitor the general health and well-being of Michigan citizens.
Information on resources in your community and volunteer recruitment and training, and services provided at local DHS offices.
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A variety of reports & statistics for programs and services.
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We asked people what information they thought would be most helpful to others who were seeking more information or were newly diagnosed with cancer. This page presents answers to the questions they thought would be most pertinent to patients, survivors, and their support people.
We invite you to look through the topics and questions to find the answers that may be most helpful to you.
The National Cancer Institute has a dictionary with more than 9,000 terms related to cancer and medicine.
Your care team is the best source of information. On the internet, reliable sources include Living Beyond Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society, Breastcancer.org, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
If you have inflammatory breast cancer, Details, Diagnosis, and Signs, NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer are all good resources.
If you have triple negative breast cancer, these resources are available for you: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (ACS) and About Triple-Negative Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer | CDC.
Your care team is the best source of information about your cancer. Reliable sources on the internet reliable sources include: National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American Cancer Society.
Your care team is the best source of information about your scans. You can also learn more about various breast caner scans at American Cancer Society.
Treatment options may vary by the stage and by the grade of your cancer. There are recommended websites for treatment information, including: Chemo Care – Drug Information, Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI, and Managing Cancer | Cancer Treatment & Side Effects | American Cancer Society.
Your Cancer Care Team explains the members of your care team. You can also check out: People in Health Care - NCI (cancer.gov).
You can also Look at Preparing for Your Oncology Visit; Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Cancer and Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Care Team to review common questions asked of care teams.
So much happens at my appointment. How do I remember what we discussed?
Triage Cancer and Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Appointment all offer several tips and resources to help you organize the information discussed at your appointments.
Taking Charge of Your Care and Self-Management: Take Control of Your Health both provide helpful information. Primary care providers can often help you with understanding your options as you work with the health care system.
The National Cancer Institute has a tool that can help you find support services.
This is an important question for people who want to have children. Ask your provider if there is future risk of infertility before starting your treatment. You may be able to undergo fertility preservation before treatment starts. Learn more from these organizations: Alliance for Fertility Preservation, Save My Fertility, and Livestrong Fertility Program.
Insurance may or may not pay for fertility preservation. If you live in a state where fertility preservation is not required, you may be able to get coverage through an appeal process. Learn more in this quick guide and find other options for assistance.
Not all cancer treatments impact fertility. Talk to your health care team about your treatment. Learn more at Having a Baby After Cancer: Pregnancy | American Cancer Society, Parenthood Options for Women - Livestrong, and Fertility and Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
There are some resources that can help, including: Your Parent Has Cancer; Helping Children Understand Cancer; Parenting With Cancer; What's Happening to Mom; Parenting with breast cancer; and Talking with Teens About Cancer.
There are practical tips available from the American Cancer Society, Supporting a Child When a Parent has Cancer, How Children React, and Cancer.Net. There are also support services available for children including, but not limited to: Bright Spot Network, Ele's Place (in Michigan), and Camp Kesem National.
These resources can help: Parenting With Cancer and Just Diagnosed with Cancer? Your Kids will be Okay.
Cancer treatment can be expensive. Ask if your cancer center has a financial navigator; they should be able to help with high cancer care costs. Learn more by checking out these resources: insurance for cancer treatment and Finances-Work-Insurance.
You can get his information from your health insurance company. Learn more here: Understanding Your Insurance Coverage and Health Insurance for Cancer Patients.
If you question a decision made by your insurance company, know that there is an appeals process. The Patient Advocate Foundation has case managers who can help with the appeals process.
Check with your care team. Some health systems have funds that can help. Managing Cancer Costs and Medical Information, Guide to Financially Navigating Breast Cancer and Paying for Cancer Treatment | Cancer Survivors | CDC provide helpful questions and tips.
Yes. You can check out programs like United Breast Cancer Foundation and The Pink Fund. If you are in Michigan, Shades of Pink Foundation and It’s a Breast Thing may be able to help.
For people with other cancer types, check out: Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition.
Finding sources of social support is important. Friends and family may not understand the impact of cancer on your physical and mental health. Talking to someone who has been through cancer treatment may help. Ask your care team about local support groups.
In Michigan, some organizations offer online groups, like Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, and Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor.
If you are outside of the state of Michigan, there are online options for you, as well. Check out Online Communities for Support to learn more.
If you are a young person, support groups that serve young adults specifically may be helpful. Check out the Young Survival Coalition (for breast cancer) and Resources for Young Adults With Cancer for more information.
Several organizations offer one-on-one peer support, including the Young Survival Coalition (for breast cancer) and Imerman Angels (all ages and all cancer types). Imerman Angels will match you with a person with a similar diagnosis and age for one one-on-one support.
Other online support resources include: Little Pink Houses of Hope (for breast cancer), Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation, Casting for Recovery (for breast cancer), and Bluebird Cancer Retreats. The organization Elephants and Tea provides resources that can help young adults with cancer feel less alone.
Yes, the organization Jasper offers a free digital app for your cancer care. Dealing with cancer is complicated. Jasper allows you to organize your schedule, track your medications and symptoms, and access cancer care coaching support — all in one place. Jasper is available at no cost to you through both a web and mobile app. Learn more about Jasper and sign up.
Sometimes, this can happen. Learn more here: Relationships During Treatment | Livestrong.
This can be challenging. But, check out these resources: Coping with Cancer When You’re on Your Own, and Cancer Support Helpline.
Yes. Breast cancer can bring changes to every aspect of your life, including your body, finances, and relationships. Feelings of fear and isolation can also occur. This can take a toll on your mental health. It is okay to ask for help. The American Cancer Society provides helpful information.
A diagnosis of cancer may make you think more about your mortality, even if your cancer can be cured. Learn more here: Spirituality in Cancer Care - NCI.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has guidelines for patients that can be reviewed.
Check out these resources to learn more about second opinions: American Cancer Society, Cancer Support Community, and Cancer Care.
Making a choice includes factors like age, perception of future risk, and the overall treatment plan. Educate yourself and make the best decision for YOU.
Many women choose to have breast reconstruction surgery, others do not. Learn what your options are, and then decide what is right for you. Learn more from: American Cancer Society, BreastCancer.org, and Not Putting on a Shirt.
There are a wide variety of clinical trials available. A clinical trial might be a good option for you. Check with your care team to find if there is one that is right for you. Learn more at: Clinical Trials Information - NCI (cancer.gov), Clinical Trials (breastcancer.org), and What You Need to Know About Clinical Trials. If you are Black/African American When We Tri(al) has helpful information.
You can search for clinical trials at ClinicalTrials.gov, Find a Clinical Trial, and Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials – National Cancer Institute.
Using a process called scalp cooling or cooling caps has had some success with limiting hair loss. If not covered by insurance, there may be financial assistance. Ask your care team about support services and also check these other resources: Hair to Stay and Sharsheret.
Physical activity is an important part of physical and mental health. The American Cancer Society provides helpful information.
Ask your care team if there is a nutritionist available to speak with you. Also check out these resources: American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute.
You will find helpful information related to any cancer type on these webpages: Special Issues for Young Adults With Cancer and Stupid Cancer.
For breast cancer specifically, these pages may be helpful: Bring Your Brave Campaign, and Resources for Young Women with Breast Cancer.
Yes, these organizations only serve young adults: Young Survival Coalition (for breast cancer), Stupid Cancer, and The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation.
Some good websites that discuss side effects are Chemo Care, Managing Cancer-Related Side Effects, Side Effects of Cancer Treatment | Cancer Survivors | CDC, and Chemo Experts.
Lymphedema can occur after cancer treatment. Learn more from the American Cancer Society, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, and BreastCancer.org.
Information about wigs can be found at Choosing and Wearing a Wig, Wigs: Types, Care, Costs, and Wigs for Cancer Patients. Your care team can also be a resource for information about wigs.
These changes can happen. Women can learn more at: National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and Komen. Men can learn more at: American Cancer Society and Livestrong.
Dependent upon age, cancer type, and treatment, some women do experience early menopause. Learn more here: LBBC, Young Survivor Coalition, and BreastCancer.org.
It is important to report all side effects to your care team. They may be able to assist. These resources may also be helpful:
Sometimes, pain can be treated by your oncologist. At other times, a referral to Palliative Care may be right for you. Managing Pain After a Cancer Diagnosis may also be a helpful tool.
Cancer can bring changes to how you feel about yourself. Learn more at: Self-Image, Sexuality, and Cancer, Self-Image and Cancer, and Body Image. The Look Good Feel Better program may be helpful.
Breast cancer may require time off work. Cancer and Careers, Triage Cancer, and Young Survival Coalition can answer many of your questions.
Triage Cancer may have resources that can help, such as:
Life After Cancer and Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Finished Treatment provides helpful information.
These resources provide suggestions: Living Well After Cancer Treatment and Facing Forward. Many YMCA organizations offer the Livestrong at the YMCA Program, a free or low-cost program with for cancer survivors.
Check out this American Cancer Society article.
This can happen. You can learn more at Chemo Curls: How Chemotherapy Affects Your Hair and Hair Loss.
Sometimes, relationships change as a result of cancer. Learn more at: Relationships.
Some cancers come from genetic changes, and others do not. Ask your care team if genetic testing is recommended for you, and check out these resources: American Cancer Society, FORCE, Michigan Genomics Program, Sharsheret, and National Cancer Institute.
The following resource may be of interest: Breastcancer.org.
The following resources may be helpful: Cancer Support Community, and Lend Them a Helping Hand.
Cancer advocacy groups address a variety of issues of interest to patients. Check out these organizations: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and METAvivor - Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support.