Jackson & Hillsdale
Community Action Agency is a Housing Assistance and Resource Agency (HARA) for Jackson and Hillsdale counties. Our HARA Housing Resource Specialists can help provide rapid re-housing and help to provide referrals to other appropriate service agencies.
Are you homeless or in need of emergency housing? Are you facing eviction or foreclosure, or do you need shelter from an abusive living situation? Reach out now to a housing specialist in your county:
- Jackson County: (517) 784-4800 or (800) 491-0000; Ext. 1294
- Hillsdale County: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300; Ext. 3245
Lenawee
Utility Assistance
Community Action Agency may be able to assist with past-due utility bills such as gas, electric, water, and deliverable fuels. Eligibility for assistance is based upon available funds. CAA staff will coordinate with other community providers to help those in need gain access to available assistance and offer resources and referrals as needed. Call to speak with CAA staff to find out what assistance may be available:
- Jackson County: (517) 784-4800 or (800) 491-0000; Ext. 1222
- Hillsdale County: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300; Ext. 1222
- Lenawee County: (517) 263-7861 or (800) 438-1845; Ext. 2225
Weatherization Assistance
The Weatherization Program provides free home energy conservation services to income-eligible home owners and renters in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. Call the CAA office in your county for more details:
- Jackson County: (517) 784-4800 or (800) 491-0000; Ext. 1272
- Hillsdale County: (517) 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300; Ext. 1272
- Lenawee County: (517) 263-7861 or (800) 438-1845; Ext. 1272
Other Crisis Intervention Resources
- Aware Shelter for Domestic Violence – (517) 783-2861 (Jackson)
- Interfaith Shelter – (517) 789-8735 (Jackson)
- Dochas Service Center for At-Risk Youth – (517) 788-4605 (Jackson)
- Domestic Harmony – (888) 439-1454 (Hillsdale)
- Catherine Cobb Safe House (Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault) – (800) 874-5936 (Lenawee)
Housing Discrimination
If you believe you have been the victim of housing discrimination, the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan may be able to help. Contact them by phone at 877-979-FAIR (3247), or email at: complaints@fhcmichigan.org. Visit the Fair Housing Center website at: www.fhcmichigan.org.
