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City Departments

Human Services

Outreach
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A licensed and certified social worker specializing in critical support and outreach services is available through the Human Services Department and free of charge to Southfield residents. Available services include:

  • Direct assistance and/or referrals for residents and other area social services professionals in need of support services and other resources, including: referrals for food, clothing, housing and emergency financial assistance. Income eligibility qualifications may apply.
  • Coordination of special programs for Southfield residents, such as holiday assistance (including Southfield Goodfellows activities), The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) and Focus Hope.
  • Coordination of services with various organizations, hospitals, etc. through a monthly Human Services Providers Meeting to maximize the efficiency of all providers.

For further information or to make an appointment to meet with the Outreach Social Worker, please call Harold Shriman at (248) 796-4546.

 

Did You Know?

 

  • FREE Town Hall Workshop with Michigan Works, Lighthouse Community Development, Southfield City Treasurer, Legal Aid, DTE, Consumer's Energy, United Way 211, Michigan Department of Human Services, and Oakland County Commissioners on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Southfield Public Library. R.S.V.P. to rterry@cityofsouthfield.com or (248) 796-4542
  • The City of Southfield is Michigan’s undisputed business center – with more office space than the central business districts of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis or Kansas City.
  • Southfield is an international city bustling with people from a rich array of cultural, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, including large Armenian, African-American, Jewish, Chaldean and Russian populations.