All City of Southfield offices and facilities (excluding the 46th District Court) will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, March 15, 2021 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments continue to function as normal. Residents can still conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
City of Southfield launches COVID vaccine Hotline to assist seniors register for eligible vaccination appointments
February 28, 2021
The City of Southfield has launched a COVID Vaccine Hotline at (248) 796-4529 to assist seniors and other residents without Internet access to register for eligible vaccination appointments. Staff from the City’s Human Services Department will register callers for Oakland County’s “Save Your Spot” in line for COVID vaccinations. Please note: this service is for residents to “Save Your Spot” only. Oakland County is the responsible authority for scheduling appointments and administering vaccinations.
To participate, callers should leave their name and telephone number and staff will return calls as received to get more information to register residents for the first available vaccine appointment for which they are eligible. The hotline is open 24-hours; however, staff will return calls Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Major pharmacies including Meijer's, CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens have all announced they will also be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to those who qualify to receive it as soon as they have it available for administering. Additionally, many other healthcare providers, insurance carriers and non-profit organizations will be offering appointments for vaccination. Residents are advised to check their direct websites frequently for further information.
For more information on where to get a vaccine locally, contact Oakland County:
- Nurse-on-call: 800-848-5533 or noc@oakgov.com
- Oakland County Vaccine Hub: https://oaklandcountyvaccine.com/appointments/
- Who is Currently Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine? https://oaklandcountyvaccine.com/eligibility/
- State of Michigan Vaccine Hub: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_103214_104822---,00.html#comp_121341
For more information on the many benefits of receiving a COVID vaccine, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html.
