Michigan residents who don’t have access to the internet or who need assistance navigating the vaccine scheduling process can call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1), Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Michigan residents can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The community vaccination site is set to officially open on March 24.

After the registration process is completed, people who have registered will receive an invitation either by “voice or text” when it’s their turn to schedule the appointment. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled a few days in advance.
The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, for eight weeks under the federal government’s vaccination pilot program. The facility will be managed by the State of Michigan with support from FEMA, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, Ford Field, Meijer, Henry Ford Health System and the Detroit Lions.
 
Other options for the vaccine, residents can sign-up through these three options:
•Online at meijer.com/register/CL2021
•Text EndCOVID to 75049
•Call the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1)
 
Michigan residents can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is expected that the call center will have long wait times, so calling is recommended only people who cannot register online or by text.
 
The vaccine will be offered at no cost, and insurance is not required, nor will it be requested at the vaccination center. Any Michigan resident who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services vaccine prioritization guidance will be able to register for an appointment.
 
While vaccinations are ongoing, Michiganders are still encouraged to practice preventative measures including wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent hand washing.

Click here for information regarding the Vaccine Timeline.

Click here for an article regarding the Vaccination Clinic at Ford Field.

This year has been a challenge, but reaching out for support does not have to be.

Mental Health Resources for Michiganders

Stay Well Couseling via the COVID-19 Hotline:
Call 888-535-6136 and press “8” to talk to a Michigan Stay Well counselor. Counselors available 24/7 – confidential and free. Foreign language interpreters are available.

State of Michigan COVID Mental Health Resource Page:
Click here to go to the resource page.

Michigan Peer Warmline:
Call 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753) if you are living with serious mental illness or substance use challenges.  Available every day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM.

Michigan Crisis Text Line:
Text the keyword “RESTORE” to 741741 if you are experiencing emotional stress and anxiety but are more comfortable texting than talking. Available 24/7.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call 800-273-8255 if you are thinking of taking your life. Available 24/7. You can also text the keyword “TALK” to 741741 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  For deaf and hard of hearing hotline: access 24/7 video relay service at800-273-8255 (TTY 800-799-4889).

Family Well Being and Assistance Guide:
Click here for a PDF of the guide.

Stress and Resilience:
Click here for a PDF of the Stress and Resilience Guide.

Connect to Local Areas on Aging:
Services for seniors may includemeals on wheels, in-home care and caregiver support, health and wellness classes, housing options, or transportation resources.

Area on Aging 1B:
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties
(800) 852-7795
(248) 357-2255
IA@aaa1b.org

The Senior Alliance (Wayne County)
(800) 815-1112
734-722-2830
info@tsalink.org

Testing and COVID-19 information:
Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, press 1 for COVID-19 test site locations. 
To speak to a live person who can connect you to resources, call 833-247-1258 and press 3 to access the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Community Resource Hub, which provides free and reduced-cost health resources and social services within our community.
OR
Call 2-1-1 and be connected to the United Way phone line for assistance with needed resources, you will be prompted to provide your zip code.