Program reports that it provides residential facility for people to live temporarily. Click on program listing for information on maximum length of stay.
Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Program reports that it is solely focused on providing services for victims of domestic violence.
Focused
Program

Program
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Strength 71%
Strength 71%
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Hotline
734-722-6800 734-722-6800 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Sunday 24 hours Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours -
Toll Free
888-453-5900 888-453-5900 -
Business
734-416-1111 734-416-1111 -
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Sign language, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
734-416-5555 -
Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (13)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (7)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
Housing Services (4)
- Transitional family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (7)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (11)
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (10)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Wayne
About First Step
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Website
www.firststep-mi.org -
Established
1978 -
Beds
50 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
365 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Refer to foster care Yes
Description
The mission of First Step is to eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families impacted by these crimes.