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Community Resources

Your family is part of something bigger

At icare pediatrics, our role doesn't end when the visit does. We connect families throughout Greater Lansing with the mental health, food, housing, school, and family support resources they need to thrive.

Mental Health
Local therapists, crisis lines, and support
Food & Basic Needs
Food banks, WIC, housing, and utility help
Schools & Education
Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing, Haslett
Early Intervention
Early On, developmental services, ABA
Family Support
Parenting programs, crisis support, DHS

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Mental Health

Food & Housing

Schools

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Families

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Crisis Resources

In a crisis? Don’t wait – reach out now

These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don’t have to be in immediate danger to call.

Life-Threatening Emergency
911

Difficulty breathing, seizure, unconscious, severe injury, overdose, or immediate danger to self or others

Call 911 Now

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988

Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or mental health emergency. Also available via chat at 988lifeline.org.

Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

Free 24/7 text-based mental health support. Text from anywhere in the US. Especially helpful for teens who prefer texting over calling.

Text HOME to 741741

Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222

24/7 guidance for medication errors, household chemical exposures, plant ingestion, and all poisoning concerns. Free, confidential.

Call Poison Control

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233

24/7 confidential support for domestic violence, abuse, and relationship safety. Text START to 88788. Chat available at thehotline.org.

Call Hotline

icare Pediatrics After-Hours
(517) 203-5447

Our on-call provider is available 24/7 for urgent medical and behavioral health concerns. Call and follow the prompts to reach the on-call team.

Call On-Call
Crisis Resources

Local Behavioral Health Providers – reach out now

These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don’t have to be in immediate danger to call.

Sparrow Behavioral Health
Inpatient & Outpatient

Comprehensive behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults – inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric services in Lansing.

(517) 364-1000
Lansing, MI
All ages
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health
Therapy & Psychiatry

Child and adolescent therapy, psychiatric services, and intensive outpatient programs. Sliding scale fees available. Multiple mid-Michigan locations.

1-800-442-0809
pinerest.org
Children & teens
McLaren Behavioral Health
Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient mental health services including therapy and psychiatry for children and adolescents. Accepts most major insurance plans including Medicaid.

(517) 975-6777
Greater Lansing
All ages
Autism Alliance of Michigan
ASD Support & Navigation

Statewide ASD resource navigation, family support, transition services, and provider directories. Free services for Michigan families.

(877) 463-2287
autismallianceofmichigan.org
ASD families
NAMI Greater Lansing
Family Support & Education

National Alliance on Mental Illness – free family education programs, peer support groups, and advocacy for families dealing with mental health conditions.

1-800-950-6264
nami.org
Free programs
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 Crisis Support

Free and confidential support for people in distress, crisis prevention and intervention. Call or text 988. Veterans press 1. LGBTQ+ press 3.

Call or Text 988
988lifeline.org
24/7 Free
Food, Housing & Basic Needs

No family should go without

Food insecurity affects 1 in 5 children in Michigan. These resources are free, confidential, and available to any family in Greater Lansing.

Greater Lansing Food Bank
Food Pantry Network

Distributes millions of meals annually through pantries across Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. Find your nearest pantry on their website.

(517) 908-3680
greaterlansingfoodbank.org
Free food
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition Assistance

Federal nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Provides food vouchers, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. We can help enroll.

(517) 887-4300
Ingham County Health Dept.
Ask us to help enroll
Michigan SNAP (Bridge Card)
Food Assistance

Michigan’s food assistance program (EBT/Bridge Card) for eligible families. Apply online through the Michigan MDHHS website or call 2-1-1.

Dial 2-1-1
michigan.gov/mdhhs
Christ Community Care
Emergency Assistance

Emergency food, clothing, and financial assistance for families in crisis in the Greater Lansing area. No referral needed for food pantry.

(517) 394-3552
Lansing, MI
Emergency help
Community Services of Michigan
Utility Assistance (LIHEAP)

Home heating and utility assistance through LIHEAP and other state programs. Helps prevent shutoffs for low-income families with children.

(517) 337-8300
East Lansing, MI
Utility help
Lansing Affordable Housing
Housing Assistance

Housing assistance, emergency shelter referrals, and rental assistance programs for families experiencing housing instability in Ingham County. Dial 2-1-1 for immediate housing help.

Dial 2-1-1
Ingham County, MI
Housing help
Early Intervention & Special Education

Greater Lansing school district directory

We keep current physical and immunization forms for each district on file. Ask at your visit – we’ll complete the right form for your child’s school.

Okemos Public Schools
Okemos Community Schools

Grades PreK–12 · Serving Okemos, Meridian Township


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Cornell Elementary School
Okemos Community Schools

Grades K–4 · 4900 Dobie Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1870

Okemos High School
Okemos Community Schools

Grades 9–12 · 4406 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1280

Lansing School District
Lansing, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Multiple elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the City of Lansing


lansingschools.net
Sexton High School
Lansing School District

Grades 9–12 · 102 Moores River Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1100

Everett High School
Lansing School District

Grades 9–12 · 3900 Stabler St, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-2000

East Lansing Public Schools
East Lansing, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Serving East Lansing and surrounding areas



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East Lansing High School
East Lansing Public Schools

Grades 9–12 · 509 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7420

Haslett Public Schools
Haslett, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Serving Haslett and Bath Township


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Williamston Community Schools
Williamston, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Serving Williamston and Alaiedon Township

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Mason Public Schools
Mason, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Serving Mason and surrounding Ingham County area

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Okemos Public Schools
Okemos Community Schools

Grades PreK–12 · Serving Okemos, Meridian Township


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Cornell Elementary School
Okemos Community Schools

Grades K–4 · 4900 Dobie Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1870

Okemos High School
Okemos Community Schools

Grades 9–12 · 4406 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1280

Lansing School District
Lansing, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Multiple elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the City of Lansing


lansingschools.net
Sexton High School
Lansing School District

Grades 9–12 · 102 Moores River Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1100

Everett High School
Lansing School District

Grades 9–12 · 3900 Stabler St, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-2000

East Lansing Public Schools
East Lansing, MI

Grades PreK–12 · Serving East Lansing and surrounding areas



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East Lansing High School
East Lansing Public Schools

Grades 9–12 · 509 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7420

Williamston Community Schools
Williamston, MI

Grades PreK- 12 · Serving Williamston and Alaiedon Township

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Mason Public Schools
Mason, MI

Grades PreK-12 · Serving Mason and surrounding Ingham County area

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Haslett Public Schools
Haslett, MI

Grades PreK-12 · Serving Haslett and Bath Township


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Schools & Education

Greater Lansing school district directory

We keep current physical and immunisation forms for each district on file. Ask at your visit — we’ll complete the right form for your child’s school.

Early On Michigan (Birth-3)

Michigan’s federally-funded early intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Free evaluations, therapy, and family support services.

  • Free evaluation – no diagnosis required to refer
  • Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy at home
  • Family training and support services
  • Transition planning to school services at age 3
  • We can make a direct referral – just ask us
1-888-653-0846

Special Education (Ages 3-26)

Once a child turns 3, special education services transition to the school district through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). We support families through this process.

  • IEP letter documentation from our team
  • 504 accommodation plan letters
  • Specialist reports requested and coordinated
  • School re-entry letters after hospitalization
  • Ingham ISD special education: (517) 676-1051
Ingham ISD

ABA & Therapy Providers

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the gold-standard treatment for ASD. We coordinate referrals to local ABA and therapy providers accepting new patients.

  • Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA)
  • Great Lakes Psychology Group
  • Sparrow Speech-Language Pathology
  • MSU Autism Center – (517) 432-4905
  • Ask us for an up-to-date referral list
Request a Referral

Transition Services (Ages 14-26)

Preparing teens with special needs for adult life – vocational training, independent living, post-secondary education, and adult healthcare transition.

  • Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
  • Michigan Works! Capital Area
  • Adult healthcare transition planning at icare
  • Autism Alliance of Michigan transition guide
  • Michigan DD Council resources
Mental & Behavioral Health

Local mental health support for children & families

We can provide referrals to any of these resources. Ask your provider at your next visit or call us at (517) 203-5447.

Michigan MDHHS
State Services

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Medicaid, SNAP, childcare assistance, foster care, and family preservation programs.

Dial 2-1-1
michigan.gov/mdhhs
All ages
Ingham County Health Dept.
Public Health Services

WIC enrollment, immunization clinics, family planning, dental care for uninsured children, and public health nursing visits for at-risk families.

(517) 887-4300
5303 S Cedar St, Lansing
Children & teens
LSS of Michigan
Family Counseling

Lutheran Social Services – affordable family counseling, refugee resettlement, adoption services, and senior care throughout Michigan. Sliding scale fees.

(517) 319-4100
lssmich.org
All ages
SIREN (Safety & Support)
Domestic Violence

Crisis services and safe housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Ingham County. 24-hour hotline, shelter, advocacy, and legal services.

(517) 372-5572 (24/7)
Lansing, MI
24/7 Safe shelter
Capital Area Community Services
Anti-Poverty Programs

Head Start, early childhood programs, home visiting, financial counseling, and family advocacy services for low-income families in the Capital Area.

(517) 371-3977
capcm.org
Head Start & home visits
Volunteers of America Michigan
Homeless Family Services

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness in the Lansing area. Meals, case management, and employment support.

(517) 485-7809
Lansing, MI
Emergency shelter