HELP DIRECTORY
Community Resources
Trusted help across Oakland County — shelter, food, health care, and support services, gathered in one place.
These listings are maintained by the Welcome Inn team for anyone who needs them. Availability changes often, so please call ahead — and when in doubt, dial 2-1-1 for Michigan’s free, 24/7 community resource line.
Resource categories
Call 911 for emergencies. Call 2-1-1 for Oakland County housing crisis assistance and coordinated entry. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Welcome Inn coordinates with overnight shelters across Oakland County — call us at 248.850.3219 or dial 2-1-1 for tonight’s availability. [List partner shelters with phone numbers here.]
See our Community Food Resources page for a full list of food pantries, hot meal programs, and grocery assistance near Royal Oak.
[List partner clinics, community mental health contacts, and dental programs with phone numbers and hours.]
The Welcome Inn clothing closet is open to guests. [List additional clothing closets and furniture banks here.]
Our case managers help guests obtain IDs, apply for benefits, and arrange transportation. [List SMART transit info, Secretary of State office, and benefits offices here.]
Can't find what you need?
Call us — if we can’t help directly, we’ll help you find someone who can.