RESOURCES

Resources that strengthen families and empower youth.

Our resources have trusted information, practical tools, and community supports designed to help families navigate challenges and encourage positive growth. Whether you’re seeking guidance, education, or connection, these resources are here to strengthen and empower you. There are numerous links below to trusted community resources that will support you every step of the way. 

If you have an emergency, please call dial 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 

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• Care House of Oakland County https://www.carehouse.org/
• Common Ground Resource & Crisis Helpline https://commongroundhelps.org/
  Call 800-231-1127 (available 24/7)
  Text “Hello” to 800-231-1127*
• Crisis Chat and website:  https://commongroundhelps.org/
• Community Network Services (for ages 18+)
  248-745-4900 • cnsmi.org
• Easterseals Michigan National: 800-75-SEALS/Local: 248.475.6400 essmichigan.org
• Haven https://haven-oakland.org/
• Jewish Family Service 248-592-2313 • jfsdetroit.org
• Lighthouse https://lighthousemi.org/
• New Oakland Family Centers https://newoakland.org/
• Oakland Community Health Network 800-341-2003 https://oaklandchn.org
• Oakland County Health Division Nurse on Call 800-848-5533 noc@oakgov.com
• Oakland Family Services 248-858-7766 oaklandfamilyservices.org
• Open Door Outreach Center https://opendooroutreachcenter.com/
• Waterford School District https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/
  

These local resources are not affiliated with Waterford Youth Assistance.  

Parenting Resources

• Adventures In Odyssey https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/
  Ages 8 – 12 Years old / Children’s stories with faith-based principles
• Books: Bringing up Boys / Bringing Up Girls / The New Strong-Willed Child Amazon.com : bringing up boys by james dobson
• Do it for Daniel http://www.doitfordaniel.com/
• Family Fun / Parents Magazine https://www.parents.com/familyfun-magazine
• Focus on the Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
  Family resource / faith-based principals
• Metro Parent for Southeast MI – Calander of Things To Do
  https://www.metroparent.com/upcoming-events
• Read-Along With PBS Kids 📚📖 Read-Along with PBS KIDS! – YouTube
  Stories Read By Celebrities
• Waterford Township Public Library http://waterfordtwplibrary.org/
• Waterford Parks and Recreation
  https://www.waterfordmi.gov/224/Parks-Recreation
  Parks & Rec Info / Activities brochure – class list