{"id":501,"date":"2026-08-03T12:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/?page_id=501"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:04:14","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/?page_id=501","title":{"rendered":"RESOURCES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Resources that strengthen families and empower youth.
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Our resources have trusted information, practical tools, and community supports designed to help families navigate challenges and encourage positive growth. Whether you\u2019re seeking guidance, education, or connection, these resources are here to strengthen and empower you. There are numerous links to trusted community resources that will support you every step of the way.  \t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have an emergency please call dial 911<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline    800-273-8255     \u200b    
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Lifeline Chat<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Care House of Oakland County<\/strong> https:\/\/www.carehouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Ground Resource & Crisis Helpline<\/strong> https:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/<\/a>
Call 800-231-1127 (available 24\/7)
Text \u201cHello\u201d to 800-231-1127*

Crisis Chat and website:<\/strong>  https:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/<\/a>

Community Network Services<\/strong> (for ages 18+)
248-745-4900 \u2022 cnsmi.org<\/a>

Easterseals Michigan<\/strong>
National: 800-75-SEALS \u2022 Local: 248-475-6400 \u2022 essmichigan.org<\/a>

Haven<\/strong> https:\/\/haven-oakland.org\/<\/a>

Jewish Family Service<\/strong> 248-592-2313 \u2022 jfsdetroit.org<\/a>

Lighthouse<\/strong> https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/<\/a>

New Oakland Family Centers<\/strong> https:\/\/newoakland.org\/<\/a>

Oakland Community Health Network<\/strong> 800-341-2003 https:\/\/oaklandchn.org<\/a>

Oakland County Health Division Nurse on Call<\/strong> 800-848-5533 noc@oakgov.com<\/a>

Oakland Family Services<\/strong> 248-858-7766 oaklandfamilyservices.org<\/a>

\u200bOpen Door Outreach Center<\/strong> https:\/\/opendooroutreachcenter.com\/<\/a>

Waterford School District<\/strong> https:\/\/www.waterford.k12.mi.us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These local resources are not affiliated with Waterford Youth Assistance.  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parenting Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Adventures In Odyssey<\/strong> https:\/\/www.adventuresinodyssey.com\/<\/a>
Ages 8 – 12 Years old \/ Children’s stories with faith-based principles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books: Bringing up Boys \/ Bringing Up Girls \/ The New Strong-Willed Child<\/strong> Amazon.com : bringing up boys by james dobson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it<\/strong> for Daniel<\/strong> http:\/\/www.doitfordaniel.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Fun \/ Parents Magazine <\/strong>https:\/\/www.parents.com\/familyfun-magazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on the Family<\/strong> https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/<\/a>
Family resource \/ faith-based principals <\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/a>Metro Parent for Southeast MI – Calander of Things To Do<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.metroparent.com\/upcoming-events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read-Along With PBS Kids<\/strong> \ud83d\udcda\ud83d\udcd6 Read-Along with PBS KIDS! – YouTube<\/a>
Stories Read By Celebrities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterford Township Public Library<\/strong> http:\/\/waterfordtwplibrary.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bWaterford Parks and Recreation<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.waterfordmi.gov\/224\/Parks-Recreation<\/a>
Parks & Rec Info \/ Activities brochure – class list<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b<\/a>Resources listed above are not affiliated with, or specifically endorsed by Waterford Youth Assistance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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