{"id":501,"date":"2026-08-03T12:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/?page_id=501"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:19:53","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/?page_id=501","title":{"rendered":"RESOURCES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color\">Resources that strengthen families and empower youth.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">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 below to trusted community resources that will support you every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an emergency, please call dial 911<br><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline&nbsp;800-273-8255&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.988lifeline.org\/\">LIFELINE CHAT<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\">SUICIDE PREVENTION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Care House of Oakland County<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carehouse.org\/\"> https:\/\/www.carehouse.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Ground Resource &amp; Crisis Helpline<\/strong> h<a href=\"https:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/\">ttps:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/<\/a><br>Call 800-231-1127 (available 24\/7)<br>Text \u201cHello\u201d to 800-231-1127*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crisis Chat and website:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/\">https:\/\/commongroundhelps.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Network Services<\/strong>&nbsp;(for ages 18+)<br>248-745-4900 \u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/cnsmi.org\/\">cnsmi.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easterseals Michigan National<\/strong>: 800-75-SEALS\/Local: 248.475.6400  <a href=\"http:\/\/essmichigan.org\/\">essmichigan.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Haven<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/haven-oakland.org\/\">https:\/\/haven-oakland.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jewish Family Service<\/strong> 248-592-2313 \u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/jfsdetroit.org\/\">jfsdetroit.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighthouse<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/\">https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Oakland Family Centers<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newoakland.org\/\">https:\/\/newoakland.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oakland Community Health Network<\/strong> 800-341-2003 <a href=\"https:\/\/oaklandchn.org\">https:\/\/oaklandchn.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oakland County Health Division Nurse on Call<\/strong> 800-848-5533 <a href=\"http:\/\/noc@oakgov.com\/\">noc@oakgov.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oakland Family Services<\/strong> 248-858-7766 <a href=\"http:\/\/oaklandfamilyservices.org\/\">oaklandfamilyservices.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Door Outreach Center<\/strong> h<a href=\"https:\/\/opendooroutreachcenter.com\/\">ttps:\/\/opendooroutreachcenter.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterford School District<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterford.k12.mi.us\/\">https:\/\/www.waterford.k12.mi.us\/<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>These local&nbsp;resources are not affiliated with Waterford Youth Assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parenting Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adventures In&nbsp;Odyssey<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresinodyssey.com\/\">https:\/\/www.adventuresinodyssey.com\/<\/a><br>Ages 8 &#8211; 12 Years old \/&nbsp;Children&#8217;s stories with&nbsp;faith-based principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Books: Bringing up Boys \/ Bringing Up Girls \/ The New Strong-Willed Child<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bringing+up+boys+by+james+dobson&amp;i=stripbooks&amp;qid=1594744147&amp;ref=sr_pg_1\"> Amazon.com : bringing up boys by james dobson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do it<\/strong> <strong>for Daniel<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doitfordaniel.com\/\">http:\/\/www.doitfordaniel.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Fun \/ Parents Magazine&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/familyfun-magazine\">https:\/\/www.parents.com\/familyfun-magazine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on the Family<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/\">https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/<\/a><br>Family resource \/&nbsp;faith-based principals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metro Parent for Southeast MI &#8211; Calander of Things To Do<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparent.com\/upcoming-events\">https:\/\/www.metroparent.com\/upcoming-events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read-Along With PBS Kids<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGStVxurBtLn8nkDxGc3j3ow\">\ud83d\udcda\ud83d\udcd6 Read-Along with PBS KIDS! &#8211; YouTube<\/a><br>Stories&nbsp;Read By Celebrities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterford Township Public Library<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/waterfordtwplibrary.org\/\">http:\/\/waterfordtwplibrary.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterford Parks and Recreation<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterfordmi.gov\/224\/Parks-Recreation\">https:\/\/www.waterfordmi.gov\/224\/Parks-Recreation<\/a> <br>Parks &amp; Rec Info \/ Activities brochure &#8211; class list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/achcmi.org\/achc-resources\/whats-in-your-vape\/\">\u200b\u200b<\/a><strong><em>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<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1180c366 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:40vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:6px\" class=\"is-default-size aligncenter wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waterford-Youth-Assistance-Logo.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"Waterford Youth Assistance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waterford-Youth-Assistance-Logo.png 638w, https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waterford-Youth-Assistance-Logo-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1150 Scott Lake Road, MI 48328<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 248.618.7383<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:waterfordya@msn.com\">waterfordya@msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-logos-only is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-b03c7ba5 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resources that strengthen families and empower youth. 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