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Community Resources
Welcome to the SMCAA Community Resource Guide. Because our clients are important, we have compiled this extensive list of resources and services across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Please note that this information is subject to change.
If you are a local organization or community resource but do not see your information located on this guide, please email Ashley at aslack@smcaa.com for information on how to be listed here.
Resources must be located in the tri-county service area. should fit within one or more of the following categories:
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Adult Education/Job Readiness
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Child and Family Resources
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Clothing Assistance
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Disability Services
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources
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Food and Nutrition
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Healthcare Resources
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Home Maintenance and Weatherization
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Housing, Rent, and Utility Assistance
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Legal and Court Resources
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources
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Public Safety and Crisis and Disaster Relief
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Shelters
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Transportation
Additional resources may be added at the discretion of SMCAA.
Resource | Location | Contact | Type |
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ACTION Ministries | 301 Main St,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 269-782-0000 | Clothing Assistance |
ARK Services for Youth | 990 W Kilgore Rd,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | 269-343-8765 | Shelters |
Adoption Associates Inc. | 800-677-2367 | Child and Family Resources | |
Affordable Health Insurance | https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicaid/ | Healthcare Resources | |
Al-Anon | 269-343-4328 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Alcoholics Anonymous | 269-349-4410 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Alternative Pregnancy Care Center | 4200 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 | 269-345-1740 | Healthcare Resources |
Alzheimer's Association | 800-272-3900 | Healthcare Resources | |
American Cancer Society of MI | 800-723-0360 | Healthcare Resources | |
American Lung Association | 800-586-4872 | Healthcare Resources | |
American Parkinson's Association | 800-223-2732 | Healthcare Resources | |
American Red Cross | 269-353-6180 | Public Safety and Crisis and Disaster Relief | |
Area Agency on Aging Region IV | 2900 Lakeview Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 800-654-2810 | Various Purposes |
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | 800-727-8462 | Healthcare Resources | |
AstraZeneca Prescription Savings Program | 800-292-6363 | Healthcare Resources | |
Autism Society of Michigan | 800-223-6722 | Healthcare Resources | |
Avenue Family Network | 2450 M-139,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-1725 | Child and Family Resources |
Bangor Community Education | 799 W Arlington Rd,
Bangor, MI 49013 | 269-427-6839 ext 2100 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Bell Education Center | 1830 South 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120 | 269-683-8805 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Benton Harbor Emergency Homeless Shelter | 645 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-1131 | Shelters |
Berrien RESA | 711 St. Joseph Ave,
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | 269-471-7725 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Bethany Christian Services | 185 E Main St, Suite 700,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-372-8800 | Child and Family Resources |
Big Brother Big Sisters | 19 S 18th St, PO Box 194,
Niles, MI 49120 | 269-684-1100 | Child and Family Resources |
Birthright | 2700 Niles Ave,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-983-0700 | Child and Family Resources |
Blossomland Learning Center | 711 St. Joseph Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | 269-473-2600 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Brain Injury Association of America | 800-444-6443 | Healthcare Resources | |
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program | 888-243-4087 | Healthcare Resources | |
Bronson Health Answers | 800-451-6310 | Healthcare Resources | |
Bronson Lakeview Family Care | 451 Health Pkwy, Suite A,
Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-2550 | Healthcare Resources |
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons | 1541 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | 269-337-3875 | Disability Services |
CARES | 185 E Main St, Suite 600,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-927-2437 | AIDS/HIV Resource and Education |
Calvary Reformed Church | 7829 S. 5th St, Mattawan, MI 49071 | 269-375-6240 | Clothing Assistance |
Caring Circle of Spectrum Health Lakeland | 4025 Health Park Ln, St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-429-7100 | Healthcare Resources |
Caring.com (Medicaid Guidance) | www.caring.com | 800-973-1540 | Healthcare Resources |
Carol’s Hope | 4032 S M-139,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-556-1526 | Healthcare Resources |
Cass County Council on Aging | 60525 Decatur Rd,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 269-445-8110 | Home Maintenance and Weatherization |
Cass County Youth Council | PO Box 334,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | Child and Family Resources | |
Cassopolis Adult Education | 63700 Red Brick/Church Rd,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 269-445-0536 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Cedar Lane Alternative High School | 2301 Niles-Buchanan Rd, Niles, MI 49120 | 269-684-9554 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Cedar Street Community and Family Center | 555 Cedar St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-415-5700 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Child Abuse and Neglect Council | PO Box 23, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-427-6810 | Child and Family Resources |
Child Protective Services - Van Buren | 57150 CR 681,
Hartford, MI 49057 | 269-621-2800 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Children Protective Services - Berrien | 401 8th St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 855-444-3911 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Children Protective Services - Cass | 325 M-62,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 855-444-3911 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Children’s Advocacy Center | 4938 S Niles Rd,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-556-9640 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Community Healing Centers | 1225 S 11th St,
Niles, MI 49120 | 269-684-7741 | Healthcare Resources |
Community Thrift Shop | 1000 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-4186 | Clothing Assistance |
Constance Brown Hearing Centers | 1634 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | 269-343-2601 | Disability Services |
Cora Lamping Center | 2450 M-139,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-9500 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children | 120 N Broadway St,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 269-445-4431 | Child and Family Resources |
Daily Recovery Zone | 609 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-303-5273 | Child and Family Resources |
Decatur Family Shelter - SMCAA | 210 E. Delaware, Decatur, MI 49045 | 269-605-4526 | Shelters |
Decatur Human Services | 102 S Phelps St,
Decatur, MI 49045 | 269-423-6474 | Various Purposes |
Decatur VFW 6248 | 560 N. Phelps St, Decatur, MI 49045 | 269-423-7454 | Disability Services |
Department of Health and Human Services - Van Buren | 57150 CR 681, Hartford, MI 49057 | 269-621-2800 | Various Purposes |
Disability Network of SWMI | 2900 Lakeview Ave,
St. Joseph, MI 49120 | 269-345-1516 | Disability Services |
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program | 32849 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-7014 x 1265 | Disability Services |
Domestic Violence Coalition | 303 Paw Paw St,
Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-655-9008 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS) | PO Box 402,
Three Rivers, MI 49093 | 800-828-2023 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Emergency Shelter Services | 645 Pipestone Rd,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-1131 | Various Purposes |
Family Empowerment Program | 490 S Paw Paw St,
Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-657-7626 | Child and Family Resources |
Farmworker Legal Services | 350 E. Michigan Ave, Suite 310, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 800-986-4046 | Legal and Court Resources |
First Presbyterian Church of Niles | 13 S 4th St,
Niles, MI 49120 | 269-683-7600 | Clothing Assistance |
Girls and Boys Club | 600 Nate Wells Sr Dr,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-926-8766 | Child and Family Resources |
Girls on the Run of SWMI | PO Box 440,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-281-4277 | Child and Family Resources |
Goodwill – Benton Harbor | 1550 Mall Dr,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-926-8161 | Clothing Assistance |
Goodwill – Niles | 918 Silverbrook Ave,
Niles, MI 49120 | 269-684-5452 | Clothing Assistance |
Goodwill – South Haven | 340 73 ½ St,
South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-767-7030 | Clothing Assistance |
Great Start Cass Parent Coalition | 61682 Dailey Rd,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 269-446-6283 | Child and Family Resources |
Great Start Van Buren Readiness Program | 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-539-5202 | Child and Family Resources |
HERBIE Health Clinic - Salvation Army | 233 Michigan St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-983-3304 | Healthcare Resources |
HOPE Parent Resource Center | 901 S. Bailey Ave, Suite 1, South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-214-8798 | Child and Family Resources |
Harbor Habitat for Humanity | 2302 Plaza Dr,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-927-0006 | Home Maintenance and Weatherization |
Hartford Adult/Alternative Ed | 115 School St,
Hartford, MI 49057 | 269-621-7139 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Hillman House Shelter - DASAS | 800-828-2023 | Shelters | |
Hope Resources | 262 N Paw Paw Ave,
Coloma, MI 49038 | 269-202-6050 | Child and Family Resources |
Hospice Care of SWMI | 222 N Kalamazoo Mall #100,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 269-345-0273 | Healthcare Resources |
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan | 7100 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 | 269-345-0273 | Healthcare Resources |
Immigration Assistance Program | 215 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 269-349-8714 | Legal and Court Resources |
InterCare Community Health Network | 855-869-6900 | Healthcare Resources | |
Job Club | 269-621-5359 | Adult Education/Job Readiness | |
Junior Achievement | www.jani.org | 260-341-9237 | Child and Family Resources |
Juvenile Center Ed Program | 6414 Deans Hill Rd,
Berrien Springs, MI 49102 | 269-429-2351 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter | 448 N. Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 269-345-2974 | Shelters |
Kalamazoo YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter | 353 E. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 269-385-3587 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
KeyStone Place | 505 E Market St,
Centreville, MI 49032 | 269-467-7078 | Various Purposes |
Keystone Place Family Shelter | 505 E. Market St, Centerville, MI 49032 | 269-467-7078 | Shelters |
Kinexus | 330 W Main St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-927-1064 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
LOGAN | 1651 E Nickerson Ave,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-983-5833 | Disability Services |
Lake Michigan College | 2755 E Napier Ave,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| 269-927-8100 ext 5031 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Legal Aid of Western Michigan | 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Ste 427, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | 800-819-0773 | Legal and Court Resources |
Lending Hands | 2403 Helen Ave, Portage, MI 49002 | 269-567-4381 | Healthcare Resources |
Lewis Cass ISD | 61682 Dailey Rd,
Cassopolis, MI 49031 | 269-445-3891 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Lighthouse Christian Childcare | 30402 M-62 W,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 269-782-1193 | Child and Family Resources |
Lighthouse Education Center | 379 W Glenlord Rd,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-429-2351 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Lions of Michigan (Eye Care/Glasses) | 517-887-6640 | Healthcare Resources | |
MSU Extension - Paw Paw | 807 Hazen St, Suite D, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 616-570-9937 | Various Purposes |
Meals on Wheels - Van Buren | 540 Williams St,
South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-906-0469 | Food and Nutrition |
Mental Health 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | 800-922-1418 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Michigan Crime Victim Network | 800-770-7657 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources | |
Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative | 499 W. Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 800-533-5800 x 1179 | Legal and Court Resources |
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. | 4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500, Lansing, MI 48911 | 800-288-5923 | Various Purposes |
Michigan Rehabilitation Services | 269-621-2800 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Michigan Works! - Dowagiac | 601 N Front St,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 800-782-9864 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Michigan Works! – Benton Harbor | 499 W Main St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 800-285-WORKS | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Michigan Works! – Niles | 3890 US-12,
Niles, MI 49120 | Adult Education/Job Readiness | |
Michigan Works! – Paw Paw | 32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-7014 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Migrant Farmworker Health Helpline | 800-377-9968 | Healthcare Resources | |
Migrant Head Start Services - Telamon Corporation | 80195 CR 358, Decatur, MI 49045 | 269-423-6137 | Child and Family Resources |
Mosaic CCDA | 38 West Wall St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-932-3557 | Child and Family Resources |
Mother to Mother Program | 769 Pipestone St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-927-5687 | Child and Family Resources |
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | 877-623-3435 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Napier Clinicare | 3881 N M-140,
Watervliet, MI 49098 | 269-463-4800 | Healthcare Resources |
Neighbor to Neighbor | 9147 US-31,
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | 269-471-7411 | Clothing Assistance |
Next Door Shelter for Women | 269-349-2119 | Shelters | |
One Church One Offender | 32560 56th Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-208-8849 | Legal and Court Resources |
Open Door Shelter for Men | 269-345-1431 | Shelters | |
Opportunity Center | 1286 Pipestone Rd,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-926-2430 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
OutCenter | 132 Water St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-8330 | LGBTQ Support |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance | www.pparx.org | Healthcare Resources | |
Pathfinders Adult Education | 501 N Paul St,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 269-782-4471 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Paw Paw Adult Education | 555 Cedar St,
Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-8831 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Planned Parenthood | 4201 W Michigan Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | 269-372-1200 | Child and Family Resources |
Play and Learn Preschool | 205 South St., Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-539-5316 | Child and Family Resources |
Pokagon Dept. of Education | 58620 Sink Rd,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 269-782-0887 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Pokagon Tribal Social Services | 58620 Sink Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 800-517-0777 | Various Purposes |
Polly’s Place | 1915 N US-31,
Niles, MI 49120 | 269-687-9822 | Shelters |
Region IV Area Agency on Aging | 2900 Lakeview Ave,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-983-0177 | Senior Services |
Riverwood Center | 1485 M-139, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-0585 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources |
Rural Development - Van Buren | 1035 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-7055 | Home Maintenance and Weatherization |
SMCAA Weatherization Department | 185 E. Main St, Ste 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-925-9077 | Home Maintenance and Weatherization |
SWMI Human Trafficking Task Force | PO Box 414,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-470-7917 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 245 W. Monroe, Bangor, MI 49013 | 269-427-7514 | Clothing Assistance |
Safe Kids Greater South Haven | 950 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-639-2949 | Child and Family Resources |
Salvation Army - Cass | 202 Center St,
Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 269-782-2631 | Shelters |
Salvation Army – Berrien Men’s Shelter | 233 Michigan St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 269-927-1353 | Shelters |
Salvation Army – Van Buren | 269-344-6119 | Shelters | |
Senior Info Line | 800-654-2810 | Various Purposes | |
Spectrum Autism Center | 600 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-615-8209 | Various Purposes |
Spectrum Health Lakeland Services | 1234 Napier Ave,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-983-8300 | Healthcare Resources |
Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources | |
Sylvia's Place Domestic Violence Shelter | 269-673-8700 | Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources | |
Teen HOPE | 901 S Bailey Ave, Suite 1,
South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-214-8798 | Child and Family Resources |
Telamon Corporation | 37458 W Red Arrow Hwy,
Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-459-2300 | Various Purposes |
Tri-County Head Start | 775 Haven St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-2581 | Child and Family Resources |
United Christian Services | 600 E. Michigan Ave, Annex Suite 1, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-415-0767 | Various Purposes |
United Way of SWMI | 2015 Lakeview Ave,
St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-982-1700 | Various Purposes |
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority | 801 Hazen St, Suite C, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 800-922-1418 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources |
Van Buren ISD | 490 Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-674-8091 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Van Buren Probate Court | 212 E. Paw Paw St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-657-8225 | Legal and Court Resources |
Van Buren Specialty Courts and Pre-Trial Services | 212 E. Paw Paw St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-621-5072 | Legal and Court Resources |
Van Buren Tech | 250 South St,
Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-539-5256 | Adult Education/Job Readiness |
Van Buren Youth Camp Inc. | 12370 45th St, Bloomingdale, MI 49026 | 269-521-3855 | Child and Family Resources |
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department | 260 South St, Lawrence, MI 49064 | 269-621-3143 | Healthcare Resources |
Victim Services Unit - Van Buren Sheriff Dept. | 269-657-3101 | Public Safety and Crisis and Disaster Relief | |
WIC Program | 181 W Michigan,
Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-655-8900 | Child and Family Resources |
We Care, Inc | 06321 Blue Star Hwy,
South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-637-4342 | Clothing Assistance |
Wings of God Transition Home | PO Box 3, Paw Paw, MI 49079 | 269-415-0777 | Legal and Court Resources |
Women’s Care Center of Niles | 621 E Main St,
Niles, MI 49021 | 269-684-4040 | Child and Family Resources |
Youth Development Company/PAL | 10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-639-2489 | Child and Family Resources |
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