Connect & Grow: Your Community Events Calendar
Explore a curated calendar of local events and valuable resources to help you connect with other expectant families and prepare for your journey
The Doula Advantage: Resources Unlocked.
With your doula, you gain access to a valuable network of additional resources: think trusted pregnancy mentors, community baby showers, and so much more, all vetted and ready to support you.
Meet Mae
Mae connects you with a trusted doula and care coordinator—covered by insurance—to guide, support, and advocate for you from pregnancy through postpartum.
SisterFriends Detroit
Connecting caring and compassionate volunteer mentors to women who are pregnant or recently had a baby to gain access to services and resources while creating a circle of caring around Detroit Families.
MDHHS
The MDHHS Doula Registry provides information regarding doulas in Michigan who have been verified as having completed one of the MDHHS-approved doula training programs.
Community Resources
At Your Fingertips
Support is closer than you think. Explore programs that provide help with food, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and financial assistance. These resources are here to uplift you, meet your needs, and remind you that you’re not alone.
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Need Help? Call 211.
211 connects you to local resources for food, housing, utilities, mental health, and more. It’s free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. One call or text can link you to the support you need right now. https://www.uwmich.org/michigan-211
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Michigan Assistance -
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers temporary cash assistance to help families meet basic needs like food, clothing, and housing. Learn about eligibility, apply online, and find support for your household at the MDHHS Cash Assistance page. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs
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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Need a compassionate ear? The Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine is here for you .A trained volunteer will listen, support, and connect you to local resources for perinatal mental health. Please note: this is not a crisis hotline — if you or someone you care about is in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number. https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-helpline/
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SASHA Center
SASHA Center is a Detroit-based, Black-woman-led organization that provides safe spaces for healing and empowerment. They offer culturally specific peer support groups, community education, and trauma-informed workshops for survivors of sexual assault, with a focus on Black women and girls. Their mission is to restore hope, dignity, and wholeness through community and connection. https://www.sashacenter.org/
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Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - Resource Hub
MCEDSV offers a powerful, survivor-centered collection of supports and educational tools for anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Their online resource library gives access to guides, toolkits, and training materials designed to empower survivors and strengthen community responses. https://mcedsv.org/resources/
Upcoming events.
It takes a village to raise children. Explore community events in Metro Detroit and Southwest Michigan that include Community Baby Showers, informational sessions on resources like chiropractors and Focus Hope, free health services, school age activities, and family gatherings. Many events are free, though not all, and each one offers support through pregnancy and beyond for mothers, fathers, and families alike.