covid-19

Updated COVID Vaccine Resources

Detroit residents aged 12+* and those working in Detroit are eligible for free vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome at every location.

  • Request a home visit 313-230-0505

  • Schedule an appointment: 313-230-0505.

  • Lines open M - F, 9AM - 6PM.

  • Text for nearest vaccine site: 313-217-3732

  • Request free transportation: 313-230-0505

  • Transport a Detroiter & receive a $50 pre-paid card: 313-230-0505

  • Department of Health vaccine helpline: 313-876-4000

  • Michigan vaccine site locator: site

  • More information and updates from the City of Detroit here.

Ages 18+ need some form of ID

Ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by an adult.

Third Economic Impact Payments for Americans Experiencing Homelessness

Third Economic Impact Payments for Americans Experiencing Homelessness

Americans who don’t have a permanent address or a bank account may qualify for up to $1,400 – the third Economic Impact Payment. They may also get $1,400 for a qualified spouse and for each qualified dependent. While payments continue to be made automatically to most people, the IRS still needs information from some people.

Masks Available & Vaccine Resources

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HAND has masks available for clients and staff in homeless services-related programs. Please complete this form to request masks and we will contact you to schedule a pickup day and time.

Recently, the CDC issued new mask guidance. Those who are fully vaccinated, in most situations, no longer have to wear face masks indoors or outdoors. However, those partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, or immunocompromised, must still wear masks. To find out more about these changes, click this link.

Vaccine Resources

Detroit residents aged 12+* and those working in Detroit are eligible for free vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome at every location.

  • Schedule an appointment: 313-230-0505. Lines open M - F, 9AM - 6PM. 18+ need some form of ID.

  • Text for nearest vaccine site: 313-217-3732

  • Request free transportation: 313-230-0505

  • Transport a Detroiter & receive a $50 pre-paid card: 313-230-0505

  • Department of Health vaccine helpline: 313-876-4000

  • Michigan vaccine site locator: site

  • More information and updates from the City of Detroit here.

*Ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by an adult.

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

If you paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused or likely the result of COVID-19 you can apply for up to $9,000 for funeral assistance.

Start the application process by calling FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM ET. No online applications accepted. Multilingual services available.

For more information please go to FEMA's website.

Child Tax Credit and Stimulus

  • For those experiencing homelessness, you can learn how to access the expanded child tax credit and stimulus payment here.

  • Read more from the IRS about receiving receiving stimulus payment while homeless here.

  • View a list of free filing resources here.

If you haven't received a stimulus payment, you may be eligible for a Recovery Rebate Credit . To claim the rebate, you must file a 2020 tax return. Details are available here.

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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)

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Recently, HAND’s Executive Director, Tasha Gray and Ted Phillips, Executive Director of the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) - and Detroit CoC Board Member! - spoke with journalist Stephen Henderson about the new COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CERA).

To learn more about CERA and how to access this assistance, go here.

 

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