Upcoming Events

  • May 23, 2013 – Creating Confident Caregivers Training 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
    Final session of a six-week program for family members and friends who are caring for a loved one who has memory loss such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Contact Dawn Tyler at (800) 442-2803.
  • May 30, 2013 – Michigan WORKS! 10:00 a.m. - noon
    On site career coaching, resume and cover letter development and interview preparation. A MINIMUM OF SIX ATTENDEES IS NEEDED. A listing of current jobs available in Berrien County as well as computers to apply for jobs available at HELP for Southwest Michigan's Advocacy Center during office hours.
  • June 4, 2013 – Women's Support Group conducted by Safe Shelter 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Free support group for women who may have experienced emotional hurt, physical abuse or sexual assault at the hands of intimate partners. Pre-registration is not required. One-on-one counseling also available at no charge. For more information call Dana Carmona at 269-925-9500.
  • June 11, 2013 – Disability Network Southwest Michigan 10:00 a.m. - noon
    Provides disability related information and services, including referral, independent living support, assistive technology information, nursing facility transition services, ADA information, plus more.
  • June 14, 2013 – Michigan WORKS! Job Search Workshop 2:00 p.m.
    Find a new path at this two-part workshop. We will tell you about Michigan WORKS! and determine if you qualify for intensive services such as one-on-one career coaching, access to training funds, assistance with licensure or certification costs, connections to employers, specialized resume, cover letter and interviewing assistance. In order to attend you must bring documentation in order to assess your eligibility. To RSVP and obtain list of required documentation call (269)469-2559 or email help4swmi@gmail.com
  • June 18, 2013 – The Connection 9:00 a.m. - noon
    Resources and referrals for rental assistance. Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing can be provided. Assistance with Social Security and Social Security Disability Benefits also available. THIS SERVICE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. For an appointment call (269) 921-3724.
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About Us

Help for Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping community residents utilize resources and agencies to gain self sufficiency. The organization is run by a team of dedicated volunteers made up of local residents from many different backgrounds. We have no political or religious affiliation, and welcome everyone in the community to contribute time, talent or financial support.

Our monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the HELP4SWMI Advocacy Center. Meetings are open to the public.

We welcome financial contributions by check at Help for Southwest Michigan, P.O. Box 116, Union Pier MI 49129-0116. All contributions are tax deductible.

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Service Area

Help for Southwest Michigan serves the following areas: Chikaming Township; the City of New Buffalo; New Buffalo Township; Three Oaks Township; and the Village of Three Oaks.

Advocacy Center

Physical Address
Union Pier Town Center
16170 Red Arrow Hwy.
Union Pier, MI 49129

Phone: 269-469-2559
Fax: 269-469-4841
Email: help4swmi@gmail.com

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 116, Union Pier, MI 49129

Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – Noon
and 6 – 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon or by appointment

Resource Directory

The purpose of the Community Resource Directory is to provide an easy-to-use source of information about local resources and services that are available when you need them.

The Community Resource Directory is a result of the needs survey. Every attempt has been made to include agencies that fulfill our mission of helping residents gain self-sufficiency. If you are aware of a non-profit agency or service that should be included in our resource data bank, please contact us.

Click the link below to Download the full PDF version the Resource Directory, otherwise use the tabs above to find the needed service.

Community Resource Directory PDF Version

(Note:  To Save a local copy of the Resource Directory PDF, click on the link above.  Once you have the PDF open click on the "Save" icon (it looks like a floppy disk).