Latest Updates
In this section we are providing the latest changes we are doing in order to continue to provide our services to the community in the safest manner.
Please check back frequently as developments will arise quickly. ( When you do return, remember to refresh your browser to ensure you are seeing the latest updates.)
We have covid-19 vaccine availability. Please call 313-846-6030 to see if you can be scheduled.
Testing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Beginning Monday, Nov. 16
Testing Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1pm
AIHFS has the right to establish testing guidelines
AIHFS reserves the right to refuse testing and close at any time due to max capacity, weather, etc.
If a household member tests positive, ALL members of household are placed on 14 day quarantine
Retesting after a positive test will be conducted after 14 days for a return to work
Results are given by phone to you or you can stop by. We will not text or fax results
AIHFS is providing the opportunity for all individuals to be tested for COVID-19
The test is free to all, no prescription needed
If you do have insurance, please bring your insurance info with you
Our testing site is a drive thru service located in the parking lot of our agency
This drive thru testing is also available to pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.
The test we do shows an active infection, whether the person has symptoms or not, only. We may eventually offer the other test, too, which tells if someone has immunity, antibodies, but not at this time.
Continuing to conduct COVID-19 phone triage
Our After Hours Nurse Helpline now provides telephone triage for coronavirus testing
Behavioral health services continuing via telehealth sessions
Intake services for behavioral health services still available
We are not transporting people to the center unless absolutely essential
For our staff on-site, we are checking temperatures twice daily
Testing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Beginning Monday, Nov. 16
Testing Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1pm
AIHFS has the right to establish testing guidelines
AIHFS reserves the right to refuse testing and close at any time due to max capacity, weather, etc.
If a household member tests positive, ALL members of household are placed on 14 day quarantine
Retesting after a positive test will be conducted after 14 days for a return to work
Results are given by phone to you or you can stop by. We will not text or fax results
AIHFS is providing the opportunity for all individuals to be tested for COVID-19
The test is free to all, no prescription needed
If you do have insurance, please bring your insurance info with you
Our testing site is a drive thru service located in the parking lot of our agency
This drive thru testing is also available to pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.
The test we do shows an active infection, whether the person has symptoms or not, only. We may eventually offer the other test, too, which tells if someone has immunity, antibodies, but not at this time.
Continuing to conduct COVID-19 phone triage
Our After Hours Nurse Helpline now provides telephone triage for coronavirus testing
Behavioral health services continuing via telehealth sessions
Intake services for behavioral health services still available
We are not transporting people to the center unless absolutely essential
For our staff on-site, we are checking temperatures twice daily
In this section we are sharing resources from outside of our agency. Please refer any questions about the listings below directly to them. Thank you!
Food
Forgotten Harvest's response to COVID-19
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/covid19/
If you have or qualify for EBT/Bridge Card, the $20.00 limit for fruit and vegetable spending with Double Up Food Bucks has been raised from $20.00 to as high as $50.00, depending on the market or grocery store. https://www.doubleupfoodbucks.org/resources/covid-19/
Gleaners Community Food Distribution Sites (interactive map for finding places distributing free food by location and hours they are open) https://www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites/
Michigan Department of Education Food Service program (for school-age children and adults with disabilities 26 & under) https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/
Detroit Food Policy Council: building a healthy food system during COVID-19 https://mailchi.mp/062d56f5bd49/qu6yqhqwyu-3842617?e=034813de44
Other
Residents of Wayne County may qualify for assistance of: food, energy, rent, plumbing, funeral services and more. Wayne Metro's CARES Relief & Recovery Services.
National Disability COVID-19 Healthcare Support and Advocacy Hotline (800) 626-4959 English flier here | Spanish version here
CARES Act relief funds (economic impact payments, aka stimulus payments) info from the IRS
Very comprehensive resource guide by the University of Michigan providing information on how to access programs aimed at supporting Michigan residents during the coronavirus outbreak. Click here for link to google doc
From Wayne State Law's DEAL: Water shut-off info, resource guides and online groups
The Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL): coronavirus resources
This pdf, via the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, is a list of the cell phone providers and their various options to help with hardship caused by COVID-19 For pdf click here
Guidance and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administation
Certified Peer Support Phone Service - providing peer support, resource referral and shared experience of recovery and hope. (online pdf flier)
Skills and Support Group for Veterans: group meetings conducted via video (flier here)
Nature and history education from home by the Mich. Dept. of Natural Resources
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2848521
A children's book about coronavirus by Manuela Molina Cruz
English Version (download) | Spanish Version (download)
Food
Forgotten Harvest's response to COVID-19
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/covid19/
If you have or qualify for EBT/Bridge Card, the $20.00 limit for fruit and vegetable spending with Double Up Food Bucks has been raised from $20.00 to as high as $50.00, depending on the market or grocery store. https://www.doubleupfoodbucks.org/resources/covid-19/
Gleaners Community Food Distribution Sites (interactive map for finding places distributing free food by location and hours they are open) https://www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites/
Michigan Department of Education Food Service program (for school-age children and adults with disabilities 26 & under) https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/
Detroit Food Policy Council: building a healthy food system during COVID-19 https://mailchi.mp/062d56f5bd49/qu6yqhqwyu-3842617?e=034813de44
Other
Residents of Wayne County may qualify for assistance of: food, energy, rent, plumbing, funeral services and more. Wayne Metro's CARES Relief & Recovery Services.
National Disability COVID-19 Healthcare Support and Advocacy Hotline (800) 626-4959 English flier here | Spanish version here
CARES Act relief funds (economic impact payments, aka stimulus payments) info from the IRS
Very comprehensive resource guide by the University of Michigan providing information on how to access programs aimed at supporting Michigan residents during the coronavirus outbreak. Click here for link to google doc
From Wayne State Law's DEAL: Water shut-off info, resource guides and online groups
The Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL): coronavirus resources
This pdf, via the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, is a list of the cell phone providers and their various options to help with hardship caused by COVID-19 For pdf click here
Guidance and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administation
Certified Peer Support Phone Service - providing peer support, resource referral and shared experience of recovery and hope. (online pdf flier)
Skills and Support Group for Veterans: group meetings conducted via video (flier here)
Nature and history education from home by the Mich. Dept. of Natural Resources
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2848521
A children's book about coronavirus by Manuela Molina Cruz
English Version (download) | Spanish Version (download)
