Support and Education are integrated into services provided at The Corner. These include:

Patient Assistance

Health Insurance Application Assistance: provides help to patients in completing applications for and compiling materials to apply for public health insurance including Medicaid/Healthy Kids, MiChild, and Plan First! Referrals are also made to Washtenaw Health Plan.

Patient Assistance Fund: helps young people pay for transportation to and from The Corner Health Center and hospital appointments; prescription drugs and emergency medical needs.

Food Pantry: offers non-perishable staples such as cereal, pasta, and canned goods free to all patients.

The Corner Store: An incentive program to increase use of prevention services. Clients are awarded points for accessing services. These are used to "purchase" items such as personal products, gift cards, baby clothes, books and educational toys. For The Corner Store wish list click here.

Support for Pregnant Women, Parents and Children

Maternal and Infant Health Program (MIHP): coordinated nursing, social work and nutrition services to eligible pregnant and postpartum women. Intensive services are available to families with substance abuse problems. To find out more about MIHP, click here.

Women, Infant and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC): provides supplemental food to income qualified pregnant and postpartum women and their children. To find out more about our WIC program click here.

Lamaze Classes: childbirth education by a certified Lamaze teacher.

Mom Power!: a support and education group for teen moms. To find out more about Mom Power!, click here.

Breastfeeding Support: breastfeeding support, advice and problem solving provided by a certified lactation consultant. This service is available on a walk-in basis every Tuesday from
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at The Corner.

Youth Programs

Health Education Theater Troupe/Peer Education Program: performances by peer educators followed by educational workshops on issues of concern to teens. To find out more or to schedule a presentation click here.

Youth Aging-Out Program: case management, education, employment, financial, and legal services for youth in out-of-home placements including foster care, detention, shelters and group homes. To find out more about the Youth Aging-Out Program click here.

Youth Leadership Council (YLC): a social action group for young people who want to improve the health of their community, develop leadership skills, and use art as a tool for education and advocacy. The YLC recruits new members every spring. If you are interested in joining, contact Monique at mhoyle2@cornerhealth.org or 734.714.2241.