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State Senator HELPFUL NUMBERS reasons to CONTACT ME Make your voice heard! Erika Geiss IN OUR COMMUNITY As we take up legislation that affects you, your family, and/or your CRISIS HOTLINES National Domestic Violence Hotline .......................................................................(800) 799-7233 community, please contact my offi ce to make your opinions known. Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention ..........................................................................(517) 372-6666 Additionally, if you are dealing with issues with state government or state Dear Neighbor, Suicide Prevention ................................................................................................(800) 273-8255 departments, please reach out so that we can help. I hope you are safe, healthy, and have taken the opportunity to get vaccinated against HEALTH SERVICES Covid-19. For a couple of months now, we have worked together to turn the tides in Child Health Care Services (MIChild) .....................................................................(888) 988-6300 Access free information! our community’s battle with the coronavirus and the situation looks brighter every day. Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority ..................................................................(800) 241-4949 At no cost to you, the state provides information regarding a range of EG0221 Nevertheless, until our communities reach the 70% vaccination threshold, we cannot let Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program .................................................................(866) 485-9393 different topics such as: veterans benefi ts and services, guides for tenants our guards down completely. Please, if you have not yet received your vaccine, do that Michigan Department of Health & Human Services ...............................................(855) 275-6424 and landlords, tax preparation, children’s health and safety, and much more. as soon as possible. You can fi nd vaccination information at michigan.gov/coronavirus, Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program .................................................(800) 803-7174 If you think our offi ce may have information that would be useful to you, and by . Vulnerable Adult Helpline ......................................................................................(800) 996-6228 texting your zip code to GETVAX (438829) contact us and we can help fi nd and distribute the correct publication with Wayne County Health Department .........................................................................(734) 727-7100 As conditions improve, please continue to follow me on Facebook for information and state government or state departments, please reach out so that we can (517) 373-7800 WIC (Women, Infants and Children) .......................................................................(800) CALL-WIC updates regarding the ever-changing landscape of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. help. HOUSING Senator Erika Geiss MI 48909 Lansing, Box 30036, P.O. I am ready to reinvest much of my focus into the issues which fi rst compelled me MSHDA, Detroit Offi ce ...........................................................................................(313) 456-3540 into public service, which can be boiled down to equity, justice, and protecting the [email protected] We are here to help! | Phone: community. The events that have transpired since the onset of the pandemic have shone LEGAL SERVICES If you have any questions, comments, or concerns that have not been a brighter spotlight on these issues than ever before. And though COVID-specifi c matters Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. ...................................................................................(866) 400-9164 addressed in this newsletter but fall under the purview of the state Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. ...............................................................(313) 967-5555 are beginning to take a smaller share of our days the fi ght for equality and justice is government, give us a call or send us an email. A member of our offi ce will more crucial. Michigan Attorney General | Email: be happy to help you fi nd the relevant contacts for handling your situation. Consumer Protection Division ............................................................................(877) 765-8388 We are roughly halfway through this year’s portion of the fi rst year of the 101st Hate Crimes Unit ...............................................................................................(313) 456-0180 legislature. We have done a lot so far, but much still remains. And despite working Payroll Fraud Division ........................................................................................(833) 221-1099 (855) 347-8006 against the seemingly persistent backdrop of the pandemic, we have had some Michigan Legal Services .......................................................................................(313) 964-4130 successes and continue to press forward on the other issues we’re tackling. As we Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan .................................................................(313) 964-1975 begin the latter half of another year, I remain steadfast and committed to the principle (517) 373-3400 (517) 373-6800 SENIOR CITIZENS RESOURCES (800) 292-3939 (517) 335-7622 (800) 482-3604 (517) 335-1426 (833) 633-5788 (800) 662-9278 (517) 241-3740 (877) 999-6442 (517) 241-6712 (517) 335-9700 (517) 481-8001 (517) 284-6367 (888) 767-6424 (517) 332-2521 (517) 241-5545 (517) 241-2400 (517) 335-7508 of Justice for All. At the time of writing this, I have introduced 14 bills and 4 resolutions Toll-free: Toll-free: Southeast Michigan Community Alliance ...............................................................(734) 229-3500 ...... ....... so far this term. This newsletter presents some highlights. SenatorGeiss.com State Senator Erika Geiss The Senior Alliance ...............................................................................................(800) 815-1112 .......... .............. .............. ............... I cannot, of course, address every issue that you may be facing. As such, I have included OTHER ASSISTANCE contact information for useful resources. I encourage you to contact the relevant agency ..................... Michigan Student Aid ............................................................................................(888) 447-2687 ...................... ......................... if you need further assistance. And if you need help getting Michigan Taxpayer Advocate .................................................................................(517) 636-4759 Website: connected to the correct place, please reach out to my offi ce at: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency ..........................................................(866) 500-0017 .................................... (517) 373-7800 (offi ce) or (855) 347-8006 (toll-free). Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency ..........................................................................(800) 642-4838 ....................................... .......................................... Pure Michigan Talent Connect ...............................................................................(888) 522-0103 .......................................... Cheers, .............................................. ............................................... ............................................... Social Security Administration ...............................................................................(800) 772-1213 ................................................. contact me! ................................................... Website: SenatorGeiss.com United Way of Southeastern Michigan ...................................................................(313) 226-9200 ce in the state Executive Branch. Executive Offi There are 17 major departments along with the Volunteers of America ...........................................................................................(248) 945-0101 Email: [email protected] ........................................................ Phone: | Toll-free: Michigan Departments Wayne County Friend of the Court ........................................................................(877) 543-2660 (517) 373-7800 (855) 347-8006 Agriculture and Rural Development Attorney General Civil Rights Corrections Education and Energy Great Lakes, Environment, Health and Human Services Services Insurance and Financial Labor and Economic Opportunity Affairs Licensing and Regulatory Military Affairs and Veterans Natural Resources State State Police Management and Budget Technology, Transportation Treasury ErikaGeiss Wayne County Veterans Affairs ..............................................................................(313) 224-5045 ce Offi Governor’s ce Offi Lieutenant Governor’s Department of: State Senator | 6th District 3 FAST FACTS The number of days that bills in regularabout sessions must be bi printed or s reproduced and in the possession of each chamber in order to make certain LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS 5 every member has enough time to become acquainted with legislation DAYS Last term, we had three bills get signed into law, and look forward to that possibility this year as well as we before the bills can be passed. move some of our bills through the committee process. The number of times every bill must be read before it can be passed. 3X The fi nal vote on each bill is then recorded in the journals. 2020-21 school