B21 Student & Family Resource Guide
Mason & Holt Community Resources
If you or your child needs support, help is available.
This page provides trusted local and national resources for mental health, crisis support, family services, and basic needs.
🚨 Immediate Help & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
Chat: https://988lifeline.org
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
National Runaway Safeline
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Text: 66008
Chat: https://www.1800runaway.org
Support for youth in crisis or families concerned about a runaway situation.
OK2SAY
Call: 855-565-2729
Text: 652729
Website: https://www.ok2say.com
A confidential way to report safety concerns or threats involving students.
💙 Grief & Emotional Support
Ele’s Place – Lansing Location
Phone: 517-482-1315
Website:https://www.elesplace.org
Free grief support programs for children, teens, and families after the death of a loved one.
👨👩👧 Family & Community Services
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
Phone: 855-275-6424 (MI Bridges Help Line)
Website: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov
Food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, childcare help, and more.
Families Forward (Family Support Services)
Phone: 517-882-4000
Website: https://www.familiesforward.net
Parent education, counseling, and family support programs.
City Rescue Mission
Phone: 517-485-0145
Website: https://rescuemidmichigan.org
Offers meals, emergency shelter, and supportive services to homeless people and families in the Mid-Michigan region. Additionally, they provide programs that emphasize self-sufficiency and long-term stability.
Haven House
Phone: 517-337-2731
Website: https://havenhouseel.org/
Haven House guides and supports families who face homelessness on their paths to stable homes.
Community Mental Health — Clinton, Eaton, Ingham (CMH)
Phone: 517-346-8200
Website: https://www.ceicmh.org
Mental health services, crisis intervention, and counseling.
Holt Food Services
Website: https://www.hpsk12.net/departments/food-service/
Holt Public Schools offers wholesome breakfast and lunch services, including free and reduced meal alternatives to assist low-income families.
Mason Food Services
Phone: 517-676-6529
Website: https://www.masonk12.net/district/food-service/
Provides breakfast and lunch options for students attending Mason Public Schools, along with assistance to families eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
🎓Educational Services & Opportunities
TUTORING
Sylvan Learning – Lansing
Phone: 517-793-0744
Website: https://find.sylvanlearning.com
Personalized tutoring services containing programs designed to meet the specific learning requirements of your child, knowledgeable instructors who make learning interesting and productive, and a curriculum that is in line with academic requirements for actual outcomes.
Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) – Located in many areas, including Downtown Lansing, Holt, Mason, and more.
Website: https://www.cadl.org/
Provides cardholders with access to Tutor.com (2-9 PM) and free tutoring sessions with MSU Service Learning volunteers at some branches.
Kumon Math and Reading Center of East Lansing
Phone: 517-679-1300
Website: https://www.kumon.com/east-lansing-mi
Offers structured math and reading programs that help students build strong foundational skills and become independent learners.
Holt Community Education
Phone: 517-694-3411
Website: https://www.holtcommunityed.com/
Provides educational programs, including academic support, enrichment classes, and potential tutoring resources for students in the community.
Ombudsman Educational Services – Holt
Phone: 517-709-3148
Offers alternative education and tutoring support for students who need additional academic or behavioral support.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Angela Award (NSTA)
Website: https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program
Recognizes female students in grades 5–8 who demonstrate excellence and involvement in science, encouraging young girls to pursue STEM fields.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Website: https://barronprize.org
Awards $10,000 to students ages 8–18 who have completed an outstanding community service project that makes a positive impact.
MATHCOUNTS (Grades 6-8)
Website: https://www.mathcounts.org
A national math competition that helps middle school students build problem-solving skills, with opportunities to advance to state and national levels and win scholarships up to $8,000.
Partiot’s Pen Writing Contest (Grades 6-8)
Website: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
A nationwide essay contest sponsored by the VFW that encourages students to reflect on patriotism, with awards at local, state, and national levels.
eCYBERMISSION (Grades 6–9)
Website: https://www.ecybermission.com
A web-based STEM competition where students work in teams to solve real-world problems using science and engineering concepts.
HIGH SCHOOL & MICHIGAN SPECIFIC
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program (Grades 7-12)
Website: https://www.jkcf.org
A highly selective five-year pre-college scholarship for high-achieving students with financial need, providing academic support, enrichment opportunities, and funding.
