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Rochester Hills Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Rochester Hills, Michigan that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Michigan page.

Lakeshore Legal Aid, Oakland officeFree civil legal help
Websitelakeshorelegalaid.org
Phone248-530-9330
Address35 W. Huron, Suite 701, Pontiac, MI 48342
HoursWalk-in hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low income people and seniors in southeast Michigan. Its Oakland office sits in Pontiac and serves Rochester Hills residents as part of Oakland County. New clients can call its Counsel and Advocacy Law Line at 888-783-8190.1

Legal Aid and Defender AssociationFree civil legal help in Oakland County
Websiteladadetroit.org
Phone313-967-5800
Address7650 Second Ave, Suite 120, Detroit, MI 48202

The Legal Aid and Defender Association provides free civil legal help to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. Its services cover eviction defense, foreclosure prevention, family law, public benefits and criminal record expungement. The office sits in Detroit and serves Rochester Hills residents as part of Oakland County.2

Food

Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Food PantryFree groceries
Websiteranh.org
Phone248-656-4904
Address1315 N. Pine St., Rochester, MI 48307
HoursMonday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rochester Area Neighborhood House runs a food pantry at First Congregational Church in Rochester. The pantry serves residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township and Addison Township. New clients start with a screening at the main office in Rochester Hills. The pantry hours above come from a county resource guide; call before a first visit to confirm the current schedule.3

Oakland HOPE Food PantryFree groceries
Websiteoaklandhope.org
Phone248-309-3658
Address20 E. Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340
HoursTuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oakland HOPE runs a client choice food pantry that provides groceries free of charge to Oakland County residents. The pantry sits in Pontiac and serves Rochester Hills residents as part of Oakland County. Bring a government issued photo ID and meet eligibility requirements. No appointment is required.4

Social services

Rochester Area Neighborhood HouseFinancial help, clothing and counseling
Websiteranh.org
Phone248-651-5836
Address1720 S. Livernois Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307
HoursWalk-ins Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rochester Area Neighborhood House has served Rochester Hills neighbors since 1968. Its main office offers financial help to prevent evictions and keep utilities on, plus clothing, counseling, transportation and referrals. Walk-ins are welcome at the main office during the hours above.5

Community Housing Network, Troy officeHousing help and homelessness prevention
Websitecommunityhousingnetwork.org
Phone248-928-0111
Address5505 Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Troy, MI 48098
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Troy office lobby closed on Fridays

Community Housing Network is a nonprofit that provides homes for people in need across southeast Michigan. Its main office sits in Troy. It runs housing programs, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, and its Housing Resource Center can be reached at 248-269-1335.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Lakeshore Legal Aid, About Us. ↩

  2. Legal Aid and Defender Association, Services. Address from Legal Aid and Defender Association, Home. ↩

  3. Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Neighborhood House Stands Ready to Support Local Families During Uncertain Times. Pantry address, phone and hours from Oakland County emergency resource guide, Emergency / Basic Needs and Services in Oakland County, verified August 2026. ↩

  4. Oakland HOPE, Food Pantry. ↩

  5. Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Neighborhood House Stands Ready to Support Local Families During Uncertain Times. ↩

  6. Community Housing Network, Services. Hours and Housing Resource Center details from Community Housing Network, Get Help. ↩

  1. Southfield Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  2. Sterling Heights Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  3. Troy Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  4. Warren Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  5. Westland Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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