District and Community Resources
We all need support and community in our lives. Please feel free to use the resources below to make sure your family gets what you need. Reach out to your building principal or Kayley Dahring if you have any questions or need support. Some services are open to all and some services have eligibility requirements. Please check websites directly for information on how to receive services.
This webpage is maintained through community service of Novi Community School District. Inclusion on this webpage does not imply endorsement nor does omission imply disapproval. Novi Community School District is not responsible for the services provided by these agencies.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
The School District, In accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, will ensure that homeless children and youth in transition have access to a free and appropriate public education, including preschool, and given a full opportunity to participate in state and District-wide assessments and accountability systems. A student may be considered eligible for services if he/she is presently living:
- In temporary shared housing, a shelter, or transitional living program;
- In a hotel/motel, campground, or similar situation due to lack of alternative;
- At a bus station, park, car, or abandoned buildings; or
- In a temporary or transitional foster care placement.
The Board of Education has designated the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources as the School District's Coordinator under the Homeless Assistance Act.
For questions or assistance, please contact:
Kayley Dahring,
NCSD McKinney-Vento Liaison
25345 Taft Road
Novi, MI 48374
248.449.1200
Kayley.Dahring@novik12.org
Emotional Crisis Hotline
In any emergency, call 911
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24/7 Crisis Text line: text HOME to 741741
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24-hour support at Common Ground crisis hotline: 1- 800-231-1127 https://commongroundhelps.org/
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New Oakland Family Services 24-hour emergency: 1-877-800-1650 https://newoakland.org/
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National Drug Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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24-hour Violence/Abuse support through HAVEN: 248-334-1274 or (877) 922-1274 https://www.haven-oakland.org/
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/