In response to the impact that the COVID-19 outbreak had on the greater Detroit community, SAY Detroit launched the DETROIT BEATS COVID-19! initiative to spearhead efforts for immediate and impactful actions to protect and support some of our most vulnerable population — seniors, first responders, children, and the homeless.
Detroiters in need of a PCR test to confirm a COVID-19 diagnosis or seeking a vaccine may contact the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic to make an appointment at (313) 758-6100. For help preparing, click here.
Primary Achieved Goals
Create a COVID-19 mobile testing center in Detroit
In collaboration with SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, EVO Detroit / Detroit2Nepal, Trinity Health, and MI Healthcare Professionals.
Feed 2,000 homebound seniors weekly
And help partners sustain and grow home meal delivery programs to seniors and adults living with disabilities.
Feed and educate for more than 100 underserved children
Through remote learning and food delivery to members of SAY Detroit Play Center.
Feed and educate for more than 100 underserved children
Through remote learning and food delivery to members of SAY Detroit Play Center.
Feed first responders
Particularly medical and hospital personnel on the front lines through the purchase of food from local Detroit restaurants at risk of closing.
Fund protective wear and supplies for first responders
Such as supporting grassroots projects to create reusable, washable masks and mask protectors.
Continue supporting SAY Detroit’s whole-health approach to serving Detroiters in need through its community health clinic and on-site pharmacy, which serves patients regardless of their ability to pay.
DONATEImpact
Keeping First Responders Safe. Responding to a request from the City of Detroit, SAY Detroit provided gap funding for the purchase of 135 no-touch infrared thermometers for use by the Detroit Fire Dept. and front-line municipal employees at the Detroit Dept. of Transportation. A $5,000 donation was made to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. Details here.
Feeding Our Families. While our facility was closed, the work to care for our students continues. With thanks to Jack Aronson’s Clean Planet Foods, we distributed 500 Mindful Meals to our member students and their families on Friday, March 27, 2020 – while practicing safe social-distancing, of course! Mindful Meals are 6-ounce meal pouches that can be heated in a microwave in under a minute.
#WorldBookDay question: Can reading help protect lives in real-time? Yes! @saydetroit is helping @cityofdetroit get thermometers for @DetroitFire & @RideDDOT with funds raised by #HumanTouch readers. TY for giving, and S/O to @Ayers4Detroit for organizing. https://t.co/m7hNdcSg71 pic.twitter.com/ecTJNhBvoQ
— Mitch Albom (@MitchAlbom) April 23, 2020
Just in: luncheon drop from @shieldspizza_ to Detroit Receiving Hospital (@DRHHarperHutzel)https://t.co/RkM2tpWI9K pic.twitter.com/3Rf6WkBI41
— SAY Detroit (@saydetroit) March 28, 2020
I was incredibly grateful to join @MayorMikeDuggan press conference to announce that we secured donations from both @pepsi and @saydetroit that will fund touchless thermometers for the @CityofDetroit Fire Department and @RideDDOT . pic.twitter.com/5AG1GDns4L
— Janeé Ayers (@Ayers4Detroit) May 27, 2020
Remote Learning. While SAY Play remained closed to ensure the safety of our student members, we remain committed to bringing our social and emotional learning curriculum into the homes of our members every day. Essential to carrying out our mission and vision for the center is maintaining a dedicated, one-on-one check-ins with our members and their families.
Coronavirus Response at SAY Clinic. We’re committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for all patients, volunteers, staff and visitors while continuing our essential services, which includes primary care visits. We’ve outlined our efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) here.. Details here.
Emergency Funding for Seniors, Homeless, and PPE. How SAY Detroit and founder Mitch Albom are aiding coronavirus impact and recovery efforts with emergency funding of $55,000 to three local-area groups. Details here.
Covid-19 Resources
at the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic
Covid-19 Testing
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with it, or need to show a negative test for employment, travel, or an event, diagnostic testing is available by appointment at the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic (211 Glendale Ave, Highland Park.) Please call (313) 758-6100 to schedule.
Testing is available for any adult patient who needs one.
Identification / Contact Information
Please bring with you a state ID or city of Detroit ID. Please bring your mobile phone or have a telephone number to provide to staff if you do not have your own so you can be contacted with results or other necessary follow up.
Personal Protective Wear
To help protect yourself and medical personnel, please arrive wearing a mask or other appropriate face covering over your mouth and nose. If you do not arrive wearing a mask, one will be provided for you.
Testing Procedure
Before you receive a nasal swab test, you will be screened by staff who will take your temperature, measure your blood oxygen level, and discuss your symptoms, if you have any. The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes to complete in full.
Results are available within 1– 3 days. You will receive your results by telephone at the number you provided at the time of testing.
Covid-19 Vaccines
- Appointment is required
- Patients 18 years of age or older are eligible.
- Please arrive on time for your vaccination.
- Please wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm.
- Please be prepared to wait at the clinic for 15 minutes after your vaccination for observation.