Services We Offer


Workforce Development Services

SEMCA is one of 25 Michigan Works! Agencies designed by the state to simplify public and business access to educational training, self-help and economic development opportunities.

228,231 individuals were served by SEMCA Michigan Works! service centers in 2008 alone. Through a statewide network of over 100 Michigan Works! Service Centers, employers’ recruited qualified candidates and job seekers found fulfilling careers.

SEMCA oversees seven Michigan Works! service centers throughout Wayne and Monroe counties. These service centers connect individuals and businesses with the services they need quickly and efficiently.

Customers can access the following services through Michigan Works:

Businesses can access the following services through Michigan Works:

Individuals seeking more information about Michigan Works! can call or visit one of our locations. If you do not live in the area, call 1-800-285-WORKS (9675) to be automatically routed to the nearest location.

Michigan Relay Center callers dial 711 or 1-800-649-3777.


Substance Abuse Treatment Services

SEMCA is a coordinating agency designated by the Michigan Department of Community Health to administer federal and state substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.

SEMCA provides funding for substance abuse services to residents in Monroe and Wayne counties. In addition, SEMCA services the following Detroit zip codes: 48203, 48211, & 48212. SEMCA funds a full range of treatment services to the uninsured and underinsured populations. They are as follows:

How do you access substance abuse services through SEMCA?

The client must call our Access Management System (AMS) department and complete an oral screening that will take approximately 15 minutes. The number is 1-800-686-6543. SEMCA’s providers utilize criteria from the American Society of Addiction Medicine to determine what level of care/program is recommended for the client.

All clients have a choice in selecting a provider that is in SEMCA’s network panel that meets their needs and criteria. All clients receive medically necessary services. These clients will be issued an authorization for services once they have been approved for treatment. All clients are offered an appointment with the appropriate program and level of care identified.

To receive substance abuse treatment services, call 1-800-686-6543. SEMCA’s AMS is operational 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Identified Priority Populations:

Drug Courts SEMCA is currently working with:

Care Management Organizations SEMCA is currently working with:

Specialty Programs Funded by SEMCA:

SEMCA also conducts regularly scheduled trainings for substance abuse professionals, community leaders, coalitions and law enforcement.


Prevention Services

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