EMERGENCY OR TRANSISITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES
                                      Free or Low-Cost
This page was last updated: July 5, 2009
METRO DETROIT & DETROIT AREA:

Wayne County Shelter Referrals                                                                  Emergency Homeless Shelter Directory
313-963-STAY                                                                                               Website:  www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/
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Statewide Shelter Hotline
800-A-SHELTER  (800-274-3583) OR 2-1-1                                         

Wayne Homeless Network Project
Phone: 313-843-2550
Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency in partnership with The Salvation Army, Traveler's Aid Society, and the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, has formed the Wayne Homeless Network Project.  Services include: temporary shelter for families and individuals, financial assistance, educational and training programs, case management support services and transportation.


Wayne County Family Center
30600 Michigan Avenue 
Westland MI  48186   
Phone:  734-721-0590
Website:  www.lssm.org
Services Offered:
Shelter, relocation assistance for families experiencing housing crisis.  Open for telephone intake 24/7.


Metropolitan YWCA-Interim House
PO Box 21904
Detroit MI  48221
Phone:  313-861-5300
Website:  www.ywcadetroit.org
Services Offered:
Women & Child shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.


Stanford House
24627 Stanford  Dearborn Heights, MI  48125  Phone:  734-905-2486
Services Offered:
Women's shelter and house for women in recovery.  Sister houses located in Taylor, Romulus,
Lincoln Park, and Detroit.    Fee is $10.50 a day.


Surrender House
Phone:  313-673-6347
Email:  nalizzi@aol.com   (Liz)                               
Website: www.surrenderhouse.com
Services Offered:
Transitional recovery houses for men and women. 
Two shelters located in S.W. Detroit and one in Dearborn  Heights. 
Cost is $13.00 per day. 


Living The Principles, Inc.
Phone:  313-475-8888 OR 313-485-8887
Email:  admin@livingtheprinciples.org                 Website:  www.livingtheprinciples.org
A non-profit charitable organization that provides recovery homes and programs for women.
Stepping Stones Recovery Home for Women
Northline/I-75 area, Southgate MI
AND
Palmer House Recovery Home for Women
Palmer/Newburg area in Westland MI
Services Offered:
Beautiful, spacious homes in safe neighborhoods that provide structured recovery environments for women recovering from substance abuse.  LTP provides women with the support they need to develop a strong recovery foundation and rebuild their lives.

Mom's Place
(transitional housing)
Cass Community Social Services (multiple locations)   Phone:  313-883-2277
Website: www.casscommunity.org


ChristNet Rotating Shelter
22395 Eureka  Taylor MI  48180      (Directly across from Southland Mall)
Phone:   734-671-1300
Website:  www.christ-net.org
Note:  ChristNet is a partnership of churches serving the homeless. 
Rotating Shelter is seasonal--September thru June. 
Daytime Warming and Referral Center open 2-14-07 to 6-15-07 at
23720 Eureka Road, just east of Telegraph Rd., across from the
Fire Station #3.   Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


COTS                                                      
26 Peterboro
Detroit MI  48201         
Information:  313-831-3777            
Website: www.cotsdetroit.org        
Four Locations  for men, women & women with children
NEW! COTS will be opening a new certified infant daycare operating in the facility near the Cass Corridor in Detroit, in November of 2007 called "Bright Beginnings".  The child care center will care for children ages 4 months to 2 1/2 years old in the homeless shelter or who have used the shelter within the past year.                                                                                                 


Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries   (Men ONLY)                                             
3535 Third Street  Detroit MI    48201  Phone: 313-993-6703                                   
Serves meals daily.
Website:  http://www.drmm.org

Detroit Rescue Mission Genesis II
2915 Webb St.   Detroit MI  48206   Phone:  313-883-5614

Detroit Rescue Mission Genesis III
3840 Fairview St.  Detroit MI  48214   Phone:  313-993-6703
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Salvation Army
Several Locations  
3737 Lawton   Detroit  48208                                                                                        
Information:  1-800-A-SHELTER
Website:  www.salvationarmyemich.org


Veterans Haven
4924 S. Wayne
Wayne MI 48184
Information:  734-728-0527
Website:  www.vetshaveninfo.org


St. Johns' Shelter
Phone:  313-823-8383


Wayne County HOME
Phone:  313-224-5011


Operation Rebound
1950 Martin 
Westland, MI  48186  
Phone:  734-595-0411 ext. 109        M-F  9 to 5 p.m.
Services Offered:
Provides safe, temporary shelter for youth, 16 to 20 years old, whom are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, while providing counseling services, life skill training, and guidance for transitioning into independence.  Offers housing assistance for permanent living situations or short-term assistance for room and board is available.  Clients have access to educational assessment and placement, as well as aftercare services for clients that are completing the program.  Staff are on call 24 hours a day for client emergencies.  Transportation is available based on client need and staff's ability to assist.  Bus tickets are available.


Lincoln Behavioral Services
9315 Telegraph Road  
Redford MI  48239  
Phone:  313-450-4500
Provides assistance for mentally ill homeless persons in Western Wayne County. 
Website:  www.LBSCares.com


Alternatives for Girls   
Crisis Shelter/Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL)
903 W. Grand Blvd.  Detroit MI  48208  Phone:  313-361-4000
Website:  http://alternativesforgirls.org
Serves homeless girls and young women ages 16-20 who are not being served by the foster care or judicial system. During the 30-45 day shelter stay, and continuing for 12-18 months, trained staff assist the young women thru an intense and structured program.  Individual guidance and group programs are offered to help clients develop independent living skills, obtain and maintain employment & re-enter school.  AFG has the only long-term independent living program exclusively for teenage girls in the city of Detroit.


Neighborhood Service Organization  (NSO)   See another listing below!
3034 Third Avenue
Detroit MI  48201
Phone:  313-832-3100   24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website:  www.nso-mi.org             Men and women only....no children
NSO's 24-Hour Walk-In Center is always open to those in need.  The Center provides substance abuse prevention services, education, crisis intervention and referral services for people with substance abuse and mental health needs.  Services are particularly focused for those who are homeless or disenfranchised.  Services for people with physical disabilities, women, substance abuse prevention services and treatment, telephone services, Veteran's Administration outreach worker, Supplemental Security Income liaison, emergency food and clothing, shower facilities, group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, AA, NA, and FA (Fellowship Anonymous), transportation assistance, health care, case management. 


Eastside Emergency Shelter
5075 Chalmers  
Detroit MI  48213  
Phone:  313-824-3060
Open year round/24 hours.  For families with children
AND
Eastside Emergency Center
14320 Kercheval  
Detroit MI  48215 
Phone: 313-824-3060


First Step
2650 Eureka Road, Suite E   Taylor MI  48180    24 hour hotline:  734-459-5900
Phone:  734-955-3850                                                                          1-888-453-5900
&
44567 Pinetree Drive  Plymouth MI  48170  Phone:  734-416-1111
&
2750 Westfield   Redford MI  48239
Website:  www.firststep-mi.org
Information and referral, childcare and transportation, temporary emergency shelter, violence & rape prevention. No one is denied, due to inability to pay.


Counterpoint Shelter & Crisis Center
715 Inkster Road 
Inkster MI  48141   
Phone:  313-563-5005
Website: www.starfishonline.org


Michigan Ability Partners
16136 Eureka  Southgate, MI  48195    Phone:  734-246-5600
OR
3810 Packard  Ann Arbor, MI  48108    Phone:  734-975-6880
Email: info@mapagency.org
Website: www.mapagency.org


Door Step West   (women/children ONLY)
224 Highland
Highland Park, MI  48203 
Phone: 313-867-0111
Women and Women with children.  Male children under age 15--married couples must have marriage license and ID.


Matrix Human Services
Administration Offices:  
120 Parsons Street  
Detroit, MI  48201   
Phone:  313-873-0678 OR  734-831-1000.   
Detroit's ONLY voluntary, community-based, 24/7 shelter for HIV+ men AND adolescent males
& females ages 12-17 AND for women with children.


Neighborhood Legal Services MI      (formerly Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services)
455 W. Fort Street   Suite 214       Also see "Disabled Resources" page!
Detroit MI  48226
Phone: 313-964-1975
Website: www.nlsmlaw.us  OR  www.freewebs.com/wcnls
Permanent housing solutions for homeless adults and children (including those living with HIV and AIDS), housing services and life-skills training, advocacy in locating and obtaining permanent housing, budget & legal & housing counseling, moderate financial assistance to assist with move-in costs, household furnishings and seasonal utility advocacy assistance, six months case management or follow-up home visits (contingent upon program), limited legal services available for housing clients,


Operation Helping Hand
2250 Fourteenth Street 
Detroit MI  48216    
Phone:  313-961-1631
200 bed emergency shelter for men.  65 bed transitional housing for men.  16 bed permanent housing for the dual-diagnosed client.


Covenant House Michigan
2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 
Detroit MI    
Phone:  313-463-2014 OR 313-463-2000
Website:  www.covenanthousemi.org
Helps homeless and at-risk youths and young adults ages 18-22.


Community Housing Network
Phone:  248-928-0111
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Homeless Action Network of Detroit  (HAND)
P.O. Box 3238 
Highland Park MI 48203
Phone:  313-887-6506 anytime


Downtown Homeless Advocacy Services
455 W. Fort Street    Suite #214    
Detroit MI  48226
Phone: 313-964-1975
Permanent housing solutions for homeless adults and children, housing services and life-skills training, advocacy in locating and obtaining permanent housing, budget+legal+housing counseling, moderate financial assistance to assist with move-in costs, household furnishings and seasonal utility advocacy assistance, six-months case management or follow-up visits, limited legal services available for housing clients.


Wayne-Metro Community Action agency
2121 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI  48192
Phone:  313-843-2250
Website:  www.waynemetro.org
Lead agency in the Out-Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition employs a Youth Education Specialist who can provide support, training's, and technical assistance free of charge to teachers and school administrators.  In addition, the Youth Education Specialist works with children and families to ensure that they receive the most appropriate educational and housing-related support.  Support services include:  help with identifying homeless/marginally housed children, technical assistance, transportation coordination, help with budget guidelines and appropriate usage of funds, linkages to resources and networking with local, community-based homeless, and social service agencies.
AND
Project HOPE
This program is designed to assist chronically homeless individuals gain access to Social Security benefits and may expedite the SSA process for those eligible for Project HOPE services.  A project HOPE case manager works with multiple agencies to provide outreach, supportive services, transportation, shelter and housing to Project HOPE participants.


Common Ground Crisis Line
Phone:  800-231-1127 anytime
Website:  www.CommonGroundSanctuary.com
Offers help for those in need and gives referrals to shelters in Metro Detroit 24 hours a day


12th Street Baptist Church  (REACH INC.)
1840 Midland  Detroit MI  48238                Phone: 313-868-2659


Carmelite Care Center 
6136 Pennsylvania  Detroit MI  48213     Phone: 313-925-2273


Cass Homeless Drop-In Center
3627 Cass Avenue   Detroit MI  48201     Phone:  313-831-1118


Cass United Methodist Church
3901 Cass Avenue   Detroit  MI  48201    Phone:  313-833-7730


Central United Methodist Church
23 East Adams   Detroit MI  48226           Phone:  313-965-5422


Chapel Hill Baptist Church  
5000 Joy Road   Detroit MI  48204            Phone: 313-931-6805


Crossroads Social Service
4800 Woodward   Detroit MI  48218         Phone:  313-831-2000
Website:  www.crossroadsofmichigan.org


Day House
2640 Trumbull  Detroit MI  48216              Phone: 313-963-4539


Divine Inspiration Baptist Church
10501 Orangelawn  Detroit MI  48221     Phone:  313-934-3331


Faith Clinic
12260 Camden  Detroit MI  48213            Phone: 313-372-3429


First Presbyterian Church
2930 Woodward  Detroit MI  48201          Phone: 313-833-3211


Genesis House II
2015 Webb Street  Detroit MI  48206       Phone: 313-883-5614


Genesis House III (Eastside)
3840 Fairview   Detroit MI  48214              Phone: 313-331-5645


Haven Community Mission
138 West Columbia Detroit MI  48201     Phone: 313-963-4835



Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
30600 Michigan Ave.   Westland MI  48186   
Phone:  734- 721-0590 24 hour line
Website:  www.lssm.org
Operates an emergency shelter for individuals and homeless families.  Accommodates 24 families with a capacity of up to 108 individuals .  Average length of stay is 45-60 days.  Extensions into the transitional living program for up to 2 years is granted on a case-by-case basis.  Support services includes meals, clothing, day care, case management, housing and job placement assistance, parenting classes, limited transportation assistance, and medical care.


Mariners Inn
445 Ledyard Street  # 201  Detroit MI  48201      Phone: 313-962-9446
Email:  info@marinersinn.org
Website:  www.marinersinn.org


Mary Brown    (Women ONLY)
19353 Algonac    Detroit MI  48234 


Missionaries of Charity
4835 Lincoln  Detroit MI  48201                Phone: 313-831-1028


Mother Waddles Perpetual Mission
15400 Grand River  Detroit MI  48227     Phone: 313-836-4644


Mt. Nebo Resource Center
18403  Ryan Road  Detroit MI  48234      Phone: 313-893-5848


New Life Rescue Mission
2600 18th Street Detroit MI  48216           Phone: 313-237-0390


New Light Baptist Church   Community Services
5240 West Chicago Detroit MI  48204     Phone: 313-931-1111


Oasis Transitional Housing
Woodward   Highland Park  MI                 Phone: 313-868-1946


Open Door Rescue Mission
3434 McDougall Street  Detroit MI  48207      Phone: 313-579-1825


Promised Land Community Shelter
7151 Strong Street  Detroit MI  48211     Phone:  313-571-7865


Shepherd House
9645 Shoemaker Detroit MI  48213          Phone 313-571-7528


Urban Community Housing Coalition
47 East Adams, 2nd floor, Detroit MI  48226       
Phone: 313-963-3310


Urban League of Detroit
208 Mack Avenue 
Detroit MI  48201      
Phone: 313-832-4600
Website:  www.detroiturbanleague.org


Warren-Conner Development Coalition
11148 Harper Avenue Detroit MI  48213      Phone: 313-571-2800


T.C. Simmons    (Westside)
10501 Orangelawn  
Detroit MI  48204    
Phone: 313-934-3331
Women & women with children


Lighthouse Home Mission Warming Center
Full Gospel Temple
34033 Palmer   (east of Wayne Road)  
Westland MI
Phone: 734-326-3885
Center provides overnight accommodations for homeless people through March 31st.


New Day Multipurpose Center and Shelter
511 S. Post   Detroit  MI  48209          Phone: 313-842-2420


Out-Wayne County Homeless Advocacy Services
1110 Southfield Road  Lincoln Park, MI  48146
Phone: 313-357-2657
Permanent housing for homeless disabled adults and children


Peacemakers International Church
"Jesus House"
5322 Chene    Detroit  MI  48211        Phone: 313-923-5939


Jewish Vocational Service of Detroit
29699 Southfield Rd     
Southfield MI  48076     
Phone:  248-559-5000
Website:  http://www.jvsdet.org
Services for the homeless and individuals at risk.  Services are available to anyone in the Detroit metropolitan area, regardless of religious affiliation.  See website for programs and locations.


Doorway To Recovery Homes   (5 homes in various Metro Detroit area locations)
Phone:   Kevin  734-309-3091    Email:  Kevin@doorwaytorecovery.com
                Mark 313-300-4165        Email:  Mark@doorwaytorecovery.com
Website:  www.DoorwaytoRecovery.com
Has a Sunday morning radio show on 1400 a.m. at 10:30 a.m.


Ruth Ellis Center
77 Victor Street, Highland Park  MI  48203     Phone:  313-252-1950
Website:  http://ruthelliscenter.com
An emergency shelter for the LGBT community with an 18 month program.  One of only 4 youth social services agencies in the nation helping LGBT & teens & youths experiencing homelessness.


Icon of Youth & Family Services
2921 E. Jefferson
Detroit MI
Phone:  313-466-9658
Youth emergency shelter and youth & family services


Gateway Community Services
815 Prospect
Detroit MI   48823
Phone:  517-351-4000
Emergency Shelter for teens only


Jefferson House
8311 E. Jefferson
Detroit MI  48214
Phone:  313-331-8900
Men in Recovery after treatment.


Off the Street
10612 E. Jefferson
Detroit MI  48214
Phone:  313-824-4250 OR 313-873-0678


Simon House
17300 Burgess
Detroit MI  48219
Phone:  313-537-5518
Women with HIV/AIDS


The Angel House  (AKA KRAT & CO)
PO Box 40629
Redford Mi  48239
Phone:  248-622-0359
Email:  krat_llc@yahoo.com
Website:  http://www.kratllc.com/services
A community based, non-profit organization that has a vision of breaking generational curses within families who choose to live on the welfare system.  The Angel House will provide adequate housing, education, guidance, and self-enrichment training for young women ages 14 through 21 years of age who may have experienced a temporary setback due to life-changing events while striving to take care of family responsibilities.  Young women will have an opportunity to become self-employed and/or independent contractors in areas such as information technology, tax preparation, real estate, photography, cosmetology, insurance and fitness instructors.  Other services include worship services, licensed day care services, individual and group counseling sessions, and adequate housing during and after competion of the program.


Shelters of Love
Phone: 313-414-7067
Website:  www.sheltersoflove@aol.com
Provides transistional housing for homeless individuals in Metro Detroit.  The program operates as a coalition with area churches committed to housing and feeding homelss people for up to one week per calendar year.


City of Detroit Human Services
6501 South Street
Detroit MI
Main center open to anyone who needs temporary shelter.
AND
16051 John C. Lodge
Detroit MI


Stand Up For Kids
1641 Porter
Detroit MI  48216-1935
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11
Royal Oak MI  48067
Phone: 313-516-2763
Mobile Outreach Line:  888-365-4KID
Email:  detroit@standupforkids.org
Website:  standupforkids.org  OR  www.myspace.com/standupforkidsdetroit
A national all-volunteer organization with chapters in 31 states whose mission is to save homeless and
at-risk youth from a life on the streets.  The Detroit chapter has an outreach program that seeks to find and assist/mentor homeless and runaway youth under age 21.  They search the streets each week to locate
kids in order to get them into shelters and provide emergency needs such as food packs and hygiene packs. They also provide services to unaccompanied kids who are staying in shelters already. 


Operation Get Down Inc.
10100 Harper Avenue
Detroit MI  48213
Email:  admin@operatiodown.org
Website:  http://operationgetdown.org
Residential intensive intervention in a residential setting for both men and women with children.prog  Also offers a shelter program that operates year-round from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. daily offering meals, a hot shower, bedding for the night and breakfast for 100-150 men.  Also a Warming Center that operates between November and March of each year to serve the homeless seeking shelter during the winter months.  The program offers meals, showers, and overnight shelter.  There is a transitional  temporary residency program for men for up to 24 months while preparing them for independent living.



LENAWEE COUNTY

Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Corporation
408 Toledo Street   Adrian MI  49221
Phone:  517-423-2523


Salvation Army
217 West Church   Adrian MI  49221 
Phone:  517-265-2038
Website:  www.salmich.org


Family Counseling and Children's Services of Lenawee County
220 North Main Street   Adrian MI  49221
Phone: 517-264-5733
Days only for families and singles.


American Red Cross
204 N. Broad Street   Adrian MI  49221 
Phone: 517-263-1904




MACOMB COUNTY

The Ray of Hope Day Center
176 Northbound Gratiot Ave.  
Mount Clemens, MI
(the county's only daytime cooling shelter)


Turning Point, Inc.  (Women's shelter)
158 S. Main Street   PO Box 1123
Mount Clemens, MI   48406
Phone:  586-463-4430 (business line)  586-463-6990 (crisis line)
Email:  scollins@turningpointinc.com
Website: www.turningpointinc.com
Women & children only, victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and homelessness..



Solid Ground Shelter
17955 Eleven Mile Road 
(I-696 and Gratiot Avenue)
Roseville MI  48066
Phone:  586-772-3604
Email:  dmc@sgth.org
Website: www.solidgroundinc.org
A 14-bedroom shelter for homeless single-parent and two-parent families and two elderly or disabled resident housing units for 18 to 24 months.  There is room for a maximum of 40 residents.  Comes with a variety of
forms of guidance and services to return residents to productiviity and independence.


Macomb County Homeless Coalition
Phone: 586-783-0916     Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website:  www.macombhomeless.com


Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST)
20415 Erin 
Roseville MI  48066
Phone:  586-415-5101  1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week
Website:  www.mcrest.org
All homeless (rotating churches).  Under 18 if accompanied by an adult.


Salvation Army MATTS
24140 Mound Road
Warren MI  48091
Phone:  586-755-5191
Website:  www.salmich.org
Serves all homeless but Macomb County residents first.   Emergency 30 day shelter for men, women, and children of all ages.  Provides medical and casework to each client.  Clients must be alcohol and drug-free, must be on all prescribed medications.  Intakes performed at 2 p.m., first-come, first served basis.


Family Youth Interventions
418 Cass Ave.
Mt. Clemens, MI  48046
Phone:  586-465-1212
Website:  www.angelfire.com/mi4/fyinter
Youths ages 10-17


The Warming Center
PO Box 53
Roseville MI  48066
Phone:  586-466-4413 (days) OR 586-321-0998 (after hours)
Website:  www.warmingcenter.org
All homeless (rotating churches in wintertime)


Pathway  Homeless Shelter
511 Union
Port Huron MI  48061
Phone:  810-982-1020
Website:  www.safehorizonsmi.org
Single men, couples, and intact families---must have proof of 6 months residency.


Carolyn's Place (Safe Horizons)
PO Box 610968
Port Huron MI  48061
Phone:  810-985-5538 OR 888-985-5538
Website:  www.safehorizonsmi.org
Domestic violence & sexual assault victims--women and children and homeless women


Mother Hill's House of Hope
900 Stone Street
Port Huron MI  48060
Phone:  810-985-4269
Men, women & children


Zion United Church of Christ
85 Market Street
Mt. Clemens MI


Macomb County Warming Center
Mt. Clemens MI
Phone:  586-466-4413
November thru March ONLY.  Comprised of rotating sponsor churches to provide blanket, pillow, warm supper, light breakfast to individuals who do not qualify, have extended their time, or have been turned away from an existing shelter.  Intake hours are 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday-Sunday. 


Mount Clemens Salvation Army
Emergency Drop-In Center
55 Church Street
Mt. Clemens, MI  48043
Phone:  586-469-6712
An adult drop-in center that provides   day room (warming/cooling center) that is open from 8:30 a.m. to
3 p.m., showers, meals (breakfast & lunch), clothing assistance, and hygiene items.  Assistance with bus tickets or prescriptions may also be available in some cases as well as referrals for other agencies.  Computer lab is available Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to assist clients with locating employment and creating resumes. 


Samaritan House
Homeless Shelter Referral
58944 Van Dyke
Washington Twp., MI  48094
Phone:  586-677-7590
Provides referral and information about temporary shelter in Macomb County. 



MONROE COUNTY

The Salvation Army Family Manor
815 E. First Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone:  734-241-0440
Website:  www.salmich.org
Services Offered:
Housing for families & single women for up to 90 days.  
May put client and children in hotel for up to five days. 
Serves Monroe County ONLY.
ALSO:
The Warming Center has opened!   815 E. First Street, Monroe
Open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.


Philadelphia House I & II                                             
Men's homeless shelters                                              
for single men ONLY                                                       
218 Washington Street                  
AND
119 E. Third Street
Monroe MI  48161
Phone:  734-241-0255
Serves Monroe County ONLY.


Paula's House
Transition house for homeless women who have substance abuse problems. Program is for 1-2 years and the goal is permanent housing upon successful completion of program.  Women pay 30% of their income as rent, up to $450.00 a month.  Five beds are available.  Located in Monroe MI.   Phone:  734-384-8922   
Email:  pwhitman@monroecmha.org


United Way's First Call for Help
216 North Monroe Street
Monroe MI  48161
Offers local resources and referrals
Phone:  734-242-4357  24 hours


Fairview
3604 South Custer Road
Monroe MI  48161
Phone:  734-240-3190
Supervised transitional housing for disabled & mentally ill adults ages 45 and up, who are ambulatory and homeless.  MUST have a Referral Letter from an agency in order to be considered!


Harbor Light Rehabilitation Services
3580 S. Custer Road & 25 S. Monroe Street
Monroe MI  4816`
OR
42590 Stepnitz Drive
Clinton Twp.
Macomb, MI
OR
3737 Humboldt
Detroit MI
Phone:
Website:  www.salmich.org


Michigan Dept. of Human Services
Determines assistance eligibility
Phone:  734-243-7200


Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP)
942 East First
Monroe MI  48161
Phone: 313-241-2775


Southeast Michigan Veteran Service Center
14 South Monroe
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-242-5895
Weekdays only 9-5 p.m. ONLY
Male Veterans ONLY


Family Counseling and Shelter
14390 LaPlaissance Road  Suite 106
Monroe MI   48161
Phone:  734-241-0180
Website:  http://www.fcssmc.org
Emergency shelter for Domestic Violence.  Women and children only.  Men are housed at another location.



OAKLAND COUNTY

South Oakland Shelter
431 N. Main
Royal Oak, MI  48067
Phone:  248-546-6566
Website:  http://sos1985.org
Men, women, children & seniors--365 days/90 day shelter


New Bethel Outreach Ministry
175 Branch
Pontiac, MI  48343
Phone: 248-333-7010
Website:  www.CommunityHousingNetwork.org
Homeless shelter for single women and children. 
Open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Olive Branch Ministries Inc.
196 O'Riley Court
Pontiac MI  48342                                                                                            Place of Hope Warming Center
                                                                                                                             Website:  www.oakgov.com

Common Ground
1410 S. Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills MI  48302
Phone: 246-456-8150


Salvation Army Harbor Light
34 Oakland
Royal Oak  MI  48059
Phone:  248-334-2400
Website:  www.salmich.org


Grace Centers of Hope
35 E. Huron
Pontiac MI  48342
Phone:  248-334-2187
Website:  http://gracecentersofhope.org
Shelter & rehab....all welcome.


The Sanctuary
122 S. Washington Street
Royal Oak MI  48067
Phone:  248-542-2260
Website:  www.commongroundsanctuary.org
For runaway youth ages 10-17 for boys and girls


A Step Forward
122 S. Washington
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248-547-2260
For young men and women ages 16 to 21.


Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency--Central Office
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
PO Box 430598
Pontiac MI  48343
Phone:  248-209-2600
Email:  info@olhsa.org
Website:  http://www.olhsa.org
OLHSA provides assistance to the low-income, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in order for them to become self-sufficient.  Assistance includes outreach and emergency services, housing services, AIDS home support and housing, family support services among others.
AND
345 E. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI  48220
Phone:  248-542-5860
Email:  info@olhsa.org
Website:  http://www.olhsa.org


Carraige Town Ministries Men's Shelter
605 Garland Street
Flint MI  48503
Phone:  810-233-8737


Lighthouse of Oakland County
Phone: 248-920-6000



WASHTENAW COUNTY

Ypsilanti Housing Commission
601 Armstrong  Ypsilanti, MI  48197
Phone:  734-482-4430

Community Services Agency (CSA)
555 Towner  Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone:  734-484-6610
Services Offered:
Assistance with eviction prevention, some relocation


SOS Crisis Center & Community Services
114 N. River  Ypsilanti MI  48197
& 101 South Huron Street               Prospect Place Family Shelter Program
Phone:  734-484-4300 OR 734-485-8730
Website: www.soscs.org
Services Offered:
Assistance with eviction prevention and relocation, transitional housing. For families with minor children.


American Red Cross
Washtenaw County Chapter
4624 Packard Road 
Ann Arbor, MI  48108
Phone:  734-971-5300
Website: www.wc-redcross.org
Provides emergency assistance of shelter among other services.


Prospect Place Family Shelter Program
101 South Huron Street  
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone: 734-484-4300
OR
114 N. River  Ypsilanti  MI  48197
Phone:  734-484-4300
M-F  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    Walk-Ins
M-F   9 a.m. to 5 p.m.     Phone Calls
Services Offered:
Housing, relocation, eviction prevention services.  Must have minor children.


Safe House Center
4100 Clark Road   Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone:  734-995-5444  24 hours
Services Offered:
Temporary shelter for victims of domestic  violence and their children.  Call directly or referral. NO FEE.


Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
P.O. Box 7370   Ann Arbor, MI  48107Has Several Programs!
Phone:  734-662-2829
Email:  info@annarborhelter.org
Websitewww.annarborshelter.org
Provides temporary shelter and supportive services in a safe and caring environment. 
Works with the community to allocate resources to meet the needs of the homeless.


The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County
809 Henry Street    Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone:  734-761-7750
Website:  www.annarborsalvationarmy.org
Provides emergency shelter and financial assistance.
advocacy and referrals and the Staples Family Center temporary housing.
AND
Salvation Army Staples Family Center Shelter
3660 Packard     Ann Arbor MI 
Phone:  734-761-7750


Ashley Day Shelter   (60 day limit)
112 S. Ashley   Ann Arbor
Phone: 734-668-7273


Huron House Men's Shelter
420 W. Huron   Ann Arbor MI
Phone:  734-761-7750


Ozone House
1705 Washtenaw    Ann Arbor MI  48104
Phone:  734-662-2265     
Mon. thru Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9-5 p.m.
Crisis Line  734-662-2222 (24 hours)
Website: www.ozonehouse.org
A community-based agency, offers a array of free services and support including housing, to runaway,
homeless and at-risk youth (ages 10 to 20) and their families.


Home of New Vision
Transitional housing for the Recovering Woman
2500 Packard St.  Suite 105  Ann Arbor , MI  48104
Phone:  734-913-9023
Website:  www.homeofnewvision.org
Email: mail@homeofnewvision.org


Dawn Farm
6633 Stoneycreek 
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone:  734-485-8725
Website: www.dawnfarm.org
Provides transitional housing for homeless addicts, alcoholics as well as a street outreach to meet addicts "where they live."



Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County
4290 Jackson Road   Ann Arbor MI  48103
Phone:  734-822-0220
Email:  info@alphahouse.ihn.org
Website:  www.alphahouse-ihn.org
Rotating shelter, health services and housing relocation help.



SAPAC
580 Kennedy Drive, Room. L
107 W. Quad      Ann Arbor, MI  48109
Phone: 313-763-5865
Crisis Line:  313-936-3333


Alpha House
4290 Jackson Road       Ann Arbor, MI  48103
Phone: 734-822-
Emergency Shelter for families only.


Arbor Haven
809 Henry Street      Ann Arbor MI  48104
Phone: 313-761-7750


Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice
730 Tappan      
Ann Arbor MI  48104
Phone: 313-663-1870
Website:  www.icpj.net


St. Vincent dePaul
411 Florence
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone: 313-483-6378
Website:  www.svdp.org
Open September thru mid-June






ABUSED WOMEN OR MEN:
Please see "Domestic Violence" for many more resources AND special shelters for you!
OR
if you are pregnant, please check under "Crisis Pregnancy & Pregnancy"

VETERANS:  Please check under "Veteran's Resources" and "Services for Active-Duty Service People" for more help!


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Haven House
121 Whitehills Drive
Detroit MI  48826
Phone:  517-337-2731
Emergency shelter for families only


Detroit Vets Center
2770 Park
Detroit MI 
Phone:  313-831-5500


Tumaini Center
Cass Corridor
Detroit MI 
Phone: 313-832-3100

R.E.A.C.H. Runaway Program
914 Church Street
Flint MI  48502
Phone:  810-233-8700
Teens only.....meals & clothing


Homeless Resource Team
2255 Fort Street
Lincoln Park, MI  48146
Phone:  313-294-8821
Homeless mentally ill, dually diagnosed.


United Way for S.E. Michigan
Phone:  313-226-9200
Website:  www.uwsem.org


Open Door Rescue Mission
Phone: 313-579-1825







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Help for a homeless student is usually available through the school or the local intermediate school district.

If you need help contact:

Detroit Public Schools liasion for homeless students, 313-866-9670


Wayne Metro
Community
Action Agency
313-843-2550


Macomb County liasion, 586-228-3490


Oakland County liasion,
248-209-2414




Hope House
14626 Mansfield
Detroit MI 
A new residence for homeless VETS operated by Uniting Faith & Family Outreach in Detroit.  Up to 8 people can be accommodated at the four-bedroom home.  Must not have a criminal background and no smoking, alcohol or drugs will be allowed.
Project Helping Hands
(a joint venture between the NSO and the Detroit Dept. of Health)
Phone: 313-833-7270
Case managers work with the homeless population in the streets to provide shelter and health services.



Homeless Action Network
of Detroit
Phone: 313-963-6601
For resources in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck.  Between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.



Black Family Development
Family Preservation & Support
15231 W. McNichols
Detroit MI  48235
Phone: 313-272-3500
Website: www.
blackfamilydevelopment.org
Must be a City of Detroit resident.  Establishes immediate shelter for families,
crisis intervention, counseling on long-term needs for shelter, relocation
assistance, housing search
assistance, tenant/landlord
negotiations.