LEGAL RESOURCES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH:
National Network for Youth
Phone: 833-743-4343
Youth struggling with homelessness may need legal advice to understand their options in obtaining vital documents. This national hotline for youth can provide resources and assis-
tance in obtaining:
- State ID cards and licenses
All inquiries to the hotline are strictly confidential.
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
14100 Crawford
Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-4983-1300 Administrative line 800-448-3000 Hotline
This crisis, resource, and referral line is designed to help young people with problems
ranging from fighting with parents and bullying to sexual assault and drug abuse.
National Runaway Safeline
3141B N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Through its confidential hotline and online resources (live chat, email, and forum), the National Runaway Safeline offers runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth 24/7 support & resources needed to improve their situations. Resources include judgment-free support, facilitated conference calls, a message service, and access to a database of over 6,000 services, including local shelters, transitional housing, counseling, alcohol/drug treat-
ment, child protective services, and much more.
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One resource of note is the organization’s “Home Free” program, in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc. Home Free helps youth to reunite with their families, or to travel
to an alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket. Over 17,000 youth ages
12-21 have participated in the program since its inception in 1995. Interested in Home
Free? Call NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY to initiate the process and learn more details.
MULTIPLE COUNTY & STATE RESOURCES:
Common Ground
1410 S. Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Crisis Line: 248-456-8150 800-231-1127
A Step Forward:
We operate a safe and home-like transitional living shelter where homeless youth (ages
16-17) may stay for up to 2 years while they attend school and maintain employment.
Designed for youth seeking self-sufficiency, this program also offers counseling, job
training, career development, educational assistance, financial subsidies, and medical assistance.
To learn more, call 1-248-547-2260.
Graduated Apartment Program:
The Graduated Apartment Program (GAP) provides independent living services for youth
ages 18-24 years old, who are experiencing homelessness. GAP offers up to 24 months of housing, case management, counseling, and educational and employment support to help people develop a greater level of self-sufficiency, interpersonal skills and housing readiness.
Covenant House Michigan
2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48200
Phone: 313-463-2000
Covenant House Michigan is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides hope to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 18-24. We provide shelter, educational and vocational programs, as well as other support services, to help youth overcome hurdles
such as homelessness, unemployment, inadequate education, violence, drugs and gangs.
Our goal is to redirect them onto a path toward meaningful and successful adulthood.
Counties Served: Wayne County, Oakland County & Macomb County
Family Youth Interventions
Basic Center:
418 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-465-1212 24 hour line
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Transitional Living:
235 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
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Rapid Re-Housing:
235 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Family Youth Interventions has always been the only organization of its kind in Macomb County. We work closely with counseling agencies, the Macomb County Juvenile Court, Children’s Protective Services, schools and psychiatric hospitals. We will accept young
people from any county and have even assisted youth from out of state. Anyone can make
a referral to any of our programs. We are non-profit organization and our programs are of
no cost to our youth and families, however we do rely heavily on donations from families
and the community so we can provide the best possible resources for our youth and fam-
ilies in need.
Holy Cross Children's Services
Main Administrative Office
1030 N. River
Saginaw, MI 48609
Phone: 989-596-3557
Holy Cross Services is one of the largest private, not-for-profit providers of children’s
services in MI. The service portfolio includes: an assessment center; foster care; resi-
dential campuses and group homes for juvenile justice transition, behavior stabilization
and juvenile justice sexual offender / reactive treatment; educational services; indepen-
dent living plus; independent living; day treatment and a variety of community-based services to help children get healthy and productive lives. Offers services across the
state!
Judson Center
30301 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-549-4339
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4410 W. 13 Mile
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248-549-4339
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12723 Telegraph Suite 200
Redford, MI 48239
Phone: 313-794-5653
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3840 Packard Suite #170
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-528-1692
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34844 W, Michigan Ave.
Wayne, MI 48184
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12200 E. 13 Mile Suite #200
Warren, MI 48093
Phone: 586-573-1810
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2370 S. Linden
Flint, MI 48532
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3111 Lahser
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
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3917 Research Park Dr. Suite B-1A
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-794-2930
To provide expert, comprehensive services in southeastern Michigan that strengthen
children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental
disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.
Starr Commonwealth
13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd.
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: 800-837-5591
All of Starr’s locations have excellent facilities, and they exist for one sole purpose:
to help children overcome their difficult backgrounds and situations so they may reach
their full potential. We currently provide services throughout MI, with Albion campus serving as headquarters to our operations. Our campuses provide community-based
early intervention, preventative services and specialized residential alternatives to child-
ren.
METRO DETROIT & WAYNE COUNTY:
Alternatives for Girls
903 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-361-4000 Crisis Line: 888-AFG-3919
Our mission is to help homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence,
teen pregnancy & exploitation, and help them to explore and access the support, res-
ources and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong and to make positive
choices in their lives. Founded in 1987, Alternatives For Girls (AFG) is a southwest
Detroit based nonprofit organization. We serve homeless and at-risk girls and young
women through the following programs:
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Shelter: Provides a stable home, counseling, support for getting their education back
on track, job readiness and life skills training to homeless young women ages 15-22
and their children.
Detroit Phoenix Center
Administration Offices:
1420 Washington Blvd. Suite 301
Detroit, MI
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Woodward Drop - In Center:
8801 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
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Fitzgerald Drop-In Center:
8425 W McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-482-0916
A low barrier, safe space for young adults, ages 18-24 who are at risk of and/or currently
experiencing homelessness.
Young adults can access:
1. Showers
2 Meals
3. Laundry Services
4. Transportation Assistance
5. Basic need items and clothing
6. Career readiness, life skills & educational workshops
7. Housing crisis support through partner organizations
8. Computer lab available for Online school courses, homework, job searching and resume development, art projects, and networking
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Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am -3:00 pm
18-24 years of age (Opportunity Youth)
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Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm -8:00 pm
13-18 years of age (High School Students)
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Fridays by appointment only
Please bring a form of ID when visiting ABRC
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R.I.S.E Emergency Services Fund:
An emergency services fund reserved for providing youth and young adults immediate
respite from the elements using housing vouchers and support with basic needs that
can prevent homelessness.
Matrix Human Services
Administration Office:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-962-5255
Matrix programs encompass early childhood, homeless youth, youth & families in crisis,
community programs, events, senior services, HIV/AIDS support and include the largest
Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
MISSION:
Inspired by its heritage since 1906, Matrix Human Services advocates for and serves the
most vulnerable in the metropolitan Detroit community and empowers individuals and
families to enhance the quality of their lives and achieve self- sufficiency.
Ruth Ellis Center
77 Victor (at John R)
Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-252-1950
The mission of the Ruth Ellis Center is to provide short and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless and at-risk lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, trans- gender, and questioning youth.
The Guidance Center
Children's Crisis Screening & Intervention
13101 Allen Suite 400
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-785-7704 (After 5 p.m.: 888-711-5465)
Emergency assessment and referrals for children between 3-17 years old.
Traveler's Aid Society of Metropolitan Detroit
3031 West Grand Bld. Suite #690
Detroit, MI 48202S
Phone: 313-962-6740
Who We Are:
TASMD is an international 501(c)3 non-profit human services organization. We have helped
the community of Detroit since 1923, and currently assist our community in the following ways:
1. Permanent supportive housing for homeless or adults at-risk of losing housing
2. Resources for adults with disabilities and/or their family members (disabilities can
include, but are not limited to; mental illness, drug/alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS and physical disabilities)
3. Emergency assistance to those in need of supportive services
4. Workforce readiness and job placement
LENAWEE COUNTY:
See MULTIPLE COUNTY & STATE RESOURCES above!
MACOMB COUNTY:
See MULTIPLE COUNTY & STATE RESOURCES above!
Family Youth Interventions
Basic Center:
418 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-465-1212 24 hour line
&
Transitional Living:
235 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
&
Rapid Re-Housing:
235 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Family Youth Interventions has always been the only organization of its kind in Macomb County. We work closely with counseling agencies, the Macomb County Juvenile Court, Children’s Protective Services, schools and psychiatric hospitals. We will accept young
people from any county and have even assisted youth from out of state. Anyone can make
a referral to any of our programs. We are non-profit organization and our programs are of
no cost to our youth and families, however we do rely heavily on donations from families
and the community so we can provide the best possible resources for our youth and fam-
ilies in need.
OAKLAND COUNTY:
See MULTIPLE COUNTY & STATE RESOURCES above!
WASHTENAW COUNTY:
Ozone House
1600 N. Huron Dr. (new address!)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-662-2265 Crisis Line 734-662-2222 (24 hours)
Monday thru Thursday 9 -8 p.m., Friday 9-5 p.m.
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Ypsilanti Youth Drop-In Center
102 N. Hamilton (1 block from bus station)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-485-2222
Ozone House is now offering regular hours to screen young people, ages 17.5 – 24, for
housing opportunities.
These include:
* Transitional Living Program
* Rapid Re-Housing
* Permanent Supported Housing
* Family Reunification Program
TEXT “OZONE” TO 734-662-2222 ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR TABLET DEVICE
Counselors available on TEXT line Monday-Thursday 10 am-7 pm and Friday 10 am-4 pm.
