Pastoral Care Resources

Homeless Outreach

CAM (Coordinated Assessment Model)
Phone: 313-305-0311

Website: www.camdetroit.org

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Coordinated Entry System for Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park connecting people experiencing homelessness with access to shelter and housing resources as they are available.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Phone: (734) 284-6333
Website: www.waynemetro.org/homele

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Supportive Housing & Homeless Service (programs aim to empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency








Alternatives for Girls
Phone: (888) 234- 3917
Website: https://alternativesforgirls.org/

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A place where homeless girls and young women (15-21 yrs) who have faced tremendous obstacles and found themselves without a home or a family to provide for them, learn to discover abilities and a calling that lead them towards meaningful careers and productive lives.

Rental Assistance

MI Dept. of Health and Human Services
Phone: (517) 241-3740 (Lansing Office)
Website: https://www.michigan.gov
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Provides a variety of resources to Michigan families. Contact your local office or the Lansing office for all programs and services provided.
HUD - Section 8 - Detroit Field House
Location: 
McNamara Federal Bldg. 477 Michigan Ave., Floors 6 &17, Detroit, MI
Phone: (800) 955-2232
Website: http://www.hud.gov/
Description Of Services
Provides housing support (if currently or in danger of becoming homeless, dial 211)

Housing Assistance

United Community Housing Coalition
Phone: (313) 963-3310
Website: http://www.uchcdetroit,org/
Description Of Services
Working with individuals and families who are facing eviction to identify decent and affordable housing opportunities and assist with relocation.

Housing Search Assistance

Affordable Rental Housing
Phone: (866) 466-7328
Website: http://www.michiganhousinglocator.com/
Description Of Services
For renters to find an affordable home and understand complex eligibility-based housing assistance programs.
MI State Housing Development Authority
Phone: (313) 456-3540
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/rental/welcomerenters
Description Of Services
These programs involve Housing Choice Voucher assistance or subsidized housing through low-income tax credits. 

Housing  Assistance For Specialized populations

Veterans- Southwest Solutions
Phone: (313) 841-8900
Website: http://www.swsol.org/

Description Of Services
Provides services for low-income Veterans and their families.
Volunteers Of America
Phone: (313) 379-7027; Ext.5430

Website: http://www.voami.org/
Description Of Services
Provides short-term intervention with direct support services, including assistance with rental payments, utilities, legal costs, child care costs, moving expenses, transportation, emergency supplies, and security deposits.
Wayne County Department Of Veteran Affairs
Phone: (313) 224-5045
Website: http://www.waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/veteran-s-services.aspx
Description Of Services
Soldiers and Sailors Reflief Fund

Legal Aid/Landlord Issues 

Wayne County Department Of Veteran Affairs
Phone: (313) 224-5045
Website: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org

Description Of Services
Non-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to low-income people and seniors.
United Community Housing Coalition
Phone: (313) 963-3310
Website: http://www.uchcdetroit.org/makeithome

Description Of Services
Renters who are being foreclosed on.

Utility assistance

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Phone: (313) 388-9799
Website: https://gateway.waynemetro.org/

Description Of Services
Apply for the MEAP (MI Energy Assistance Program) application- a preventive program designed to provide energy assistance to low-income households.
Society Of St.Vincent De Paul Detroit
Phone: (877) 788-4623
Website: https://svdpdetroit.org/

Description Of Services
The energy assistance program helps those in need with past-due heat and energy bills.
DWSD Lifeline Plan (Detroit only)
Phone: 313-386-9727
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/dwsdlifeline

Description Of Services
An income-based water affordability program that provides income-eligible enrolled Detroiter every month at a fixed rate based upon their household income.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Plan
Phone: 313-386-9727
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/lihwap

Description Of Services
Provides up to $1500 in direct payment assistance for household accounts in arrears or disconnect status and/or assistance with reconnection fees when services have been disconnected.

Domestic Violence Services

First Step
Phone: 734-722-6800 (24 Hour Helpline)
Website: www.firststep-mi.org/programs-and-services

Description Of Services
24 hour help line - provides crisis intervention, support, information, and safety planning to survivors.
YWCA Interim House
Phone: 313-861-5300 (24-Hour Helpline)
Website: www.ywcadetroit.org/programs/domestic-violence

Description Of Services
To empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It offers 24-hour crisis help line service and emergency shelter.
Turning Point
Phone: 586-463-6990 (24-Hour Helpline)
Website: https://turningpointmacomb.org

Description Of Services
Emergency shelter in Macomb provides temporary housing for survivors and their children who are fleeing from domestic violence or sexual assult.
Haven (Oakland County)
Phone: 877-922-1274 (24-Hour Helpline)
Website: www.haven-oakland.org

Description Of Services
Program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assult. Provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educaional programming.

Additional resources

Accounting Aid Society
Phone: 313-647-9620

Covenant Community Care (all locations in Detroit)
Phone: 
Eastside: (313) 626-2620 (Dental), (313) 626.2600 (Medical)
 Westside: all services (313) 446-8800;
Southwest: (313) 554-3880 (Dental), (313) 554-1095 (Medical)

Days of Operation: 
(Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM)
Location: 
Eastside: 20901 Moross Rd.                  
Westside: 17625 Joy Rd  
Southwest: 5716 Michigan Ave.


Description Of Services
Dental, Medical, Counseling
Crossroads Soup Kitchen
Phone: 586-463-6990 (24-Hour Helpline)
Days of Operation:
Every Sunday 12-2:30 pm
Location:
Crossroads Main Bldg. 2424 W. Grand Blvd.  Detroit, Michigan
Description Of Services
Provides hot, nutritious meals to hungry, impoverished individuals and families
Crossroads of Michigan
Phone: Appointments call 313-831-2000
(All other inquiries call 313-831-2787)
Location: 
2424 W. Grand Blvd.  Detroit, Michigan

Description Of Services
Provides Employment Search Assistance, Resume Writing, State ID, Food, Clothing, Counseling
Crossroads of Michigan-East
Phone: (Appointments only) call 313-822-5200
Location: 
21230 Moross Rd. Detroit
Description Of Services
Provides Employment Search Assistance, Resume Writing, State ID, Food, Clothing, Counseling
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministeries
Phone:  (Inquiries) 313-993-4700
Location: 
150 Stimson, Detroit, Michigan
Description Of Services:
Provides Homeless Shelters for Teen Moms, Single Women, Single Men, and Families.
Detroit/Wayne Integrated Health Network
Phone: 313-833-2500
Location: 
707 W. Milwaukee Ave. Detroit

Description Of Services
Mental Health Services
Green Path (Credit Counseling)
Phone: 888-235-1003
Neighborhood Service Org.
Phone: (Inquiries) 313-832-3100 or 313-875-7601
Location: 
852 Oakman Blvd. Detroit Central ofc)
8600 Woodward Ave. Detroit (Clinic)
Description Of Services:
Provides service for the homeless, Shelter, Mental Health Screening, Employment Search Assistance, and housing for Single Adults