Love, Peace & UnityHousing and Shelter Help
51 places-
36th District Court Legal Self-Help Center
(313) 965-2200 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; remote navigators Mon-Thu 9am-1pm, Fri 9am-noon
- Where
- 421 Madison St, 2nd Floor Room 2E, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- 36thdistrictcourtmi.gov
Free walk-in help finding and filling out court forms (eviction, small claims, etc.) using MichiganLegalHelp.org. Staff explain info but cannot give legal advic
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CAM Detroit (Coordinated Assessment Model) – homeless intake for Detroit, Highla
(313) 305-0311 Open to anyone- Hours
- Call center Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; after hours call 866-313-2520
- Where
- Walk-in: Cass Community Social Services, 12025 Woodrow Wilson St, Detroit, MI 48206 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm); NOAH at Central, 23 E. Adams, 2nd Fl, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- camdetroit.org
Single front door for ALL Detroit shelter beds and housing programs. Call or walk in to an access point; after hours call 866-313-2520 or go to a police station
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Cass Community Social Services
(313) 883-2277 Open to anyone- Hours
- Warming Center 24/7 Nov 15-Mar 31 (3 meals/day); other meal times not published,
- Where
- 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
- Web
- casscommunity.org
Meals, housing, warming center, health and job programs. Also a CAM shelter access point at 11850 Woodrow Wilson (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm). Call first.
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Cass Community Social Services – Warming Center, Family Shelter & Rotating Shelt
(313) 883-2277 Open to anyone- Hours
- Shelters 24/7; Warming Center Nov 15-Mar 31; Rotating Shelter Nov-Apr
- Where
- 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
- Web
- casscommunity.org
Warming center with 3 meals/day, year-round family shelter, and church-hosted rotating shelter. Intake is through CAM 313-305-0311.
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Central City Integrated Health – Housing & Behavioral Health
(313) 831-3160 Open to anyone- Hours
- PBV housing applications Mon & Wed 9am-3pm
- Where
- 10 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- centralcityhealth.com
Integrated mental health, MAT, primary care and supportive housing for people with serious mental illness. Homeless? Call CAM 313-305-0311; PBV apps Mon/Wed.
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Detroit Housing Resource Helpline / Street Outreach (after-hours shelter line)
(866) 313-2520 Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Web
- camdetroit.org
After-hours/weekend line for emergency shelter placement and street outreach in Detroit when the CAM call center is closed.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
(313) 993-4700 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (office); shelter line 24/7
- Where
- 150 Stimson St, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter line 866-313-2520; residents get meals and new clothing. Addiction help 313-263-0077. No questions asked.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Job Training
(313) 993-4700 Open to anyone- Hours
- Call for hours
- Where
- 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Vocational training, GED classes and job-readiness for people in DRMM programs, plus prisoner reentry and a homeless-veterans trades track. Call main line.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Addiction Helpline / Genesis House III (wome
(313) 263-0077 Open to anyoneWithdrawal management (detox) and residential substance use treatment with shelter. Call the addiction helpline to start.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Emergency Shelter & Meals
866-313-2520 (shelter); 313-99 Open to anyone- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; shelters daily
- Where
- 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Shelter guests get meals, showers and clothing; also addiction treatment. Call the shelter line first; men's shelter is at 3535 Third St.
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DWIHN (Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network) 24-Hour Helpline & Access Center
(800) 241-4949 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis 24/7; eligibility screenings Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
- Where
- 8726 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- dwihn.org
- accesscenter@dwihn.org
Wayne County's public mental health/substance use entry point. Call to get screened and assigned to a provider (Team Wellness, NSO, etc.). Mobile crisis 844-462
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Michigan 211
211 (or 844-875-9211) Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- Statewide; or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP to 898211
- Web
- mi211.org
Free 24/7 helpline for shelter, food, utilities, health, rides and more, 180+ languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
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Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) – Homeless Recovery Services
(313) 961-4890 Open to anyoneLow-barrier emergency shelter (women), medical respite, street outreach/street medicine, permanent supportive housing. Shelter placement goes through CAM 313-30
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Out-Wayne County Continuum of Care / Wayne Metro coordinated entry (Wayne County
(734) 284-6999 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm (Wayne Metro Connect Center)
- Where
- Walk-in: 2005 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192; 11131 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
- Web
- outwaynehomeless.org
- cocoutwaynecount@waynemetro.org
Homeless intake for Wayne County suburbs (not Detroit/Highland Park/Hamtramck). Call or walk in; street outreach for people with mental illness/SUD.
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Southwest Solutions – Housing Resource Center & Adult Counseling (CCBHC)
(313) 963-6601 Open to anyone- Hours
- Adult Counseling Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; crisis 24/7
- Where
- Housing Resource Center, 1600 Porter Street, Detroit, MI 48216; Adult Counseling 1700 Waterman, Detroit, MI 48209 (313-841-8900)
- Web
- swsol.org
Housing First homeless & prevention services (Corktown HRC) plus mental health/SUD counseling with 24/7 crisis at 313-841-8900. Call first.
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Team Wellness Center – 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Detroit clinics
(888) 813-8326 Open to anyone- Hours
- Crisis hotline 24/7; clinics Mon-Fri (see address)
- Where
- Team East, 3646 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-331-3435, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm); Eastern Market Clinic, 2925 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313-396-5300, Mo
- Web
- teamwellnesscenter.com
Integrated mental health, substance use and primary care with crisis stabilization; serves many homeless adults. Call the hotline or go to a clinic; DWIHN 800-2
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The Salvation Army - Metro Detroit (Eastern Michigan Division)
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Where
- 16130 Northland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075
- Web
- salvationarmyusa.org
Divisional office for metro Detroit; call to be routed to the nearest corps for clothing, food and emergency assistance.
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The Salvation Army Metro Detroit
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Web
- centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Metro Detroit area office; call to be directed to the nearest corps for emergency rent/utility help. Detroit corps: Conner Creek 313-822-2800, Temple 313-897-29
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Connect Center
(313) 388-9799 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
- Where
- Food Distribution Fridays at sites across Wayne County; senior pickup 13660 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
One call connects you to free Friday food distributions, senior food boxes, diapers, utility and housing help. Call, chat or email.
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Alternatives For Girls
(313) 361-4000- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 903 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- alternativesforgirls.org
Shelter, crisis help, prevention and job training for girls and young women 15-24 (incl. moms with kids to age 5). 24-hr crisis line 888-234-3919.
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Alternatives For Girls – Shelter & Crisis Line
(888) 234-3919- For
- Girls and young women (shelter ages 15-17)
- Where
- 903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- alternativesforgirls.org
Safe shelter for girls 15-17, crisis support, trafficking/DV help, housing programs for young women. Call the crisis line; main office 313-361-4000.
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COTS (Coalition On Temporary Shelter)
(313) 831-3777- Hours
- CAM intake line Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 26 Peterboro St, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- cotsdetroit.org
- engage@cotsdetroit.org
Family shelter and housing support. Start by calling CAM at 313-305-0311 or visit NOAH Project, 23 E Adams 2nd Fl (Mon-Thu 9:30am-2pm).
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COTS Detroit (family shelter & housing)
(313) 305-0311- Hours
- Intake via CAM Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
- For
- Families with children
- Where
- 26 Peterboro, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- cotsdetroit.org
- engage@cotsdetroit.org
Shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness. Start by calling CAM; admin office 313-831-3777. Beds limited and change daily.
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Covenant House Michigan
(313) 463-2000- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; emergency services 24/7
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Free shelter, meals, clothing, clinic and job help for ages 18-24. Walk-ins welcome; after hours/weekends call 313-463-2500. LGBTQ+ safe space.
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Covenant House Michigan – Youth Crisis Shelter
(313) 463-2500- Hours
- 24/7/365; weekdays 9am-5pm call CAM 313-305-0311
- For
- Youth 18-24
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Crisis shelter, meals, counseling, transitional living for 18-24. Weekdays call CAM 313-305-0311; nights/weekends call 313-463-2500 directly.
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Detroit HOPE property tax exemption & Detroit Tax Relief Fund (via Wayne Metro)
(313) 244-0274- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Homeowners, Detroit residents
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, 8th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- dtrf@waynemetro.org
HOPE can wipe out current-year property tax for low-income Detroit owner-occupants; must reapply every year. Call to apply or get help with back taxes (PAYS).
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Detroit Housing Commission
(313) 877-8000- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2211 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207 (Customer Service Center)
- Web
- dhcmi.org
- info@dhcmi.org
Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Apply through the online Applicant Portal; check the site for open waitlists.
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Detroit Job Corps Center
(800) 733-5627- Hours
- Call for hours
- For
- Youth (16-24, low income)
- Where
- 11801 Woodrow Wilson St, Detroit, MI 48206 (center: 313-852-0300; TTY 877-889-5627)
- Web
- detroit.jobcorps.gov
Free federal career training (HVAC, electrical, medical assistant, network cabling) with housing and meals on campus. Call 800-733-JOBS to apply.
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Detroit Phoenix Center
(313) 482-0916- For
- Youth
- Where
- 1420 Washington Blvd, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- detroitphoenixcenter.org
- info@detroitphoenixcenter.org
Drop-in center with basic needs, housing help, wellness and education/job support for youth facing homelessness. Call or email to connect.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – 211 Glendale Veterans Housing
(313) 859-0222- For
- Veterans (male & female)
- Where
- 211 Glendale, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Permanent housing for homeless veterans. Call the veterans line to ask about openings.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Genesis House II Shelter (families, women)
(313) 309-5900- For
- Families, men with children, single women, women with childr
- Where
- 12900 W. Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter for families and single women. Call first or go through CAM 313-305-0311.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Gratiot Shelter (women & children)
(313) 499-8605- For
- Women and children
- Where
- 15063 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter for women and children on Detroit's east side. Call first or go through CAM 313-305-0311.
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First Step – Wayne County Domestic & Sexual Violence 24-Hour Helpline
(734) 722-6800- Hours
- 24/7
- For
- DV survivors / sexual assault survivors
- Where
- 4400 Venoy, Wayne, MI
- Web
- firststep-mi.org
Free emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal & housing info for Wayne County survivors; LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Call the helpline.
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Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
(248) 332-1300- For
- Low income
- Where
- 339 E Whitcomb Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Web
- furniture-bank.org
- contact@furniture-bank.org
Low-cost furniture packages ($125-$200) for Wayne County residents on SNAP/Medicaid or after a crisis. Needs a referral from a partner agency (e.g., MDHHS).
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Humble Design Detroit
(844) 486-2533- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm (donation drop-off)
- For
- Familes leaving homelessness
- Where
- 21420 Melrose Ave, Southfield, MI 48075
- Web
- humbledesign.org
- hello@humbledesign.org
Free full home furnishing for families who just moved from homelessness into housing. Referral only through partner shelters/agencies; no direct application.
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Lakeshore Legal Aid - Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL)
(888) 783-8190- Hours
- Hotline: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-5pm; Wed 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-1pm. Detroit offices by app
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 30 E. Canfield, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 (Detroit Canfield office, 313-242-0811)
- Web
- lakeshorelegalaid.org
Free civil legal advice/representation for low-income, seniors, DV survivors: housing, benefits, family, consumer. Call CALL to apply. Detroit Eviction Preventi
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Legal Aid and Defender Association (LADA)
313-967-5800 or 877-964-4700- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7650 Second Ave, Suite 120, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- ladadetroit.org
Free civil legal services for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb residents who cannot afford a lawyer; special program for homeless/at-risk veterans. Call the legal assi
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Mariners Inn – Residential Substance Use Treatment & Housing (men)
(313) 962-9446- Hours
- Facility 24/7; customer service Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- For
- Men 18+ with substance use or co-occurring disorders
- Where
- 445 Ledyard St., Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- marinersinn.org
Shelter-based residential treatment for homeless men with SUD/co-occurring mental illness. Get authorization via DWIHN 800-241-4949 or visit the front desk for
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Michigan Legal Services
(313) 964-4130- For
- Low income
- Where
- 300 River Place, Suite 1201, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- milegalservices.org
Free legal help focused on housing (eviction, foreclosure) and public benefits (denied/cut-off assistance) for low-income metro Detroit residents. Call to apply
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Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services)
(313) 964-1975- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- nlsmichigan.org
- inquires@wcnls.org
Free civil legal advocacy for people facing homelessness, abuse, serious illness, or who are seniors; housing and elder law. Call for screening first.
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Ruth Ellis Center
(313) 252-1950- For
- Youth
- Where
- 95 Victor St, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Low-barrier basic needs, drop-in center, health clinic, housing and job pathways for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-30. Call or walk in.
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Ruth Ellis Center – Drop-In Center & Health/Wellness (LGBTQ+ youth)
(313) 252-1950- Hours
- Drop-in Mon & Wed 3-8:30pm; Thu 11am-2pm (food/basic needs); closed Tue, Fri, Sa
- For
- LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-30
- Where
- 95 Victor Street, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Walk-in drop-in center with meals, basic needs, therapy and housing help for LGBTQ+ young people. Just show up on drop-in days or call.
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United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) - Detroit Right to Counsel & Eviction
313-725-4646 (Eviction Defense- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (by appointmeneligibility
- Where
- 300 River Place Dr, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- uchcdetroit.org
- help@uchcdetroit.org
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VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans / Detroit VA (HUD-VASH)
(877) 424-3838- Hours
- Call center 24/7
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 (CAM veterans access point: Blue Tower 7th Fl, Rm A7175, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)
- Web
- department.va.gov
Call 877-424-3838 to be linked to Detroit VA homeless programs (HUD-VASH, shelter, treatment), or walk in to the VA CAM access point. Detroit VA main: 313-576-1
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Volunteers of America Michigan – Veteran Services (SSVF & transitional housing)
(877) 509-8387- For
- Veterans (very low income)
- Where
- 26211 Central Park Blvd, Suite 650, Southfield, MI 48076
- Web
- voami.org
Rent, utility, moving and case-management help to prevent or end veteran homelessness; transitional housing. Call 877-509-VETS; main office 248-945-0101.
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Wayne County Treasurer - property tax payment plans
(313) 224-5990- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, by appointment only
- For
- Homeowners
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
- WCTOPaymentPlans@waynecountymi.gov
Payment plans for delinquent property taxes to avoid foreclosure (hardship extension, interest reduction, Pay As You Stay). Call or email to set up a plan.
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Wayne County Veterans Services
(313) 224-5045- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, Suite 405, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
County help for veterans with utilities, rent/mortgage, property taxes, food, car repair, emergency home repair and burial. Call or visit. (Not VA medical/disab
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Wayne Metro Head Start / Early Head Start
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Free preschool (birth-5) at sites in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and more. Apply at childplus.net/apply or call the Connect Center for all Wayne Metro hel
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro)
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Walk-ins: Mon-Thu 8:30am-12pm & 1
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 114, Detroit, MI 48202 (Welcome Center)
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Main intake for utility, water, rent and property-tax help in Wayne County. Call the Connect Center or walk in for a screening. Spanish/Arabic recordings.
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YWCA Interim House – Domestic Violence Shelter & 24-Hour Crisis Line
(313) 861-5300- Hours
- Crisis line 24/7
- For
- DV survivors (women and children)
- Where
- 985 E. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48207 (office; shelter address confidential)
- Web
- ywcadetroit.org
- ywca@ywcadetroit.org
67-bed emergency shelter, safety planning, PPO help, case management for intimate-partner violence survivors. Call the crisis line first.
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MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER)
- For
- Low income
- Web
- newmibridges.michigan.gov
State help with shutoff/heat & electric bills, rent arrears, deposits, moving, home repairs, burial. Apply online at MI Bridges; income limits apply (1 person ~
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.