# Homelessness Help Resources - Michigan ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH):** - **Phone:** 1-517-485-6536 - **Website:** [https://mihomeless.org](https://mihomeless.org/) - **Office Locations:** Lansing, MI - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for local agencies and programs addressing homelessness. - **Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA):** - **Phone:** 1-855-646-7432 - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mshda](https://www.michigan.gov/mshda) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, homelessness prevention programs, and affordable housing initiatives. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Detroit Area - **COTS (Coalition on Temporary Shelter):** - **Phone:** 1-313-831-3777 - **Website:** [https://cotsdetroit.org](https://cotsdetroit.org/) - **Office Location:** 26 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing programs, and family support services. - **Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries:** - **Phone:** 1-313-993-4700 - **Website:** [https://drmm.org](https://drmm.org/) - **Office Location:** 150 Stimson St., Detroit, MI 48201 - **Specialized Services:** Shelter, substance abuse recovery, and vocational training. ### Grand Rapids Area - **Mel Trotter Ministries:** - **Phone:** 1-616-454-8249 - **Website:** [https://www.meltrotter.org](https://www.meltrotter.org/) - **Office Location:** 225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, and addiction recovery programs. - **Family Promise of Grand Rapids:** - **Phone:** 1-616-475-5220 - **Website:** [https://www.familypromisegr.org](https://www.familypromisegr.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Family-focused housing support and prevention services. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Information on homelessness prevention, policy advocacy, and solutions. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact MCAH at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._