Housing and Shelter
Special Note: Many of the listed numbers are emergency and/or general homeless shelters and some transitional housing opportunities. Many of these shelters have waiting lists. Please call before going to them.
800-A-SHELTER (800-274-3583)
Refers to local shelters within your area.
Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) Detroit
Contact: 313-831-3777 or 800-274-3583
Coalition on Temporary Shelter – offers many programs for people who seek shelter including life skills, financial planning, health/mental health, jobs. Shelter Hotline – referral for Wayne County/Detroit
Contact: 313-381-9393
*Currently under construction.*
Provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. Eligibility guidelines are set by the U.S. Department of Housing.
Travelers Aid Society of Metro Detroit
313-962-6740
65 Cadillac Sq., 30th Floor, Suite 3000
Travelers Aid Society of Metropolitan Detroit assists homeless and at-risk families and individuals, offering emergency solutions, short term housing and long-term housing stabilization programs. Participants can also find employment training and linkages to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatments.
Contact: 734-641-6930
4500 Inkster Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
Housing assistance for low-income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8. Needs based program and eligibility guidelines are set by the U.S. Department of Housing.
248-443-5500
16130 Northland Dr.
Southfield, MI 48075
Contact: 313-361-4000
903 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Offers a place for young girls to stay as well as empowers them to seek positive choices and meaningful change.
Emergency Shelter Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
Contact: 313-832-3100
Reggie Huff: rhuff@nso-mi.org
Tumaini Center
3430 Third Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Shelter that also provides services for individuals with behavioral difficulties, mental illness or physical challenges.
Bethel Housing Counseling Agency
Contact: 313-833-9912
5050 St. Antoine St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Provides counseling services in money management, fair housing assistance, and etc.
Contact: 313-877-8000
1301 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48207
Effectively & efficiency develop, manage, and preserve quality affordable housing for low and moderate income people.
Community and Home Support, Inc
Contact: 313-305-0311
220 Bagley St. #600
Detroit, MI 48226
Housing assistance and resource agency that provides referrals, also works with homeless prevention.
Southwest Solutions Supportive Housing Center
Contact: 313-841-3727
1920 25th St.
Detroit, MI 48216
Help individuals find permanent housing for homeless individuals, offer housing financial support, and etc.
United Community Housing Coalition
Contact: 313-963-3310
8:30am- 5:00pm
2727 Second Ave., Suite 313
Detroit, MI 48201
Help homeless families find affordable housing opportunities, help with relocation, and provide legal services for those facing rental evictions.
