MICHIGAN LEGAL HELP CENTER - SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS
We hope that this list of Shelters for the homeless in Michigan will be useful to anyone that needs temporary housing. At Legal Help Centers, we have provided a list of shelters in Michigan in if case you find yourself unable to pay for food or shelter, and you need assistance.
Family Counseling & Children's Services -- Adrian, MI
220 North Main St.
Adrian, MI 49221
phone: 517-265-5352, fax: 517-263-6090
Crisis: 517-265-6776
Shelter, Inc. -- Alpena, MI
Alpena, MI 49707
phone: 989-356-2560, fax:
Serves victims of domestic violence and their children. Also has transitional and permanent supportive housing opportunities. Local Crisis/Service Information (989) 356-9650/Out of Area Crisis/Service Information 1-800-396-9129.
Salvation Army -- Alma, MI
425 Republic Avenue
Alma, MI 48801-2065
phone: 517-463-2864, fax:
Accepts domestic violence victims, adults, and families
Alpha House -- Ann Arbor, MI
4290 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
phone: 734-822-0220, fax: 734-822-0226
hosts 5-6 families at one time
SAPAC (Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center) -- Ann Arbor, MI
715 N. University, Suite 202,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
phone: 734-998-9368, fax: 734-764-8319
24-Hour Crisis Line: 734-936-3333
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County -- Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
phone: 734-662-2829, fax: 734-662-7685
Provides shelter and supportive services to adult men and women (18 years and up)/also has a services-only program and a day center.
Haven of Rest Rescue Mission -- Battle Creek, MI
11 Green Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
phone: 269-965-1148, fax: 269-966-4155
Accepts anyone who is homeless
Bay County Women's Center -- Bay City, MI
Bay City, MI 48706
phone: 800-834-2098, fax:
Primarily a domestic violence shelter; serves other homeless women and children as well.
Cornerstone Mission -- Bay City, MI
1000 3rd Street
Bay City, MI 48708
phone: 517-895-5099, fax:
Accepts individuals and families
Emergency Shelter Services, Inc. -- Benton Harbor, MI
645 Pipestone Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
phone: 616-925-1131, fax: 616-925-0059
Safe Shelter, Inc. -- Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI
phone: 269-925-9500, fax: 269-925?9595
Domestic violence shelter. The main priority of Safe Shelter is to stop domestic and sexual violence by providing crisis counseling, a 24-hour hotline and a safe haven for survivors and their children in Berrien County and its surrounding areas.
Salvation Army Men's Shelter -- Benton Harbor, MI
233 Michigan Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
phone: 269-927-1353, fax: Not Available
Our objective is to help the client restructure his life, enabling him to achieve maximum independence and self-sufficiency consistent with his needs and abilities. Men are permitted to stay at the shelter for up to 30 days.
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency -- Benton Harbor, MI
185 E Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
phone: (616)925-9077, fax:
Provides emergency services for migrants and seasonal workers for food, transportation, medical and housing assistance.
WISE -- Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids, MI
phone: 231-796-6600, fax:
New Hope Shelter -- Cadillac, MI
814 Lynn Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
phone: 231-775-3702, fax:
Accepts single men and families
Oasis Shelter and Family Resource Center -- Cadillac, MI
601 Chestnut Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
phone: 231-775-7299, fax: 231-775-4074
We provide a 16 bed shelter house for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness. Crisis: 231-775-7233 or 800-775-4646
Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter HOme -- Calumet, MI
Calumet, MI 49913
phone: 906-337-5623, fax:
Temporary shelter for victims and their children in abusive relationships. Individual counseling and support groups for residents and non-residents, referrals, Outreach advocate,transportation available.
Ezra House -- Charlevoix, MI
106 Mason Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720-1314
phone: 231-237-1111, fax:
Emergency shelter program (i.e., house fire, car breakdowns, domestic difficulties, etc.). Sponsored by Charlevoix Ministerial Association.
SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc. -- Charlotte, MI
240 S. Cochran
Charlotte, MI 48813
phone: 517-543-4915, fax:
Emergency shelter, crisis counseling and support services for domestic violence victims and homeless families. Limited services are available for homeless adults with no children. Weekly support groups, legal services and a 24-hour crisisline are available.
Cass Community United Methodist Church Food Program -- Detroit, MI
3901 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
phone: 313-833-7730, fax:
Covenant House Michigan -- Detroit, MI
2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
phone: 313-463-2000, fax: 313-463-2001
Emergency shelter for young adults ages 18-22, Transitional living facilities for young adults ages 18-22, Supportive services for at-risk youth ages 13-17 and adults age 18 and over.
Detroit Rescue Mission -- Detroit, MI
150 Stimson Street
Detroit, MI 48231-2087
phone: 313-993-4700, fax: 313-831-2299
This is the administrative office. Offers a variety of shelter/recovery programs -- see website for details.
DRMM Detroit Rescue Mission -- Detroit, MI
3535 Third St
Detroit, MI 48231
phone: 313-993-4700, fax:
The Mission serves homeless and addicted men, neighborhood residents (including homeless people).
Eastside Emergency Center -- Detroit, MI
5075 Chalmers Street
Detroit, MI 48213
phone: 313-824-3060, fax: 313-824-7777
Operation Get Down -- Detroit, MI
10100 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
phone: 313-921-9422, fax: 313-571-9022
Visions of the Sacred Capuchin Soup Kitchen -- Detroit, MI
1760 Mt. Elliott Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207-3496
phone: 313-579-2100, fax:
Gateway Community Services -- East Lansing, MI
815 Prospect
East Lansing, MI 48823
phone: 517-351-4000, fax: 517-351-4094
Two teen shelters: Higher Ground and Crossroads
Haven House -- East Lansing, MI
121 Whitehills Drive
East Lansing, MI
phone: 517-337-2731, fax: 517-337-2731
Delta County Alliance Against Violence & Abuse -- Escanaba, MI
1401 N. 26th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
phone: 906-789-9207, fax: 906-989-2121
Domestic violence shelter. Crisis Line: 906-428-2121
Salvation Army -- Escanaba, MI
3001 5TH Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
phone: 906-786-0590, fax:
Carriage Town Ministries Family Shelter -- Flint, MI
605 Garland Street
Flint, MI 48503
phone: 810-233-8787, fax: 810-233-4863
Family Center for women and children (24 rooms), Youth Center (outreach), Resident Recovery Program (men's program), Clothing Distribution Program, Job Placement Program, Innovative Learning Center
Carriage Town Ministries Men's Shelter -- Flint, MI
605 Garland Street
Flint, MI 48503
phone: 810-233-8787, fax: 810-233-4863
R.E.A.C.H. Runaway Program -- Flint, MI
914 Church Street
Flint, MI 48502
phone: 810-233-8700, fax:
Accepts youth only.
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) -- Flint, MI
2200 North Dort Highway
Flint, MI 48506
phone: 810-234-2678, fax:
Substance abuse residential rehabilitation program for men. Six to nine months duration with strong spiritual content. Capacity up to 90 residents.
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Shelter of Flint, Inc. -- Flint, MI
1917 Delaware Avenue
Flint, MI 48506-4447
phone: 810-239-5433, fax:
Emergency shelter for women/families
YWCA of Greater Flint/SAFE House -- Flint, MI
310 East Third Street
Flint, MI 48502
phone: 810-238-7621 ext 351, fax: 810-238-1424
Serves female victims of domestic violence and their children
Friendship Shelter -- Gaylord, MI
6173 Old 27 South
Gaylord, MI 49734
phone: 989-732-5960, fax: 989-731-4753
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids - Liz's House -- Grand Rapids, MI
343 S. Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
phone: 616-454-9390, fax:
9 double occupancy apartments for homeless women with children age 4 and under. Rent: Based on Income
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids - My Sisters House -- Grand Rapids, MI
761 Bridge Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
phone: 616-235-0223, fax: 616-235-2918
21 single rooms for homeless women - income based.
Freedom House Ministries -- Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
phone: 616-774-8606, fax: 616-459-6565
Freedom House Ministries, Inc. is an organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable, clean and child-friendly living for women who are recovering addicts.
Guiding Light Mission for Men -- Grand Rapids, MI
255 South Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
phone: 616-451-0236, fax: 616-451-8723
Guiding Light Mission for Women -- Grand Rapids, MI
255 S. Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
phone: 616-451-0236, fax:
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan -- Grand Rapids, MI
730 Grandville Ave S W
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
phone: 616-742-0200, fax: 616-742-0205
Health Care, Job Training, Job counseling, job Placement, information/Referral, translation.
http://www.safehavenministries.org/ramoth_house.cfm -- Grand Rapids, MI
3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, Suite 335
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
phone: 616-452-6664, fax:
Ramoth House can offer short-term, emergency shelter for a maximum of 4 women and 11 children by providing a safe house, a retreat and a demonstration of Christian love in action.
Iccf Family Haven -- Grand Rapids, MI
701 Prospect Avenue, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
phone: 616-247-4949, fax:
Inner City Christian Federation - ICCF -- Grand Rapids, MI
816 Madison Ave., Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
phone: 616-336-9333, fax: 616-243-9911
3 main programs that offer services along the entire continuum of housing services. These programs include emergency housing, long-term affordable rental housing and home ownership opportunities educational services.
Mel Trotter Ministries -- Grand Rapids, MI
225 Commerce Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
phone: 616-454-8249, fax: 616-454-5255
Riverhouse Shelter -- Grayling, MI
Grayling, MI
phone: 989-348-3169, fax:
24 Hour Crisis Phone: 888-554-3169
Salvation Army -- Hancock, MI
435 Hancock St
Hancock, MI 49930
phone: 906-482-4596, fax:
Hillsdale County Task Force on Family Violence -- Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale, MI
phone: 517-439-1454, fax:
Accepts female victims of domestic violence and their children
Holland Rescue Mission -- Holland, MI
356 Fairbanks Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
phone: 616-396-2200, fax: 616-396-3911
Features a Men's Center on River Avenue, a four-month lifeskills program for men, and a Woman's Shelter/Family Center.
OLHSA Livingston Human Service Agency -- Howell, MI
2300 E. Grand River Avenue, Suite 107
Howell, MI 48843
phone: 517-546-8500, fax: 517-546-3057
Programs in both Oakland and Livingston Counties.
EightCAP, Inc. Ionia/Montcaml Domestic Violence Program -- Ionia, MI
413 West Main Street
Ionia, MI 48846
phone: 616-527-3351, fax:
The mission of EightCAP, Inc. is to advocate and promote the health, education, and welfare of the residents in the service area. Accepts single women, victims of domestic violence, teen parents, and women and their children.
Caring House, Inc. -- Iron Mountain, MI
508 Stanton Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
phone: 906-774-1337, fax: 906-774-0575
Domestic violence shelter. Crisis Line: 906-774-1112.
Aware, Inc. -- Jackson, MI
706 W Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49204
phone: 517-783-2861, fax:
Domestic violence shelter
Grace Haven Center -- Jackson, MI
1040 Francis Street
Jackson, MI 49203
phone: 517-782-2980, fax:
Jackson Interfaith Shelter -- Jackson, MI
414 S. Blackstone
Jackson, MI 49201
phone: 517-789-8735, fax:
Accepts anyone Capacity: 32 beds Emergency Food FAX: Not Available Phone: (517)789-8735
Juvenile Division Program & Runaway Service of Jackson County -- Jackson, MI
210 W. Mason
Jackson, MI 49201
phone: 517-788-4240, fax:
Accepts youth only
Bethany House -- Kalamazoo, MI
722 S. Rose
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5216
phone: (616)388-3409, fax:
First Step Diversion Program -- Kalamazoo, MI
914 South Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
phone: 616-388-7040, fax:
Housing Resources, Inc. Family Shelter -- Kalamazoo, MI
345 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
phone: 616-382-0287, fax:
Family Shelter, Family Stabilization Program, Homeless Prevention Services, Transitional Housing Program
Kalamazoo County Emergency Overnight Shelter -- Kalamazoo, MI
440-1/2 North Church Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
phone: 616-388-3680, fax:
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission -- Kalamazoo, MI
448 N. Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
phone: (616)345-2974, fax:
Separate men and women/families shelter programs, recovery programs
Next Door -- Kalamazoo, MI
1215/1217 W. North Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
phone: 616-349-2119, fax:
The Ark -- Kalamazoo, MI
090 W. Kilgore
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
phone: 269-343-8765, fax:
24-hour toll free crisis line: 1-800-873-TEEN.
The Open Door Shelter for Men -- Kalamazoo, MI
414 Ranney Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
phone: 269-345-1431, fax:
Accepts adult men
YWCA Domestic Assault Program -- Kalamazoo, MI
353 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
phone: 269-385-3587, fax:
Baraga County Shelter Home -- L'Anse, MI
11 South 4th Street
L'Anse, MI 49946
phone: 906-524-5017, fax: 906-524-7572
Crisis: (906) 524-7078. A domestic violence center providing 24 hour crisis phone, crisis intervention, non-resident and resident counseling and support groups.
City Rescue Mission of Lansing -- Lansing, MI
607 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912-1152
phone: 517-485-0145, fax:
Eve's House -- Lansing, MI
Lansing, MI
phone: 517-372-5976, fax:
24-Hour Crisis Line: (517)372-5572
Glass House -- Lansing, MI
419 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48915
phone: 517-482-2028, fax:
Holden House -- Lansing, MI
3300 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
phone: 517-394-0004, fax:
Loaves and Fishes Overnight Shelter -- Lansing, MI
831 N. Sycamore Street
Lansing, MI 48906
phone: 517-482-2099, fax: 517-482-6848
The MINISTRY operates 2 sheltering facilities at the same location site and a third shelter house a few blocks away.
Sisters Crisis Pregnancy Ministry -- Lansing, MI
1803 Maplewood Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
phone: 517-371-3128, fax:
Accepts pregnant women, 17 years and older
Volunteers of America - Michigan -- Lansing, MI
430 North Larch Street
Lansing, MI 48912
phone: 517-484-4414, fax:
Separate shelters for men and for women and children: 50 beds for men, 25 beds for women and children. There is also a Veterans Housing Center and a day center.
Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (C.O.V.E.)-- Ludington , MI
906 E. Ludington Ave.
Ludington , MI 49946
phone: 231-843-2541, Crisis Line: 800-950-5008. Communities Overcoming VIolent Encounters (C.O.V.E.) is a non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and women and children who are homeless.
Choices of Manistee County Incorporated -- Manistee, MI
124 Washington St
Manistee, MI 49660-1233
phone: 231-723-6597, fax:
Domestic Violence shelter. Accepts other homeless women and their children.
Family Counseling and Shelter -- Monroe, MI
14390 Laplaisance Road, Suite 106
Monroe, MI 48161
phone: 734-241-0180, fax:
Programs include individual, family & couple counseling, shelter, counseling & support groups for victims of domestic violence, a support group for rape crisis, and a prevention program for adults age 18 or over.
Salvation Army Manor House -- Monroe, MI
8159 First St.
Monroe, MI 48161
phone: 734-241-0440, fax: 734-241-7181
Women's Aid Service, Inc. --
phone: 989-772-9168, fax:
Domestic violence shelter
Every Woman's Place -- Muskegon, MI
1221 West Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
phone: 231-759-7909, fax:
Every Woman's Place is a crisis center for women and their children.
Muskegon Rescue Mission -- Muskegon, MI
1691 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
phone: 616- 727-6090, fax: 616-722-7030
Separate men's and women/family shelter programsl
Good Samaritan House -- Newberry, MI
Newberry, MI
phone: 906-293-3180, fax:
Good Samaritan House
Oscoda Full Gospel Comm. Church Shelter -- Oscoda, MI
115 First Street
Oscoda, MI 48750
phone: 989-739-0019, fax:
Nehemiah Project -- Petoskey, MI
36 Bridge St
Petoskey, MI 49770-2907
phone: 231-347-0363, fax:
Women's Resource Center -- Petoskey, MI
423 Porter Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
phone: 231-347-0067, fax:
Domestic violence safehouse shelter for women and children :
Grace Centers of Hope -- Pontiac, MI
35 E. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI
phone: 248-334-2187, fax:
Grace Centers of Hope is a Christian organization committed to creating community by providing shelter, recovery and rehabilitation to men, women and children suffering from homelessness, drug addiction, alcoholism and/or spousal or parental abuse.
City Rescue Mission of Saginaw -- Saginaw, MI
Saginaw, MI
phone: 517-752-6051, fax: 517-752-1748
The City Rescue Mission of Saginaw is a nonprofit faith-based organization that provides emergency assistance to people of Mid-Michigan in their time of need.
Diane Peppler Resource -- Sault Ste. Marie, MI
620 E Portage Ave
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-2438
phone: 906-635-0566, fax: 906-635-2952
Victims of Domestic Violence are eligible. The Diane Peppler Shelter, serving Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac counties was established to offer fellowship, beds, warmth, transportation, food, clothing and time to think in a secure atmosphere.
SSMHC's Tri-County Safe Haven -- Sault Ste. Marie, MI
608 Pine Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
phone: 906-635-5841, fax: 906-635-9500
The thirty to ninety day Safe Haven program serves homeless men, women and families. This program is designed to be a bridge between homelessness and self-sufficiency..
Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE) -- St. Johns, MI
St. Johns, MI
phone: 989-725-9444, fax:
Goodwill Inn -- Traverse City, MI
1329 South Division Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
phone: 231-922-4890, fax: 231-922-2054
Emergency shelter, basic needs, housing placement services, job placement services, vocational services, life skills classes, case management, and children's services.
Northwestern Michigan Human Services Agency -- Traverse City, MI
3963 Three Mile Road
Traverse City, MI 49684
phone: 231-947-3780, fax:
Housing Services: Mortgage counseling Assistance with security deposit and first month's rent for housing qualifying as affordable.
St. Vincent de Paul Society -- Traverse City, MI
715 Beitner Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
phone: 231-947-6069, fax: Not Available
Thrift store (from donated items). Emergency assistance with food, utilities, prescriptions.
Telamon -- Traverse City, MI
10767 Traverse Hwy.
Traverse City, MI 49684
phone: 231-941-5300, fax: Not Available
Services for Migrant Farmworkers. Serves a five-county area. Focuses on outreach, job training/GED preparation, assistance in locating affordable housing.
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center Street Outreach Program -- Traverse City, MI
1022 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
phone: 231-922-4800, fax: Not Available
Target group: Youth, 10 through 20, residing in Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Benzie, and Leelanau Counties, Homeless and street youth. Toll-free: 800-442-7315
Women's Resource Center: Helen's House -- Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
phone: 231-941-1210, fax: 231-941-1734
Social Service Agency For Abused Women. Provides shelter to women who are abused or assaulted. Also offers transitional housing for female-headed families.
SOS Community Services - Prospect Place Family Shelter Program -- Ypsilanti, MI
101 South Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
phone: 734-485-8730, fax: 734-485-8739
Housing Crisis Telephone: (734) 484-4300. Each family occupies its own apartment; no congregate space and no overnight staff; case mgrs available 24/7 by phone. We house six families at any given time, without regard to size.
