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Housing and Family Resource Center

SOS Community Services

Housing stability nonprofit with family resource center, shelter-related services, and utility assistance access.

Waitlist / Capacity: Housing resources are limited countywide; not all callers can be placed immediately

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Housing & Shelter

Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC)

Washtenaw County / SOS Community Services

Central intake point for Washtenaw County residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Waitlist / Capacity: Severe housing shortages noted by source

Washtenaw
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Housing & Shelter

CONNECT Center Housing and Basic Needs Intake

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Central intake and referral hub for Wayne County households seeking housing, rent, utility, and other basic-needs support.

Waitlist / Capacity: Program approval depends on eligibility guidelines and funding availability

Detroit, Wayne
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Housing & Shelter

Homeless Prevention and Case Management

OLHSA

Homeless prevention, case management, and some rent-related housing support for Livingston County households.

Livingston
Call for intake
Housing & Shelter

Youth Emergency Shelter and Housing

Ozone House

Only agency in Washtenaw County providing free, confidential shelter and support services to homeless youth and runaways ages 10-24. Offers…

Waitlist / Capacity: Shelter capacity limited

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Crisis line 24/7; Drop-in Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Housing & Shelter

Family Emergency Shelter

IHN at Alpha House

Emergency shelter for homeless families in Washtenaw County providing up to 90 days of temporary housing for up to 6-8 families. Each family…

Waitlist / Capacity: Capacity 6-8 families; may have waitlist

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for intake; shelter operates 24/7
Housing & Shelter

Emergency Family Shelter

Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)

COTS provides emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and wraparound services for families experiencing homelessne…

Waitlist / Capacity: High demand; coordinated entry prioritizes by acuity

Detroit, Wayne
CAM intake line: call for hours; COTS office Mon-Fri
Housing & Shelter

Supportive and Permanent Housing

Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)

COTS provides permanent supportive housing and transitional housing for families and individuals who have experienced homelessness, with wra…

Waitlist / Capacity: Waitlists likely; apply through coordinated entry

Detroit, Wayne
Office Mon-Fri business hours
Housing & Shelter

Men's Emergency Shelter

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for single adult men experiencing homelessness in Detroit. Also provides addiction recovery servi…

Detroit, Wayne
24/7
Housing & Shelter

Housing and Homeownership Services

Southwest Solutions

Comprehensive housing services in Detroit serving 13,500+ people annually, including affordable and supportive housing, homeownership educat…

Detroit, Wayne
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Housing & Shelter

Youth Emergency Shelter

Covenant House Michigan

45-bed emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 18-24 in Detroit. Provides 24/7 shelter, meals, healthcare, education, workforce developmen…

Waitlist / Capacity: 45-bed capacity; may be full

Detroit, Wayne
24/7
Housing & Shelter

Lighthouse Housing Stability Services - Oakland County

Lighthouse Michigan

Lighthouse provides housing stability services including rental assistance, homeless prevention, housing navigation, and case management for…

Waitlist / Capacity: Rental assistance funding limited; may have waitlist

Pontiac, Oakland
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Housing & Shelter

Salvation Army Macomb Emergency Shelter and Housing Services

The Salvation Army - Macomb County

Salvation Army Macomb Emergency Shelter and Housing Services listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Mount Clemens, Macomb
Housing & Shelter

LACASA Transitional Housing and Housing Stability

LACASA

LACASA provides transitional housing and housing stability support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Livingston Count…

Waitlist / Capacity: Transitional units limited; may have wait

Howell, Livingston
24/7 crisis line; office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Housing & Shelter

Extension from Foreclosure Assistance

Washtenaw County Treasurer

Extension from Foreclosure Assistance listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Affordable Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Access

Ann Arbor Housing Commission

Public housing authority administering affordable housing properties, project-based voucher units, Housing Choice Voucher access, and relate…

Waitlist / Capacity: Waiting lists open and close depending on property and voucher availability.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Housing & Shelter

Permanent Supportive Housing

Avalon Housing

Washtenaw County nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing, affordable housing, and voluntary support services for people experiencin…

Waitlist / Capacity: Affordable housing openings are limited and may depend on referral pathways and unit turnover.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Contact the office during regular business hours; housing access guidance is provided by phone/email.
Housing & Shelter

Affordable Housing and Family Empowerment Program

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

Public housing authority providing affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals in the City of Yps…

Waitlist / Capacity: Waitlists and housing availability vary by property and program.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. administrative office hours.
Housing & Shelter

Staples Veterans' Hope House

The Salvation Army Washtenaw County

Staples Veterans' Hope House listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Senior Living and Supportive Housing

American House Carpenter

Senior Living and Supportive Housing listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Assisted Living and Memory Care

Brookdale Ann Arbor

Assisted Living and Memory Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Assisted Living and Dementia Care

Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy

Assisted Living and Dementia Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Senior Apartment Housing

Brookhaven Manor

Senior Apartment Housing listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Care

Chelsea Retirement Community

Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Chelsea, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Care

Gilbert Residence

Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Senior Living and Post-Acute Care

Glacier Hills

Senior Living and Post-Acute Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Retirement Housing and Senior Living

Hillside Terrace

Retirement Housing and Senior Living listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Independent and Assisted Senior Living

Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Village

Independent and Assisted Senior Living listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care

Silver Maples of Chelsea

Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Chelsea, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

55+ Senior Apartment Housing

The Pines Senior Apartments

55+ Senior Apartment Housing listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Chelsea, Washtenaw
Housing & Shelter

Accessibility Ramp Program

Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development

County program offering grants for exterior accessibility ramps and related housing-access improvements for eligible residents.

Waitlist / Capacity: Applications may be waitlisted when funds are limited.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Monday-Friday business hours; call for current funding availability.
Housing & Shelter

Transitional Supportive Housing for Families

Peace Neighborhood Center

Community organization offering transitional supportive housing and related support services for families in need in Ann Arbor.

Waitlist / Capacity: Openings may be limited.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for current intake process and housing availability.
Housing & Shelter

First Step (Domestic and Sexual Violence)

First Step (Domestic and Sexual Violence)

Website: www.firststep-mi.org 24/7 helpline, emergency shelter, comprehensive services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Wayne
Open Positions
Housing & Shelter

Sanctum House

Sanctum House

Website: www.sanctumhouse.org Services: Provides safe home for survivors of human trafficking to heal and rebuild their lives.

Oakland
New Friends and Opportunities
Housing & Shelter

Housing Resource Center

Housing Resource Center

Oakland County

Troy, Oakland
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Housing & Shelter

Emergency Shelter and Community Meals

Jackson Interfaith Shelter

Low-barrier shelter providing emergency shelter, prepared meals, and housing-focused support for adults and families experiencing homelessne…

Jackson, Jackson