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October 3, 2025

Coordinated Assessment Model

The Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) process is a referral system designed to be a starting point for people who are experiencing homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The goal of the CAM system is to connect people in a fair and equitable way to housing and other related resources as available.

If you are experiencing homelessness and need to get help, the process begins with contacting CAM (313) 305-0311.



CAM Call Center hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm

October 17

All CAM services will be closed from 9:40am – 11:10am. There will be no live phone service or in-person assessments during this time. CAM services will resume at 11:15am.

STERLING HEIGHTS HOUSING COMMISSION 

HCV Waiting List Opening

The Sterling Heights Housing Commission is accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), formerly known as Section 8, Program Waiting List up to the first 100 Applicants on: Wednesday, October 8 at 10am.

The HCV Program Waiting List will close once 100 online submissions are received.

Apply Online ONLY at shhcvp.com

Paper Applications will not be available. Please do not call or visit Sterling Heights Housing Commission or The City of Sterling Heights offices. The application is only available online. Income Guidelines Apply.

Detroit Home Connect 

Detroit Home Connect is a City of Detroit service that provides you a central first step in finding housing in Detroit that meets your affordability and household needs. You can understand your eligibility for rental units by exploring options based on your family size, age, and income. Detroit Home Connect is an initiative of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department.

For more information, visit homeconnect.detroitmi.gov

Project Based Voucher Program

Waiting Lists Open

The Project Based Voucher Program (PBV Program) is designed to provide low and moderate-income individuals and families with housing assistance in specific units contracted with Detroit Housing Commission (DHC). The housing assistance is provided to income-eligible applicants who are approved for tenancy at the contracted location. You apply to the PBV location waiting list of your choice. The Project Based Assistance is only available to those selected and approved from the program site waiting list.

Visit the Detroit Housing Commission's website to apply.

Here are some ways to access CAM services. If you are experiencing homelessness and need to get help, the process begins with contacting CAM (313) 305-0311.

Resources

Come see DTE in your neighborhood!

Northwest Activities Center

18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48235

October 23 | 9am- 2pm

DTE has partnered with local organizations to provide face-to-face assistance events in the community where customers can ask questions about bills and receive in-person customer service from DTE team members. While customer bills cannot be paid at these events, you can receive guidance on how to seek payment assistance and additional support.

Christmas Assistance Program

The Salvation Army

Detroit Grandale Corps/Church

11325 Montrose Detroit, Michigan 48227

Starting November 3, the Salvation Army is taking in-person applications for assistance at its Montrose location. Families with children ages 0 to 16 years old and senior citizens aged 60 or older are eligible and must apply in-person. The application periods lasts from November 3 through December 2. The days to apply are Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9am to 11:30am and 1pm to 3pm. Applicants must provide proof of all members living in the household.

The Following Documentation is Required to Apply:

Driver’s license or State ID of applicant - with current address - (not expired)

• *ID required for all adult household members

Proof of children in household:

• DHS award/benefit letter - current
• Birth certificate- original or copies
• Report card with current address
• Grandparents must provide proof of guardianship for all grandchildren in the household

This location serves the following zip codes: 48219, 48221, 48223, 48227, 48228, 48235

For more information, please call 313-835-3736

Resource

Sheets

You can find more

resource sheets at camdetroit.org/resources

Needs Resource Map

The needs management map provides a wide range of material resources, including but not limited to: soup kitchens, food pantries, free or low-cost medical care, mutual aid organizations, employment resources, parenting support, free legal aid, HOUSING, and more.

If you know of a helpful resource that isn't on here but should be, or if you're an employee or volunteer at an organization listed here and would like to correct or add to the information listed, PLEASE reach out to CMTretyak@gmail.com

Corktown Health

Emergency Financial Assistance

The Housing and EFA programs provide emergency financial assistance to households experiencing utility shutoff, eviction, and first month’s rent for a new move. This assistance is designed to help clients living with HIV stay engaged or reengage in medical care.

Find out more about the program on Corktown Health's website.

For more information about the Housing Resource HelpLine, go to the City of Detroit's website.

For more information about Detroit at Work's programs, visit Detroit at Work's website.

For more information about the Rides to Care program, visit the Health Department's website.

CAM Implementing Partners

handetroit.org

waynemetro.org

chsinc.org

The next CAM implementing partners newsletter will be published November 7. 

If you are experiencing homelessness and need to get help, the process begins with contacting

CAM (313) 305-0311. CAM Call Center hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM.

camdetroit.org

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