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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 way to housing and other related resources as available.
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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
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A city wide Code Blue alert went into effect this week and will last until further notice. During a Code Blue, anyone in need of a shelter bed can walk into an emergency shelter in the City of Detroit.
Visit our website for more information including a list of respite locations.
| If CAM Services are closed and you are sleeping outside or in a vehicle, there are two ways to access emergency shelter: |
- Call 866-313-2520 / 313-305-0311 to be connected with a Street Outreach team, Motor City Mitten Mission
- Go to the nearest police station to be connected to emergency shelter bit.ly/41i51Ke.
For all other resources please call back during regular operating hours.
| | | Upcoming Service Interruptions | | |
December 12
All CAM services will be closed from 9:40am – 11:30am. There will be no live phone service or in-person assessments during this time. The CAM team will resume regular operating hours at 11:30am.
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December 19
All CAM services will be closed. Regular operations will resume the following day.
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December 24-25
All CAM services will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular operations will resume the next day.
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December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
All CAM services will be closed in observance the New Year holiday. Regular operations will resume the following Monday.
| | Taylor Housing Commission HCV Waiting List | | |
The Taylor Housing Commission will open it’s HCV (Housing Choice Voucher) waiting list on December 20, 2025. To successfully apply, you will need to provide the following information:
- First and last names of ALL members of you household
- Social Security numbers and birthdates of ALL household members
- Total gross annual income of everyone in your household. This includes wages, child support Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance and Unemployment Income.
- A valid mailing address and email address. Accurate information must be submitted in order to contact applicants if they are selected in the lottery.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations with the online waitlist application may call or email John Carter at johnc@taylorhousing.org or 734-759-0159, between the hours of 10am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday.
COMPLETING THIS ONLINE APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF BEING PLACED ON LIST.
The waiting list will be open starting Saturday, December 20 and end Wednesday December 31 at taylorhousing.org.
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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
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Project Based Voucher Program
Waiting Lists Open
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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. | | Access Points guests can expect assessments to determine eligibility for housing resources as they become available. | |  | |
NOAH at Central
23 E. Adams, 2nd Floor
Detroit, Mi 48226
Mon - Thurs, 9:30am - 4pm
For Veterans
Detroit VA
4646 John R
Blue Tower, 7th floor, 7th Floor Rm A7175
Detroit, MI 48201
Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
Cass Community
Social Services
12025 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
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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
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My Safe Space Crisis Hotline
(313) 844-9136
| The My Safe Space Crisis Hotline serves young adults ages 18-24. It connects youth experiencing housing and mental health crises to short-term mental health services. | | | |
Mental Health Services
(800) 241-4949
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If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, call DWIHN's 24 hour helpline
Mobile Crisis Hotline
Calling the hotline will get a mobile crisis unit to your location 24/7/365. Serves Wayne County.
Call (844) 462-7474 for help
| | | Wellness Stations & Free Naloxone | |
The Detroit Health Department’s Harm Reduction Wellness Stations provide free supplies to help prevent disease, reduce overdose risks, and make substance use safer.
- Naloxone Kits (Narcan)
- Test Strips
- Medication Deactivation Bags (Deterra Bags)
You can find more information about the stations along with a list of locations on the Detroit Department of Health's website.
Get free Naloxone
at endoverdosewayne.org
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33505 Schoolcraft Livonia, Michigan 48150
- Open from 8am - 10pm / 7 days a week
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Urgent: (844) 296-2673
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Non-urgent: (734) 721-0200
Hegira Health Inc offers walk-in, no appointment needed for mental health treatment. They also offer community resource coordination, 24/7 mobile crisis stabilization services, family counseling, and community outreach for psychiatric emergencies
Parent or guardian supervision is required for minors under 18.
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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.
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New Recovery Housing Opportunity Available in Detroit
Detroit is expanding access to safe, supportive housing for individuals in recover from substance use disorders. Through the City's Opioid Crisis Response Program, new recovering housing beds are open.
Individuals interested in accessing these services can call to request a screen and explore placement options.
Locations: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, and SHAR Inc.
For placement, call Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWHIN) 1-800-241-4949
For placement at Second Chance 2000, call 313-349-9170
Contact detroitbehavhealth@detroitmi.gov for more information.
| | 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 | | | | The next CAM implementing partners newsletter will be published January 2, 2026 . | | |
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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