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July 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

July 4

All CAM services will be closed in observance of the July 4 holiday. Regular operations will resume the following Monday, July 7.  

July 30

All CAM services will be closed from 11:30am to 1pm. There will be no live phone service or in-person assessments during this time. CAM services will resume at 1pm.

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

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

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 - 2pm

Cass Community

Social Services

11850 Woodrow Wilson St

Detroit, MI 48206

Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm

For Veterans

Detroit VA

4646 John R

Blue Tower, 7th floor

Detroit, MI 48201

Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm

camdetroit.org/get-help 

Resources

Summer Lunch Program

The Detroit Public Library partnered with Forgotten Harvest to provide lunches at library locations throughout the summer. Please call the branches for more detailed information regarding dates and times of the lunches.

Visit the Detroit Public Library's website for locations.

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

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.

Download flyer

Mental Health Services

(800) 241-4949

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, call DWIHN's 24 hour helpline

The Mobile Crisis Hotline provides increased accessibility to DWIHN services in the Wayne County area. Calling the hotline will get a mobile crisis unit to your location 24/7/365.

Call (844) 462-7474 for help

Visit this webpage for more information.

Harm Reduction

Wellness Stations

The Detroit Health Department’s Harm Reduction Wellness Stations provide free supplies to help prevent disease, reduce overdose risks, and make substance use safer. This initiative helps protect the health of Detroiters by giving residents the tools they need to stay safe. The Stations will supply items that support safer practices and overall health, such as:

• 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.

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

Starting July 3, 2025, the CAM implementing partners newsletter will be published monthly.

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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