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Coordinated Assessment Model

CAM Newsletter

From the CAM Implementing Partners

October 20, 2023

CAM (or coordinated entry, as it is nationally known) is a model used in many cities to provide a streamlined process of resources for people experiencing homelessness. The primary functions of CAM include connecting clients to shelters; assessing a person’s housing needs; identifying and prioritizing the most vulnerable; and referrals to housing programs for long-term assistance.

Due to limited availability, some shelters are not accepting walk-ins overnight. Please call CAM Monday - Friday between 8 am - 6 pm to speak to someone who can advise on shelter availability and/or other options. Please note that available shelter beds are limited and change daily.

Please call CAM during open hours to get the latest information. 

The CAM call line will be operating with reduced staffing from 9:00am-11:30 am on Friday, October 20th, 2023. There will be limited live phone service between these identified hours, and regular staffing structure will resume from 11:30am-6pm for the rest of that day.

CAM Community Forum Update

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Date: November 3, 2023

Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

Location: Focus: HOPE, 1400 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238

How you can help



• Host a resource table. Forms should be submitted by next Friday, October 27th.
• Make a monetary donation.
• Make an in-kind donation, contact camcommmunityforum@handetroit.org
• Donate food.
• Volunteer.

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I'm Blessed

Location: Across from Rosa Parks Transit Center in parking lot

Date: Every Wednesday

Services: Food and other essential items

Pope Francis Center

Location: 438 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Hours: Open Monday through Saturday | 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Services: Two nutritious meals per day, hot showers, restrooms, hygiene items, laundry services, mail services and housing assistance.

Additional Services: Guests also receive free medical, dental and legal support through rotating clinics at the Center.

CAM Implementing Partners

waynemetro.org

handetroit.org

chsinc.org

Please subscribe to the CAM newsletter for regular updates. For more information about CAM please visit camdetroit.org.

More information from CAM implementing partners will be coming in the November 3rd CAM newsletter.

If you need a safe place to stay tonight and you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park, please call (313) 305-0311.



Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM.

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