"We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond." - Gwendolyn Brooks | | | | |
(313) 305 - 0311
CAM Call Line Operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm
Visit camdetroit.org for the latest information on CAM services and any upcoming closures.
| | Access to CAM services: Call CAM at (313) 305 - 0311 or go to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments. | | |
NOAH at Central
(Formerly NOAH Project)
23 E. Adams, 2nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Mon - Thurs, 9:30am - 2pm
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Cass Community
Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
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Detroit VA
(For Veterans only)
4646 John R
[New Location] Blue Tower, 7th floor, RM A7175
Detroit, MI 48201
Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
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General Membership Town Hall
September 9 | 10am
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Join us tomorrow for a series of roundtables to understand the recent changes to our federal government and their wide-ranging impact on the Detroit CoC homeless response system.
These meetings address changes to our federal, state and local landscape. It offers advocacy opportunities for community members and a chance to give input and solutions.
Register for tomorrow's town hall here.
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HAND staff engages the community at events to spread information about our organization's role as the Detroit CoC's lead in the homelessness response system.
Recently, the team attended the Detroit Department of Health's Wellness on the Block event.
| | On Demand Detroit CoC Trainings | | LMS users have access to a wide range of trainings. The latest are listed below. | | |
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- Fresh Start Career Series
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) 101
- Understanding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing Protections
- Human Trafficking 101
- Domestic Violence 101
- Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) 101
- Continuum of Care (CoC) 101
| The Continuum of Care (CoC) 101 educational video is also available on our YouTube channel here. | | Access resources including on-demand trainings on MIVAN's website. | | | Woodward and Rosedale Permanent Supportive Housing RFQ | | |
The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to construct a new multi-family development on 11504, 11520, 11526, and 11534 Woodward Ave in the Gateway Community.
HRD will consider proposals that demonstrate experience in development and operation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), community-oriented development, and creating well-designed tenant-centered housing.
The Request for Qualifications can be found here.
Submissions are due November 7th, 2025 at 5pm. Please direct all questions via email to publicprivatepartnerships@detroitmi.gov
| | Support the Housing Not Handcuffs Act | |
The Housing Not Handcuffs Act is restorative legislation that prevents federal agencies from arresting, ticketing, or otherwise criminalizing homelessness. Created in response to the horrific results of the Grants Pass Supreme Court Case, Housing Not Handcuffs ensures that homeless people cannot be arrested or ticketed by federal police when: living on federal lands when there are no other options without blocking traffic, asking for help or donations in public places practicing religion in public spaces, living in a vehicle without blocking traffic.
Tell congress to support the Housing Not Handcuffs Act here.
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What the Recent Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do
The Order would impose a multitude of harmful, ineffective, and outdated policies and practices for addressing homelessness. These include attacks on Housing First, calls for forced institutionalization, and the elimination of fundamental privacy protections for people experiencing homelessness.
Read the full article here.
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The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness's Legislative Tracker allows you to:
- Monitor legislative activity by viewing a current list of state bills and tracking their status.
- Understand legislation with clarity through easy-to-understand bill summaries.
- Engage directly with policy makers using our simple click-to-send email templates.
Access the tracker on MCAH's website.
Register for their September 8 Legislative Action Committee meeting here.
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Take Action!
Robust federal investments for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs are needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in communities across the country.
Sign the petition here.
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NLIHC's Training Institute for Tenants & Residents Next Webinar Series
The Training Institute for Tenants and Residents (TI) is a national initiative committed to empowering renters with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to protect their rights, organize their communities, and influence housing policies. Through training, advocacy, and leadership development, TI equips tenants with the resources they need to take meaningful action and create lasting change. By strengthening tenant power, TI works towards a future where all renters have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Register for the training series here.
For more information or to get involved with future sessions, contact Dee Ross, NLIHC Tenant Leader Fellow, at ideas@nlihc.org.
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Medicaid and HR1 explained:
What providers working on homelessness need to know
September 30 | 3pm EST
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The first in a three-part series, this webinar brings national experts together to discuss Medicaid funding cuts, new requirements, and their impact on coverage, access, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Register for the webinar here.
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Domestic Violence 101: Back to Basics
October 1 | 2pm EST
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To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV will offer an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence. The presenter will provide an overview of its root causes, as well as the scope and impact on individuals and society. Drawing connections to the theme for DVAM 2025, With Survivors, Always, this session will help new advocates, allied professionals, students, and the general public achieve a basic understanding of this complex issue and how they can be part of the solution.
Register for the webinar here
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The Alliance’s Virtual Capitol Hill Day is your chance to speak directly with Members of Congress about the policies and funding decisions that impact homelessness in your community.
Register here.
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2025 HIV & Housing Summit
September 10 | 9am
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The 2025 HIV & Housing Summit brings together Ryan White and housing or homeless service providers, as well as other interested participants, to focus on housing issues for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This event prioritizes the impact of housing on an individual’s ability to achieve and sustain positive health outcomes. Workshop topics are targeted to both housing case workers and HIV service workers, in an effort to build shared knowledge and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building. lllThis is a free event!
Register for the event here.
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3rd Annual Street Medicine of Michigan Symposium
November 8
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This symposium provides an opportunity for community members to discuss pertinent topics and find solutions working towards dismantling barriers in our communities, particularly that of people experiencing homelessness in the context of healthcare.
Find more information including registration details here.
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2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference
Nov 17 - 19
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The 2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference will bring together lived experience leaders from various fields, including housing and homelessness, disability rights, youth advocacy, and criminal justice reform. These leaders will come together to build solidarity, share tools, and establish a national agenda for positive change.
You can expect:
- Keynote Speakers who are leading local, state, and national movements
- Interactive Workshops that equip participants with tangible skills for organizing, policy advocacy, and peer-led leadership.
- Panel Discussions on justice, equity, co-production, and system accountability.
- Healing & Creative Spaces for reflection, storytelling, and rest
- Community-Building Events that connect us across experiences and geographies
Register for the conference here.
If you have any questions about the conference scholarship opportunities, please email conference@nationalhomeless.org.
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Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Counselors
September 16 | 10am - 12pm
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Join Focus Hope at 1300 Oakman Blvd to meet with counselors from the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program.
They’ll be on-site to provide free advice, assistance, and education on topics such as: Comparing Plans, Prescription Drug Coverage, Explaining Enrollment Options, Questions Regarding Medicare Advantage Plans, Reading and Understanding the Medicare Summary Notice.
No registration is required, this session is open to anyone who may benefit.
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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.
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DWIHN 24-Hour Helpline
1-800-241-4949
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) offers 24-hour phone service for those seeking mental health support.
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My Safe Space Crisis Hotline
For young adults (313) 844-9136. The MCHS hotline connects youth experiencing housing and mental health crises to short-term mental health services.
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Corktown Health
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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Harm Reduction Wellness Stations
These 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.
Find more information about the stations the Detroit Department of Health's website.
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Rides to Care
This new Detroit Department of Health program provides transportation for prenatal and postpartum care up to the baby's first birthday. To schedule a ride, call (313) 876-0000
For more info, visit DHD's website.
| | | | | Detroit Affordable Housing Database | Find affordable rental housing in Detroit on Detroit Home Connect, a resource to find multi-family housing based on your income and household needs. View the current listings at the housing database website. | | | HAND has created shareable sheets that list local resources available to assist individuals with basic needs. Whether you’re looking for food assistance, medical or other needs, these sheets will help you find them. View all of our resource sheets here. | | |
You've made it this far, so here's a riddle:
I’m always hungry, I must always be fed.
The finger I touch will soon turn red.
What am I? 🤔
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Do you have questions about the newsletter? Want to submit an item?
Email Kimberly Benton at kimberly@handetroit.org
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