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“It always seems impossible until it is done.” - Nelson Mandela

January 7, 2024

CAM Call Line Operating hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm

Visit camdetroit.org for the latest information on CAM services and any upcoming closures.

Other ways to access CAM services. Call CAM at (313) 305 - 0311 or go to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments.

DHC Public Housing Waitlists Open

The Detroit Housing Commission's Public Housing Waiting Lists opened October 1, 2024. All applicants must apply online at www.dhcmi.org. Applicants must be 18 years of age or a legally emancipated minor at the time of wait list application. You MUST have an active email address in order to apply.

For regular updates, subscribe to the CAM newsletter.

Temporary Closure of HCV Waitlists

HAND received notification from MSHDA that, effective July 1, 2024, all Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlists have been temporarily closed. The Detroit Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program will be closed until further notice. Please note that this closure does not impact the following MSHDA programs: Project-Based Vouchers and Stability Voucher program. For more information, please go to MSHDA's website.

For any questions or further assistance, please email info@camdetroit.org

Request for Letters of Intent:

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF)

Deadline: January 10, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Housing and Homeless Services is soliciting letters of intent to apply for funding through the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF). Interested eligible applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent to apply for funding. The information in the attached document contains guidance regarding the funding opportunity, deadlines, requesting clarifying information, the required contents of the letter of intent, and how to submit. MDHHS anticipates awarding a total of $20,000,000 to eligible applicants, and these grants will have a term of either one or two years, beginning on March 17, 2025 (date subject to change).

MDHHS held a webinar December 4, 2024 and will be releasing the FAQ December 13.

Completed letters of intent must be submitted to Rebecca Tallarigo, Program Specialist, at MDHHSHomeless@michigan.gov. Letters must be received by 11:59 PM January 10, 2025

Download full request along with eligibility materials here.

Sign Up for the Annual DV/HT Training!

The Criminalization of Homelessness

January 13, 2025 | 1pm EST

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the criminalization of homelessness
• Update on National, state, and local activity
• Connect social work values, policies, and ethics
• Review solutions and alternatives to criminalization
• Receive MCAH's criminalization of homelessness toolkit

Register here.

Urge Congress to Invest in Affordable Homes in FY 2025

To address the growing crisis of affordable housing and homelessness, federal investment in affordable housing, homelessness, and community development is crucial. By supporting these programs, we can ensure more robust solutions for communities across the country. Join the effort by signing on to this petition to encourage Congress to fund these critical initiatives and help drive meaningful change for those in need.

Join the Detroit Housing Alliance Task Force

Calling all health and housing professionals! Please consider joining the Housing Task Force. The Task Force’s goal is to identify and address specific housing needs and barriers for clients. They would like to start with an in-person kick off meeting in either December or January to discuss future meetings and agenda. Stay tuned for an upcoming date.

Sign up here.

Federal Policy Advocacy on Child and Youth Homelessness in the 119th Congress

Jan 14, 2025 | 3pm EST

The 2024 election dramatically altered the federal policy landscape, making advocacy more important than ever. In this webinar, learn about hot topics related to early care, K12 education, higher education, and housing and homelessness, and get a preview of SHC’s federal policy agenda for the 119th Congress. We’ll also outline advocacy tips and opportunities for advocacy training as part of SHC’s Advocacy Network.

Register here

NHSDC Spring Conference 2025

Apr 28 - 30, 2025

The NHSDC Spring Conference brings leaders, data experts, community partners, and HUD experts & Technical Assistance providers (TA’s) from across the nation to explore key topics that impact human services. With over 40 sessions to attend the conference provides actionable insights, best practices, and innovative methods to improve outcomes in housing and human services.

Learn more about the conference here.

CSH Supportive Housing Summit 2025

Meeting the Moment: Navigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities

April 23 - April 25, 2025

Supportive housing is an effective intervention, yet the field continues to experience challenges in scaling, preserving, and operating quality supportive housing. CSH's 2025 conference will facilitate sessions that tackle these challenges with innovative, practical, and effective solutions, demonstrating supportive housing is a viable and sustainable alternative to institutionalization and housing instability.

Find out more and register this website.

2025 Innovations and Solutions for

Ending Unsheltered Homelessness Conference

February 26-28, 2025

The 2025 Innovations and Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness Conference will bring together service providers, system leaders, advocates, and people with lived experience of homelessness to learn from each other, discuss best practices, and share new innovations in the field—all with the central theme of bringing people home.

Register here.

National Low Income Housing Coalition

March 24-27, 2025

Save the date for NLIHC's 2025 Housing Policy Forum. For updates on the Forum, please visit NLIHC's website.

MCHS is looking for a Housing Case Manager to join their YHDP team. Position is full-time and based in Detroit. The ideal candidate has experience in the housing field, empathy, and a demonstrated ability to serve those who have experienced trauma.

Learn more and apply here.

The Coordinated Entry (CE) Assistant Director is responsible for providing supervision, administration, and oversight of CAM staff and operations. In partnership with CAM managers and Director-level staff, the Assistant Director is responsible for monitoring the CAM for compliance, funding requirements, evaluation, and outcome data, as well as ensuring staff productivity/efficiency standards are met, completion of quarterly/annual reports as required by the funding sources, and overall monitoring all aspect of the CAM to ensure operational excellence.

Learn more and apply here.

Corktown Health Financial Assistance

The Housing and EFA programs provide emergency financial assistance to households experiencing utility shutoff (past due bills), eviction, need for assistance with first month’s rent for a new move. This type of assistance is designed to help clients living with HIV stay engaged or to reengage in medical care. When an applicant does not meet the criteria of our programs, we work with our network to connect the client to additional resources.

Must apply for "MDHHS SER" on MIBridges first.

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

Free At-⁠home COVID-⁠19 Tests Available

Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading the virus to others.

Order your tests here.

DWIHN Mobile Crisis Unit

Call 844-IN-CRISIS (844) 462 - 74741, 7am to 11pm, to get you or a loved one connected to a crisis specialist and get a mobile crisis unit to their location.

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.

Rides to Care

Whether you're pregnant, a new mom, or a caregiver, you can get free rides to doctor appointments. This new Detroit Department of Health program provides transportation for prenatal and postpartum care up to the baby's first birthday.

Rides are available

• Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Services are not available on holidays

To schedule a ride, call (313)876-0000

• Allow enough time to get to the appointment on time
• Rides can be scheduled up to one hour before the appointment or a week in advance
• All riders with children must bring their own car seat

For more info, visit detroitmi.gov/ridestocare

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