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November 17, 2025

(313) 305 - 0311

CAM Call Line Operating hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm

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

Visit camdetroit.org for the latest information on CAM services and any upcoming service interruptions. For regular updates, subscribe to the CAM newsletter.

General Membership Town Hall

November 18 | 10am

The biweekly Town Halls address changes to our federal, state, and local landscape, such as the FY2026 Federal Budget, government shutdown, and other updates. These meetings offer advocacy opportunities and give community members a chance to offer input and solutions.

Register for the town hall here.

General Membership Meeting

November 18 | 1:30pm

Join us for the next General Membership meeting November 18 where the CoC board elections will be held. The CoC Board is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Detroit CoC as well as carrying out specific responsibilities entrusted to the board by the Continuum at large. General Membership meetings are quarterly.

Register for the membership meeting here.

Detroit CoC Board Meeting

December 1 | 2pm

Join us at the next Detroit CoC Board meeting on December 1. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to receive systems-level updates, offer feedback on current initiatives and programs, and learn about the homeless service system.

Register for the Board Meeting here.

HUD Releases 2025 NOFO

On November 13, HUD released the 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). A major update this year is the return to an annual competition cycle. The previous administration had shifted the process to a biennial format in 2024, giving agencies two years between competitions. That change has now been reversed.

This shift back to yearly competition means agencies will have significantly less time to prepare; many relied on the extended timeline to plan and gather data. Stay tuned for updates from the Detroit Continuum of Care as we unpack the implications of this NOFO and what it means for our local competition.

You can read a full analysis of the new NOFO from the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) here. They will also be hosting a webinar to walk through the key changes and answer questions. Register for the webinar, Understanding HUD's FY2025 NOFO which will be occurring November 19 at 3pm EST here.

Upcoming Detroit CoC Trainings

On-Demand Detroit CoC Trainings

LMS users have access to a wide range of trainings. The latest are listed below.

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) 101
• 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.

Detroit Homeless Prevention Training

1600 Porter Street, Detroit MI 48216

9am - 5pm | Multiple Dates*

This two-day training will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge on how to identify at-risk individuals and families, connect them with resources, and effectively advocate for homeless prevention. The training is in person, so you can interact with experts and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on our community!

Upcoming Trainings

November 18 - 19, 2025

Register here

December 16 - 17, 2025

Register here

January 27 - 28, 2026

Register here

February 24 - 25, 2026

Register here

Fostering Genuine People with Lived Experience of Homelessness Integration in the CoC

31 East Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI

December 15, 2025 | 9am - 4pm

This 90-minute training equips Continuum of Care (CoC) leaders and staff with practical strategies to meaningfully integrate People with Lived Experience of Homelessness (PWLEH) into decision-making, leadership, and system design. Drawing on real examples from Detroit, participants will examine the successes and challenges of integration efforts. Through these examples, the session will highlight some common pitfalls and provide effective, dignifying practices to ensure PWLEH engagement is authentic, impactful, and sustainable.

Register for the course here.

Free Suicide Prevention Training

Every 3rd Friday | 11am

This one-hour training from the Veterans Administration's S.A.V.E. program presents an overview of suicide prevalence, risks and warning signs. It also provides guidance on how to intervene when someone is suicidal. This training will highlight unique risks to Veterans and provide information on how to access VA resources.

Email VHADETsuicidepreventionteam@DVA.gov.onmicrosoft.com to register.

Train with MiVAN

The Michigan Victim Advocacy Network (MiVAN) offers live and on-demand trainings for crime victim advocates and direct service providers. Training topics include Intimate Partner Violence, Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Wellbeing, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, and many more! You can sign up for free, on-demand trainings on MiVAN's resource library or contact MiVAN staff about collaborative opportunities on their contact page

First Step Community Engagement

First Step has numerous programs to offer to a variety of groups ranging in ages, interests, and backgrounds. All presentations include an overview of First Step, including our services, ways to get involved, how to refer clients and a Q&A session.

Public Comment Needed: MDOT Proposed Rule

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on proposed set of restrictions for rest areas, roadside parks, carpool lots, scenic turnouts, and welcome centers. While intended to promote safety, these rules would further criminalize homelessness. Enforcing these restrictions will negatively impact people experiencing homelessness, as violating the proposed rules would result in a misdemeanor.

There are multiple alternatives to blanket provisions including partnering with local agencies for outreach and support, designating certain rest areas for extended stays with clear safety rules and, providing waste and sanitation services for RVs.

Here is a public comment template you can use to submit comments to MDOT at MDOT-PublicComments@Michigan.gov. The Deadline to submit comments is Friday, November 20.

10-Point Plan for Ending Homelessness Without Criminalizing Poverty:

Shelter Standards & Options

November 20 | 3pm EST

We all need a safe place to live. But homelessness and poverty are growing. Instead of funding what works, too many politicians are making these problems worse by passing laws that allow the police to ticket and arrest people who cannot afford housing or the substance use or mental health care they need.

The National Coalition for the Homeless is holding a series of webinars to discuss their 10-Point Plan for state and local communities to respond to end homelessness with compassion and proven solutions. The next webinar, occurring October 16, will focus on Decriminalization.

Register for the webinar series here.

NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2026 will convene community leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, affordable housing practitioners, and members of Congress for thought and action partnership on ending the housing crisis impacting the lowest-income and most marginalized renters in America.

Registration details are available here.

Starting from the week of October 13, the Detroit Public Library will begin participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, providing after school meals at select library locations.

Youth 18 years of age and younger, as well as adults with physical and mental disabilities, will be eligible for the meals.

For a list of locations, please visit the Detroit Public Library's website.

Christmas Assistance Program

Salvation Army Grandale Corps/Church

Starting November 3, the Salvation Army will be taking in-person applications for assistance for families with children ages 0 to 16 years old and senior citizens aged 60 or older. The application periods ends December 2. Applicants must apply in-person and provide proof of all members living in the household. For more information, please call 313-835-3736

Contact detroitbehavhealth@detroitmi.gov for more information

Project Based Voucher Program

Waiting Lists Open

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.

Health Resources

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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