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"Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido Qubein

If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311. Intake is call-in only.



Operating hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm; Wednesday: 11am-5pm 

CAM Transition Updates

All CAM RFQ applications have been submitted for review by a committee created for this purpose. At a special CoC General Membership meeting on May 25, CoC voting members will select the new CAM Provider(s). In June, the CoC lead will be chosen and the transition process to another agency will begin.

Click here to register for the May 25th special general membership meeting

For more updates and supplemental information, please visit our CAM Transition Webpage

CoC Competition

On March 28, 2023, the Detroit CoC was awarded $32 million in CoC funding in the FY2022 Continuum of Care competition. A full list of projects awarded funding is available here. Projects were ranked according to our project prioritization ranking. Read the overview and analysis below or by clicking here.

Detroit CoC Vaccine Data Project Summary 

In January 2021 the City of Detroit began providing COVID-19 vaccine to the homeless community through Detroit Health Department (DHD) weekly clinics. The COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination Project began April 2021 and continued through March 2023. Vaccine Coordinators from HAND collected COVID-19 vaccine data during clinics for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Vaccines were administered by DHD, HONU, Central City Integrated Health (CCIH), and Wayne Health Mobile Unit. 

January 2021 through March 2023, 1584 shots were administered and recorded, 81.8 percent (1295) were primary doses. 

The first two shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and the single shot of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.  

Of the 6674 shelter and day center consumers during the project period, 10.8 percent, 724 individuals received at least their first shot.  

185 primary boosters were administered, while 104 bivalent boosters were administered. 

Presented vaccine data is for homeless adults whose information was entered in HMIS. Presented data does not represent all COVID-19 vaccines within the homeless community. Vaccinated children are not included.  

The Vaccine Coordinators appreciate all the assistance of the shelter and day center administrators. 

For more information see the infographic below - 

“The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces a pilot program for community health worker (CHW) services at select COVID-19 Neighborhood Testing sites to address community health needs. CHWs will offer on-demand referral services to essential health and well-being resources including behavioral health and social services. Visitors to participating sites can meet with an on-site CHW to connect with community resources that include food access, housing supports, utilities assistance and health care enrollment. “  

Pilot sites are in Detroit, Flint, and Muskegon. 

The first evaluation of the CHW pilot will occur at the end of May.

To learn more about CHWs, visit the Michigan Community Health Workers Alliance website.

Neighborhood Service Organization is hiring for multiple positions 

Neighborhood Service Organization’s (NSO) compassionate and professional staff provides services that have impacted countless children, youth, adults, seniors, families, and communities since 1955. They deliver holistic care and wrap around/safety net services to address social determinants impacting health, education, and economic stability.

Check out their 38 different job positions available here

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries employs a diversified staff with an array of educational and professional backgrounds. We are always on the lookout for qualified, passionate people to join our team.

If you have a passion for helping the hurting, homeless, and helpless in Detroit please click here to view their openings

Providing Whole-Person Care 

Ken Kraybill and host Steven Samra (from C4 Innovations) discuss the importance and impact of whole-person care and how recognizing what is happening to, with, and around an individual supports healing and recovery. 

Click here to listen

Detroit Youth Rising is a podcast created by Detroit youths who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty for Detroit youths who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty.



Click here to listen

Join us as we come together to kick off the Equity Challenge with our community partners at the University of Detroit Mercy’s Fountain Lounge and outdoor area. Get excited to dive into all we will learn together during the 21 days of the challenge! The event will include a resource fair, short program and fun and educational activities for all ages to enjoy. Lunch and parking will be provided. Additional details will be emailed to you prior to the event once you’ve registered. 



This event is scheduled from Noon to 2 p.m. on May 19th

 Click Here to register

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

One in five Michigan residents report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. Mental health disorders cause more disability among Americans than any other illness group.

Visit SAMHSA for more Mental Health information. 

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