By region · United States
Homelessness in Michigan
Approximately 8,200 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Michigan, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
12
Resources on HomelessHelp
7
Cities covered
8,200
2023 PIT count
Rank #17
US PIT rank
State context
Detroit's Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries operates multiple campuses. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness is the statewide convener.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Michigan for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Michigan: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Michigan
Emergency shelters10
Food (meals or pantries)8
Day services0
Housing programs4
Medical / clinics2
Youth-specific1
Veteran-specific1
Family-specific3
LGBTQ+ affirming2
Indigenous-led / -focused0
Cities in Michigan on HomelessHelp
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