Detroit Resources
Emergency shelter, housing help and long-term coaching for Detroit families facing homelessness. Entry is through the city's CAM line, which also covers other Detroit shelters.
COTS has sheltered and housed Detroit families since 1982. Beyond a bed, its Passport to Self-Sufficiency program pairs parents with a coach for several years to work toward stable housing, income and health.
Losing housing after an injury or a legal crisis is frightening, especially with children. COTS is built for families and connects shelter with longer-term support rather than a short stay alone.
Start with CAM at (313) 305-0311 or one of the walk-in access points; the CAM worker decides where a bed is open that day. Veterans have a separate access point at the Detroit VA. Beds change daily, so call early.
COTS focuses on families with children facing or experiencing homelessness in Detroit; shelter space is limited and assigned through CAM, not by walking into the COTS office.
How to reach them
CAM (Coordinated Assessment Model), Detroit shelter intake, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
(313) 831-3777COTS administrative office
engage@cotsdetroit.orgcotsdetroit.org26 Peterboro, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48201 (administrative office, not an intake site)
CAM phone line Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm; in-person access points at NOAH Project, 23 E. Adams (Mon to Thu 9:30am to 2pm) and Cass Community Social Services, 11850 Woodrow Wilson (Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm)
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