May 31, 2024

Coordinated Assessment Model

CAM (or coordinated entry, as it is nationally known) is a model used in many cities to provide a streamlined process of resources for people experiencing homelessness. The primary functions of CAM include connecting clients to shelters; assessing a person’s housing needs; identifying and prioritizing the most vulnerable; and referrals to housing programs for long-term assistance.

If you need a safe place to stay tonight and live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park, please call (313) 305-0311.

CAM Call Center hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm

CAM Governance Committee Recruiting

The CAM Governance Committee, which is charged with providing oversight to the coordinated entry system, is still recruiting members for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Transitional Housing (TH), Domestic Violence (DV) and Community At Large representatives. If you are a general member and interested, check out the guiding document for more details about the CAM GC and complete this interest form by 11:59pm on June 4th.

CAM GC meetings are held biweekly at 9am on Wednesdays. The next meeting is June 12th. Contact Ashley Laurain ashley@handetroit.org if you have any questions.

CAM Business Cards

Business cards can be helpful to distribute to clients or providers in the Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park area, who are interested in CAM services. To receive CAM business cards, please use this link to fill out the form bit.ly/CAMCARDS

The Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) works to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to housing and shelter services. As resources become available, CAM coordinates with providers to find the best fitting services according to the person’s unique situation. CAM works to end homelessness by offering access to services, providing standard assessments to connect individuals with the correct resources, assisting with housing referrals, and prioritizing resources for those that are most vulnerable. For more information on CAM visit camdetroit.org.

Upcoming CAM Closures

On Thursday June 13, CAM services will be closed all day.

On Wednesday June 19, all CAM services will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

On Thursday June 27, The CAM Call Center will be closed from 2:30pm - 4pm. There will be no live phone service during this time. The CAM Access Points will be closed from 2:30pm – 4:15pm. There will be no in-person assessments during this time. The CAM Call Center and the Cass Access Point will be back from 4pm – 6pm for the rest of that day.

Shelter Information

Shelter Prioritization

What to expect?

If you are experiencing a housing crisis and are in need of somewhere safe to stay, you can get assistance by contacting CAM.

What is changing?

Moving forward, only households on the “need shelter list” will be considered for a shelter referral. As shelter space becomes available, CAM will refer households based on immediate safety concerns and risks.

Download the flyer

Shelter Access

Due to limited availability, some shelters are not accepting walk-ins overnight. Please call CAM Monday - Friday between 8 am - 6 pm to speak to someone who can advise on shelter availability and/or other options. Please note that available shelter beds are limited and change daily.

CAM Access

Below are the different ways to access CAM services. If you need a safe place to stay tonight and live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park, please call (313) 305-0311.

Access Points

NOAH at Central

(Formerly NOAH Project)

23 E. Adams, 2nd Floor

Detroit, Mi 48226

Mon - Thurs, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Cass Community

Social Services

11850 Woodrow Wilson St

Detroit, MI 48206

Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm

For Veterans

Detroit VA

4646 John R

Red Tower, 2nd floor

Detroit, MI 48201

Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm

Guests can expect in-person assessments and housing crisis referrals as available.

camdetroit.org/get-help

Homeless Outreach Request Flyer

If you see a person experiencing unsheltered homelessness, you can request a Street Outreach Team in order to connect the person to our homelessness response system to be assessed for needs and connected to resources.

You can access the online form here or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Please download the flyer and distribute it amongst your networks.

Download the flyer

What is Unsheltered Homelessness?

According to The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, person(s) experiencing unsheltered homelessness “live in a place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for humans.” In addition to sleeping outside of housing structures, this includes inhabiting abandoned buildings, sheds, garages, transportation areas such as train stations, camp grounds and more.