Overnight Accommodations, blanket, plus basic support and breakfast ("Warming Center") is available on a rotating basis at nine churches during the winter months.  The locations of each week's church are available by calling (586) 466-4413 during the day or (586) 321-0998, after hours.

TEMPORARY SHELTERS IN MACOMB COUNTY INCLUDE:

For women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or are homeless: Turning Point*, (586) 463-6990.

For single men, women and families (30 days annually): Macomb’s Answer To Temporary Shelter* (MATTS)*, (586) 755-5191.

For single men, women and homeless families, MCREST (A rotating shelter which provides 30 days per year of overnight shelter at various church locations throughout the County.), Bed availability is available on a telephone menu 24/7:  (586) 415-5101, press 4 when you hear the recording.

For homeless adults, a warming center is available from November through March.  For more information call the Macomb County Warming Center, (586) 321-0988.

For runaway and homeless youth (ages 12-17), temporary shelter is available at Family Youth Interventions (FYI), (586) 465-1212.

Family with children - Transitional housing for one family with children and at least one member of the family working full time is available from Angel's Wing, (586) 752-3661.

Single adults (male or female) - Transitional housing is available from Salvation Army Transition House, (586) 954-1838.

Single men in recovery - Transitional housing is available from Smith and Hubbard Houses, (586) 468-0775.

Help in obtaining MIChild* insurance or referrals to low cost health care is available from the Macomb County Health Department*, (586) 469-5492.

GENERAL HEALTH CARE

Preventive and primary health care for homeless families in Macomb County offered through the Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center* - Medical Outreach Clinic, (800) 779-7178.

Advocacy services for health care for the homeless is available from the Macomb County Health Department*, (586) 465-9170.

Nutrition education and supplemental food coupons for homeless pregnant women, new mothers, and children under age 5 who have medical or nutritional needs. Available from the Macomb County Health Department* - WIC* (Women, Infants and Children* Supplemental Food Program), Mt. Clemens, (586) 469-5471.

Prescriptions/Over-the-Counter medications for the homeless are available from Downriver Community Services*, (586) 794-4982.

Special "Healthy Children" program for pregnant females and children up to age 16 whose families earn up to a middle income and require health insurance only. Eligibility for food stamps and Family Independence Payments (FIP)* (formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children) will not be determined. Health insurance for pregnant teens regardless of parental consent or income is also available. Physician referrals given. To apply, contact the Macomb County Health Department* - MICHCare* program. For an appointment, call (586) 469-5492.

Free information on contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, pelvic and breast examination (Birth control supplies are available on a sliding fee scale*) Available from the Macomb County Health Department* - Family Planning program, Mt. Clemens, (586) 469-5491.

Free information on contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, pelvic and breast examination (Birth control supplies are available on a sliding fee scale*) Available from the Planned Parenthood*. To be connected to your local Planned Parenthood* office, call (800) 230-PLAN.

Free and confidential testing, treatment, diagnosis and counseling for sexually-transmitted diseases* (STDs*). Available from the Macomb County Health Department*, Mt. Clemens (586) 469-5372; Warren, (586) 465-8030.

HIV* education, testing and referral at four locations for homeless persons is available from Visiting Nurses Association of SE Michigan*, (800) 882-5720.

Low cost or no cost home health services for persons with no insurance is available from Visiting Nurses Association of SE Michigan*, (800) 882-5720.

Free nutritional education and consultation for Macomb County individuals and families. There are no income guidelines. Available from the Macomb County Health Department*, Mt. Clemens, (586) 412-3396.

Dental services (excluding orthodontics) for the homeless (aged 3 years through adult) are available from the Macomb County Health Department* - Warren Dental Clinic (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Patients must meet income guidelines and not have dental insurance or be HealthyKids eligible. A small fee is charged for services. To make an appointment, call the Dental Clinic at (586) 465-9152 (Warren).

Mental health services for the homeless are available from Macomb County Community Mental Health* PATH program. (586) 307-9150.

Low cost or no cost home mental health services for persons without insurance is available from Visiting Nurses Association of SE Michigan*, (800) 696-1206.

On-the-job training programs are available from Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board*, (586) 469-5220.

Classes in money management are available from MSU Extension* (586) 469-5180.

Money management including a confidential analysis of the size and nature of debt, creation of a plan to reduce that debt, advocacy with creditors, negotiation of payment rates and terms, processes of payments to creditors, education on managing money. Available from Green Path Solutions with offices in Eastpointe and Utica, (800) 994-5537 or www.greenpath.com.

Reading proficiency services are available from the Macomb Literacy Partners* (586) 286-2750.