Monroe County Network on Homelessness
Emergency Housing (Shelter)
Monroe County:
The Department of Human Services
903 South Telegraph, Monroe, MI 48161
734-243-7200
(DHS) will be the starting point for most homeless and low income recipients. A range of services could include food stamps, emergency funds, medical insurance, aid in applying for other benefits, referrals and case management for special cases. A Decision Notice is needed to get services from MCOP.
The Salvation Army Family Manor
815 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-0440
Emergency shelter for families and 3 or 4 single women for a total of 40 people. The stay is 90 days. Usually at or near capacity. Families must be married. No alcohol or substance abuse is tolerated.
The Salvation Army Warming Center
1018 East Second Street, Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-0440
In operation when the temperature is forecast to fall to 32 degrees or colder. Located in the Church on 2nd Street. From 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Attempting to open by 7:00 PM.
Philadelphia House 1
218 Washington Avenue, Monroe, MI 48161
734-242-4266
Emergency Shelter for men – 24/32 men. 90 day limit. Men should be working or looking for work. No alcohol or substance abuse is tolerated. The program reserves the right to do alcohol and drug screens. Clients using methadone must have documentation from their physician. Usually at or near capacity.
Safe House
Address Confidential
734-242-SAFE (7233)
Sunrise House
734-242-7233
Emergency Shelter for female victims of domestic violence and their children (17 years and under). Capacity is 24 people, overflow from Monroe County will be sheltered in hotels or sent to other shelters. Stay is 30 to 90 days depending on need and circumstance. Shelter averages 80% full. Services also available for victims not staying at the Shelter and male victims of domestic violence.
Southeast Michigan Veteran's Service Center
14 South Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48161
734-242-5895
9:00am - 5:00pm Weekdays Only
Men Only/ Must be a veteran
United Way's First Call for Help
216 North Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48162
734-242-HELP (4357)
24 Hours
MCOP Emergency Shelter Grant Funds
1140 South Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-2775
Several grant funds are used to prevent homelessness (One months rent if a viable finacial plan is in place) and to provide emergency shelter in hotels/motels for qualifying familys and individuals while grant funds are available. A decision (denial) letter is required from DHS to access funds. Maximum stay is 2 weeks.
Toledo Shelters:
Transportation to Toledo Shelters: Monroe County Commission on Aging
29 Washington Avenue, Monroe, Mi 48161
734-240-7358
If all emergency shelter is full, the Network on Homelessness has funding for Lake Erie Transit transportation to Toledo shelters. Funds and coordination are available through the Commission on Aging. The Commission on Aging needs 24 hours notice.
When using this service YOU as the referring agency do the following:
1. Call a Toledo shelter and reserve a shelter bed.
2. Try to locate one nights shelter, if needed, in Monroe.
(The Salvation Army Warming Center as referenced on this list)
3. Call the Commission on Aging to request them to arrange the transportation.
4. Do not just send homeless individuals to their office.
5. The bus leaves at 8:30 AM.
Cherry Street Mission
105 17th St.
Toledo, OH 43624
419-242-5141
Men only - 24 hours - Fifteen day maximum
Toledo Rescue Mission
1917 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH 43624
419-241-6579
Food and clothing distribution: Monday - Saturday 11:00am
Dinner for families at 4:30pm everyday
Must be sober and cooperative
Family House
669 Indiana Ave.
Toledo, OH 43602
419-242-5505
Families (married & single parents with children, pregnant women & married couples) only.
Transitional Shelter:
Paula’s House
734-384-8922
Transitional shelter for recovering female substance abusers. Capacity 5 women. Recipients commit to 1 and up to 2 Years. Usually full.. No alcohol or substance abuse is tolerated. Meeting basic needs and programing mandatory.
Fairview
3604 South Custer Rd, Monroe, Mi 48161
734-240-3190
Transitional shelter for individual males and females who are disabled. Licensed AFC. Capacity 36. Usually around 94% full. Stay from 2 months to 2 years.
Fairview does not tolerate alcohol or substance abuse and reserves the right to test. Fairview screens referrals and emergency response should not be expected.
Recipents cannot get SSI while in the home due to Social Security rules.
All residents are automatically eligible for State Disability Assistance as per public act.
Applicants should be sober and willing to receive services.
Mentally Ill applicants should be referred by Community Mental Health.
Age group is usually 45 and older. Residents can set aside some earnings or Social Security funds to gain independence. The Superintendent is solely responsible for screening and intake…by appointment.
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