Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Michigan, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: Find Help in Michigan, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in Michigan: Michigan 211, MI Bridges for food, cash and Medicaid, your MDHHS county office, shelter, food and ID, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in Michigan: How to Find a Safe BedHow to find a safe place to sleep tonight in Michigan: Michigan 211, Detroit CAM, county shelter lines, family, youth, veteran and domestic violence shelter.
- 3Housing Help in Michigan: Rent, Eviction and DepositsRent help, State Emergency Relief, eviction help, security deposit rules and housing counselors in Michigan, explained in plain words.
- 4Food Help in Michigan: Food Assistance, Pantries and MealsHow to get food in Michigan: Food Assistance (SNAP) through MI Bridges, the Bridge Card, food banks, pantries and hot meals, in plain words.
- 5Clothing and Hygiene in Michigan: Showers, Laundry and ClothesWhere to find clothes, showers, laundry and hygiene items in Michigan, including Detroit, Pontiac, Macomb and Grand Rapids day centers.
- 6Jobs and Job Training in Michigan: Michigan Works! and MoreFind work and training in Michigan: Michigan Works! service centers, unemployment through MiWAM, and job programs, in plain words.
- 7Health and Mental Health Help in MichiganHealth coverage and mental health help in Michigan: Healthy Michigan Plan, Medicaid, 988, community mental health and crisis lines.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing in MichiganDomestic violence help in Michigan: hotlines, safe shelter, the Address Confidentiality Program and local programs, in plain words.
- 9Help for Veterans in Michigan: Housing, Benefits and CrisisHelp for Michigan veterans: 1-800-MICH-VET, Veteran Service Officers, VA homeless help and the Veterans Crisis Line.
- 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in MichiganShelter and support for youth and young adults in Michigan: Covenant House, Alternatives For Girls, Ruth Ellis Center, Arbor Circle and runaway help.
- 11Getting ID and Documents Back in MichiganHow to replace a Michigan birth certificate, state ID and Social Security card, including the no-fee state ID, in plain words.
- 12Phones and Internet Help in MichiganHow to get a phone, internet and charging in Michigan: Lifeline discounts, libraries and local help, in plain words.
- 13Legal and Tenant Help in MichiganLegal aid and tenant rights in Michigan: Michigan Legal Help, eviction, security deposits, civil rights and local legal aid, in plain words.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in MichiganHow to make blessing bags in Michigan: what to pack for each season, what to skip, and where to donate in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Looking for help in your county? Each guide has a county section near the end with local places to call. No separate county pages yet.
Take it with you
Moving into a new place? These Bunklow checklists help with moving in, rent and money. Sold on Payhip. The help on this page stays the same.
- The Perfect Move-In Checklist WorkbookA fillable move in workbook with a screen version and an ink saver print version.See it in the shop
- Moving In and Settling Checklist PackThe Moving In and Settling checklists in one pack, fillable on screen or printable.See it in the shop
- Leases, Rent and Money Checklist PackThe Leases, Rent and Money checklists in one pack, fillable on screen or printable.See it in the shop
Made by the Bunklow team. No sign up, no paywall. Bunklow does not run these programs. Last updated October 22, 2026.
