Human, Homeless, and Family Services
Support. Stability. Opportunity.
Helping Detroiters Rise Higher through coordinated services, stable housing, and pathways to opportunity.
Our Mission
The Department of Human, Homeless, and Family Services simplifies access to services, reduces fragmentation across systems, strengthens prevention efforts, and addresses the social determinants of health that impact Detroiters.
We provide services that empower Detroiters in every circumstance to achieve stability, upward mobility, and equitable opportunity.
From homelessness to homeownership, HHFS supports Detroiters along the full continuum of housing and family well-being, helping build stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and generational wealth.
Vision
A Detroit where every person has equitable access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Healthy communities and thriving neighborhoods where barriers related to housing, income, family stability, and other social determinants of health are addressed proactively through excellent service delivery and strong community partnerships.
Resources
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Detroit Housing Resource
HelpLine: 866-313-2520 -
Michigan Domestic Violence
Hotline: 1-866-864-2338 -
Michigan 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1
or call 844-875-9211
Services and resources for Detroiters experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Homelessness
Programs and services that support renters, including housing stability, tenant resources, and assistance programs.
Renters
Resources for Detroiters seeking to purchase a home, maintain homeownership, or improve and preserve their homes
Homebuyers
Resources for Detroiters seeking to purchase a home, maintain homeownership, or improve and preserve their homes
Homeowners
Information, resources, and compliance support for property owners and landlords serving Detroiters
Landlords
Partnership opportunities, resources, and collaborative initiatives for organizations working to strengthen Detroit communities
Nonprofits and Community Organizations
Services and resources for Detroiters seeking mental health supports
Mental Health Resources
Detroit ID is a municipal identification card available to all Detroiters, regardless of immigration status, age, housing status, or gender identity
Detroit ID
Financial Empowerment Centers provide free, professional one-on-one financial counseling to help Detroiters reduce debt, improve credit, increase savings, and achieve their financial goals
Financial Empowerment Centers
Need Housing Help? Experiencing Homelessness?
Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine: 866-313-2520
- The Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine serves as Detroit's central access point for housing-related assistance. Detroiters can call to learn about available resources, determine eligibility for programs, and connect with housing support services throughout the city.
Experiencing Domestic Violence?
Michigan Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-864-2338
- Confidential support, safety planning, and connections to emergency resources are available 24 hours a day.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Michigan 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 or call 844-875-9211
- Connect with community resources and support services across a wide range of needs, including housing, food assistance, healthcare, transportation, and more.