Homelessness Resource Guide
Grand Traverse Area
AS OF JANUARY 2026
The Homelessness Resource Guide provides helpful, up-to-date information about a range of services, from transportation, housing, and financial need assistance to specific help for veterans, elderly, youth, individuals living with disabilities, and others in unique situations. Please note that this guide will be updated as changes occur.
Transportation
Contact: BATA/City Ride/ County Ride
Phone: 231-941-2324
Contact: Greyhound/Indian Trails
Phone: 231-946-5180
Contact: Workers on Wheels Program (WOW)
Phone: 231-995-7718 or 1-887-448-3449 ext. 218
Contact: NW Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA/HARA)
Phone: 231-947-3780
Address: 3963 Three Mile Rd. Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Tip of the Mitt Housing (formerly See-Con)
Phone: 231-377-7155
Housing Assistance
If you need: Budgeting/Credit Repair
Contact: Traverse City Housing Commission
Phone: 231-377-7155
Address: 150 Pine St, Traverse City, MI 49684
If you need: Help managing the wait list for a Housing Choice Voucher
Contact: Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (nmcaa)
Phone: 844-900-0500 Website: https://www.nmcaa.net/default.asp
Address: 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
If you need: Diversion/Housing Options
Contact: Fair Housing Center of West Michigan
Phone: 1-866-389-3247
If You Are A Runaway Youth/Teen
Contact: TCAPS Student Support Network (SSN)
Phone: 231-933-1789
Contact: Third Level Crisis Intervention
Phone: 231-922-4800
Address: 3785 Veterans Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: Goodwill Youth Outreach
Phone: (231) 995-7721 (Voice only)
If You Are In Crisis
Contact: Third Level Crisis Intervention - for children
Phone: 231-922-4800 or 1-800-442-7315
Address: 3785 Veterans Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: Behavioral Health Crisis, Northern Lake Community Mental Health
Phone: 833-295-0616
Address: 105 Hall Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Are Elderly
Contact: Catholic Human Services Gerontological Service
Phone: 231-947-7070
Contact: Commission on Aging
Phone: 231-922-4688
Address: 520 W Front St Ste. B, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Are A Veteran
Contact: Employment Assistance for Vets – Michigan Works
Phone: 231- 922-3700
Address: 1209 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Grand Traverse County Veteran Affairs
Phone: 231-946-5180
Address: 2650 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: VA Regional Office
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Contact: Emotional Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 for Veteran
If You Are A Seasonal Farm Worker
Contact: Bureau of Workforce Programs, Michigan Works
Phone: 231-922-3700
Address: 1209 S Garfield Ave Ste. C, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Michigan Migrant Project
Phone: 231-946-6660
Address: 701 S Elmwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: Telamon Corporation
Phone: 231-941-5300
Address: 3301 Veterans Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Have Been Physically Or Sexually Assaulted
Contact: Emergency Dispatch
Phone: 911
Contact: Women’s Resource Center (WRC)
Phone: 231-941-1210
Address: 720 S Elmwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: 1-888-373-7888
If You Are In Need Of Drug Or Alcohol Treatment
Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 231-946-8823
Contact: Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 231-941-9062
Contact: Addiction Treatment Services (ATS)
Phone: 231-922-4810
Address: (corner of 8th & Barlow) 747 E Eighth St. Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Alcohol and Drug Services / Catholic Human Services
Phone: 231-947-8110
Address: 1000 Hastings St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Munson Behavioral Health
Phone: 231-935-6382 or 1-800-662-6766
Address: 1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: NMRE
Phone: 1-800-834-3393
Contact: 217 Recovery: Helping People in Early Recovery
Phone: 269-944-9559
Address: 945 E Eighth St Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49686
If You Are In Financial Need
Contact: MI Bridges
Apply online for DHHS benefits
Contact: Social Security Office
Phone: 1-866-739-4802 (Local) or 231-946-6053 TTY
Address: 1329 S Division St, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Need Shelter
Contact: Central Housing Intake
Phone: (844) 900-0500
Contact: NMCAA (NW Michigan Community Action Agency)/HARA
Phone: 1-844-900-0500
Address: 3963 Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Goodwill Inn
Phone: 231-922-4890
Address: 2943 N Keystone Rd. Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Oasis (Cadillac)
Phone: 231-775-7233
Address: 118 S Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 49601
Contact: Pete’s Place/Third Level Street Outreach Services
Phone: 231-922-4800 or 1-800-442-7315
Address: 2943 N Keystone Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Safe Harbor gtsafeharbor.org (November 1 - April 30 only)
Address: 517 Wellington St. Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact: Women’s Resource Center
Phone: 231-941-1210
Address: 720 S Elmwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Need Outreach
Contact: Goodwill Street Outreach
John Sabatini - johns@goodwillnmi.org
Phone: 231-995-7721
Contact: Jubilee House
Phone: 231-947-2330
Address: 325 Washington St, Traverse City, MI 49684
If You Need Food(Groceries)
Contact: NW Michigan Food Coalition
Visit the Food Coalition website
If You Are Disabled
Contact: Disability Network of Northern Michigan
Phone: 231-922-0903
Address: 415 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686