Shelter & Support Resources
People experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Kalamazoo can connect with local organizations for emergency shelter, housing assistance, meals, behavioral health support, and other basic needs. These resources can help residents, service providers, and community members quickly find support and connect with the organizations that provide it.
Looking for more resources? View Gryphon Place's Quick Guide to Basic Services(PDF, 761KB) for information about local food, shelter, clothing, health care, and other assistance.
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Need Emergency Shelter or Housing Assistance?
Call Housing Resources Inc. (HRI) at (269) 382-0287 and press 1.
Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HRI helps connect people with emergency shelter, housing assistance, and other support services based on their needs.
During the winter months, HRI also coordinates access to additional winter shelter services provided by local community partners. Shelter availability may change, so contacting HRI is the best way to get current information.
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Need Food, Clothing, or Other Assistance?
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with Gryphon Place.
Gryphon Place provides free, confidential assistance connecting people with food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and other essential services. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or search for resources online.
Find Resources Through Gryphon Place
For additional information about winter shelter programs and community partners, visit the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care.
Local Organizations and Resources
The following organizations provide shelter, housing assistance, and other services to individuals and families in Kalamazoo County.
Housing Resources Inc.
Housing Resources Inc. helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability access emergency shelter, housing assistance, and supportive services.
Phone: (269) 382-0287, press 1
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Gryphon Place
Connections to community resources through 2-1-1, including food, housing, transportation, and financial assistance.
Phone: 2-1-1
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Open Doors Kalamazoo
Residential shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services that help individuals and families overcome homelessness and achieve long-term housing stability.
Phone: (269) 343-6064
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Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care
The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) coordinates community efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The CoC brings together local organizations, supports collaboration among service providers, and shares information about shelter programs and housing resources.
Phone: (269) 343-2524 (general inquiries)
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The City's Role in Supporting Shelter Services
The City of Kalamazoo works alongside Kalamazoo County, the City of Portage, the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care, and local nonprofit organizations to support shelter services for people experiencing homelessness.
This includes partnering with organizations to expand access to shelter during the winter months and supporting coordinated community efforts to address homelessness.
Providing immediate shelter is an important part of this work, alongside efforts to connect people with supportive services and pathways to stable, permanent housing.
Learn About the City's 2026-2027 Winter Shelter Partnership