Michigan Primary Care Association is committed to working with members and partner agencies to better understand and respond to the
needs of homeless individuals and families.
The State of Homelessness in Michigan 2008 Annual Summary reports that there are 86,189 homeless people in Michigan. A few additional facts:
- Since the 2007 count of 78,266, there has been an increase of 10.1% homeless people in Michigan
- In 69% of homeless families, a single female is the head of the household
- 54% of homeless persons in families are children
- 19% of homeless adults reported as being disabled
- Average age of homeless adults is 32.7 years old
- Average age of homeless children is 7.6 years old
- 42% reported being homeless for the first time in 2008
In 2008, Michigan Community Health Centers served approximately 18,610 homeless patients:
Homeless Shelters....................1757
Transitional...............................3393
Doubling Up..............................5337
Street........................................155
Other.........................................362
Unknown...................................6973
Non-Homeless CHC Sites.........633
Health Care for the Homeless Sites in Michigan:
Homeless Health Events
Continuing Education Archived Webinar: Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center
The Harm Reduction webinar presented by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council is designed by clinic and shelter staff of all disciplines who provide care to people engaged in high-risk behaviors. The 1-hour archived session explains the essentials of Harm Reduction, an essential component of the Health Care for the Homeless model of care, in medical and behavioral health settings.
Homeless Health Resources
Michigan Homeless Health Links
National Homeless Health Links