You have been advocating for yourself, which is a great start. Unfortunately, finding and securing adequate and affordable housing continues to be extremely challenging in our area and nationwide.

You can speak with advocates who can provide community resources and options, depending on your specific needs via the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan’s 24-Hour Help and Information Line, at 800-275-1995 or 231-347-0082.

Below are additional resources that may be helpful if you have not reached out to them already.

In Cheboygan, Emmet, Otsego, Charlevoix and Antrim counties call 2-1-1 to connect with people who can provide referrals and information to assist with essential needs 24-hours a day.

Each county is supported by a Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) – see below for their contact information:

Antrim County

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
7:30 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
3963 Three Mile Rd, Traverse City 49686
(844) 900-0500
[email protected]

Charlevoix

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
7:30 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
2240 Mitchell St Suite A, Petoskey 49770
(844) 900-0500
[email protected]

Cheboygan

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency
8:30 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
2375 Gordon Rd, Alpena 49707
(989) 358-4678, (989) 358-4700 or (866) 484-7077 ext. 278
[email protected]

Emmet

Northwest Michigan CAA
7:30 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
2240 Mitchell St Suite A, Petoskey 49770
(844) 900-0500
[email protected]

Otsego

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency
8:30 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
2375 Gordon Rd, Alpena 49707
(989) 358-4678 or (866) 484-7077 ext. 278
[email protected]