Housing Programs & Shelters

Housing and Shelter Resources 24-hour shelter assistance at IMPACT 211.
Call 211, (414) 773-0211 or toll free (866) 211-3380. Text your zip code to 898211.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Visit www.impactinc.org/impact-211/ to chat with a representative. 

ACTS Housing: (414) 933-2215 
www.actshousing.org
2414 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 
Provides services families need to buy a home including home buyer and rehab counseling, real estate, loans and grants. Orientations on Wednesdays. Call for appointment. 

American Red Cross: (414) 342-8680 
www.redcross.org
For help with homelessness due to fire or natural disaster. 

Community Advocates: (414) 449-4777 
www.communityadvocates.org.
728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 
-Homelessness Prevention Program prevents eviction and homelessness. 
-Security Deposit Repayment Program helps guarantee security deposits for new apartments. 

Department of Neighborhood Services: (414) 286-2268 
www.city.milwaukee.gov/DNS
To report code violations and other problems with your apartment (if your landlord refuses to make repairs) and for rent abatement programs. 

Housing Authority (City of Milwaukee): (414) 286-5678 / TDD (414) 286-3504
www.hacm.org
For low-income housing applications and information. 

Housing and Urban Development (HUD): (414) 297-3214 / TTY (414) 297-1423 
www.hud.gov/states/Wisconsin/offices
Government subsidized rental housing listings. 

Housing Resource Center: (414) 895-RENT (7368) 
www.renthelpmke.org
728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 
Collaboration of agencies that assist with eviction prevention, mediation between renters and landlords, legal support and other resources related to housing. 

Mediate Wisconsin: (414) 939-8800 
www.mediatewisconsin.org/tenants
1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212 
Eviction help for tenants. 

Milwaukee Drug Abatement Program: (414) 935-7741 
To anonymously report a drug house in your neighborhood. 

Milwaukee Rental Assistance Program – SDC
www.cr-sdc.org/services/residential-services/milwaukee-rental-assistance-program

Smoke Alarm Program – Milwaukee Fire Department: (414) 286-8980 
For free smoke alarms to those who qualify. 

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) Off-Campus Housing: (414) 229-6999
https://rentoffcampus.uwm.edu/listing

Wisconsin Housing 
Search www.wihousingsearch.org
An online resource for currently available rental units. Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing for Adults Shelters with (211) after the name indicates that you must call 211 for bed availability. All other emergency shelters can be contacted directly. 

Casa Maria: (414) 344-5745 
www.casamariacatholicworker.weebly.com
1131 N. 21st St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 
Emergency shelter for homeless families, mothers and children.  

Cathedral Center (211): (414) 831-0394 
www.cathedralcenter.org
845 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 
A shelter for single women and families. Call for an appointment. 

Guest House (211): (414) 345-3240 
www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org
1216 N. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 
A shelter for single adult males, and also offering AODA treatment. 

Hope House (211): (414) 645-2122 
www.hopehousemke.org
209 W. Orchard St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 
Emergency shelter for single men, women and families. 

Hope St. Ministries: (414) 445-5404 
www.hopestreetministry.org
2522 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53206 
Transitional living for single men and women with AODA issues. 

Joy House (Milwaukee Rescue Mission): (414) 344-3774 
www.milmission.org/programs/Joy-house
830 N. 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
A shelter for single women and women with their children. 

La Causa, Inc. Crisis Nursery: (414) 647-5990 
www.lacausa.org
522 W. Walker St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 
Free, short-term child care for children in emergency situations. 

MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary: (414) 305-8997 
www.mbsanctuary.org
2461 W. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 
Daytime sanctuary and multi-resource center for homeless and at-risk homeless individuals. 

Milwaukee Women’s Center (211) Shelter and Crisis Line: (414) 671-6140
www.communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/milwaukee-womens-center/overview.html
3025 W. Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 
Homeless and/or domestic violence shelter for single women or women with children. 

Outreach Community Health Centers: (414) 374-2400 
www.orchc-milw.org
711 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53206 
Offers housing services. 

Project Heat: (414) 342-5959 
2904 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 
Bridge housing for single adults receiving outpatient services after inpatient AODA and mental health treatment. 

Repairers of the Breach: (414) 342-9323 
www.repairers.org
1335 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 
A day shelter only. 

Safe Harbor (Milwaukee Rescue Mission): (414) 935-0200 
www.milmission.org
1820 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 
Shelter for single men. 

Salvation Army Shelter (211): (414) 265-6360 
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/milwaukee/emergency-lodge/
1730 N. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 
For men, women, and families. 

Sojourner Family Peace Center: (414) 933-2722 
www.familypeacecenter.org
619 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 
Sojourner Family Peace Center’s shelter for women leaving abusive relationships and their children. 

St. Catherine Residence: (414) 272-8470 / TTY (800) 877-8973 
1032 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Transitional housing for single women and first-time pregnant women. 

United Methodist Children’s Services: (414) 344-1818 
www.umcs-wi.org
3940 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 
Transitional housing for women and their children (under 12 years of age). 

Vet’s Place Central: (414) 342-5000 
www.cvivet.org/transitional-housing
3330 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 
Transitional housing for veterans. 

Winterstar (Salvation Army): (414) 342-6203
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/milwaukee/winterstar-supportive-transitional-housing/
Transitional living for single men and women with a history of AODA, mental health issues or a disability. Area Transitional Living Programs, Shelters, and Outreach for Teens, Teen Parents and Young Adults If you are not living with a parent or caretaker relative, you can apply for BadgerCare and FoodShare Wisconsin on your own. 

Insights Housing Program: (414) 647-8200 
211wisconsin.communityos.org/211searchprofile/render/id/16222/form/service/record_id/50043
This program offers housing (up to 24 months) and support services to prepare for self-sufficiency and independence for men and women (ages 17–24 ) and their children. 

Pathfinders Drop-In Center: (414) 964-2565 
www.pathfindersmke.org/our-services
4200 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 
Offers basic needs assistance such as food, clothing, shower and laundry facilities to homeless teens and young adults. Other services offered as well. 

Pathfinders Youth Shelter: (414) 271-1560 
www.pathfindersmke.org/our-services
1614 E. Kane Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Shelter for homeless and runaway youth under 18 years old. 

Pathfinders Q-BLOK: (414) 964-2565 
www.pathfindersmke.org/our-services
4200 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
LGBTQ Young Adults Housing Initiative – Supportive housing, financial assistance and case management for LGBTQ-identified young adults, 18–25 years old. 

O-YEAH: (414) 257-7607 
www.wraparoundmke.com/programs/92-2
Program for youth and young adults, ages 16.5–23, that are Milwaukee County residents and have serious emotional and behavioral challenges and who need help to plan for future independence and support. 

Street Beat Youth Outreach Program: (414) 852-3027/(414) 840-4990
www.pathfindersmke.org/our-services
A collaborative program between Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center and Pathfinders provides outreach and advocacy to transient, homeless and exploited youth (ages 14–21) in Milwaukee neighborhoods.  

Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center Runaway and Teen Crisis Shelter: (414) 647-8200
https://www.walkerspoint.org/services-4
732 S. 21st St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 
Shelter for homeless and runaway youth under 18 years old