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Shelter, warmth and food — Southwest Michigan · Listings checked against official sources · Always call first

911 Emergency

211 Shelter, food, bills — call 24/7, or text your ZIP to 898211

988 Crisis line — call or text, 24/7

1-800-799-7233 Domestic violence (text START to 88788)

Places to stay & shelters

Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (BCCADSV) – Naomi Davis Shelterhouse24/7, 365 days · Confidential location — call517-278-7233
The Ark Shelter – runaway & homeless youth (Catholic Charities)24 hours800-873-8336
Altrusa Teen SHARE (BCCADSV) – teen shelterColdwater517-278-7233
Coldwater Housing Commission – Housing Assessment & Resource Agency (HARA) for Branch County9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday · 60 South Clay Street, Coldwater, MI 49036517-278-2660
Genesis Outreach Ministries – shelter62 Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036269-689-7096

South Michigan Food Bank – senior food boxes (CSFP), Branch County route269-964-3663
Branch Area Food PantryTuesdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (clients are assigned a Tuesday each month) · 22 Pierson St., Coldwater, MI 49036517-279-0966

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