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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

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS) – domestic violence shelter24-hour crisis line · Confidential location — call800-828-2023
The Ark Shelter – runaway & homeless youth (Catholic Charities)24 hours800-873-8336
SMCAA Homeless Family Shelter (Van Buren County)269-605-4526
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) – Housing Assessment & Resource Agency (HARA) for Van Buren CountyIntake: Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm · 185 E Main St., #303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022269-925-9077
Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc. (Van Buren County)24-hour crisis line · Confidential location — call269-655-9008

United Christian Services – The Porch (food program)The Porch: Mondays & Thursdays at 12:30 pm (check in 12–12:30 pm). Office: Mon 9 am – 1 pm, Wed 9 am – noon (walk-ins), Thu 9 am – 1 pm (phone only) · 600 E Michigan Ave. Annex Suite 1, Paw Paw, MI 49079269-415-0767
Decatur Human Services/VFW pantry560 N. Phelps, Decatur, MI 49045269-423-6474
We Care Community Resource Centers – food pantry referral (South Haven area)1st Congregational Church pantry, 651 Phoenix St., South Haven: open Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – noon; you can visit once a week · South Haven269-637-4342

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