Need a Roof over Your head?

If you are sleeping in your car, a park, an abandoned building or somewhere not meant to be a home, then there are resources to help you somewhere with a roof over your head.

The first place to call is 211 or 877-947-2211, where you can speak with trained professionals who can guide to to the resources you need to get back on your feet.  Click here for a map to the Miwaukee Country Housing Divsion at 600 W. Walnut St..

If you are new to the world of homelessness, you may be able to get emergency help from one of Milwaukee's two homeless shelters:

• For men: The Milwaukee Rescue Mission 414-344-2211
• For women and/or women with children: Joy House 414-344-3774

Call to find out if space is available.  If they are full, call back every morning at 8am to check whether a bed has opened up.