Emergency Assistance
Keystone Place
269-467-7078
Keystone is the HARA for St. Joseph County. Keystone screens people and places into the homeless management system (Prevention) and makes the appropriate referral.
Community Action
269-965-7766
877-422-2726
Emergency Services Contract
Department of Health & Human Services
844-464-3447
State Emergency Relief
apply at newmibridges.michigan.gov
State Emergency Relief for bill utility payment has an annual maximum. Must have shut off notice to access services. Income & asset qualifications apply.
The Salvation Army
269-651-4275
Salvation Army utility assistance (when available) must have shut off notice or a past due notice. Limited by an annual cap.
True North Community Services
emPower heat & energy assistance
231-355-5880
For complete listing of pantries see: Food Pantries for residents or residency not required
The Salvation Army
269-651-4275
Emergency Food
Food pantry serving St. Joseph County. Salvation Army Emergency Food requires State ID for everyone over 18, and Social Security Cards for the entire household.
Department of Health & Human Services
844-464-3447
apply at https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/
Community Action
269-965-7766
877-422-2726
Emergency Food Assistance Program, Commodity, Supplemental Food Program
Grocery Gift Cards
United Community Assistance Program (UCAP)
269-244-4599
Must have a picture ID showing address is in St Joseph County MI. One voucher to Three Rivers Hardings only, every three months
Baby Food & Formula
Pregnancy Helpline Sturgis
269-659-1100
Pregnancy Helpline Three Rivers
269-278-2211
Pregnancy Helpline
Sturgis – 269-659-1100
Hours: Monday: 10am-4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 12-6pm
Appointments are preferred, but not required.
Three Rivers – 269-278-2211
Hours: Monday: 10am-2pm, Tuesday: 1-5pm, Thursday: 1-7pm, Saturday: 9-12
Please refer people who are experiencing homelessness to Keystone Place, 269.467.7078.
Keystone Place is an all-year, all-weather homeless shelter. If the shelter is full, staff can assist persons who are experiencing homelessness to find alternate shelter. Additional shelter space is available in the basement as an emergency cold weather shelter when the temperature is 32degrees or lower. Persons e3xperiencing homelessness do not have to stay at the shelter to receive services.
Commission On Aging
Three Rivers – 269-279-8083
103 S Douglas Ave., Three Rivers
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Persons of any age welcome
Commission On Aging
Sturgis Enrichment Center
269-279-8083
306 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Persons of any age welcome
Three Rivers First Presbyterian Church
Tuesday & Thursday 9am-11am (December through February)
Warm up inside with a hot drink and muffin
320 North Main St. Three Rivers
(Use the Bennett Street entrance)
269-273-9571
Warming/ Cooling Centers are heated or cooled facilities where people may go for relief during temporary periods of extreme cold or heat. These facilities provide wáter and restrooms.
Pivotal Crisis Line
800-622-3967
Can provide Information to callers – Be sure to indicate its an emergency.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988 or Call 911 / Go To Emergency Room in Sturgis or Three Rivers Hospital
Keystone Place
Rent Assistance, homeless assistance
269-467-7078
Department of Health & Human Services
844-464-3447
State Emergency Relief for mortgage or rent payment has an annual maximum. Must have court ordered eviction notice or foreclosure notice to access services. Income and asset qualifications apply.
apply for State Emergency Relief online at:
newmibridges.michigan.gov
St. Joseph County Veterans Services
269-467-5557
Keystone Place
467-7078
Cold weather shelter opens at forecasted temperature of 32 degrees and below. Due to federal and state laws, persons with CSC’s (Criminal Sexual Conduct convictions) cannot stay at the shelter, but Staff will work with persons to find alternate shelter.
You can call 2-1-1 and also the United Way for information and referrals: 269-467-9099