Restoration Programs
We believe that there is not one way to end up homeless and therefore not one way to end it. We want to walk alongside you to identify your barriers and help you into a program that best fits your needs to be successful, long term.
Job Readiness
The Job Readiness Program includes a curriculum that works on soft job skills, experience, mentoring, discipleship, and teaching in a structured and grace-filled community. Program guests work with an advocate to develop short and long-term career goals while working on education or securing a job.
Housing Readiness
Some people who are experiencing homelessness already have jobs or an income, but lack safe or affordable housing options. The Housing Readiness Program helps these individuals who are working or attending school to find adequate housing by saving budgeting. MTM works closely with local agencies and landlords to help secure a new home for men, women and families with children.
Step-Up Recovery
The Step-Up Recovery program is designed for men and women whose primary barrier to permanent housing and employment is substance abuse. This program is a minimum 90-day program with intensive case management and recovery. The goal of this program is to provide the tools needed for success in maintaining sobriety and moving toward finding employment and housing.
Pilgrimage
The Pilgrimage Program is for male and female guests experiencing homelessness who are currently receiving Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSD). The goal of this program is to provide the tools needed for success in finding housing.
Aftercare
Intensive Case Management is put in place for guests moving into the MTM Housing Program and is designed to assist the guests in building upon the skills necessary to obtain permanent housing, make connections in their neighborhood and community, maintain sobriety if needed, and creates a safety net, so they don't return to homelessness.
FAQs
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Does Mel Trotter Ministries offer temporary housing options?
Yes! We offer residential programming allowing the guest to reside on site here at the mission.
MTM has a housing program that is designed to be short term while a guest moves forward. (limited capacity)
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Can you help me obtain a housing voucher?
Yes! When you stay with MTM for 3 or more days, we will assist in verification of homelessness and connect you to HAP, Community Rebuilders and ICCF. If there are any other housing opportunities we will also share those.
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Can you help me find a job?
When in programming at MTM, you work closely with an advocate who assists in finding employment. MTM offers intense case management, resume building, and job searching.
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How do I escape a violent domestic relationship?
We partner with the YWCA of West Michigan as well as Safe Haven Ministries to assist and support anyone who may be fleeing a domestic violence situation in need of help.
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Can you help me with my addiction?
MTM offers a 90 Day recovery program for addictions. We also refer to other recovery agencies in and out of our community.
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I am having trouble finding a place to live due to criminal history. What resources can you provide me to help find housing?
MTM offers residential programming, this includes intense case management, applying for housing waitlists, landlord search and other felony friendly resources.
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Can couples stay together in shelter? Can we eat together?
Our shelter is divided into male and female spaces, this is for both emergency shelter and program. We do not allow couples to stay together unless there are children involved.
Meal times are at the same time for men and women. Couples may eat together, but we ask that they are respectful in doing so.
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How does someone enter your programs? Is there a wait list?
There are waitlists to get into MTM programs. You can talk with an Emergency Shelter Advocate to get your name on the waitlist and determine which program is the right fit for you.
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How do I get in contact with a guest staying at the Mission?
Due to certain laws, we are not able to confirm or deny if a person is a guest at Mel Trotter. In order to contact that person, you must reach out to them directly.
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I still have questions.
Please reach out to Mary Engle at maryengle@meltrotter.org or 616-588-8740 for assistance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our programs & services or want to know more please or call us at 616-454-8249.