WALK-INS WELCOME
Get Help — You Are Welcome Here
If you’re experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, the Welcome Inn Day Center is here for you. No ID. No referral. No judgment.
Need help today? Walk in or call.
Welcome Inn Day Center · 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. No appointment needed — everyone is welcome.
Visiting the Welcome Inn Day Center
We’re a low-barrier day center, which simply means our doors are open to you as you are. When you visit, you can expect a warm welcome, a hot meal, a place to rest, and people who will listen.
- 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
- 248-850-3219
- Hours vary by season — call ahead or just stop by
- On the 13 Mile Rd. corridor in Royal Oak; entrance off the Crooks Rd. parking lot
What we can help with
A Warm Meal
Hot meals and coffee, served with kindness — no questions asked.
Clothing & Essentials
Seasonal clothing, hygiene items, and everyday essentials from our donation closet.
Case Management
Help with IDs, benefits, housing applications, and a plan that fits your life.
Finding Shelter
We coordinate with overnight shelters across Oakland County to help you find a bed.
Health Connections
Referrals to medical, dental, and mental health care you can actually access.
Other Resources
Food pantries, transportation, recovery support, and more — see our resource lists.
Other important numbers
If you need help right now and we’re closed, these services can step in:
- Emergency (police, fire, medical): call 911
- Oakland County housing crisis line / coordinated entry: call 2-1-1 (Michigan 211)
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Please confirm current shelter availability through 2-1-1, as openings change daily.
Come as you are. Leave with a plan.
Walk in during open hours, or call us and we’ll figure out the next step together.