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Building a stronger community
John Van Camp
President of
Southwest Solutions
  “We have evolved from an agency that provides mental health services to one that is also building a stronger community. Building a strong community helps families and individuals lead happier, healthier and more hopeful lives. We have made great progress in southwest Detroit, since we began in 1972. But the vision of community building is not done. We invite you to stand with us as we work with others to improve the lives of children, youth, families and adults in southwest Detroit. Together, we have that power. We have the Solution.”
Headlines . . . . . . (More news available on our News / Video page)
Neighborhood Beautification Day draws 300 volunteers! John Van Camp wins "Friend of Evaluation" honor Youth Voice featured on CNN! Southwest Housing named a top 50 developerSupportive housing project for homeless vets moves forward Bagley Housing becomes part of Southwest Go-Getters' Shirley Cockrell is "Consumer of the Year"   "Be Part of the Solution" bus tour on 7/15! Public comment on our HUD stimulus plans invited Learn more about Southwest Solutions: Calendar of events Canned food drive for Southwest tenants  Supportive Housing wins national award
Our Vision

Southwest Solutions is nationally recognized as a model of community building. We are a leading provider of both human services and affordable housing and economic development. Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and families, while making southwest Detroit a place where people choose to live because of its vitality and diversity. We help those who were at the margins of society turn the page and write new chapters of resilience and purpose.

Our programs are wide-ranging and work in concert to create a full system of support that promotes recovery and improves quality of life. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds. And, when we cannot accomplish a project or program on our own, we collaborate with other agencies to address identified needs and build effective partnerships.

The structure of Southwest Solutions has three parts: Counseling, Housing and Administration. The programs that we provide are generally organized under Counseling or Housing, although, quite often, all three parts of Southwest Solutions come into play in a program’s operation. 

Southwest Counseling Solutions is divided into four major program areas or Centers of Excellence: Adult Counseling Services; Family Literacy and Early Childhood Education; Children, Youth and Families; and Supportive Housing. Each Center of Excellence offers many different programs and services.  

Southwest Housing Solutions is divided into three major program areas: Housing and Real Estate Development; Property Management; and the Housing Opportunity Center. Again, each program area encompasses a broad range of programs and services.

The Administrative Services Organization (ASO) of Southwest Solutions includes our financial operations, Human Resources, and Fund Development and Public Affairs.

Excellence and Efficiency

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- Seth Lloyd, Chairman of the Southwest Solutions' Board
  “Southwest Solutions has earned a national reputation as a leading provider of human services and as a model of community and economic development. We are also known for our cutting-edge and strategic thinking. In 2005, we were named “Best Managed Nonprofit” by Crain’s Detroit. We are committed to excellence, innovation and efficiency in every aspect of our organization and programs.”
  Southwest Solutions
  • Innovative
  • Caring
  • Resourceful
  • Well-managed
  • Fiscally sound
  • Committed to excellence

Our Video



Watch a nine-minute video about Southwest Solutions and the people we serve. This video features Freddie Harris, a talented artist who was homeless for a dozen years before receiving housing and counseling services with us. To see additional videos about how our services help people in the community or to read press articles about Southwest Solutions’ work and accomplishments, please visit our News/Video page.