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Housing and Essential Needs HEN offered at Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) may provide non-cash housing and other assistance for recipients of DSHS Medical Care Services (MCS).  Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness.  Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits.  Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.  Essential Needs Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes.  Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.  All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.

Location

1111 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Application process

Call.

Eligibility

Vary.

Fee

None.

Agency info

Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

Provides a range of services including helping people in crisis meet immediate needs while providing long-term support. We shelter people who are homeless, feed people who are hungry, prepare young children for school, help keep people safe and warm through the winter, and more.