Diversion Program offered at Northwest Youth Services in Skagit

427 North 4th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Eligibility

Ages 18-24 (to 25th birthday); Experiencing homelessness (staying outside, vehicle, emergency shelter) or at risk of homelessness (facing eviction, staying with friends or family, paying for a hotel); Under 80% AMI for household size; Able to sustain housing on your own after one-time assistance.

Hours

M-F, 9am-4pm.

(360) 336-1988

Voice - Main Office

https://www.nwys.org

[email protected]

Application process

Call main office or call, text or email Services Connection Manager, Luke Harrington, 360-319-0169.

Fees

None.

Service area

Skagit, WA

Description

One time financial assistance, and care coordination support to prevent or end housing instability. Funding could include rental assistance to prevent eviction, move-in assistance, travel fare, car maintenance, or other one-time assistance to resolve housing crisis.

What's Here

Homeless Diversion Programs Homelessness Prevention Programs

Providing organization

Northwest Youth Services

Offers housing, street outreach, help finding a job or enrolling in school, connection to mental health services, support for LGBTQ youth, restorative justice for juvenile respondents, and referrals to other services in the community. Serves young people ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.