Housing and Homeless Services offered by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services at Neighborhood Connections
Provides transitional housing (up to 2 years) for homeless individuals/families and permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless & disabled individuals. Clients receive case management services in clean and sober environment, participate in self-sufficiency skill development. Housing is available in both the Upper and Lower Yakima Valley. Provides move-in assistance and homeless prevention. Programs include: - Move-in Assistance & Homeless Prevention: provides rent assistance for those who are 3 months behind. Assists with move-in costs, such as deposit and first month rent. - Coordinated Entry for homeless individuals and families seeking housing solutions. - Homeless Resource Center: staff work closely with clients who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to help with safe shelter, transportation, household items and hygiene items. Sometimes rental or utility assistance and many other services that are needed will be provided. Clients are screened for eligibility. - Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing: YNHS manages several housing units and works with many landlords in Yakima County to provide housing for individuals and families. - Street Outreach: Outreach team (nurses, behavioral health specialists, outreach and housing specialists) use the easily identifiable YNHS Outreach van to visit local shelters and other places where homeless might be, hoping to engage individuals and offer services. - Helps with motel vouchers when funding permits.
Physical Address
102 South Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901
Hours
M-F, 9am-4pm.
Voice
Application process
Call or visit in person to apply.
Fee
Call for details.
Eligibility
Must be homeless or staying in emergency shelters prior to applying for housing. Must be 3 months behind or have an eviction notice for rent assistance. Call to confirm or more details.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Yakima, WA
Agency info
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
YNHS, a Community Health Center, provides comprehensive health and social services to individuals and families in Yakima County. Four locations in the Yakima Valley include medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, nutrition counseling, health coverage applications, social services, and housing assistance.