Assistance limited only to clients receiving a referral from DSHS, are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a disability, and have no dependent children. Agency will verify that the client is eligible for HEN, and assess the client's risk of homelessness to determine if they meet criteria for financial assistance, but financial assistance is not guaranteed. Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Criteria: - Homeless: Criteria to qualify as homeless includes those who are living outdoors, in buildings not meant for human habitation or which they have no legal right to occupy, emergency shelters, temporary/transitional housing, and for currently fleeing domestic violence victims. - Substantial Risk: Criteria to qualify as being at substantial risk of homelessness may include having a pay or vacate notice, eviction notice, utility shut-off notice, late payment notice, or certification of potential eviction. Client will be assessed as to if they have supportive options or networks including friends/family, church, or social service agencies, or other potential housing options. Additional factors may include: - if the person was discharged within the last 180 days (including prison, mental health institution, and hospitals), and was homeless before entering the institution, - high overcrowding in their housing unit, residence has been condemned, - physical disabilities, chronic health issues, - past institutional care, history of mental health or substance abuse issues.

Drop-in: M Th, 8am-Noon, 12:30-4pm Appointment times: Tu W, 8am-4pm Office/Phones: M-Th, 7am-5:30pm