HEN (Housing and Essential Needs) offered at Catholic Community Services in Kitsap

285 5th Street, #3, Bremerton, WA 98337

Red brick building is located on the corner of 5th and Pacific across form Washington Mutual Bank Building and kiddy corner of the Admiral Theater.

Eligibility

Must be deemed incapacitated by DSHS due to mental health, physical disability or being enrolled in a chemical dependency treatment program limiting ability to work AND have no income OR participating in the ABD (Aged, Blind and Disabled) program. Earned income and assets will be evaluated by DSHS to determine if resources do not exceed income level guidelines. Certain government income programs are not eligible (such as SSI, SSDI and TANF). Once approved by DSHS, services are prioritized to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

(360) 373-0638

Voice

https://www.ccsww.org

Application process

Clients must call to make an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Kitsap, WA

Description

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, hygiene supplies and transportation costs. Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance Orca/bus pass, Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month) Ongoing Rent pending approval for SSI, (most housing situations qualify) Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available) Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available) Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness Payments are processed to landlords on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

What's Here

Bus Fare Rental Deposit Assistance Utility Deposit Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Laundry Products Electric Service Payment Assistance Personal/Grooming Supplies Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Catholic Community Services - Kitsap

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based and values-driven outreach of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism.