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Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) offered at Blue Mountain Action Council

8 East Cherry Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Low-income adults unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental incapacity and who are ineligible for the Aged, Blind or Disabled cash assistance program. Eligibility is determined by DSHS. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance. Housing and utility assistance is limited and provided based on risk status.
M-Th, 8:30am-4pm
https://www.bmacww.org/programs/health-and-homes
[email protected]

Apply in person at a local DSHS Community Services Office, online at washingtonconnection.org, or by calling the DSHS Customer Service line. Once DSHS has determined medical and financial eligibility, they will provide a referral to the regional HEN provider. Call Blue Mountain Action Council once approved by DSHS.

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Walla Walla, WA
Columbia, WA
Garfield, WA

Description

Provides housing and essential needs support to very low-income, disabled people. Offers housing assistance incluiding 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 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.

Providing organization

Blue Mountain Action Council

The Blue Mountain Action Council provides financial and material assistance, information and referral, job training, weatherization, housing assistance, adult literacy and pro-bono legal assistance for low-income residents.