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Support Services for Homeless & Unaccompanied Youth & Young Adults offered by Okanogan Community Action Council

424 2nd Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840

Youth 12-24 years old in Okanogan County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
M-Th, 8am-5pm.

Spanish

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Okanogan, WA

Description

- Stable Housing: Provides immediate access to low-barrier shelter, rental assistance, eviction prevention, rental deposit, motel vouchers, etc. to create a sustainable solution and avert cycles of recurring homelessness. - Family Reconciliation: Diverting youth from the homeless system back to family and natural supports whenever possible. - Permanent Connections: Includes engaging youth in family, school, and community connection activities. - Education & Employment Support: Supports education and employment goals by covering education and employment related costs. Expenses associated with enrolling and attending school may include GED tests, school IDs, school supplies, college applications, or placement test fees. Expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining employment may include interview clothing, work uniforms/shoes, licensing or certification costs, state ID, haircuts, or other costs that contribute to employment. - Support for Improved Social & Emotional Well-being: Crisis services, such as referrals and connections to health and behavioral health care services, engaging youth in community and familial activities, and encouraging connections to cultural, community, and trust-worthy adults. - May also provide items necessary to help an emergent need, such as: food, water, clothing, hygiene products, first aid, baby formula, diapers, medical prescriptions, winter gear, tents, sleeping bags, etc. All services are subject to approval per program guidelines.

Providing organization

Okanogan County Community Action Council

A non-profit organization formed in 1965 to combat poverty in Okanogan County, Washington, through education, empowerment, and engagement, offering extensive programs like emergency shelter, food assistance (both operating the Okanogan County Food Bank, Okanogan Food Pantry and is the Lead Agency for 8 other Food Pantries across Okanogan County), energy/utility help, weatherization, job training, senior/disability services, and support for veterans and homeless youth, aiming to provide both immediate relief and pathways to self-sufficiency for low-income residents.