Provides homeless families in Spokane County with a centralized point of entry to access housing resources. Families first meet with a Coordinated Entry Specialist, who first determines if a family’s housing crisis can be resolved outside of the formalized homeless response system. If Diversion is not a good fit to meet the household’s needs, a vulnerability assessment is used to pre-screen their eligibility for services. Once screened, the family is placed in a priority pool. When a vacancy becomes available, households in the pool are connected directly to the housing resource. Does not provide families with immediate housing. Because homeless housing resources are limited, there is no guarantee of housing. Households are prioritized based on their barriers and vulnerabilities. Diversion Helps families identify housing options outside the formal homeless response system. Provides “light touch” case management that helps families to identify solutions to their housing crisis. Collaborates with households to help them avoid or resolve homelessness. Works with families for up to 30 days.

One time financial assistance, and care coordination support to prevent or end housing instability. Funding could include rental assistance to prevent eviction, move-in assistance, travel fare, car maintenance, or other one-time assistance to resolve housing crisis.

Provides families with one-time financial assistance and/or up to 90 days of case management when needed.

Provides coordinated entry for people experiencing housing instability. Programs include shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and deposit/first month's rent. Offers motel vouchers when funding is available. 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: 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) visit local shelters and other places where homeless might be, hoping to engage individuals and offer services. - Helps with motel vouchers when funding permits.

Provides various housing programs for families and individuals living in Asotin County. Offers Coordinated Entry, Homeless Diversion, and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN). - Coordinated entry is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed for, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs. - Diversion is a fast paced, short-term case management program that can assist the individual/household(s) with solving problems and barriers by utilizing the existing strengths and resources of the individual/household(s). We can assist with limited flexible funding, based on eligibility, in order to assist the individual/household with obtaining permanent housing which can include relocation and other activities that support obtaining permanent. - Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include 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.  All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.

Operates the coordinated entry program for Kitsap County. This program is the single entry point for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless. Manages the intake, eligibility pre-screening, and shelter placement for community housing partners. Offers referrals to mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and domestic violence shelter and services. Coordinates the intake for:    - Catholic Community Services - Benedict House   - St. Vincent de Paul Women's Shelter   - Coffee Oasis   - KCR Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing   - North Kitsap Fishline - Safe Park   - Kitsap Rescue Mission   - Georgia's House Women's Shelter

Operates the coordinated entry program for Kitsap County. This program is the single entry point for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless. Manages the intake, eligibility pre-screening, and shelter placement for community housing partners. Offers referrals to mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and domestic violence shelter and services. Coordinates the intake for:    - Catholic Community Services - Benedict House   - St. Vincent de Paul Women's Shelter   - Coffee Oasis   - KCR Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing   - North Kitsap Fishline - Safe Park   - Kitsap Rescue Mission   - Georgia's House Women's Shelter

Provides homeless coordinated assessments for single and coupled adults with no children. Once accepted into the program, assists with finding and maintaining stable housing.

This program provides community outreach, case management and a range of other services to help homeless Veterans get back on their feet. VBA counselors from the Regional Office visit with Veterans monthly to assist them with filing pensions and disability requests.

Wraparound services for families that provide emergency shelter and case management to help families get housing and keep housing.

Provides housing services to military veterans (families or individuals) experiencing literal homelessness in Pierce, Thurston, King, Kitsap, Mason, Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. Literal homelessness is defined as residing in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation - such as a vehicle, camping, or on the streets. Includes Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Diversion services. Can meet with households in Tacoma, Olympia or Bremerton.

Short-term program to help divert clients from entering intensive programs like Coordinated Entry. Services are to exit people out of homelessness or prevent them from becoming unhoused. Problem-solving services offered and on occasion, one-time financial assistance to households that can utilized their own resources to sustain housing.

Administers the first point of entry for those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to get assistance with their housing condition. Provides various programs, including the Coordinated Entry System. Services may include assistance finding housing, eviction prevention/rental assistance, rental deposit, transitional housing. Offers a program for homeless youth ages 12-24, specially designed for youth between 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Legal assistance is also available. Provides a standardized access, assessment, and referral process for housing and other services, such as case management, housing stability plan, legal assistance, and referrals to emergency or permanent housing. Placement in a program is dependent on funding and program availability.

Short-term program (60 days) to help divert clients from entering intensive programs like Coordinated Entry. Services are to exit people out of homelessness or prevent them from becoming unhoused. Problem-solving services offered and on occasion, one-time financial assistance to households that can utilized their own resources to sustain housing.

Operates a single entry point for youth who are experiencing homelessness, or at-risk of becoming homeless.  Arranges the initial intake, screening, and placement for emergency housing and shelter programs. Can provide referrals to mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and domestic violence shelter and services.

Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.

Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.

Provides coordinated entry for people experiencing housing instability. Programs include shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and deposit/first month's rent. Offers motel vouchers when funding is available. 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: 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) visit local shelters and other places where homeless might be, hoping to engage individuals and offer services. - Helps with motel vouchers when funding permits.

Provides housing services to military veterans (families or individuals) experiencing literal homelessness in Pierce, Thurston, King, Kitsap, Mason, Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. Literal homelessness is defined as residing in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation - such as a vehicle, camping, or on the streets. Includes Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Diversion services. Can meet with households in Tacoma, Olympia or Bremerton.

Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.

Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.

Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.

Provides various housing programs for families and individuals to assist with things like affordable housing, eviction prevention, emergency shelter, housing support, homelessness diversion, and more. Housing and Essential Needs Offers financial and non-cash assistance to low-income adults unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental disability. Assistance can include help with housing, like rent or deposits, and essential items such as toiletries, hygiene products, and bus passes.

Rapid Re-Housing Provides short-term help for homeless Yakima residents to quickly return to stable housing. Participants may receive funds for security deposits and move-in expenses, as well as rent. Eviction Prevention Provides one-time prevention rental assistance to low-income Yakima County residents. Collaborates with Northwest Justice Project and Central Washington Legal Aid to prioritize individuals with a current eviction letter. Limitations on arrears paid and funding availability. HEN Provides essential needs items and limited financial assistance for those who are low-income and not able to work for at least 90 days due to their physical and/or mental health. DSHS determines who qualifies for referral to the HEN program. Services provided through the HEN Program may include: - Limited rent - Move-in costs - Personal health and hygiene items - Cleaning supplies - Transportation assistance

Provides permanent support housing for individuals who were previously chronically homeless, have a diagnosed mental illness, and earn less than 30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). Also provides case management tenants.