Coordinated Entry at the Housing Resource Center is a centralized intake, assessment and coordination point which determines appropriate level of assistance to stabilize housing and assist self-sufficiency. HRC tools include: rent assistance, security and utility deposits, background screening fees and other direct housing costs; referrals to site-based housing, housing voucher and other programs; linkages to life skills, financial literacy, and/or employability training and career-building services; plus referrals to partner entities.

Provides searchable, real time, detailed listings of available low and market-rate housing, including senior housing options in King County. The site also provides helpful tools such as a rent checklist, affordability calculator and links to other helpful resources. Website includes different language options.

Coordinated Entry at the Housing Resource Center is a centralized intake, assessment and coordination point which determines appropriate level of assistance to stabilize housing and assist self-sufficiency. HRC tools include: rent assistance, security and utility deposits, background screening fees and other direct housing costs; referrals to site-based housing, housing voucher and other programs; linkages to life skills, financial literacy, and/or employability training and career-building services; plus referrals to partner entities.

The Supportive Living Program has been providing critical services to individuals who are homeless with serious or chronic mental illness to help them live more stable, productive lives through a combination of behavioral health services and housing supports. Step-by-step in locating housing, completing applications, interviews, compliance paperwork, and lease signing. Assist individuals in finding, securing, and maintaining housing by overcoming barriers with past evictions, criminal and credit issues.

Coordinated Entry at the Housing Resource Center is a centralized intake, assessment and coordination point which determines appropriate level of assistance to stabilize housing and assist self-sufficiency. HRC tools include: rent assistance, security and utility deposits, background screening fees and other direct housing costs; referrals to site-based housing, housing voucher and other programs; linkages to life skills, financial literacy, and/or employability training and career-building services; plus referrals to partner entities.

Provides food boxes, pet food, clothing, showers, blood pressure checks, bus passes, legal information services, and benefit and housing resources.

Federal program for navigating the Long Term Care (LTC) services and processes so that the individual may receive any desired help with meeting their personal care needs including getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals. Offers Pathfinder services to help find providers in the area as well as different types of services depending on special circumstances, needs, or demographics.

Provides Medicaid recipients with behavioral or physical health issues non-tangible person-centered supportive services to connect to and maintain housing Supports can include: - Locating housing that fits needs - Assistance with Landlord /Tenant communication. - Help with logistics of signing a lease - Basic life skills - Budgeting

Provides help to veterans in accessing VA and community services. Services may include short-term case management, onsite primary care, access to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, and access to VA housing programs, including Grant and Per Diem program, HUD/VASH, Veterans Recovery House and Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) if found eligible. These grants do not provide immediate assistance, are sometimes one-time, and may include case management. Help with finding market rate or subsidized housing or linkage to community housing programs. Assistance with expediting VA Benefit claims and access to employment programs such as Supported Employment, Veterans Reintegration program, and State employment. Access to computers, clothing, and hygiene items is available onsite.

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.

Provides restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, with soap for laundry and showers. Also distributes limited toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, lotion and combs, as well as diapers, when available.   May have pet food for clients who have a dog or a cat. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories. Also provides general and housing-specific information and referral services; including:   -  Information on accessing emergency, transitional and permanent housing, including subsidized housing options -  Assistance with applications for housing in the downtown Seattle area

Provides case management assistance to help individuals living with HIV/AIDS find housing and related resources. Services include short and long-term housing search assistance, one-time emergency rental assistance for security deposits or to prevent evictions.

Provides support services for veterans and their families in the Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan Counties. Services include rapid rehousing; homelessness prevention; and support in obtaining benefits, such as counseling, employment and training, educational assistance, and health care services.

A Care Coordinator will spend time understanding participants’ needs and help participants and family connect to available resources such as housing, health insurance, childcare, food assistance programs, and other services. The services available differ by area.

Provides a daily drop-in center for unhoused women and non-binary individuals; no children allowed. Offers the following services: -  Limited food to-go -  Breakfast, lunch and snack - Computer use - Recliner chairs for resting - Phone available for use - An address for receiving mail - Job search assistance - Resume writing support -  Laundry facilities - Shower facilities with wheelchair accessibility, grab bars and a shower chair - Emergency clothing -  Hygiene kits      Offers light case management services with information, referrals and advocacy for various needs.   Clients are welcome to stay at the day center all day or drop in to access specific services.   Food and snacks are available throughout the day, not only at mealtimes. Interpreter services are available by advance request.

Provides emergency drop-in support services for Native clients.   Services include the following:   - Advocacy/case management - Emergency clothing - Nursing services - Assessment and referral to drug and alcohol treatment - Cultural programming - Applications and questions regarding DSHS benefits, as well as BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) benefits. Also provides a place for clients to socialize, watch television, and participate in Native cultural activities. Offers Native arts and craft sessions weekly. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.

Provides resettlement assistance with food, housing, healthcare, registering adults for English classes, school registration for children, baby items, Orca cards, job search, clothing, and other essential needs.

Provides housing stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women who are in imminent danger of becoming homeless and who live in Maple Valley and cities within a nine-mile radius.   Provides the following services as the family grows to stability:   -  Rent assistance -  Housing case management -  Employment services -  Financial budgeting -  Life skills classes -  Child and youth case management -  Counseling

Foundation Community Supports helps people in Spokane County who qualify for Medicaid to find housing or employment.

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

A Care Coordinator will spend time understanding participants’ needs and help participants and family connect to available resources such as housing, health insurance, childcare, food assistance programs, and other services. The services available differ by area.

Medicaid benefit program that assists individuals find and maintain permanent housing and employment.

Operates the coordinated entry program for Mason County.  This program acts as the single entry point for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless.  Arranges the initial intake, eligibility screening, and shelter placements for community housing programs, rental assistance, and other housing assistance programs.

Operates a drop-in center for homeless adults. Offers navigation assistance for housing resources and case management. Limited bus tickets available. Free Wi-Fi and local phone usage. Operation meal service supplies two meals lunch and dinner M-F, Saturday dinner only. Can sometimes offer transportation assistance to re-unite individuals to family. A medical doctor visits the center three days per week to assist with wound care, consultation and referrals for medical care. Serves as a cooling center during hot weather. Also offers information and referral to assist clients in obtaining resources such as the following: -  Shelter -  Housing -  Health services -  Public benefits

Community partner agencies are often on-site to assist with various needs. Please call to find out when each partner will be at Take the Next Step. Community partners have included: VOA Coordinated Entry Housing Navigation, Snohomish County Legal Services (attorney and legal clinic); Orion Employment Services, WorkSource; North Sound 2-1-1 and more.