Transition Housing Program BOCC Presentation.The Housing Resource Center of Lewis County (HRC)
Transitional Housing Program
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Single Room Occupancy Units (SRO)
HRC has 14 SRO units that are being utilized for Transitional Housing Program.
Each room will have a small dorm room fridge, twin bed, bedding and window coverings that will be supplied by HRC.
All utilities will be included (i.e., Electricity, Water, Sewer and Garbage).
Client will share kitchen space and bathroom space. There will be four kitchen areas and four full bathrooms. In addition there will be three larger common areas that client can utilize.
HRC will utilize one small apartment on site to staff an onsite person to watch over property and report any incidents to the HRC office.
Laundry voucher will be given to each client at their case management appointment that will be good for one wash and one dry this will allow them to wash their bedding and personal laundry
once a week if needed.
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Referral Process
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Once a Referral is Received
HRC Staff will reach out to referral and briefly go over program outline and schedule program enrollment intake.
Program Manager will offer client to complete a walk through of the Transitional Housing unit.
HRC staff will also show the referral how to complete a move in move out report during walk through.
Program intake is completed, and the Program agreement is signed.
Client schedules to move into Transitional Housing Unit.
First Case Management appointment is scheduled.
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Intensive Case Management
HRC Staff can arrange transportation for clients that are unable to get to appointments or other service providers.
Staff will work with client to secure income or housing subsidy that best suits client needs based on Housing Stability Plan.
Examples of income or Housing subsidy: Employment, Social Security, Age Blind or Disabled (ABD), Housing and Essential Needs Program (HEN), Foundational Community Supports (FCS), Section
8 Housing Voucher, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA).
Staff will connect client with resources that best fit the need of the client.
Complete a budget with each client to help them become financially stable and address any credit issue.
Complete housing resume/cover letter with each client to turn in with every housing/employment applications.
Work with client to enroll in long term care if needed.
Complete all applications for subsidized housing with all qualified clients.
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Example of Housing Barriers
No Income.
Mental Health.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
No Driver License or ID.
Criminal History/Fines.
Credit/Negative Rental History
No Rental Reference/History
Transportation.
Physical Health.
Education.
Hygiene.
Lack of Affordable Housing.
Domestic Violence (DV).
Phone.
Language Barrier.
Lack of Support Network.
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Agency Collaboration
HRC will partner with local service providers to ensure client access.
The Salvation Army
Cascade Mental Health.
Destination Hope and Recovery (DHR)
CORE Health.
Community Integrated Health Services
Coastal CAP
Veteran Services
Gather Church
WorkSource
DSHS
Centralia College
Reliable Enterprise
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