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Housing and Essential Needs offered at Family Crisis Network

Housing and Essential Needs offered at Family Crisis Network

730 W 1st Street, Newport, WA 99156

Eligibility

Low-income adults at risk of homelessness who are 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.

Hours

M Tu Th, 9am-4pm W F, 9am-noon

Application process

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.

Fees

None.

Service area

Pend Oreille, WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Provides assistance for residents considered eligible for Housing and Essential Needs resources.  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.

Providing organization

Family Crisis Network

Provides services to domestic violence survivors and people who are homeless in Pend Oreille County or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Housing and Essential Needs offered at Family Crisis Network