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Emergency Shelter

HSH offers emergency shelter resources, as available, to individuals experiencing homelessness.

All congregate-style shelters must adhere to COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies and public health guidance during COVID-19. These considerations include but are not limited to:

  • Physical distancing of ideally 6 feet between individuals during sleep and while moving throughout designated areas of shelter space
  • Enhanced cleaning processes
  • Access to handwashing and sanitizer stations
  • Minimizing the introduction of new risk by maintaining a stable cohort whenever possible
  • Enhanced food safety practices

Referrals to emergency shelter are coordinated through the COVID-19 Command Center (CCC). The CCC works to ensure that referrals from throughout the system of care are matched with the most appropriate shelter resources. 

If you are experiencing homelessness, please visit a Coordinated Entry Access Point to engage with resources in the Homelessness Response System.

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