Homeless and Housing Program

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing assistance, and help residents access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing instability.

If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, please contact Coordinated Entry through the Coastal Community Action Program.

Phone: (360) 836-1937

Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis County.

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) has adopted the new 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. This 5-year plan serves as a guide for projects that use state and local funds to serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support affordable housing opportunities in our community.

In compliance with Department of Commerce guidelines, the plan includes required objectives for preventing and reducing homelessness in Lewis County. The objectives are:

Objective One: Promote an equitable, accountable and transparent homeless crisis response system; seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs.

Objective Two: Prevent episodes of homelessness whenever possible.

Objective Three: Prioritize assistance based on the greatest barriers to housing stability and the greatest risk of harm.

Objective Four: Strengthen the homeless service provider workforce.

Please see the full text of the plan for background materials, estimated levels of service, funding sources, capital project funding criteria, and the strategies and milestones designed to carry out the above objectives.

Shelter and Rental Assistance

Salvation Army https://centralia.salvationarmy.org/
303 North Gold, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-4339

• Shelter
• Emergency Rental Assistance
• Community Outreach Services
• Food Bank
• Hygiene Center

Hope Alliance (formerly Human Response Network) https://hopealliancelc.org/
815 W. Main St., Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 748-6601 (800) 244-7414

• Services for Domestic Violence Survivors
• Emergency Shelter Services for Women and Children
• Medical Advocacy
• Rape Crisis Services
• Protection Orders
• Support Groups
• Community Education and Outreach
• Crime Victim’s Compensation

Housing Resource Center https://www.hrclewiscounty.com/
621 South Diamond, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-5140

• Rapid Rehousing
• Case Management
• Low-income Housing

Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington http://www.longviewha.org/
(360) 423-0140 Toll Free (866) 570-8840
“Serving the low income citizens of Longview and the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz, Lewis, Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties in Washington State.”

Reliable Enterprises

http://reliableenterprises.org/housing-services/
Access to permanent supportive housing through Reliable Enterprises requires referral through Coordinated Entry.

· Permanent Supportive Housing

· Low-income Housing

Food Services

Lewis County Gospel Mission https://lewiscountygospelmission.org/

72 SW Chehalis Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532

Hours:

· Mon-Fri Breakfast 8am-9am

· Mon-Fri Lunch 12pm-1:30pm

· Sat/Sun Brunch/Sack lunch 9am-1030am

Hub City Mission https://www.bethel-church.com/hcm

416 N. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA 98531

Hours:

· Tues 11:30am-12:30pm

The Salvation Army https://centralia.salvationarmy.org/centralias/cure-hunger/

303 N. Gold St. Centralia, WA 98531

Hours:

· Wed-Fri 11am-12pm

· Showers & Laundry Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

The Atrium at Gather https://www.gatherchurch.com/services

408 W. Main St. Centralia, WA 98531

Hours:

· Mon, Wed, Fri Breakfast 7:30am-9am

· Mon, Tues Lunch 12pm-2pm

· Snack and Sack lunch 12pm-2pm

Public Health & Social Services contact:

Housing Program
Kirstine Ward
Community Outreach Worker Senior
Phone: (360) 740-1284
Email: kirstine.ward@lewiscountywa.gov