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Housing & Shelter
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Coordinated Entry is the centralized point of access and referrals for all publicly funded homeless housing and shelter programs. To help ensure that all people experiencing homelessness to have fair and equal access to resources, each person takes a Housing Equity Assessment (HEAT) during your intake process. During your intake appointment you will also discuss potential solutions, eligibility for housing program referrals, and explore what other community resources you may be eligible for. The Coordinated Entry program is not designed for immediate shelter or housing placements.
Eligible Thurston County residents are:
Call the 24-hour Housing & Shelter Hotline at 1-844-628-7343 to schedule a Coordinated Entry intake appointment or to get more information. If your call is not answered, please leave a message with your name and phone number or the best way to reach you. You can also directly contact the provider below that best fits your household:
Serving the following populations: families with children under the age of 18, pregnant individuals, survivors fleeing/attempting to flee from domestic violence, and adults/couples/households without children.
Call 360-754-9297 to schedule intake or visit the main office to set an appointment Mon-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm, Fridays 9:00am-2:00pm at 3545 7th Ave SW Suite 200 Olympia, WA 98502
The FSC Coordinated Entry team also does walk-in intakes at various community locations. To view the most up-to-date walk-in schedule, visit
Serving homeless youth and young adults up to age 18-24;
Shelter opens at 9PM and closes at 8am at 520 Pear Street NW , Olympia, WA 98506
Requirements for shelter include picture ID and ability to pass a level 1 sex offender check.
Coordinated Entry Hotline: 1-844-628-7343
Emergency Shelters
OUGM offers nightly emergency shelter beds for homeless adults without children.
Salvation Army
Salvation Army operates a Transitional Living space called "Center of Hope" for Seniors/Veterans. It is a 24-hour shelter that is staffed 24 hours. Guests work directly with a case manager to conquer barriers in order to achieve housing needs: Independent, group home settings and or treatment. The program goal is to have each guest achieve their own success with barriers within 3-6 months on a case=by-case determination.
St Michael’s / Sacred Heart Men’s Shelter
(Nov 1-Mar 31)
St Michael and Sacred Heart partner to operate a wintertime emergency overflow shelter serving men only. Screening and referral for the shelter are conducted At Salvation Army- Cold Weather Men’s Shelter, at 808 5th Ave SE Monday-Friday 11AM-noon.
Code Blue/Code Red is declared when inclement and hazardous weather is expected. Code blue allows county officials to offer temporary overnight sheltering at Sergio’s Day Center; code red usually entails an extension of operating hours at Sergio’s into the late evening to allow for respite from high temperatures.
Sergio’s Day Center 3444 Martin Way E.
Other Shelters
Contact for all other shelters and Permanent Supportive Housing units, including Interfaith Works’ Unity Commons, Pear Blossom, Rosie’s Place, Unity Commons and Drexel House 1 & 2.
Day Shelter
Rosie’s Place Engagement Center
Are you between the ages of 12-24 and looking for a safe place to be? Rosie’s Place is open for you to come get food, grab hygiene supplies, or talk with youth advocates. What is important for you, is important to us, and we are here with as few barriers as possible to help you access all the services you need. We expect that you will not engage in violence (including threats) on property, will not use drugs and alcohol on premises and will not bring firearms or projectiles on property.
Services Offered
We can provide you with nutritious food and to-go snacks, help you sign up for shower times, get you clean, warm clothing from our clothing closet, including access to laundry services, and hygiene supplies. We can help with crisis intervention when you’re having a hard time, offer safe shelter, and render first aid and supplies. We arrange drug/alcohol treatment referrals, assist with job search and goal setting, refer to legal support and advocacy, other community referrals…and more! We follow your lead and Case Managers are on-site to support you in reaching any and all of your goals.
Rosie’s Place Engagement and Overnight Shelter are located at:
520 Pear St. SE Olympia, WA 98501
Corner of Pear & Legion
(One block behind Jack-in-the-Box)
For any questions, information, or support please feel free to contact us at Community Youth Services, Monday through Friday. You can talk to a Rosie’s place staff member no matter where you are calling from.
Sergio’s is a daytime resource center to connect unhoused people with hygiene services, vital social services like medical and mental health care from Valley View Clinic, and an overflow shelter during inclement hazardous weather and short-term emergencies. Services include targeted peer support, emergency clothing and supplies, day room with charging stations, water access, and Wi-Fi.
A representative from the Family Support Center is also at Sergio’s for coordinated entry on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 1-5pm
Respite Care
REST
The Interfaith Works Restorative Experience for a Safer Transition (REST) program will provide beds for discharged patients meeting certain criteria, giving them a safe place to recover, and coordinating social service support, hygiene services, and meals during their stay.
Currently referrals are only accepted from Providence St. Peter Hospital and Multicare Health Services at Capital Medical Center.
A referral for a REST bed at the Interfaith Works shelter must come from the hospital after the participant has been registered for inpatient care. Client should request a REST bed when they register for entry at the hospital.
Domestic Violence Shelters
SafePlace Shelter Program
SafePlace offers confidential emergency shelter to people of all genders fleeing domestic violence.
Provides shelter for survivors of domestic violence of all genders, children and family pets. Also provides legal and medical advocacy, support groups, and referrals.
Tiny Shelter Villages
Camp Mercy
The Olympia Union Gospel Mission offers a 9-month, faith based, clean & sober program through a tiny house village. To apply, and email it to
Other Villages
Contact for all others, including the Quince Street Village, Plum Street Village, and Hope Village Tiny Homes.
Homeless Housing Programs
Housing & Essential Needs (HEN)
The Thurston County Housing and Essential Needs Program is a program operated by Catholic Community Services. Our office number is (360) 583-3410 and our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am – 4 pm.
“The HEN program of Thurston County offers qualifying residents services such as rental assistance, security deposits, move in costs, and monthly essential needs (toilet paper, shampoo, hygiene items, etc.). In conjunction to these services, we also offer case management to help people gain and/or maintain stable housing.” - CCS HEN Thurston County website, linked above.
How do I apply?
HEN is a direct referral program through DSHS. If you qualify for ABD (Aged, Blind and Disabled program)- have applied and been approved- DSHS will send you a referral letter to the HEN program. If DSHS gives you a referral for HEN, please all our offices at 360-583-3410 and schedule an appointment for an Intake. You will need to bring the referral letter with you to the appointment as well as a picture id. At the intake we will do a CE HEAT assessment if you do not have one yet, and potentially need to put you on our Homeless Prevention Wait List or HEN Priority Pool (for Rapid Rehousing Funds). At your intake you will be assigned a case manager who can update you on your HEN status.
Lacey Veterans Services Hub
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the WA DVA offer a wide variety of services including disability benefits, healthcare, mental health support, substance use treatment, housing, employment programs, etc. Veterans seeking any kind of VA service should call or visit the Lacey Veterans Services Hub to learn about all programs they may be eligible for and for help with applying.
Other Homeless Housing Programs
Contact for all other homeless housing programs, including Unity Commons, Billy Frank Jr, Drexel House, Quixote Village , Arbor Manor, and Fleetwood.
CYS Young Adult Housing
The Young Adult Housing Program is a comprehensive program for young adults and families in Thurston County, Washington State, ages 18-24, who are experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence , exiting an institution or have been in the state foster care system. Our role is to provide safe and stable housing for young adults and families who are facing challenges, along with support, advocacy and guidance in helping them achieve their goals.
*Please note that we cannot provide immediate or emergency housing to Young Adult Housing applicants. We encourage any young adults to apply and be placed on our waiting list. Realistically, and on average, a housing applicant’s wait time can range anywhere from four to eight months. Please see of emergency shelter options if you’re needing emergency housing.
How does a youth get started?
The Admissions Case Manager can be reached at or you can email her
with questions or your completed eligibility form. Eligibility forms can also be mailed to: Young Adult Housing, 711 State Ave NE, Olympia WA 98506If you would like to speak with someone before you apply, or are needing emergency shelter, contact the Admissions Case Manager or stop in at drop-in center at 520 Pear St SE, during their business hours, to talk with a Case Manager or Outreach staff about resources. You can check Rosie’s Place operating hours by calling Rosie’s Place at .
All eligible young adult housing applicants will attend an orientation by invitation. You are welcome to bring your dependents with you, however other guests will be asked to wait for you in the lobby, unless you have prior approval from the Admissions Case Manager.
Case Management Programs
Foundational Community Supports - Supportive Housing
FCS provides housing case management services to help individuals get and keep community housing. Some agencies have peer support models. In order to be eligible for FCS services, individuals must be Medicaid-eligible and have at least one of the conditions from BOTH categories below:
Serious Housing Need
Serious Health Need
FCS providers include:
Compass Career Solutions: Call to make an appointment for an assessment 833-327-2667
Capital Recovery Center: The CRC’s FCS services are part of it’s and include peer based case management
Morningside: Call to make an appointment for an assessment 360-596-3509
Peer Olympia: Call or visit for more information 360-522-9060. Peer Olympia’s case management services are peer based.
WA State Healthcare Authority FCS Provider Map:
PATH Program (CRC)
The Capital Recovery Center’s PATH Program provides a variety of services for people who are experiencing homelessness and who also have a mental health challenge or substance use challenge. PATH provides one on one peer case management support and helps access services such as public assistance, food, employment, housing, obtaining an ID, and harm reduction supplies (sharps, fentanyl test kits, Narcan, etc).
Through Olympic Health and Recovery Services,
offers intensive case management for clients with severe substance use or mental health disorders who are unhoused or imminently losing housing. To refer, callStreet Outreach Programs
Community Youth Services Street Outreach
Street Outreach is often the first point of contact for many youth in need of additional support and resources. We make direct contact with youth on the streets of downtown Olympia and provide them with emergency supplies, crisis intervention, and information about local resources. The primary goal of Street Outreach is engagement. Once we’ve established rapport with youth on the streets, we assist them in connecting to resources, including case managers in our Rosie’s Place drop-in center that can help them achieve long term goals. We also make referrals to emergency shelters including our Young Adult Shelter program.
In addition to providing services to youth on the streets, outreach workers extend into public schools, libraries, local businesses, college campuses, DSHS, public parks, bus stations, and other youth focused groups. Outreach workers will often be found tabling at community events, informing others about the work that we do, and educating the community about the needs of youth on the streets.
Current Outreach Schedule:
Downtown Outreach: TBA
Schools Connect with all 8 Thurston County School Districts and work closely McKinney Vento Homeless Liaisons
Rural County Two monthly community coalitions in Rainer and Tenino in addition to schools and youth groups in all of rural Thurston County
Meet Our Street Outreach Team:
The Olympia Mutual Aid Project provides essential services to people living unsheltered in our community, camp cleanups, supply and food distribution, laundry, and propane assistance. They work with a number of large local encampments and support camps in developing systems of self governance.
OlyMAP provides support to encampments that are being cleared or re-located, by helping to connect residents to resources, social services, shelters, and other camping locations and by organizing volunteers to assist residents on moving day with packing, transportation, supplies, storage, and other needed supports.
PiPE is a non profit organization providing street outreach and support to marginalized communities, especially survivors of violence. They are very low barrier and meet people where they are.
Our Ark
Our Ark is a community-based nonprofit corporation that works directly with homeless street youth and young adults ages 13-25 in Thurston County, Washington. Provides advocacy, education, and peer mentorship.
Low Income Housing Programs
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of Thurston County maintains a . Each of these programs have their own application process and waitlist. Expect wait lists to be long and some may be closed for new applicants. People do not have to be homeless to apply; these programs are for low-income people.
The Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly Section 8), helps low-income families, individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities pay their rent in apartments and houses owned by private and non-profit owners.
Registration for the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed.
(360) 753-8292
Housing for People with Disabilities
DSHS-Home and Community Services
The DSHS office of Home and Community Services provides assessment and referral for adult family homes and assisted living facilities. These programs are for people who have disabilities that prevent them from conducting “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs - eating, bathing, toilet use, cleaning, etc) without assistance. Both physical and mental impairments can impact ADLs.
Clean & Sober Living
Oxford Houses
Oxford Houses provide clean and sober, low cost housing for people who have at least 30 days clean/sober or who are being released from inpatient treatment programs. Search for vacancies at:
Fresh Start Housing
Fresh Start Housing provides a clean, safe, and and alcohol/drug-free environment for those who need or desire it. To help tenants achieve their goals they provide weekly counseling, encouragement, and resource knowledge. , or call the number below for more information.
5701 37th Court SE - Olympia, WA
37th Court House is a 2,000 sq. foot home that offers 7 private rooms, 2 bathrooms and shared kitchen and laundry facilities. Each room is fully furnished including a wall mounted flat screen TV.
643 Ranger Drive SE - Olympia, WA
The Ranger House is a 3,200 sq. ft home for 7 men. The house has 1 shared room which has its own private bathroom and 5 single rooms. The house sits on 1/2 acre, with a large fenced yard, 2 car garage and parking for 8 cars. The public transportation bus stop is at the corner of the property.
2406 Larch Street SE - Olympia, WA
The Lake House is a home for 8 women that provides a safe and structured sober living environment. Each room has a built in mirrored vanity and electrical outlet. The Lake house is 6 blocks from Hick’s Lake Park and 1 block from the public transportation bus stop.
This is a clean and sober living community for Christian men ONLY. They have 24 beds in 3 houses and 3 apartments.
An alcohol- and drug-free living environment for men attempting to maintain abstinence from all mind-altering, mood-changing substances. They encourage participation in structured 12-Step programs or other recovery programs. Residents are given random drug tests and breathalyzers. Residents are expected to participate in their recovery at all levels.
A community of health, hope, and wellness.
1123 Bald Hill Road SE - Yelm, WA 98597
Senior Services of South Sound offers a Home Share program to connect seniors who have a space to rent with people 18 years and older who need a room to rent. A living arrangement where home providers offer accommodation to home seekers in exchange for an agreed upon level of support in the form of combinations of financial contribution, assistance with household tasks, transportation, or companionship.
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