Coordinated Entry

Coordinated Entry is the first step to accessing housing assistance.

The purpose of a Coordinated Entry System (CES) is to provide the quickest access to the most appropriate housing for every household experiencing or at-risk of homelessness through a standardized assessment and referral process.

Coordinated Entry is a consistent intake approach to match people experiencing homelessness to community resources that are the best fit for their situation.

There are three (3) ways to access Coordinated Entry for Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties:

Walk in appointments are on a first come first serve basis are available.

 

Walk in hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 am and 10:30 am and 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm

Walk in Locations

101 E Market Street Aberdeen, WA 98520

1505 Pacific Avenue N Long Beach, WA 98631

Due to appointments being on a first come first serve basis it is recommended that you arrive early to have a better chance at being seen.  Appointments take approximately one (1) hour to complete.

 Click the link below to complete the Housing Intake and someone will be in contact with you within 24-48 Hours

Coordinated EntryHousing Eligibility Screening

Or if you are unable to come in as a walk-in for any reason you may contact us to schedule a phone appointment. 

Call:      (360)533-5100

Email:    coordinatedentry@coastalcap.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete the Coordinated Entry process if I am not a resident of Grays Harbor or Pacific County?

No.  You must complete Coordinated Entry in the county in which you reside.  Here is a list of the Coordinated Entry Sites in Washington State:

https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/v/CEAccessPoints

Does Coordinated Entry provide immediate housing assistance?

No.  Coordinated Entry is the eligibility screening, assessment, prioritization, and referral portion of getting connected with housing services.  During the Coordinated Entry process you will have an intake and assessment then placed on the appropriate priority pools.  You will also be provided with any referrals to other local agencies that may be able to assist you.

Will I know how long it will take before I am able to get housing assistance?

No.  All of the housing programs that access our priority pools are NOT accessed on a “first come, first served” basis. Households are prioritized for programs based on their assessment with the most vulnerable people taking priority.