Coordinated Entry
Cowlitz County is required to have a Coordinated Entry system that provides a streamlined process to access, assess, and refer to specific housing programs in the community (see list below). These specific housing programs have limited availability and program openings are contingent upon capacity and/or availability of funds. Coordinated Entry does not provide emergency services or housing, and referrals to these specific housing programs are not immediate and happen rarely.
If an individual experiencing homelessness is interested in one of the specific housing programs below, the first step to determine eligibility is to connect with Coordinated Entry. A brief screening will be completed and the individual will be entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). When a participating program has an opening, an individual who is active in the HMIS will be contacted for a potential referral. Due to the limited capacity of these programs, only about 10% of individuals who connect with coordinated entry are able to be referred.
The list below identifies the specific housing programs that are required to accept referrals only through Coordinated Entry.
Coordinated Entry may also provide information on a variety of other housing programs or resources in our community and can help problem-solve and connect to other mainstream services. If you are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, you may contact Coordinated Entry access points by calling one of the numbers listed below. |
If you are looking for Emergency Shelter tonight, please contact:
| Community House on Broadway Emergency Shelter 360-425-8679 | Emergency Support Shelter If you are fleeing violence Call: 360-425-1176 Text: 360-726-1003 |
| 1105 Broadway Longview, WA 98632 | 1330 11th Ave Longview, WA 98632 Assistance available 24/7 |
| If you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call: | If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call: |
| 911 | 988 (800) 803-8833 |
If you would like to share positive feedback, questions, concerns, or suggestions for Coordinated Entry, please click below to access the feedback form. For best results, please download this form and open it in a PDF viewer (e.g., Foxit or Adobe Reader) before filling it out.
If you need to file a grievance regarding the Coordinated Entry system, please click below to access the form. For best results, please download this form and open it in a PDF viewer (e.g., Foxit or Adobe Reader) before filling it out.
For questions or concerns regarding Coordinated Entry, please contact:
Sandra Schmaltz
Cowlitz County Health & Human Services
1952 9th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
360-414-5599