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Coordinated Entry is a systemic approach to connecting people experiencing homelessness with available assistance in the community. It is an important way to ensure fair and equitable access to limited housing resources and is a Federal and State requirement. The goals of the new Coordinated Entry System are to:

(1) Facilitate connections to mainstream and community services for as many persons experiencing homelessness as local resources allow;

(2) Streamline the process for matching to limited housing resources within the Housing for Health Partnership network (CoC); and

(3) Prioritize resources for households with the most significant barriers to getting and keeping housing and for those with the greatest personal health and safety risks.

H4HP Connectors may work as part of an outreach team, drop-in center, multi-service center, or other program serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They engage with persons experiencing homelessness, build rapport, enroll participants in HMIS programs and collect participant data.

Connectors offer problem solving assistance with all participants and may conduct a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA). The HNA provides Connectors and participants with information needed to create and act together on an individualized Housing Action Plan and provides information to determine which participants are eligible and prioritized for H4H-supported housing and services.

Only the highest priority households are added to the queue for the system's limited housing resources.

Our emergency services are available 365 days a year. They include...

• Bilingual Daily Bible services
• Shelter for up to 35 homeless men
• Nourishing meals twice a day
• Daily showers
• Modern, well-ventilated dorms

The Pajaro Rescue Mission is an arm of the local church and welcomes involvement from the Christian community. Here are some of the ways you can help.

• Bible teachers Monday through Saturday evenings
• Preachers, teachers, singers, instrumentalists, students, Christians to bring a Gospel message in word or music during open evenings from 7:30-8:30
• Hygiene supplies, food and clothing are always welcome and are well appreciated by our guests

The Outreach-Based Case Management Program helps those who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County, pursue permanent housing solutions, access to community health and financial resources, provide housing navigation and supportive services to help individuals and families lead more stable lives. The Outreach-Based Case Management team consists of an Program Manager, Case Managers, and Healthcare Navigators.

Healthcare Navigators focus on
- breaking down the traditional walls of health care, extending beyond hospitals and health care settings into communities,
- introducing a better way to coordinate health care, and
- providing high-need members with in-person care management where they live.

Case Managers focus on providing services that help address members' health-related social needs, help them live healthier lives, and avoid higher, costlier levels of care. These include
- support to secure and maintain housing,
- access to resources to support short term recovery, and
- a variety of other community-based services.

Resource list for locating current shelter and Sober Living Environment (SLE) bed availability. Resource list for locating open waitlist for Low Cost Units.

6-month Shelter for single women and women with children (males under the age of 12).
1 to 2-year Transitional shared Housing that can accommodate males over the age of 12, including fathers.