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Men's House

Women's House

First Step Center

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Emergency Shelters

- Mens Shelter

- Women & Children Shelter

Skagit Friendship House is a Clean and Sober program designed to support individuals in achieving stable housing by addressing behavioral challenges and promoting personal development. Participants work with staff to create a personalized Action Plan that includes specific goals related to housing, employment, education or personal development. The Action Plan is what staff members will use to hold you accountable while you are in the program and determine your length of stay.

All residents of the program are required to volunteer in the Friendship House Cafe 2-3 times a week depending on employment status. Completing house chores, following rules, behaving in a respectful manner are expected from all.

To apply for the Men’s and Women’s programs please fill out the Shelter Application form below or call (360) 336-6138. In the Women’s House, all children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian; all boys must be under 12 years old at the time of entry.

Individuals interested in the program must first interview with a staff member and pass a background check.

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Skagit First Step Shelter

A low barrier shelter, open in Burlington: a partnership of the City of Burlington, Friendship House and Skagit County. For many, Skagit Friendship House’s First Step Center is the first stride in stepping out of homelessness. With 45 Low-Barrier Cabins, and space for emergency cold weather shelter, those who struggle to reach the services they need have the opportunity to connect with basic resources, mental health support, substance abuse treatment, employment services, medical visits, fresh meals, and transportation.

Skagit First Step is a 24/7 emergency temporary homeless center which includes 45 individual Pallet Shelter Cabins and provide 24/7 onsite management and overnight security. Friendship House oversees the management and operations of the facility.

Along with safe, warm places to sleep, on-site services are/will be available:

Mental health support
Substance abuse support
Employment services
Medical visits
Meal services
Transportation services
Laundry

If you would like to stay at the Skagit First Step Center please contact Community Action of Skagit County, 360-416-7585 and ask for Housing Resources Dept.

Also serves as the site for our Winter Shelter program, overnight guests are able to stay one night at a time (up to 25 guests)

Shelter Application Form

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Program

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Race

Phone number

Last Address

Briefly describe the circumstances that led to you to seek shelter at Skagit Friendship House. (Ex. Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Legal, Unemployment, Eviction, Etc.)

Have you ever stayed in a shelter or received shelter/housing services from a provider before?

Yes

If yes, please share what program and what the reasons or circumstances were when you exited.

Do you have a physical disability or chronic health condition that might limit your ability to work or secure permanent housing?

Yes

Do you have a mental health disorder (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, etc.) that might limit your ability to work or secure permanent housing? Has this been diagnosed by a Doctor?

Yes

Do you have a history of Domestic Violence?

Yes

Do you currently have any protection orders to follow?

Yes

Do you have any current or past legal issues that might prevent you from finding work or housing?

Yes

If yes, please explain.

Do you have any source of income?

Yes

If yes, what is the source and monthly amount?

Which forms of identification do you currently have on your person?

Driver's License / ID

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

Passport

Are you currently clean and sober?

Yes

If no, are you willing to not use drugs/alcohol while in our program? (This includes THC.)

Yes

Are you physically able and willing to do chores in the Cafe where we serve three meals daily? (This requires you to be on your feet for up to 2-3 hours at a time, lifting no more than 20 pounds occasionally, and showing up for scheduled chores on time.)

Yes

Are you willing to be respectful towards fellow residents who might be different from you, share different views or who at times you might not agree with?

Yes

We are not a medical facility. For your safety we need to know of any medical conditions (both physical, mental, etc.) and any medications you might be taking in case of an emergency. Are you willing to disclose this information to the appropriate staff who are required to keep your information confidential?

Yes

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1002 S. Third Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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