A Way Home Washington is committed to taking significant measures to protect the health of our communities by reducing the spread of COVID-19. Here are some resources regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Here some temporary waivers for program requirements during COVID-19. You can also find this information on the main Commerce Webpage with COVID-19 information and updates for homeless service providers.
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to youthhomeless@commerce.wa.gov
Equitable Systems Transformation Framework for COVID-19
The Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response
CDC Frequently Asked Questions
Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Access and Analyze Trusted COVID-19 Global Data
Current Situation in Washington
Home Isolation Guide for Families and Individuals Living in Permanent Supportive Housing (Stand-Alone Units)
Coronavirus interim guidance for homeless service programs
Office of Homeless Youth
Homeless service Providers
CDC Interim Guidance for Homeless Shelters
Tips for Homeless Service Providers
HMIS Setup and Data Sharing Practices
Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit the Spread of Infectious Disease in Homeless Programs
Client Triage Tool: Atlanta, GA CoC Example
How to Screen Clients Upon Entry to Shelter or Opportunity Centers
Specific Considerations for Public Health Authorities to Limit Infection Risk Among People Experiencing Homelessness
National Network to End Domestic Violence: Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
Mange Anxiety and Stress
Tech Safety
Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During a Public Health Crisis
Best Practices for Mobile Advocacy
How to Operate as a Remote Workplace During a Public Health Crisis
Pierce County
ACT has created an online link for intakes/referrals, youth can submit requests for service through The REACH website and an ACT general line which is checked daily. We are very concerned that due to REACH (and pretty much everywhere else) being closed, Youth do not know where they can access services or if they can access services.
Below is a link to the Intake, a link to the Website , and ACT general line. If you have questions, or referrals, please don't hesitate to use the below links.
ACT General Line (checked daily): (253) 573-6882
Yakima
Yakima Valley Community Foundation has developed a new website called Yakima Valley Nonprofit Needs for community members to quickly see local Volunteers Needs, Operational Needs, and Client Needs as identified by local nonprofits. This includes a page for nonprofits to submit requests identifying those needs, which will then be added to the dashboard. Network membership includes large cross-section of the community including faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, community members, and providers.
The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, or how the virus is spread, please call 1-800-525-0127. Phone lines are currently staffed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m, seven days a week. Please note that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider.