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Ada County transitional low income housing and homeless shelters. Agencies across Ada County Idaho provide short term housing to individuals and families that are struggling. There are many different programs that could potentially help, and they include extended shelter as well as placement into transitional housing or apartments.
The organizations that run this in Boise, most of which are non-profits, will also offer clients ongoing support for short and long term needs, ranging from food to job placement and more. The centers may focus on veterans or children or the disabled, and the length of stay and other terms and conditions of each agency will vary.
Many of the Ada County locations will also have a waiting list in place, so while there are low income housing options available, the demand for assistance is very high. Other examples of services that may be included include short term motel vouchers, legal support for victims of domestic violence, and help in moving into permanent housing.
So the support provided is extensive. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 800 Park Blvd, Suite 220 Boise, Idaho 83712: Telephone - (208) 334-1990:
Section 8 Housing Assistance
Both section 8 vouchers as well as help for people facing housing discrimination is arranged. Blue Haven: Location is 330 S Florence: Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 (208) 265-2952 Shelter and transitional housing may be available on site. Local Ada County Housing Authorities: Dial (208) 345-4907 They have information on section 8 vouchers, low income or rent subsidized apartments, and also referrals to shelters in Boise, including for cold weather.
There may even be some local agencies with emergency motel vouchers for the homeless for a night or two. Find housing choice vouchers in Idaho St. Vincent's Kamps Apartments Transitional Housing: Address is 201 W. Seltice: Post Falls, Idaho 83854: Telephone - (208) 765-4741: There are a few low income apartments for struggling families, including women, to use for accommodations.
Ruth House: Location - 3130 S Yellowstone Hwy: Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402: Telephone - (208) 522-1751: They offer housing for people dealing with substance abuse. They also run low cost transitional and permanent housing for chronically homeless women. Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) 1276 W River St, Suite 203 Boise, ID 83702: Call (208) 422-1039 Programs for homeless veterans include shelter, applications for VA benefits, and SSVF for emergency rent or deposit help.
EL-ADA - Boise: Main address is 701 E. 44th: Garden City, ID 83714: Telephone - (208) 377-0700:
Community Action Agency Services
The non-profit agency is part of the nationwide community action network. A number of solutions are offered to people facing poverty, and they include low income housing, meals, case management, and job placement. City Light Home for Women and Children 1404 W Jefferson St Boise, ID 83702: Dial (208) 368-9901 Shelter is for single parents as well as children.
There is also transitional homes operated in Ada County. Idaho Coalition Against Sexual/Domestic Violence 300 E Mallard Dr., Ste 130 Boise, Idaho 83706 (208) 384-0419 Information is offered. River of Life Rescue Mission: Main address is 575 S 13th St: Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 389-9840 A free, short term homeless shelter for males.
There is food, counseling, meals, and more. Crosswalk North Idaho - Volunteers of America: Main address is 201 E Harrison Ave: Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 676-0772 This is for youth. The location operates as a multi service center for homeless. Short term housing as well as medications, clothing, and baby items are available.
Find more details on Volunteer of America transitional housing programs near you Women's and Children's Alliance Crisis Center: Location is 720 W Washington St: Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 343-3688 Boise Rescue Mission Ministries: Address: 308 S 24th St Boise, ID 83702 (208) 343-2389 Shelter, recovery for addicts, meals, clothing, and more is offered.
They partner with charities such as City Light Home for Women and Children, the Lighthouse Rescue Mission, and others. The goal is to get the person off the streets and housed.
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