Provides services to low-income veterans and their families who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Supportive services include: - Housing stabilization - Temporary financial assistance (including rent, security deposit, utilities and car repairs; based on eligibility) - Intensive, short-term case management - Assistance with VA and mainstream benefits

Provides financial assistance and supportive services for Veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or at significant risk of becoming homeless.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Provides coordinated resources and care to families to prevent a housing crisis and keep children safe and the family in the home. Case management support and rental assistance are also provided to families to transition them from homelessness to housing using the Rapid Re-Housing model.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Assists homeless veterans and their families that are at a very high risk of homelessness. Community-based housing is provided for an average of 9-24 months. Supportive services include employment assistance, intensive case management, 3 months aftercare, substance abuse and mental health screening, and referrals to community resources (capacity of 25).

Services include assistance for homeless prevention and moving out of homelessness; basic needs assistance (rent and utilities); gas vouchers, car repairs, and other transportation assistance; and prescription assistance.

Provides services for those who have become homeless due to domestic abuse or sexual abuse. It is the first point of contact individuals need to contact who are in need of shelter services. It will provide guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

Housing assistance and case management to homeless and near homeless veterans and their families. Other supports may be provided based on needs of the family.

Housing stability programs for homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including rent, utilities, case management, mental health counseling and financial counseling.

Rapid rehousing program for homeless veterans and their families, services include housing search, assistance in negotiating the terms of a lease, short-term rent subsidies, move-in assistance, individualized case management after the individual/family has moved into the home, ongoing crisis prevention/crisis management services as needed, access to community resources and other supportive services.

The goal of rapid re-housing is to serve individuals and families who are literally homeless (people residing in shelters). The assistance will transition eligible participants into permanent housing as quickly as possible with the intention of helping such persons achieve stability in their housing. This program will provide long term rental assistance to assist individuals get established into permanent housing. Participants will work with a case manager to establish goals that will increase their abilities to maintain permanent housing on their own.

Housing Resource Center: Extensive case management services for homeless individuals and/or individuals in threat of being homeless.

Assists people who have served in the military who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with housing related coordinated entry.

Missouri Coordinated Entry Balance of State Region 5 Number to call for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homelessin Montgomery County, Missouri.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing: Extensive case management services for homeless individuals and/or individuals in threat of being homeless. Services may include rent, gas, electric payment assistance, security deposit, first months rent, placement in housing, overnight stay at hotels, etc.

Missouri Coordinated Entry Balance of State Region 4 Number to call for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

This program diverts individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and strives to return them to housing as quickly as possible. Clients receive time-limited rental subsidies coupled with case management, and wrap-around supportive services until they can achieve long-term housing stability.