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Ellensburg, WA
Overview
Supportive Housing (SH)
Supportive Housing (SH) is a philosophy and a program that is rooted in the belief that no one should have to prove “housing readiness” to be housed. The service is an evidence-based practice with decades of research, as well as personal and professional stories that highlight the success of community living paired with intensive, personalized supports. A person is supported in the process of securing community-based, affordable housing of their choice along with individualized support to assist the person with stabilization and self-identified goals. SH adheres to the principles of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Planning, and Strengths-Based Approach. Program participation, medication adherence, and abstinence are not required to keep one’s housing.
SH services are available in two ways for ALTSA recipients:
- Individuals who are currently residing in the community may be eligible for Supportive Housing services under Healthier Washington Medicaid Transformation: Foundational Community Supports (FCS): Supportive Housing services.
- Individuals with challenging or complex needs who are currently residing at Eastern or Western State Hospital or are able to be diverted from these institutions may access Supportive Housing Services through the Governor’s Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH).
Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)
- History
- Eligibility
- Data
- Statewide Provider Network Map
- GOSH Interim Setting
- GOSH Frequently Used Forms
- GOSH Provider Manual
- Service Standards for Providers
- Agency MAR Instructions
- Monthly Activity Report 2023 Instructions
- Monthly Activity Records (MARs) Template for GOSH Service Billing (Excel)
- GOSH Quarterly Report Template
- Housing Needs Assessment Form
- Example Shopping List, ALTSA Funds
- Goal and Service Plan (GASP)
- Supportive Housing Crisis Plan
Foundational Community Supports - Supportive Housing Services (FCS-SH)
- History
- Eligibility
- Data
- Amerigroup Forms and Provider Manual
- FCS Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Information Session
- FCS Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Quick Reference Guide
- FCS Eligibility Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- FCS Supportive Housing Services (PDF)
- Health Care Authority (HCA) FCS
- HCA FCS Monthly Data Reports
- Department of Commerce: Community-Based Rental Assistance Program
Supportive Housing Resources
- ALTSA Home and Community Services Long-Term Care Manual Chapter 30d Supportive Housing
- GOSH One-Pager
- What is the Governor’s Opportunity for Supportive Housing? (Video)
- RainCity Housing First Video Series
- Person Centered Planning: One-Page Profile
- Person Centered Planning: Reflective Listening
- HCS Foundational Community Supports: Supportive Housing Video
- Person Centered Planning Video
- Gabor Mate: Why the Pain? Video