Programs

Housing & Urban Development Shelter + Care Eligibility Screening

HUD’s definition of an episode of homeless is:: A separate, distinct, and sustained stay on the streets and/or in an emergency homeless shelter.
HUD’s definition of chronic homelessness is:: An unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four (4) episodes of homelessness in the past three (3) years. To be considered chronically homeless, persons must have been sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g., living on the streets) and/or in emergency shelter during that time.

To be identified as chronically homeless, an individual must have a disabling condition, defined as follows:: A diagnosable substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, or chronic physical illness or disability.