The ultimate goal of any housing program is to ensure that the participants leave with safe and stable housing. Sometimes people just need a little assistance. Sometimes people need lengthier interventions. The programs below last anywhere from a few years to a lifetime. While enrolled in these programs, case managers typically aid folks in getting set up with necessary resources, such as SSI or SSDI. The first two programs below are through the Eugene Mission, which as stated before, has stringent rules and focuses heavily on religion. Additional, they can provide housing for the 1.5 year duration, and support for years afterwards. All information related to the programs below is supplied by their individual websites. The link each one is provided below the entry.

Unrelated to the programs above, Lane County has a wide variety of programs that are aimmed at getting people off of the streets and into a home. These programs range from those that cater to specific demographics; such as veterans, domestic violence survivors, or youth; to programs for anyone who is actively unhoused. In order to streamline the process and aid in the dispersion of appropriate funding, entry to these programs are regulated by the county. By filling out a singular intake known as a Front Door Assessment, one essentially fills out the application for all of these housing opportunities. The requirment for this assessment is that one is actively homeless. There are some notable exceptions to this, such as a youth who is "couch surfing" or an actively housed person who is fleeing from domestic violence. Since this intake includes both Permanent Supported Housing; for those who need a lifetime of support; as well as short-term housing, the waitlist can range based upon eligibility and availability (anywhere from a few weeks to close to a year). However, if eligible, one may be able to receive immediate "Diversion Funds" which allows for a one-time payment to get into housing, or transportation; no matter the distance; to stable housing.

More information can be found on the Lane County or St. Vincent de Paul website at: https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/human_services_division/coordinated_entry/frequently_asked_questions

https://www.svdp.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Connections-Qualifications.pdf

A Front Door Assessment needs to be completed every six months to stay on the list. The places below are locations where one can complete an assessment.

The Housing Choice Voucher, previously known as Section 8, is a government that program pays for all or most of your housing costs to a private landlord. Frequently, out-of-pocket costs are capped at 30% of one's monthly income. Not only does this program provide some of the most comprehensive options for housing-type and location, it oftentimes covers rent for the duration of a persons life. However, there are two massive downsides to this program. First, is the near impossible task of getting on the list. This list is generally only open for a few hours, a couple times a year. Second, is once one is on the list, it can take several years to make your way to the top of the list in order to attain housing. If one believes this will be a benefit in years to come, it could be beneficial to utilize this resource. Each county has its own local organization that facilitates this program, in Lane county, this is Homes for Good. They also offer other programs that are similar to Housing Choice. Their website is below.