Coordinated Homeless Response
-
Extreme Heat – Cooling Centers are Available
As temperatures rise, it is important to remain well-hydrated, stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible, and limit sun exposure. * * * A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, es importante mantenerse bien hidratado, permanecer en espacios con aire acondicionado siempre que sea posible y limitar la exposición al sol.
Coordinated Homeless Response
For help with housing or homelessness, please visit:
For statewide resources and data on homelessness, please visit:
Benton County, the City of Corvallis, and Community Services Consortium (CSC) are part of a pilot program sponsored by Oregon State House Bill 4123 to support a coordinated response to homelessness.
The three agencies, along with housing and homeless service providers, have been working together since before the pilot program to lay the groundwork for coordinated homeless response.
The pilot program includes funding and resources to support and grow existing homelessness response operations.
What?
Cross-sector efforts including the county, cities, and service providers with the ultimate goal to sustain housing in every community.
Why?
Everyone in Benton County should have the opportunity to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing.
How?
- Sustainable funding for ongoing operations of the coordinated homelessness response system
- Increasing or streamlining resources and services to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness
- Incorporating national best practices for ending homelessness
- Eliminating racial disparities within the service area
- Creating pathways to permanent and supportive housing that is affordable to local populations experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Structure
Benton County Coordinated Homeless Response includes:
HOPE Executive Committee
More
Leaders from City, County, and CSC provide guidance and funding resources to support the implementation of strategic plans and recommendations.
Coordinated Homeless Response Office
More
City, County, & CSC staff facilitate and coordinate with local nonprofit service providers to implement strategic plans and recommendations.
Community Progress
The Coordinated Homeless Response Office provides coordination and facilitation to help support local service providers in efforts to address issues surrounding housing and homeless in Benton County.
Contact Us
Coming Soon!
Recent News
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates
Oregon grants $1.2 million* to Benton County providers for rapid re-housing
September 21, 2023 in Health News
Homeless Response News 9-15-23
September 15, 2023 in Health News
Homeless Response News 8-3-23
August 3, 2023 in Health News
Homeless Response News 3-31-23
March 31, 2023 in Health News
Homeless Response News 11-8-22
November 8, 2022 in Health News
Homeless Response News 7-15-22
July 15, 2022 in Health News