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Centralized
Housing
IntakeWestern Virginia Continuum of Care
Western Virginia
Continuum of Care
Our Mission
• Make Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Non-
recurring. Serving the Cities of Harrisonburg
and Winchester Virginia, and the Surrounding Counties of Page, Clarke,
Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren and
Rockingham. Continuum of Care VA-513.
What is the
Centralized Housing
Intake?
Coordinated entry is a process.
The Western Virginia CoC’s
coordinated entry system.
All access points a standardize
process
Our Coordinated Entry
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
requirement.
Centralize Housing Intake Coordinators – 1 Winchester, 1
Woodstock, and 1 Harrisonburg
Service Area
• Centralized Housing Intake (CHI) for the City of Harrisonburg, City of Winchester and counties of Rockingham, Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren, and Page offers a central point of entry for households experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
How it works
PHONE SCREENING FOR
HOUSING SERVICES
WALK-IN SCREENING
FOR HOUSING SERVICES
INFORMATION
COLLECTION
REFERRAL TO THE
APPROPRIATE AGENCY
Coordinated
Entry Flow
Chart
Who is Eligible?
• Individuals or Families at Risk of Homelessness.
• Literally Homeless Individuals and Families
Risk of
Homelessness
Doubled up with Family and Friends
Staying in Hotel or Motel paid by clients
Have an Unlawful Detainer or Writ of
Possession from Court.
Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence.
Literally
Homeless
Sleeping in Emergency Shelter.
Sleeping in Place
not Meant for
Human Habitation.
Car, tent,
abandoned
building, etc.
Sleeping in Hotel or Motel paid
for by Charitable Organization
Accessing
Centralized
Housing Intake
Call 540-271-1701, or
Walk-in at one of our
locations
Ensures no
duplication of
services
Prioritizes Individuals
and Families in
Critical Need.
Requires Individuals
and Families meet
local income limits.
Ensures Housing is
within Fair Market
Rent Limits.
Document Crisis
beyond participant’s
control.
Centralized Housing Intake - FYI
Google Voice Number
Provide a working phone number for CHI Coordinator to call back
Calls will be returned in 24 to 48 Hours
Walk-in Hours
Harrisonburg LocationMercy House, 305 North High Street
Monday through Friday
9AM – 4PM
Winchester LocationARE, 124 West Piccadilly Street
Monday and Thursday
10AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM