Vancouver, WA
Municipality in Washington
United States
Vancouver, WA expands services for homeless residents with supportive campsites pilot
The three-year program will create three dedicated sites per year across the city. Each site will provide shelter and services for up to 40 residents. Vancouver's Homeless Assistance and Resources Team will work with local nonprofits to guide residents toward long-term housing. Supported campsites feature shower and laundry trailers and outdoor cooking areas. City officials anticipate 25% of the homeless population will be served by the pilot.
Vancouver, WA
United States
Vancouver, WA partners with community services provider on mental health intervention pilot
The Vancouver Police Department and Sea Mar will employ three mental health responders as part of the nine-month pilot. Responders are on-call during high volumes of 911 calls to help police assist with crisis interventions. Each call leads to immediate care by the responder with follow-up care and evaluations from Sea Mar. City officials pursued the pilot to de-escalate minor altercations and eliminate silos between social services and the justice system.
Vancouver, WA
United States