Mission
Our mission is to help vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services.
Vision
Our vision is to end homelessness.
Immediate low-barrier access to housing resources and essential community-based services.
Temporary Housing for vulnernable individuals and families expereiencing homlessness
Some people experiencing homelessness need more time and space to recover before they can regain independent housing.
Our Transitional Housing programs offer medium-term residences and intensive case management in master-leased apartments, and they prepare people for long-term independence. They serve:
People experiencing chronic homelessness have been homeless for a year or more with a disability. They can be difficult to reach and have complex needs.
Permanent supportive housing (PSH) connects them to long-term housing, case management, and supportive services.
Helping people experienciong homelessness with serious medical conditions heal. People experiencing homelessness with serious medical conditions risk worsening their conditions and developing new injuries and illnesses. At the same time, they face steep barriers to healthcare.
Our Respite Program
In March 2023, BEDS Homeless Medical Respite program began accepting clients in BEDS newly opened Linda Sokol Francis Summit Service Center. The Center has 18 beds for people experiencing homelessness with serious medical conditions. It provides:
After nearly 40 years of providing emergency overnight shelter, we are investing in a new vision of the community safety net. We will convert a roadside motel into accessible, dignity based, low barrier temporary housing to support clients well into the future.
Dignity Based Services
This 55-room facility includes private accommodations for individuals, couples, families, and people with disabilities. Each room includes a private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator and personal storage. With an average stay of 90 days, this facility will shelter 350 a year. Clients receive trauma-informed, culturally competent case management and supportive services.