Housing & Homelessness
Overview
Mason County Community Services manages approximately $1,100,000 dollars for housing and homelessness from the local document recording fees, Consolidated Homeless Grant and Housing and Essential Needs Grant. The Homeless Housing Grant Program was created in Washington State by Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (ESSHB) 2163 on August 1, 2005. The law created a document recording fee on certain documents to be utilized by local jurisdictions to reduce homelessness (RCW 36.22.179). Administration of the grant funds are shared between local governments and the Department of Commerce. This money is awarded through an annual Request for Proposal (RFP) process.


Housing Crisis
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call the Housing Crisis Support Centers
South Mason ResidentsCrossroads Housing (360) 427-6919 ext. 206 |
North Mason ResidentsNorth Mason Resources (360) 552-2303 |
Emergency Shelters
Family: Crossroads Housing, 71 Sargison Lp Rd, Shelton, 360-427-6919 ext. 200 Adult: Community Lifeline, 218 W. Franklin, Shelton, 360-462-4439 (October through April) Domestic Violence: Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy, 24 Hour crisis support line call or text 360-432-1212 - Main Number: 360-426-1216
Food Resources
Community Lifeline: 218 N. 3rd St. Shelton: Dinner 7 days per week 5 – 6 pm Crazy Love Sponsored Dinner: 627 W. Franklin St., Shelton: Fridays 6 – 8 pm Saints Pantry Food Bank: 214 S. 2nd St., Shelton: Tues-Wed 9:30 – 11:45 and Breakfast Mon-Fri 8-9 am Hood Canal Food Bank: 331 N. Finch Creek Rd., Hoodsport: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month 11am-2pm. North Mason Food Bank: 22471 WA-3, Belfair: Mon-Tues 10am-2pm & Wed 1pm-5pm
Showers
Community Lifeline: 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday year-round. Nightly when the shelter is open. Restroom and hygiene items available.
Water and Restrooms
City Parks: The water is turned off starting November 1 for winterization. Restrooms are open from March 16 – October 31 from 7am – 6pm and November 1 – March 15, Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
For more information on city and county parks hours of operation and amenities: City Parks County Parks
Community Agency Contacts
Community Resources |
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Agency | Services | Address | Phone | Website |
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Crossroads Housing | Housing Crisis Response Center, Family Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional Housing, Case Management | 71 Sargison Lp Rd Shelton, WA 98584 |
360-427-6919 360-490-6510 (after hours number) |
crossroads-housing.net |
Community Lifeline | Dinners 7 days per week, Showers, Cold Weather Shelter for Single Adults, Case Management | 218 N. 3rd St. Shelton, WA 98584 |
360-462-4439 | cllshelton.org |
Housing Options for Students in Transition (HOST) | Youth HOST Homes, case management | 807 W. Pine St. Shelton, WA 98584 |
360-426-7664 ext. 17012 |
mason-co-host.org |
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence and Survivor Advocacy Center | Domestic Violence Shelter, Case Management, Support Groups | 210 Pacific Ct. Shelton, WA 98584 |
24 Hour crisis support line call or text 360-432-1212 Main Number: 360-426-1216 |
turningpointe.org |
Community Action Council | Housing & Essential Needs (HEN), Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Legal Advocacy, WIC, Emergency Food Assistance | 807 W. Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA 98584 |
360-426-9726 | caclmt.org |
North Mason Resources | Housing Crisis Response Center, Case Management, Literacy, Employment Assistance | 140 St. Rt. 300 Belfair, WA 98528 |
360-552-2303 | nmresources.org |
Shelton Family Center | Youth Homelessness, drop-in center, service connections | 123 2nd St Shelton, WA 98584 |
360-462-0125 | Sheltonfamilycenter.org |
Resources
Veterans or anyone that has served in the military
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Inreragency Council on Homelessness Mason County Veterans WAServes, 1-877-515-7848
Washington State Department of Commerce
Foreclosure Assistance Point in Time Count Consolidated Homeless Grant Office of Homeless Youth County Report Cards
State and National Organizations
National Alliance to End Homelessness Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
Reports
2019 Homeless Crisis System Report City of Shelton Comprehensive Plan Mason County Comprehensive Plan Homeless Profile Report Housing and Homelessness Executive Summary
Contractor Resources
- Coordinated Entry Core Elements Guidebook (HUD Exchange)
- Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) and Coordinated Entry Guidelines
- Department of Commerce Local Plan Guidance
- Housing Contract Guidance Manual
- Mason County 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan
For more information on affordable housing and homelessness contact the program coordinator, Todd Parker, at 360-427-9670 ext. 293 or tparker@co.mason.wa.us