Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses | Coordinated Entry System (CES)
160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Languages
Spanish, Portugese, Hatian Creole
Application process
Call hotline, send email (soon -or chat, text sms, or complete web form)
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
Description
The Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a partnership of all of the homeless providers in the state and is initiative of the Rhode Island Continuum of Care. The day to day operations of this program are led by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless including the call center and shelter and housing placement. Crossroads Rhode Island provides diversion assessments. CES is a standardized assessment and referral process that helps rapidly end each household's homelessness by connecting them with appropriate housing and resources as quickly as possible. Participating Shelters: Amos House Crossroads RI Emmanuel House/Diocese of Providence Harrington Hall Harvest Community Church Winter Shelter Lucy's Hearth McKinney/Washington Square Services Welcome House WARM Center Woonsocket Shelter/CCA
What's Here
Providing organization
Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Advocates for responsible public policy to prevent and end homelessness. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Coordinates Homeless Legal Clinic Program and publishes "Street Sheet". Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.