Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses | Coordinated Entry System (CES)
160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903
Eligibility
Individuals, Families currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness within 14 days
Required documents
None
Hours
24/7
Business hours Mon-Fri 9:00AM-9:00PM. Weekends and holidays 2:00PM-9:00PM
401-277-4316
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://www.cesri.info
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
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
Last assured
12/21/2020
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.