Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) can help people in Spokane County with:
- Case management
- Limited rental aid
- Housing deposits
- Application fees
- Utility payments
Who can get this help?
- To qualify for HEN, you must both:
- Be homeless, or about to become homeless AND
- Have a HEN referral from DSHS.
- Goodwill’s HEN program only serves Spokane County
How do I get this help?
- Contact DSHS at 1-877-501-2233 to find out if you are eligible. If you are already receiving SSI or SSDI or TANF, you will not qualify. A.B.D. benefit recipients from DSHS may qualify but are not automatically eligible for HEN.Â
- If you are eligible through DSHS, call 1-509-462-0518 OR visit our Goodwill office during walk-in hours below:
- Monday through Thursday: 8 to 11:30 AM
- Spots are limited to first come, first served each dayÂ
Eligible individuals may also receive essential household needs such as:
- Cleaning supplies
- Hygiene products
- Other household items
- Help with transportation in the form of bus passes or gasoline vouchers
How do I get these essential household needs?
Essential needs are given out at our office (130 E. Third Avenue) on the following days and times:
- Tuesday: 1-4 PMÂ
- Wednesday: 1-4 PM
- Friday: 8:30-11:30 AMÂ
Housing and Essential Needs address:
Housing and Essential Needs program assessments are available for walk-in appointments through our Workforce and Family Services (WFS) eligibility specialists. These appointments are limited to first come, first served each day.Â
Walk-in hours: Monday-Thursday 8 to 11:30 AMÂ
Address: 130 E. Third Ave. Spokane, WA. 99202
