What is HEN?
To qualify for HEN, you must both:
- Be homeless or about to become homeless.
- Have a HEN referral from DSHS.
There is a waitlist for help. People who are the most vulnerable must be helped first.
HEN can help people with:
- Case management
- Limited rental aid
- Housing deposits
- Application fees
- Utility payments
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
Where is this available?
- Spokane County
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.
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.
- If eligible, call 1-509-462-0518 OR
- Use our walk-in hours:
Goodwill 130 E. 3rd Avenue Spokane, WA
- Monday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday 1:30 p.m. too 4:30 p.m.