Coordinated Entry and Diversion
About Coordinated Entry and Diversion
What is Coordinated Entry and Diversion? It is a system that allows for coordinated entry into our local homeless services system, as well as coordinated movement within, and ultimately towards exiting from the system. Coordinated Entry increases the efficiency of our homeless assistance system by standardizing access to homeless programs, services, and coordinating referrals. Diversion is a “light touch” approach to ending homelessness that encourages and helps households to identify their own solutions to housing crises. Because Diversion does not require intensive case management or other system resources, it is quicker and more cost-effective than other approaches, which frees up resources for more individuals and families in need. Coordinated Entry & Diversion provides:
About Coordinated Entry and Diversion
A system that allows for coordinated entry into our local homeless services system, as well as coordinated movement within, and ultimately towards exiting from the system. Coordinated Entry increases the efficiency of our homeless assistance system by standardizing access to homeless programs, services, and coordinating referrals. Diversion is a “light touch” approach to ending homelessness that encourages and helps households to identify their own solutions to housing crises. Because Diversion does not require intensive case management or other system resources, it is quicker and more cost-effective than other approaches, which frees up resources for more individuals and families in need. Coordinated Entry & Diversion provides:
Coordinated Entry Core Elements in Action
This is how we use the Coordinated Entry Core Elements; access, assessment, prioritization, and referral to help others in need.
Access
To ensure the Northwest Michigan region is covered and that service entry points are easily accessible and advertised.
Assessment
To standardize information gathering on service needs, housing barriers, and vulnerabilities.
Prioritization
To match the output of the assessment as it relates to the community priorities (based on severity of need) and to also establish a priority ranking for available housing and services.
Referral
To coordinate the connection of individuals and their families to the appropriate and available housing as well as providing service interventions needed.
Coordinated Entry Core Elements in Action
This is how we use the Coordinated Entry Core Elements; access, assessment, prioritization, and referral to help others in need.
Access
To ensure the Northwest Michigan region is covered and that service entry points are easily accessible and advertised.
Assessment
To standardize information gathering on service needs, housing barriers, and vulnerabilities.
Prioritization
To match the output of the assessment as it relates to the community priorities (based on severity of need) and to also establish a priority ranking for available housing and services.
Referral
To coordinate the connection of individuals and their families to the appropriate and available housing as well as providing service interventions needed.
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The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency dedicates itself to supporting its community members. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, please call or email.