WHATCOM HOUSING - Young Adults (18 -24)
Welcome to HUSLY Temporary Shelter
The HUSLY Shelter (Housing Under Served Low-Income Youth) provides temporary housing for young adults aged 18 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. With locations in both Bellingham and Mount Vernon, HUSLY offers four beds at each site, where young adults can stay for up to 90 days
Service Details
Access to HUSLY is through our main application process and is not based on a first-come, first-served basis. Once enrolled, youth work closely with a Case Manager to assess their longer-term housing options. Additionally, participants have access to other support services offered by Northwest Youth Services (NWYS), including employment and education support.
Please note that if immediate shelter is needed, the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham and Friendship House in Mount Vernon may be able to provide assistance more quickly.
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
The Transitional Living Program (TLP) is designed to provide short-term, supportive housing for homeless single individuals, couples, or parenting young adults aged 18-24. Participants in the TLP work on developing tenancy skills and meeting housing qualifications with the support of NWYS.
Support provided includes:
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Provision of an apartment for up to 18 months
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Assistance in finding employment
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Access to health and support services
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Guidance in opening a savings account to save for long-term housing (30% of income each month)
Rapid Rehousing Program (RRP)
The Rapid Re-Housing Program assists young people aged 18-24 in transitioning out of unstable living situations that have led to temporary homelessness. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit assistance, and ongoing skill-building opportunities in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.
NWYS provides support in:
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Finding an affordable place to live (either with roommates or independently)
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Signing a lease
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Short-term rental assistance
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Accessing health and support services
Other Housing Programs
NWYS offers additional housing programs for young people aged 18-24, including long-term vouchers with wraparound services. For more information about these programs, please contact Northwest Youth Services directly.
At HUSLY, our goal is to provide temporary shelter and support services to young adults experiencing housing instability, empowering them to transition into stable housing and achieve their long-term goals.