Idaho Emergency Housing for Homeless: Idaho offers various emergency housing assistance programs and shelters to support homeless individuals and families. Below is a summary of the key resources available statewide:
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Administered by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, the ESG program supports homeless individuals, both sheltered and unsheltered, as well as those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and street outreach.
Idaho 2-1-1
Administered by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, this service connects people with essential community resources, such as housing assistance, food support, and health services. By calling 2-1-1, people can access information tailored to their needs.
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
Operates several shelters that provide emergency housing, meals, and clothing for men, women, and children. Facilities include the River of Life Men’s Shelter in Boise and the Valley Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Nampa.
Interfaith Sanctuary
Provides overnight accommodations for up to 164 people, including men, women, and families. Services are available daily from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
CATCH (Community Charitable Assistance for the Homeless)
Provides priority housing services, aiming to end family homelessness through rental assistance and intensive case management.
Hays House (Idaho Youth Ranch)
Boise’s only 24-hour shelter for youth ages 9 to 17 who have run away from home or are experiencing homelessness, abuse, or neglect.
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
Provides emergency housing, meals, and clothing to people in need, with the goal of offering help, hope, and a future through a variety of support services. Help for Friends (Pocatello)
Offers emergency shelter services to residents of southeast Idaho who are experiencing or facing homelessness, with the goal of helping them achieve self-sufficiency.
For immediate assistance, it is recommended to contact local shelters directly or use Idaho 2-1-1 to connect with appropriate resources in your area. These organizations are dedicated to providing support and pathways to stable housing to those in need throughout Idaho.
Official Resources:
Homeless Resources – Click Here
Grants for Homeless – Click Here
HUD Resources – Click Here
Social Security – Click Here
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