Housing
Contact:
Program Manager
Phoenix House
703 E. Hartson Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202
Who is eligible
For an applicant to qualify for the Phoenix Transitional Housing Program, the following is required:
- Supportive of recovery based housing
- Income to cover monthly service fee
- Pass background screening (examples that may lead to denial include open warrants, sexual offenses, arson history, violence against children or vulnerable adults)
- Eligible Medicaid or Non-Medicaid with income not exceeding 220% of federal poverty level
- Actively engaged in behavioral health treatment with housing supports
- Referrals must come from behavioral health provider; providers should review the Phoenix Transitional Housing Program
suitability criteria.
How to apply
The behavioral health provider needs to complete the Phoenix House Referral Form crisis plan, treatment plan and any reasonable accommodation documents, and send them to our confidential fax at (509) 232-7085.
About the Phoenix
The Phoenix transitional housing program provides transitional housing (up to six months) for individuals with behavioral health conditions while they work on obtaining permanent housing. Spokane County owns the building and sponsors the program, and Pioneer Human Services operates the program.
The Phoenix is a weapons and drug-free facility, and marijuana is not allowed.
Amenities
- 40-units with 39 studios and one 1-bedroom apartment
- Smoke and vape free
- Family friendly property
- Secured access, staff present 24-7
- Coin-operated washers and dryers onsite
- Units include bed, stove, refrigerator
- All units have private bathrooms
- Walking distance to bus line
- Free parking
- Outdoor picnic area
Low monthly service fee in accordance with the resident agreeing to the following:
- Individuals must be actively looking for permanent housing
- Maximum stay is six months but we ask that residents work with their case manager to find housing as soon as s/he is able
- Weekly check-ins and room inspections
- Residents may earn a positive rental reference by timely service fee payments, neighborly conduct and following Phoenix transitional housing program community rules
Rents and Fees
- Monthly service fee of $350-$375 (2019 rates)
- There are no other fees
Neighborhood:
- Lower South Hill Spokane