Nelson House is a supportive housing opportunity for women 18-25 years old seeking to have a safe environment to live while they work towards gaining employment, education, and life skills for successful independent futures. Residents contribute to their community and learn new skills—including teamwork, taking direction, and time management—by doing maintenance at a local city park. Residents meet regularly with a Case Manager who helps them work towards achieving their educational, employment, housing, and personal goals.
As a supportive/transitional housing program, one of the primary goals is to prepare residents for independent living. So, after a six month stay and working with a Case Manager towards gaining employment or income, residents pay a program fee to simulate what independent living will look like for them paying rent.
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Number of Beds: 5
Young Adults Served: females 18-25 year old
Type of Housing: supportive housing
Eligible Residents
Young adults 18 to 25 years old who identify as female and…
- Are experiencing homelessness
- Are living in unstable or unsafe housing, including people who are couch surfing
- Have been sexually exploited or trafficked
- Are in crisis without a safe place to stay overnight
RESTRICTIONS
- No drug or alcohol use allowed while staying at the Nelson House
We cannot accept residents…
- Under 18 years old
- With active warrants
- Registered as sex offenders
- With recent violent history: Sexual offenses/Assault charges, level 1,2,3 (In the past 3 years)
Provisions
- Safe and clean bed
- Shower and hygiene products
- Clothing and laundry
- Internal and external resource referral
- Mentoring and case management
- Access to emergency medical care
Maximum stay: Up to 2 years with program participation working towards independent living through case management.
Referrals / Intake
Accepted 24/7 by email.
Staff will confirm an open bed on a 1st come 1st served basis until we are at capacity. Remaining youth will be placed on a waiting list managed by housing staff.
Intake/Assessment: In order to provide a safe living environment for all our residents, we must screen all Nelson House resident applicants. Eligibility is determined through application, interview, and a background check.