HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-02 Study Session
Ashland Emergency Shelter
City Council Study Session
October 2, 2023
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Ashland Emergency Shelter - Overview
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1.Where we are now
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Where We Are Now
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Oregon
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State has fourth highest rate of unsheltered homelessness in US
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42 of every 10,000 in state (Calif. 44 of every 10,000)
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At least 18,000 experience homelessness per 2022 count
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n 63% increase in homelessness in six years (2017-2022)
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Center Oregon 86% increase
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Eugene-Springfield/Land County 110% increase
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Medford-Ashland/Jackson Co. 132 % increase
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Salem/Marian-Polk Co. 150% increase
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(outdoors/cars)
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Where We Are Now
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Homelessness Declaration
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Effective dates Jan. 10, 2023-Jan. 10, 2024
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For areas with increase of 50% or greater homelessness
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Funding $11,125,617 to address unsheltered homelessness
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Goals
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Prevention - 8,750 households from homelessness
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Shelter - Add 600 low-barrier beds
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Rehouse - At least 1,200 households
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Jackson County/Ashland Goals
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Prevention - 1,200 households from homelessness
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Medford 1,104 households
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Ashland OHRA 96 households
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Shelter - Add at least 67 low-barrier beds
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Medford 80 beds
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Ashland 30 bed in Emergency Order Shelter
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Rehouse - At least 133 households
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Medford 96 households
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Ashland OHRA 37 households
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Where We Are Now
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City of Ashland
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Obligation to address homelessness in our community
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Homelessness estimated at 80-125 (approx. 10% of Jackson Co. est.)
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Will grow in Oregon & Jackson County
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Balance needs of all citizens
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Preserve health and public safety
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1.Dusk-to-Dawn sleeping lawn
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2.Severe Weather Shelter prevent health risk or loss of life
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3.Emergency Order Shelter stability & navigate to housing
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4.Enforce behavioral expectations
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No exclusive use of parks & public rights-of-way (ROW)
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Partner with community organizations
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Multi-agency coordination for continuum of care approach
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Where We Are Now
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Facilities Area
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Gated Fence
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Where We Are Now
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City of Ashland Programs
OHRA Center
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Health & Public Safety Walk-In
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MeasureDeclaration Navigation services
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Jan. 10, 2024 expirationResource referral
Over Night Shelter
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71 days operations
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7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Nov. 1-Jan. 10 funded6 mos. Stability
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Cold 32or below
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Experienced 24/7
Hot 95or above
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Smoke 150 Air Quality
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30+ accepted applicants
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Screened for Vulnerability
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Screened for sex offender
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Where We Are Now
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Emergency Order Shelter Is NOT
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A walk-in center
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A campground
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A nightly sleep/camping lawn
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State funded for Nov. 1-Jan. 10 operation only
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Assigned beds for at least 30 beds
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Operated 24/7 by an experienced shelter operator
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Supervised on-site during all operating hours
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Behavioral standards for occupants
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Navigation resource support
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City is Requiring Application/Screening for Admission
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Sex offender registry website check
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Emergency Order Shelter Will Have
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Site fencing/screening
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Access gate with site curfew hours
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Interior access point and exterior security cameras
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Exterior security lighting & smoking area
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Adequate toilet & sanitation stations
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Work with Siskiyou School to secure City easement
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Work to close neighborhood bike path fencing gaps
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Expand patrol presence from downtown to include Ashland Street/Clay
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Street/bike path area (five new discreet shelter neighborhood patrol areas)
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Expand cadet program from three using vacancy savings to assist in patrol
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of City parks & other properties
Explore store front office option in Exit 14 area
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Neighborhood Concerns are Community-wide Concerns
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Homeless in neighborhoods
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Property intrusions and resulting trash/waste
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Ongoing fencing issues (railroad ROW & bike path access)
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Economic impacts of homeless in City
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Questions on future current approaches
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Dusk to Dawn sleeping lawn
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Severe Weather Shelter
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Emergency Order Shelter Pilot Program
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Enforcement
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Questions on next steps - planning in Ashland & regionally
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Future state funding questions
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Planning process for potential uses of shelter site
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Access to bike path
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Community goals and monitoring
Severe Weather & Emergency Order Shelter operations
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Facility 2023
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Oct. 2 - Public forum on Emergency Shelter at Council Chambers, including
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update presentation on shelter implementation
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Mid Oct. Emergency order shelter open house; Application process initiated
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Nov. 1 Full operation with accepted applicants
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Facility 2024
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Jan. 10 Shelter transitioning to Severe Weather Shelter operations status
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Jan. 11 Mar. 31 - Severe Weather Shelter operations
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Planning 2023-2024
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Nov. Jan. City Council Next Steps Planning Process
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THANK YOU
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Helping
low-income neighbors
live better lives.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To help people move from crisis to
To help low-income people build better
stability, to build more capable
lives. By offering hope and access to social
individuals, stronger families and a
service resources, we encourage those in
better community.
need on the path to self-sufficiency.
The OHRA Center: A Community Asset
Co-located Resource Center and Shelter
means more effective assistance
More space for more skilled staff to
meet an increasing demand
onsite health center
A partner room for rotating services
such as credit counseling, job
assistance, and benefit applications
A Shelter providing dignity, privacy and
greater stability
CenterTrailer
Resource Navigation Assistance is Broad
Direct Help With:Applications to / Refer to:
Rental AssistanceBus Passes Affordable HousingSocial Security, Disability
& Vet Benefits
Utility AssistancePet FoodSection 8 Vouchers
Birth Certificates
Computer AccessGoodwill Sober Housing
VouchersMental & Physical Health
Job SearchingTransitional Housing
Services
And More . . . . .
Resume WritingPermanent Supported
Substance Use Recovery
Housing
Phone and Mail
SNAP Food Benefits
ServicesVA Housing
State Assistance
Credit Assistance
Programs
Legal Advocacy
And More . . . . .
Health Insurance
We are the only walk-in Resource Center in Jackson County
55 guests each dayno screening or program
registration required
Navigators often meet multiple times with each guest
Adults and families with children housed or homeless
use the Resource Center.
At the Resource Center, people can retake control of their lives.
A professionally staffed, low-
barrier adult shelter
We are staffed 24/7/365.
52 rooms with up to 72 guests
who can stay 6 months
ADA accessible and secure
All shelter guests meet with
Resource Navigators to move
towards permanent housing.
Laundry and shower services for people who are unhoused.
Partners with Laundry Love, OHSU School of Nursing, La Clinica
Shelter and Resource Center: Combined
Families in New Housing (Combined)656
285
Men
270
Women
97
Children
652
Total Individuals
Housed families protected 1,107
353
Men
470
Women
380
Children
1,409
Total Individuals