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Coordinated Entry

What is Coordinated Entry? 

The primary goal of the coordinated entry (CE) process is to provide an accessible system to people experiencing homelessness and quickly connect them to appropriate housing or other services.

NY-603 Role & Responsibilities

  • CE Assessment Specialists- respond to the helpline and do targeted outreach to conduct CE assessments.

  • Case Management- works with people in shelter for the greatest period of time and provide assistance with necessary resources and housing supports

  • Street Outreach- work with folks living unsheltered for the greatest periods of time to connect with necessary resources and housing supports

  • Supervisor of Direct Support / Street Outreach Supervisor-provides support, and guidance to direct care staff, collaborates with shelter and permanent housing providers.

  • Director of Support Programs-Make referrals to vacancies available to CE

Long Island Local CE System

Designed to fit the needs and resources of the community.

  • Centralized and mobile CE access points

  • Localized CE assessment to measure vulnerabilities and barriers to housing access

  • By-Name List tracking and case conferencing

  • Local prioritization policy

  • Referrals to non-CoC and CoC housing and other resources

The Helpline

  • A messaging system for people experiencing homelessness to connect

with LICH CE Assessment Specialist.

 

  • An “access point” for Coordinated Entry for Nassau and Suffolk Counties

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Call: 631-464-4314 ext. 118

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