For Support 24/7/365 – Call or Text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), Call 844-345-4569 (Seasons Crisis/Talk Line)
Community Housing Access Resource Team (CHART)
Providing compassionate and coordinated response to prevent the recurrences of homelessness. This team of navigators will help assist those who are homeless find resources to secure basic needs and housing. This service is accessible to providers only.
Eligibility Criteria
18 years or older, have intention to sign a 1-year lease within 30-mile radius of Clay County and must be able to verify two or more of the following: 1) Recent verifiable physical address in Clay County; 2) Current employment within Clay County; 3) Children’s current school attendance in Clay County; 4) Have an established service provider in Clay County; 5) Individuals within Clay County who provide a positive support system.
Ineligible if transient or have no ties to Clay County. If ineligible, CHART is able to provide transportation to the nearest homeless shelter or a family/friend’s home, whichever is closest.
Instructions for Referral
If you are a provider, please reach out to Rebecca Goeken during business hours at rgoeken@claycounty.iowa.gov for further instruction. As a reminder, the 24 hour Crisis Line & Mobile Response is also available for a mental health emergency at 1-844-345-4569. Mobile Crisis is also able to help assess the need to involve a CHART Navigator.