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Homeless services program - homeless outreach services team (host) - host provides outreach to people living in unsheltered locations throughout sonoma county, linking them to physical health, mental health, and economic assistance services as well as to coordinated entry. Project areas are defined as anywhere unsheltered homeless persons are found, including, but not limited to, waterways, trails, and encampments. Services offered by host facilitate entry into housing and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals experiencing homelessness.coordinated entry - catholic charities is the coordinated entry program operator for the county of sonoma, providing streamlined countywide access to housing, shelter, and services for people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. Coordinated entry prioritizes individuals and families for permanent housing or temporary shelter based on assessment of vulnerability and needs using a standardized, nationally recognized assessment tool to ensure those experiencing homelessness have equal access to housing and resources. Coordinated entry reduces the length of time people experience homelessness and promotes individual choice of services and housing.homelessness diversion - the diversion program works with persons in sonoma county presenting for coordinated entry services to identify solutions other than entering homeless services. It also provides supportive services for persons at risk of homelessness who seek assistance, but are ineligible for, the coordinated entry project. Diversion services may include rent or utility assistance and tailored support services to stabilize low-income families or individuals at imminent risk of homelessness.homeless service Center (hsc) - the hsc, located in santa rosa and offers a drop-in day program for adult men and women experiencing homelessness. Dignity services provided on site include free lockers, showers, laundry, telephone, mail service, and program referrals. The hsc serves between 1,800 and 2,000 people annually.