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What safety policies are in place at Andy’s Place?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/what-safety-policies-are-in-place-at-andys-place/
At Andy’s Place – as with our other facilities – we are squarely focused on supporting the safety of our clients, staff, and neighbors. Here are some of the safety…
How does Andy’s Place help to address the needs of vulnerable community members?
Compass Health’s approach to supporting whole person health acknowledges that an individual’s mental and physical health are interconnected and are affected by a mosaic of influences. For example, if a…
We see a phone in the rooms – does that service come with the room?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/we-see-a-phone-in-the-rooms-does-that-service-come-with-the-room/
The phones in the room function like a doorbell or intercom that can be rung to apartment from outside the building. They do not function as your typical phone to…
How long do you plan for the average resident stay at the facility? How many will the 82 units house annually?
The 81 studio units are permanent housing for 81 individuals. Residents can live at the building for as long as they like. The 3-bedroom respite unit is short-term housing intended…
Do the residents pay rent?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/do-the-residents-pay-rent/
We have many who will move-in with zero income so when they move-in they initially don’t pay any rent.  Each unit has rental subsidy attached to it and subsidy covers…
What is the cost to use of the laundry facilities?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/what-is-the-cost-to-use-of-the-laundry-facilities/
The laundry facilities are for residents of the building and are free to use.
Can families qualify to live there? What are the age restrictions?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/can-families-qualify-to-live-there-what-are-the-age-restrictions/
No. The studio apartments are designed as single-person units. Individuals must be legally able to execute a lease to qualify for the building. This means they are at least 18…
Are the residents free to come and go? Is the building secure?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/are-the-residents-free-to-come-and-go-is-the-building-secure/
Residents are free to come and go as they please. It is a secured building. All exterior doors remain locked at all times. Residents and staff use the front door to…
Who will manage and run the building? What are the professional credentials of the 24/7 staff planned to be on hand?
There is full-time building manager, exclusively dedicated to the operations and oversight of the building. Professional staff are required to have a BA in a relevant field and experience working…
How was the building funded?
https://www.compasshealth.org/faq/how-was-the-building-funded/
The building was funded by a variety of local, state, and federal funding, including private philanthropic sources.
What are the specific eligibility requirements to live there and how do people apply to live there?
Referrals for available units are primarily made from Snohomish County Coordinated Entry, a central access point which incorporates uniform screening, assessment, and prioritization. The project also includes units sponsored by the Veterans…