Protected: Draft – Emergency Motel Voucher Program (EMVP)

EMVP provides short-term housing assistance to individuals and families to prevent them from returning to emergency shelters.

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Services

Services in this program include the following, based on client need:

  • Short-Term Housing Assistance

Locations

Snohomish County Outreach
Snohomish County, WA

Access

If you are not a Compass Health client, please contact 211 for assistance. 

Due to limited funding, emergency motel vouchers are available to Compass Health clients only at this time. If you are a client, please let your clinician know you would like to request a voucher. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it look like if I call MCOT?

After you call and connect with the crisis line a team will be dispatched to you. If you are in a region that Compass Health is the responding team, we will find a way to get to you when and where you need us. Please note response times are not the same as 911.

Do I need insurance?

Our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team helps people regardless of insurance coverage.

I’m interested in donating to support this program – what do I do?

Thank you so much! This program is completely funded through generous community members such as yourself. Please email development@compassh.org.

How long can I use EMVP vouchers?

Vouchers are valid for up to seven days and can be renewed for an additional week, allowing a maximum stay of 14 days if the client is at risk of becoming unhoused again.

Can I access EMVP?

Right now, the EMVP program is currently available to Compass Health clients only at this time. If you are a Compass Health client and need to access this service, please bring this up with your clinician.

I’m in crisis now – what do I do?

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988. If you are experiencing any other kind of emergency, call 911.

Our team can be reached by dialing the national mental health crisis line, 988, or by calling the Care Crisis Line at 1-800-584-3578 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year to speak with a mental health professional who will assess the situation and make appropriate referrals.

If you are in a region that Compass Health is the responding team we will find a way to get to you when and where you need us.

How do I find out where these services are offered?

Start by checking out our location page. First, filter by the category of service. Then, find the service you’re looking for. Available locations will populate, and you can even get directions to the closest facility.

How do I know which services are right for me?

Our referral team is here to help! Accessing services at Compass Health is an easy, three-step process. Start by requesting services with our online referral form.

How do I sign up for services?

Different services have different entry points at Compass Health – many are open to self-referrals, others must be referred by an outside source. For specific information based on service, please refer to our services tab and check the appropriate service(s) you are interested in for a way to get started. For general advice on how to access many services at Compass Health, visit here.

Is the Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) option one that makes sense for my family?

To learn more about Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) please talk to your clinician or see this flyer from the Washington State Healthcare Authority flyer for more details as it is outlined in the RCW.

Is there a form to fill out if a member of my household has become a danger to themselves or others?

Yes. The form is called a Declaration of Witness (DCLR) and is available by clicking here. It is also on our client forms page. Use this form as directed by DCR staff. If you’re in an emergency and not sure where to start, call 988.

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