In Erie County, PA, the coordinated entry program from ECCM acts as the single point of entry for and ensures that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed for, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs.
The Coordinated Entry system offers benefits such as a reduced administrative burden on provider agencies, more available, complete, and accurate data, and, most importantly, a streamlined process for clients to obtain services.
Clients may walk into ECCM during business hours at 1601 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA 16502, or call 814-SHELTER (814-743-5837) at any time.
Our Coordinated Entry System (CES) program abides by Housing First Principles, where additional eligibility information can be found. Families experiencing homelessness are granted emergency housing resources regardless of income, criminal records, substance abuse, or whether they are exiting an institution.
After providing emergency housing, ECCM offers a supportive response system for any secondary concerns the individual may have. This typically means assisting households experiencing homelessness with applications for Medicaid/Medicare, Food Stamps, and other programs they’re eligible for.
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