Coordinated Entry
 

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. For a closer look at how often a housing crisis overlaps with mental illness locally, see our post on mental health and homelessness in Erie County.

Our Process

1. Clients will complete a brief screening to determine their current housing status in addition to whether they are a veteran and/or fleeing from domestic violence. Those who are homeless are referred to an emergency shelter. Those with less urgent needs are referred to other services, such as rent assistance. 
2. Within seven days, ECCM will meet with the client to conduct a standardized assessment that will measure the client's need. Based on the assessment, the client may be placed on a wait list for more intensive services (such as Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing). 

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.

Eligibility and Requirements

• All CoC funded and ESG funded projects are required to participate in the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System to obtain referrals.
• Participation requires following all established policies and procedures for the Erie City & County CoC Coordinated Entry System.
• All other non-CoC or ESG-funded projects are strongly encouraged to participate in the CE System.  

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.  

NOTICE: The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has ended.

ECCM is no longer processing applications or providing funding for emergency rent relief. If you are currently facing a housing crisis or need help paying your rent in Erie County, please contact the following active resources immediately:

• PA 211: Call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit pa211.org to be connected with local housing agencies. 
• Erie County Assistance Office: Call (814) 461-2000 or visit them at 1316 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16512 for state-administered cash and housing assistance. 

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