Since its launch in 2019, the Give Hope program has been conducting street outreach to individuals who are living in non-habitable locations or are unstably housed, completing social determinant of health and housing needs assessments to rapidly connect them to the local services that can provide rehousing assistance. Give Hope seeks out the most vulnerable citizens in our community, strengthens cross-sector collaborations, and improves service connections for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability, especially those with accompanying mental health concerns and/or substance use disorders.

Program Eligibility:

You may be eligible for services through Give Hope if you are experiencing unsheltered homelessness or are facing imminent homelessness as a result of housing instability. For enrollment, call 570.266.1583 or 855.202.4741.

Service Area: Luzerne and Wyoming Counties

Program Services:

• Mobile outreach directly to individuals in need where they are located
• Personalized case management and referrals including for mental health and substance misuse
• Housing and employment search assistance
• Direct services such as transportation, access to survival equipment, food bank, etc.
• Connections to benefits and entitlements
• Life skills development including budgeting, landlord mediation skills, etc.
• Access to a Community Health Worker for individuals with complex medical concerns
• All services delivered at zero cost