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Call 211 first and ask for Spokane Valley openings for shelter, food, utilities, transportation, and mental-health referrals.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Spokane County Community Services, Housing, and Community Development

Local Government Program

Housing navigation, case management and connections to mental health and addiction recovery supports in Spokane County; Apply online for housing help.

Open provider page +1-509-477-3960
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City of Spokane Valley Housing and Homelessness

Local Government Program

Spokane Valley housing outreach with addiction treatment referrals and homeless services navigation; Call for intake to connect to shelter and recovery suppo...

Open provider page +1-509-720-5000
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SNAP Homeless Services

Nonprofit

SNAP Homeless Services: emergency food, SNAP/EBT enrollment and utility help referrals for Spokane County residents; Apply for SNAP and services.

Open provider page
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Catholic Charities Eastern Washington House of Charity

Nonprofit

House of Charity: meals, overnight shelter and case management for adults experiencing homelessness plus DV and benefits referrals; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
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Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank and Emergency Services

Nonprofit

Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank: emergency food, diapers, SNAP enrollment assistance and child aid referrals; See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
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Second Harvest Inland Northwest Get Food

Nonprofit

Second Harvest: fresh food distributions, pantry locator and SNAP enrollment help across Spokane County; Find food sites & enroll.

Open provider page +1-807-957-3318
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Washington 2-1-1 Spokane County Help

Nonprofit

WA 2-1-1 Spokane County: centralized referrals for housing, utilities, child care and food assistance across Spokane County; Call for referrals and eligibili...

Open provider page +1-877-211-9274
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Frontier Behavioral Health Crisis Services

Nonprofit

Frontier Behavioral Health Crisis Services: 24/7 crisis response, mental health counseling and housing stability referrals for Spokane County residents; Call...

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Recommended next steps

  • Call 211 first and ask for Spokane Valley openings for shelter, food, utilities, transportation, and mental-health referrals.
  • Contact SNAP for coordinated entry, rental help, eviction-prevention screening, and utility-assistance appointments.
  • If unsheltered tonight, call House of Charity and ask about current shelter access and referral requirements.
  • Use Spokane Valley Partners for nearby food bank help and emergency basic-needs support.
  • Check Second Harvest's food-finder options for additional pantry distributions near your ZIP code.
  • Ask STA about reduced fare, paratransit eligibility, and route planning to appointments or food banks.
  • Apply through Avista or SNAP for utility assistance before a shutoff date if possible.
  • For an active mental-health crisis, call 988 or Frontier Behavioral Health crisis services immediately.
  • Bring photo ID, proof of address, income, utility bills, lease, and shutoff or eviction notices to appointments.
  • If one agency is full, ask for a written referral or the next intake date rather than ending the call.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability