Spokane advances housing and homelessness solutions with new initiatives and funding [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. – Lisa Brown’s office said they are making notable strides in addressing housing and homelessness. Several initiatives from the Brown Administration are reportedly showing promising results.

Right-of-Way Encampment Resolution Program

Mayor Lisa Brown’s agreement with the Washington Department of Transportation and Commerce prioritized the Division/Browne corridor for the Right-of-Way Encampment Resolution Program (ROW ERP). Recently, 39 people experiencing homelessness in this area have engaged with services at the Cannon Street Encampment Mitigation Center. The City of Spokane said that these will be supported by various local organizations, these people are receiving substance abuse, mental health treatment, and housing assistance. According to the mayor’s office, after one month, several have moved into stable housing, including placements in transitional housing and vouchers for independent living.

Relocating Services from Division Corridor

The City has partnered with Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) to relocate their sobering center and behavioral health services from Division Street to a new facility at 1819 E. Springfield …