History
The Shankle Brooklyn St. Emergency Shelter opened in October 2023 and provides support for adults who need assistance transitioning from homelessness into safe and stable housing. This shelter provides low-barrier emergency shelter for up to 15 adults. Our focus is to utilize a harm reduction & housing-first approach to support individuals in reducing barriers to housing and working together with participants to obtain long-term stable housing.
Although we utilize a 90-day case management model, we do not exit after 90 days as long as participants are working towards their goals. We will not perpetuate the cycle of homelessness by setting unrealistic standards for achieving housing.
This program is funded by Lane County Health & Human Services, the City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and State of Oregon.
Eligibility Criteria
Brooklyn prioritizes individuals who are discharging from a hospital without an alternative housing option or those who are currently living on the streets and have recently received medical treatment and whose recovery requires stable shelter.
We require all residents to be able to complete their Activities of Daily Living independently, without aid. This includes using the restroom, eating, getting dressed, and controlling mobility on your own. We are unable to support individuals with incontinence issues. The Brooklyn Center cannot provide onsite medical care.
We are a low barrier shelter and welcome any individuals regardless of mental or behavioral health issues, active addiction and/or criminal history. However, it is imperative that residents are able to comprehend program policies and expectations for the safety of themselves, other residents, and staff. If staff are unable to redirect a behavior, this communal setting may not be the best fit for you.
Accessible Entry
Individuals who are seeking shelter just need to fill out the application. The application is only open when there are beds available. ESS does not maintain a waitlist, as available beds are first come first serve.
You can check for open beds through the Lane County Shelter Finder site: Emergency Shelters for People who are Unhoused in Lane County - Lane County
When there are beds available, you can submit an application here: Shelter Referral Application - Click here to Apply!
If you do not have a phone or access to technology, you can always stop by and our staff will assist you.
Application Process
If you have previously been enrolled at the Brooklyn Center and wish to re-apply, please see the following guidelines.
Regardless of your reason for exiting, we ask everyone to wait at least 90-days before re-applying. This gives everyone the chance to access shelter who may not have had the opportunity before.
If you were asked to exit for program non-compliance, please check in with staff before re-applying.
If you have been approved to re-apply, you still need to submit an application through the above steps when a bed is available.
Re-Applying as a Previous Resident
Onsite Services
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Our Case Management model creates individualized support plans that target the diverse needs of our participants. In doing so, we foster a person-centered environment that focuses on housing first while addressing immediate supports along the way. We aim to meet our residents where they're at in their journey to stabilized long term housing.
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The Brooklyn Center provides three meals a day with balanced nutrition in mind. We work with clients upon intake to ensure that we can meet any specific dietary needs.
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We have showers and laundry facilities onsite in addition to all necessary hygiene products.
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The Brooklyn Center teams work with community partners such as FITT, FUSE, and Laurel Hill to provide clients with a support network that ensures a continuum of care that maintains support even after clients exit into housing.
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Brooklyn Shankle St. Center partners with Home Health to ensure residents who require a higher level of care have access to support. Home Health arrives onsite for eligible clients.
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The Brooklyn Center supplies multiple forms of transportation to support residents with getting to their needed destinations. Currently, we provide all residents with an LTD bus pass.
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The Brooklyn Center acknowledges the difficulty of success without financial aid. Once approved for housing, we can pay a move in deposit and first and last month’s rent. We also supply a ‘move-in kit’ full of essentials for your new place!