Coordinated Entry System (CEs)

“Coordinated Entry is a process developed to ensure 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.”

- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

how to access the coordinated entry system

Families and individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness can contact any of the programs listed below to receive information on local services available and to complete a screening assessment to enroll in the Coordinated Entry System. For a list of the providers listed below, please click here.

Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center
1045 S. State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 234-3270

Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center
101 N Franklin Ave, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-0172

Coordinated entry system screening tools

Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures

Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures Manual

Definitions of Chronically and Literally Homeless

MCHSCoC CES Prioritization Interim Policy

Coordinated Entry SCREENING Tools

Mendocino Coordinated Entry Front Door Locations

Intake Assessment Tool (rev. 10/8/24)

Training

coordinated entry Assessor training

The Coordinated Entry (CE) Training Course for Mendocino County CE Screeners is now available online. This course serves as an excellent resource for new staff and as an annual refresher training, ensuring that all screenings remain aligned on the latest processes and protocols. For more information on how to access this training, please email hometeam@mendocinocounty.gov.