The Fox Cities Housing Coalition’s After Hours Plan provides a guide to connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Fox Cities to emergency services and the Coordinated Entry system after typical business hours. For the purpose of this plan, ‘After Hours’ is defined as the period of time between 4:30 pm and 8:00 am, Monday through Friday, as well as at all times on weekends. This plan covers the Fox Cities Housing Coalition service areas including: Outagamie County, Northern Winnebago County and Northern Calumet County.

Some people have used their right to self-determination and choose to be unsheltered.

Individuals in Crisis:

Call 988. This provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

Emergency Shelters:

Pillars Adult and Family Shelter

400 N Division Street Appleton WI 54911

920-734-9192

Pillars Adult Shelter

1928 W College Avenue Appleton WI 54914

920-734-9192

Domestic Violence Situations:

Harbor House

720 W. Fifth Street Appleton WI 54914

920-832-1666

POINT IN TIME COUNT NIGHT ONLY: The Salvation Army of the Fox Cities will temporarily provide overnight shelter and serve as a base to get connected to housing services.

Shelter Intake

Shelter staff will discuss natural supports for housing to divert from shelter. If diversion is not possible and a bed(s) is available, an intake is completed for the individual or family and they are sheltered. The individual or family will be connected to the Coordinated Entry system by shelter staff within the next five business days. If diversion is not possible and a bed(s) is not available, staff will contact other shelters [as listed above] to determine if there is vacancy.

Connection to Coordinated Entry & Resources

The individual or family will be asked to complete a Pre-Screen form, and a Coordinated Entry assessment and referral will be offered. If the individual or family declines a Coordinated Entry assessment and referral, a resource will be provided to connect them to the Coordinated Entry system the next business day. The resource also includes contact information for agencies in the community that are able to make referrals to the Coordinated Entry system.

If shelter options are available, but the individual or family refuses, they are still asked to complete a Pre-Screen form and given the informational brochure to connect them to the Coordinated Entry system the next business day.