The shelter at 310 Division Street has a new operational model after county council approved details at its Aug. 13 regular council meeting.
Council discussed transitioning 310 Division Street to a higher barrier shelter serving people with lower to moderate needs.
Key features of the new model include time-limited stays, case management, regular unit inspections, and life skills training.
A needs assessment will take place within 24-48 hours, categorizing individuals as low, medium, or high acuity. Politicians emphasized the need for precise terminology and addressed concerns about people with high needs.
The county must give 310 Division Street a 30-day notice before it can review the model with the operator.
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