Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Outsiders Inn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness move toward stability, independence, and long-term success. Through emergency shelter, peer support, housing assistance, mail services, and connections to community resources, we provide compassionate support tailored to each person's unique journey.

  • Outsiders Inn operates both the 415 West and Outpost Safe Stay locations, each providing shelter for more than two dozen guests. We also manage the St. Paul's Men's Shelter in partnership with the church, as well as a seasonal Satellite Overflow Shelter during the winter months. Every one of our shelter programs is made possible through the support of our surrounding communities and the generous donations of space, resources, and time from our partners and supporters.

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  • Applicants for our 415-West and Outpost Safe stay units are referred from the Vancouver HART team.

    HART Email: hartteam@cityofvancouver.us

    HART Phone: 360-487-8626

    HART Website: Website‍

  • St. Pauls and our SOS shelters require a referral from the Council for the Homeless’s Housing Hotline.

    Housing Hotline: (360) 695-9677

  • Consider making a donation or volunteering to one of our programs. Here is a list of items that people are generally in need of:

    • Socks

    • Hygiene Products

    • Cooling devices (Personal fans, cooling packs, etc.)

    • Protein Packed Snacks

    • Water bottles

    • Anything else your able to give!

  • Mail Service:

    • (360) 291-5980

    Outreach Team:

    Housing Stability:

    General Info:

  • In addition to emergency shelter, Outsiders Inn offers peer support, case management, housing navigation, mail services, assistance accessing community resources, and referrals to partner organizations. Our goal is not only to meet immediate needs but also to help individuals build a path toward stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.

  • If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless, we encourage you to contact Outsiders Inn directly. Our team will discuss your situation, explain available programs, and connect you with the services or referrals that best meet your needs. If we are unable to provide immediate assistance, we will do our best to help you find other available community resources.

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  • Outsiders Inn is a proud partner of Health Connect Hub by Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH). If you are looking for further health and social services, fill out this referral form for the pathways program.

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