If you are experiencing homelessness for the first time or aren't sure about next steps towards housing or employment, start here.

Most apartment complexes and employers will request a copy of your State ID and Social Security Card. It is also beneficial to have a copy of your Birth Certificate or proof of citizenship for possible housing opportunities.

It is also beneficial to complete your Housing Assessment (TAY-VI-SPDAT), which will open up more housing opportunities for you.

How to obtain significant documents:

• State ID – Homeless ID Project and the MVD on the Key Campus (formally known as the Human Services Campus)

  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 1pm

• Social Security Card – Social Security Office (Locations)

  • The Homeless ID Project on the Key Campus will also be providing Social Security Card services on Wednesday, 10am - 12pm

  • You will need your State ID to order a Social Security Card

• Birth Certificate – Homeless ID Project on the Key Campus (Monday - Friday, 8am - 1pm)

  • Other Homeless ID Project locations

How to complete your Housing Assessment (TAY-VI-SPDAT):

• To learn more about Coordinated Entry and to find a Coordinated Entry Point near you to complete a Housing Assessment, please click here.