A new shelter now open in Burlington!
A partnership of the City of Burlington, Friendship House and Skagit County
City of Burlington, First Step Center info page and donation portal: burlingtonwa.gov/821/Skagit-First-Step
Phone number: 360-755-9525 Address: 465 Pease Rd. Burlington WA 98233
Skagit First Step is a 24/7 emergency temporary homeless center which will include 45 individual Pallet Shelter Cabins and provide 24/7 onsite management and overnight security. Friendship House will be overseeing the management and operations of the facility.
Along with safe, warm places to sleep, on-site services will be available:
Along with safe, warm places to sleep, on-site services will be available:
- Mental health support
- Substance abuse support
- Employment services
- Medical visits
- Meal services
- Transportation services
- Laundry
If you would like to stay at the Skagit First Step Center please contact Betty at 360-755-9525 to schedule an appointment.
Current Count as of March 29, 2022
Cabins in use 45
Residents this year, 119
Cabins in use 45
Residents this year, 119