Friendship House
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A low barrier shelter, open in Burlington

A partnership of the City of Burlington, Friendship House and Skagit County
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:
  • Mental health support
  • Substance abuse support
  • Employment services
  • Medical visits
  • Meal services
  • Transportation services
  • Laundry
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Current Count as of September 21, 2022


​Cabins in use 45
Residents this week, 31


If you would like to stay at the Skagit First Step Center please contact Community Action of Skagit County, 360-416-7585 and ask for Housing Resources Dept.

Also serves as the site for our Winter Shelter program, Overnight guests are able to stay one night at a time (up to 25 guests)

Reflecting the heart of God by feeding, sheltering, clothing and healing those in need.
Since 1986 ​

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​360.336.6138

PO BOX 517 
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

1002 S. 3rd St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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