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

Current Count as of September 21, 2022

​Cabins in use 45
Residents this week, 31

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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)