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:

• 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