To end homelessness, we need to come together as a state and work together in a coordinated way to make sure that the resources and services we each have to offer as partner providers can be properly utilized and that people experiencing homelessness don't have to jump through hoops to find services.

 

Coordinated Entry (CES) is a powerful component in creating a collaborative housing crisis response system in New Mexico that ensures people at risk of or experiencing homelessness can easily access and navigate the housing system. Our partner providers and member agencies use a standardized assessment form and referral process in order to quickly and effectively provide assistance. 

 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all Continuum of Care (CoC) funded projects to utilize CES. Our CES teams and partner providers use Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed Care approaches as cornerstones of our approach. What does that mean?
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• Housing First is about making sure people experiencing homelessness get into housing as quickly as possible and receive the supportive services they need to maintain stable housing. 

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• Harm Reduction is about focusing on minimizing and reducing harmful behaviors and consequences related to drug and alcohol use.

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• Trauma Informed Care is about training staff and providers to understand, recognize, and effectively respond to the effects of trauma that so many of those experiencing homelessness encounter.

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