Crisis Programs

(formerly Mountain Shelter, Inc.)

Dedicated to improving the lives of people in our communities

Crisis Programs

HOPE's Crisis Programs provide financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing some kind of short-term crisis beyond their control, such as a serious accident, illness or injury; an unexpected job layoff, termination or reduction in hours; a loss of daycare or transportation that has affected a client's ability to work; or a delay in approved benefits. Housing and budget counseling are major components of the programs to help each client develop goals to work toward self-sufficiency.

Funding Support

	Emergency Housing Trust Fund (EHTF) (private donations and local United Way funds)
	FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Wythe County only) (federal funds)
	Homeless Intervention Program (HIP) (state funds)

Financial Assistance

	Rents and deposits
	Mortgage payments
	Utilities
	Transportation
	Other household expenses

Funding sources have specific program guidelines that determine eligibility for each client. Assistance may be in the form of a grant or no-interest (0%) loan.

Counseling Services

	Housing
	Financial management (budgeting)

Intake

To apply for assistance through the Crisis Program, complete the intake form and return it to the HOPE office.

HOPE Intake Form (pdf)

Publications

Homeless Intervention Program (HIP) Information Sheet (pdf)

Contact

For more information about HOPE's Crisis Program, call Amanda Romans at (276) 228-6280, Ext. 216, or email aromans@wythehope.org.