Coordinated Entry System
The Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a partnership of all of the homeless providers in the state and is initiative of the Rhode Island Continuum of Care. The day to day operations of this program is led by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless and Crossroads Rhode Island.
Effective March 19, 2020, CES Shelter and Diversion Assessment is suspended for individuals seeking shelter. If you are currently seeking shelter as an individual, we recommend calling one of our local shelters to confirm there is a bed available for you. Individuals do not need to complete a Diversion Assessment with Crossroads RI prior to seeking shelter. Please note, this is for individuals only. Families seeking shelter must contact (401) 277-4316 for a Diversion Assessment to be placed on the Family Shelter waitlist, if applicable.
Crossroads Rhode Island operates the Coordinated Entry Hotline and all diversion/entry to the shelter system.
The Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless manages the permanent housing placement part of the program, once persons are in a shelter or are living on the street.
Crossroads Rhode Island Contact Information:
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Contact Information:
Please note that persons looking for assistance should contact the CES hotline number listed below and not Coalition staff.
The Coalition does not provide any direct services, diversion assistance, or shelter under this program.
Coordinated Entry System (CES) Hotline - (401) 277-4316
Please call this number for diversion assessments and to be triaged for shelter.
Trainings
Below please find relevant trainings on Coordinated Entry:
Placement Meeting Schedule
See the Upcoming Events and Training page to see the placement meeting schedule!
Typically only one person from each organization attends. Reach out to Pete Major at Pete@rihomeless.org if you would like to attend.
Confidentiality Forms
All In Case Conference Referral Form
To respect the confidentiality and privacy of those on the placement list, clients are not allowed to participate in this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Manuals, Presentations, and Other Resources
Vulnerability Index
Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool
Individuals
Families
Justice Discharge
(Not Yet in Use)
Youth
Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool
Individuals
Families
Justice Discharge
(Not yet in use)
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Not presently available.
Youth
Please note that you can ONLY complete a SPDAT assessment if you have received formal training. Please click here for information!