CONTACT

INTAKE PROCEDURE

All client entry is through OMI Office at 507 S. Third Street, by calling 919-292-1508 during normal intake hours from 9:00 am -6:00 pm.

 

Must be HUD homeless with third party verification to qualify.

Medical, Rehab or Mental Health Facilities must reach out to (919-292-1508) During Business hours, due to our Medical and Mental Health Transfer Policy.

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Once a client completes complete the intake process at the shelter office, the intake specialist will determine the bed assignment. Initial bed assignment will be determined by need, physical capability and bed availability.

 

After 72 hours and a case manager interview, the client may:

• Leave the shelter

• Be assigned to a lottery bed

• Be assigned to a program bed

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BED ASSIGNMENTS

There are 30 beds for single men, 30 beds for single women and 4 family rooms (16 beds) available for families through "Family Promise of Lee County - (919-718-1540)". Bed assignments may be changed at any time based on client program status or compliance with shelter guidelines.

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• Lottery Bed - assigned for up to 72hrs initially based on client’s needs, case manager interview will determine if client desires rehousing program entry, client not required to exit daily during initial 72 hr. stay. Following initial 72 hr. stay, lottery bed assignment is performed daily with client required to exit each morning. Lottery bed number will vary.

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• Program Bed - assigned to a client who has initiated a rehousing plan with their case manager. Bed is reserved for client. If a client is moved to a lottery bed due to their termination of rehousing plan or disciplinary problems, then they must follow the requirements for a lottery bed. 

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Because Outreach Mission's shelters house families and children, we do not take sex offenders.