The Yellowstone Continuum of Care coordinates emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing for Billings through Montana Rescue Mission and partner agencies under HUD framework.
The Yellowstone Continuum of Care, a HUD-recognized regional planning body, coordinates homeless services across Billings and surrounding Yellowstone County. Montana Rescue Mission operates the largest shelter network for men, women, and families. Transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs receive federal Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of Care funding through HUD. The CoC conducts the annual Point-in-Time count, manages coordinated entry, and prioritizes households for housing placement based on vulnerability. Billings supports services through general fund contributions and collaborates with RiverStone Health for behavioral health and substance use treatment connections. Faith-based partners supplement the network.
Bridge housing rules generally fall under program participation agreements rather than city ordinance enforcement, with violations resulting in service termination rather than civil or criminal penalties.
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