Raleigh's bridge housing inventory includes the South Wilmington Street Center, Oak City Cares day services, and seasonal white-flag shelter beds activated below 32°F. Wake CoC coordinated entry routes clients from outreach to bridge stays and onward to permanent supportive housing.
The South Wilmington Street Center, operated by Wake County, provides about 232 men's beds and serves as the primary single-adult bridge facility. Oak City Cares offers day shelter, mail, showers, and case management connections without overnight beds. White-flag activation occurs when forecast temperatures drop below 32°F, expanding capacity through partner congregations. Coordinated Entry through Wake CoC uses VI-SPDAT triage to prioritize chronic homelessness for permanent supportive housing placements, while families typically route through CASA, Helping Hand Mission, or Salvation Army Center of Hope. NC HB 10 (2024) does not directly affect bridge-housing eligibility but coordinates with Wake County Sheriff ICE policies.
Shelter rule violations result in service restriction. Capacity disputes are handled through Wake CoC grievance processes rather than individual ordinance enforcement.
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