Governor’s Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)
The State Hospital Discharge and Diversion (SHDD) Program is a collaboration between the Aging and Long-term Support Administration (ALTSA) and Eastern and Western State Hospitals to provide increased discharge and diversion options for clients residing at those institutions. As part of that effort, the Governor’s Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH) has contracted directly with Washington Monitoring LLC to provide housing search and tenancy support services for individuals wishing to live independently. These are intensive services that pull together various community supports and resources to help support the transition for people choosing independent housing.
GOSH Rental Subsidy
- Client pays 30% household income; subsidy covers the rest
- Guaranteed, timely rent assistance
- Can be used anywhere in the state
- Helps transition to a permanent voucher
- Not time-limited
GOSH Services
- Personalized housing supports
- Individual crisis plans and goal-setting
- Housing based on preference & need
- Advocacy with landlords & neighbors
- Transition assistance
- Care team coordination
