HERE, FOR EVERYONE: THE WAY STATION’S FIRST YEAR
In November 2024, the doors of The Way Station finally opened, and what happened next exceeded every expectation. We anticipated serving 750 people in the first year. We reached that number in six months. By the end of year one, 1,395 individuals had accessed services at The Way Station. Nearly double our initial projections. The milestone reflects both the depth of need in our community and the power of what four committed partners can build together.
A Year in Numbers The Way Station was built on the belief that everyone deserves access to basic health and hygiene services. The numbers from year one confirm what staff and partners saw every single day: the need is real, and the response has been extraordinary. 1,395 6 months January 2025 people served in year one to exceed the 750-person goal Substance Use Disorder counseling added In addition to showers and laundry, visitors to The Way Station can receive walk-in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment — and specialized walk-in medical care for
people experiencing homelessness. Ongoing case management helps connect each person to the full range of resources they need, from housing support to specialist care. This entry point is a key intervention for people experiencing homelessness who live, on average, 30 years less than a person with stable housing. By addressing issues before they turn into more serious problems and referring patients to housing case management, specialist care, and recovery treatment, The Way Station is meeting community members facing the biggest barriers to health where they’re at and getting them access to the care they need. In May 2025, The Way Station expanded to include medical respite care through Opportunity Council and PeaceHealth. The Respite Center offers short-term stays for individuals discharged from the hospital with no safe place to heal. It’s care that most people with stable housing never have to think about. For guests of The Way Station, it can mean the difference between healing and readmittance to the hospital.
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