10/19/2025
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing programs?
Transitional Housing (TH) is long-term shelter typically used for individuals with high barriers to housing such as criminal records, prior evictions, or poor credit. This program serves youth under the age of 18 and can provide housing for up to 24 months. Folks enrolled in TH programs sublet apartments leased by Looking Glass at no cost to them. They work with their case managers to overcome barriers to housing such as expungement, building credit, or saving money.
Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) programs assist youth with securing a lease agreement and utilities under their own name. Program participants are expected to maintain employment or a source of income while Looking Glass subsidizes their rent in tiers during their enrollment, potentially covering 100% of the rent for up to 3 months. The program decreases contributions periodically until the participant can maintain paying rent entirely on their own.
The goal of these programs is to provide support and case management so that participants can move into their own self-supported housing at the conclusion of their enrollment. Both programs pull participants who have completed a Front Door Assessment (FDA) from Lane County’s Centralized Waitlist (CWL). Once pulled, an assigned case manager will make contact and start the process of finding housing including assisting with getting an ID, apartment searching, and navigating the participants individual barriers.
If you or someone you know needs housing support, call our crisis line at 541-689-3111 to start the process of completing an FDA with one of our trained assessors. While we can’t guarantee acceptance into a housing program, we can still work with you to navigate your unique housing situation and set you up for success in your own housing journey.
