DESC occupies the indigenous land of Coast Salish peoples. We ask you to join us in acknowledging their community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations.

Every day at DESC we see what innovative clinical care and supportive housing can do: adults who have been homeless for years regain their health, their dignity and their humanity.

DESC helps people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through …

DESC occupies the indigenous land of Coast Salish peoples. We ask you to join us in acknowledging their community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations.

For records requests, please view complete instructions here or email [email protected]. For healthcare professionals requesting person-specific care coordination for a shared client, …

Today, DESC owns and manages 1,347 units of supportive housing throughout Seattle, and provides permanent supportive housing services to another 150 apartments in Keys to Home.

DESC clients live with severe and often untreated mental illness, substance use disorders, and a host of other physical and developmental disabilities that have caused or contributed to their …

DESC emergency housing is a low-barrier program that provides rooms to single adults experiencing chronic homelessness. We offer basic amenities and safe, private, dignified …

Feb 14, 2025 · It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Steven Bullock, DESC’s Deputy Director of Operations from 2018 to 2025. Steven was found at his home Monday …

At DESC, we support people who have experienced long-term homelessness, often for many years or even decades. Most are living with serious health conditions like severe mental health …