Why?
For years, service providers and systems have worked in silos—trying hard but often missing the mark. Despite well-meaning efforts, we’ve watched issues such as the cycle of homelessness continue. The various housing models offered rapid support, but for individuals with complex mental health needs or untreated trauma, housing alone wasn’t enough.
The E³ Initiative steps in to fill the gap.
We focus not just on getting people housed but keeping them housed. That means building relationships, enforcing boundaries, supporting recovery, and working together—across agencies, disciplines, and systems—to develop truly individualized, long-term plans for success.
Who?
The E³ Initiative traditionally brings together:
- Law Enforcement: Using their role not just for safety and justice, but as front-line advocates who build trust and intervene early.
- Mental Health Clinicians: Addressing trauma, substance use, and psychiatric needs with compassion and care.
- Housing & Social Services: Building long-term support plans, advocating for stability, and ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met.
- Judicial Partners: Integrating the courts, parole, and probation in a way that empowers—not punishes—clients working toward stability.
- Community Members & Agencies: From shelters and treatment centers to outreach workers and volunteers, the entire community plays a part.
- Diverse Stakeholders: Whether tackling issues of homelessness and mental health crisis, unhoused situations, or other focus areas of community development, recognizing the value of appropriate partnerships is critical to the initiative’s success.
The Three Pillars of E3
Education
We start with internal education, training providers and partners on the laws, systems, and barriers our clients face. This knowledge enables us to guide clients more effectively, using the right tools at the right time.
Encouragement
We meet clients where they are—literally. Home visits, outreach in the community, and personal relationship-building provide the foundation for trust. By showing up consistently and compassionately, we help individuals begin their path toward stability and self-determination.
Enforcement
Accountability is advocacy. Whether it’s assisting individuals with navigating court-mandated treatment, addressing community safety concerns, or navigating landlord-tenant dynamics, enforcement is about ensuring all parties—clients, providers, and neighbors—are safe and supported.
How is E3 Different?
Get Involved!
Whether you’re a service provider, policymaker, or community member who wants to learn more or collaborate, we welcome your involvement. To stay up to date or get connected:
👉 Do you want to learn more?
👉 Schedule a tailored training or workshop?
👉 Learn how your agency can become a partner – contact us!
