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.

Christina’s work set an example at DESC for client-centered treatment, which she drew upon from her own experiences with psychosocial challenges and housing instability.

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 chronic …

DESC begins integrated physical and behavioral healthcare in partnership with Harborview Medical Center in DESC’s 216 James Street clinic. Additionally, nursing and other medical services expand …

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 spaces in which people …

Jul 6, 2023 · Individuals seeking DESC Permanent Supportive Housing must first be enrolled in Coordinated Entry and complete a series of intake paperwork. Enrollment into Coordinated Entry can …

Nov 20, 2025 · 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 is working on an affordable housing development in Burien, located at 801 SW 150th Street to create much-needed stable, supportive housing for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.

Dec 31, 2025 · 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 …