Morris, Naomi

The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending long-term homelessness for individuals facing serious challenges such as mental illness, health conditions, substance use disorders, and trauma. Through a range of innovative programs, DESC serves nearly 7,000 individuals annually, providing them with supportive housing, health services, and crisis response options tailored to their unique needs. In addition to its essential services, DESC is committed to equity and social justice, actively acknowledging and addressing the impact of historical dislocation on indigenous peoples. With initiatives like the upcoming STAR Center, which will offer behavioral health-focused shelter, DESC continues to pave the way for sustainable solutions to homelessness in the community. Generated from the website