FUSE Pilot Program

FUSE, which stands for Frequent Users Systems Engagement, uses data and intensive case management to help people experiencing chronic homelessness. It has a specific focus on those people who are the most frequently engaged in the homeless services, criminal justice and healthcare systems.

The program involves collaboration between the Health Department, the Department of Community Justice, Health Share of Oregon, and the Joint Office of Homeless Services.

2024 is a pilot phase of the FUSE program, with the goal of housing forty people by the end of the year, and then sharing the findings to potentially expand the program to serve more people.

Eric, a FUSE Program participant, kneeling behind his dog, a black Labrador named Misty