What is HMIS?
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which Council for the Homeless administers, tracks data from local social service providers.
Our staff provide training, facilitate licenses, create reports, and manage data quality.
Social Service Providers and Community Benefits
Participate in HMIS
Council for the Homeless staff are available to help your agency with HMIS access, training, and troubleshooting.
New Agency HMIS Request Form
Complete this form and our staff will connect with you about participating in HMIS.
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For questions about HMIS, please email Chief Systems Officer Dale Whitley.
Support for Current Members
Council for the Homeless staff are available to help your agency with HMIS access, training, and troubleshooting.
I need to add additional users to an HMIS account.
I need to request user training.
Council for the Homeless’ HMIS team can assist with reports, data requests, and other information from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Use this form to request reports tied to an existing HMIS account or to request other HMIS-related data.
If your agency is preparing to launch a new project or program that requires HMIS data tracking, please complete the form below.
HMIS Meetings
Once you join and have an HMIS license, you will automatically be invited to attend the following two groups.
For questions about HMIS, please email Chief Systems Officer Dale Whitley.
Data Users Work Group
This meeting is for staff who enter data into HMIS. Topics include system update/upgrade info, data entry tips and tricks, and refresher training/reminders of best practices.
Meetings on the final Friday of every odd month
System Performance Work Group
This meeting for agencies and Clark County and City of Vancouver staff evaluates how our homeless crisis response is meeting performance goals. Topics include reviewing the latest system dashboard reports, Point In Time Count, and how to report system-wide data.
Meetings on the final Friday of every even month
By analyzing how people move through the homeless response system, communities gain a deeper understanding of the patterns, challenges, and barriers individuals face. This insight ensures that interventions are tailored to the unique needs of the community and grounded in the lived experiences of those impacted.
Rachel Walden, MPH
Data Coaching & Performance Advisor
Community Solutions
