Specifications include, but are not limited to: Access to Emergency Shelter: • ES can be accessed by anyone in Saint Louis who is experiencing homeless – men, women, and children regardless of residential origin. • Individuals and families accessing ES are seeking permanent housing solutions. • Referrals to ES are made solely from Front Door providers. ES providers are not to accept any referrals from other sources. • If space is available, ES providers can accept a limited number of referrals from Saint Louis PD who transport a person experiencing a nighttime emergency to the shelter. That person would then need to obtain a referral from the Front Door the following day. • ES programs will not require consumer sobriety or income for entry and access to services Emergency Shelter Services: • ES is a safe place to sleep overnight. ES provides basic needs (bed, food, drink, hygiene products, clothing (if available), showers, blankets, etc.). If ES providers are not open to provide services during the day, partnerships should be in place so that these services are available 24 hours a day. • Shelter and housing focused case management services are offered 24 hours a day. If 24 hour services are not available, partnerships should be in place for necessary referrals. Resource referrals should include, but are not limited to vocational, medical, mental health, substance abuse, and benefits assistance (i.e. food stamps, SSI). • ES offers crisis services for circumstances needing immediate attention (medical, familial, mental health, etc.).