2013 Where to Turn Plus

Health and Human Services in King County
Where to Turn Plus
2013
King County
C r i s i s C l i n i c . U n i t e d W a y

Where to Turn Plus CD-ROM, 2013 Edition
© 2013 by Crisis Clinic
Printed in the United States. All rights reserved.
ISBN 0-9821300-9-0
Publication Staff:
Ryan Peterson, CIRS, CRS, Resource Center Supervisor
Hannah Newton, CRS, Resource Specialist
Maricruz Sanchez, CIRS, Resource Specialist
Ashley Gangadean, Resource Specialist
Kathy Kotomaimoce, Graphic Designer
Special Thanks To:
Susan Gemmel, 2-1-1 Director
Mike Maloy, IT Manager
Hedi Chaib, Database Consultant
Terry Morgan, Database Consultant
Kelsey Harrington, Legal Programs Specialist
Suzanne Charboneau, Hospital Authorization

Important Recent Changes to Local Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Welcome to the 2013 Where to Turn Plus!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Crisis Clinic Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Where to Turn Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Couldn’t Find What You Were Looking For? Alternate Search Terms . . . . . . . 10, 11
Agency Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Service Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Table of Contents

Agency Name Changes:
• Auburn Regional Medical Center is now run by MultiCare
• CAMP is now Centerstone
• Center for Career Alternatives is now Sea Mar Community
Health Center – Education, Employment and Youth
Services
• Chaya and the Asian and Pacific Islander Women’s Safety
Center merged into API Chaya
• Child Care Resources’Information and Referral line is now
run by Child Care Aware
• City of Seattle – Human Services Department - HIBGA
is now City of Seattle – Human Services Department –
Transitional Living and Support
• City of Seattle – Youth Development and Achievement is
now City of Seattle – Youth and Family Empowerment
• Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted is
now SightConnection
• EDVP is now LifeWire
• Faith in Action is now Eastside Friends of Seniors
• Gethsemane Community Services is now Hope Center
Community Services
• Hope Christian Community is now Transform Burien
• International District Housing Alliance is now InterIm CDA
• Lake Washington Technical College is now Lake
Washington Institute of Technology
• Overlake Christian Church – Special Delivery is now
Special Delivery
• Ruth Dykeman is now a program of NAVOS
• Seattle Children’s Home is now a program of NAVOS
• Seattle Department of Executive Services – Seattle
Animal Shelter is now Seattle Department of Finance &
Administrative Services – Animal Shelter
• YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County - Family
Village is now Suburban King County YWCA – Family
Village Redmond
• YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County - South
King County is now Suburban King County YWCA – South
King County
I M P O R TA N T U P D AT E S
Recent Changes to Social Services
Critical Resource Updates:
• Washington Recovery Helpline is the
statewide referral helpline for people
looking for help with alcohol, drug,
mental health or gambling issues.
The following agencies
are no longer in
operation:
• GriefWorks
• Interaction Transition
• Men Working Against Abuse
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
• Providence Hospitality House
• Sharing Security
• Sea Mar – Des Moines Recovery Center
4 © 2013 Crisis Clinic | Where to Turn Plus

W E LCO M E
Thank you for purchasing the 2013 Where to Turn Plus!
Resource Center staff from King County 2-1-1 (previously the Community Information Line) have
been creating Where to Turn directories for more than 25 years! Initially targeted to professionals
in social services, our readership has grown to include students, library patrons, receptionists,
firefighters, police officers, therapists and human resource managers–anyone who encounters
people in need. Knowing where to turn for information about financial assistance, food resources,
shelter,andothersocialservicesisimportant.Beingabletorelyontheaccuracyofthatinformation
is critical. King County 2-1-1 will continue to step up to the challenge and provide you with tools
to meet this need, including our redesigned set of Where to Turn directories for 2013.
The original source of directory information is the King County portion of the statewide 2-1-1
Community Resources Online (CRO) database, which is available at www.WA211.org. Resource
Center staff ensures the information is accurate by actively pursuing updates from agency
contacts, attending meetings, reading newsletters and following up on tips from callers. This
sophisticated database is also used by our professional 2-1-1 Information & Referral Specialists in
order to provide the highest quality referrals in King County, tailored to the unique circumstances
of each caller. If you are unable to locate the information or resource needed in the directory or
online, you can call and talk with an Information & Referral Specialist who may be able to help.
King County 2-1-1 hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm.
To make the most of this resource, bookmark our Resource Talk Blog (www.resourcetalk.
crisisclinic.org) or subscribe to the Resource Talk Blog email (www.crisisclinic.org/education/
resource-talk-enewsletter). New information about agencies, services and events is posted
daily, and it is advised that you use the updates on the blog to make notes in this directory when
you come across information that has changed.
Where to Turn directories are designed to be an effective reference tool and we strive to make
them as user friendly as possible. Once you’ve become familiar with your directory, please take
a moment to respond to our survey. With your input, we’ll be able to make future Where to Turn
directory editions even more helpful. The survey will be emailed to you shortly after you receive
your order. Our goal at King County 2-1-1 is to provide the community with the most accurate
and up-to-date information and to make finding that information as easy as possible.
Your community partner,
Ryan Peterson
Resource Center Supervisor
King County 2-1-1
Crisis Clinic
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King County 2-1-1 and Specialized Services
Do you need local resources to help you:
• Pay the rent and feed your family?
• Care for a loved one with disabilities?
• Find in-home care services?
• Find emergency housing?
• Enroll in a computer class?
• Obtain dental or health care services?
• Acquire legal or civil rights assistance?
King County 2-1-1 provides expert assistance to people seeking information about community resources. Using a
database of more than 6,000 King County services, Information and Referral Specialists can explain how social service
systems work, coach callers on how to access community resources and recommend the agencies best able to help.
Bed Bank
The Bed Bank offers current information on open shelter space at participating local domestic violence shelters.
Information is verified once each day and available M-F, after 9:30am.
Caregiver Information and Assistance Program
Assists unpaid caregivers, ages 18 and older, in identifying and clarifying needs, locating resources and finding
support related to caring for an adult, age 18 or older, with a disability or illness. Our Caregiver Specialist provides
in-depth support to informal caregivers living in King County who have complex, urgent needs not being met
by other providers. Services include care consultation, long-term care planning, advocacy, links to resources and
follow-up support. This program has funding available to provide short-term respite services in the home or
community for caregivers with emergency needs.
Civil Legal Referrals
King County 2-1-1 is designated as the entry point for screening and referrals for those seeking free or low-cost
civil legal services.
Community Resources Online (CRO)
The online version of our database is part of a statewide directory of community resources. The search engine lists
up-to-date resources, searchable by topic, geographic area, keyword and agency name. www.WA211.org
Disability Information and Assistance Program
Our Disability Program Specialist is able to help people who are age 18 or over, reside in King County, live
independent of a full-time caregiver, and have a more complex situation related to their disability or who may
need extra assistance in getting connected to a service provider. We work closely with many disability providers
and often know which services are most effective.
Emergency Services Brochures and Ex-Offender Re-entry Packets
King County 2-1-1 offers downloadable brochures on our website to help connect people with the most critical
services in King County. Brochures are updated at least three times per year and often more frequently. The date
of the last update is printed on the front of the brochure. Re-entry Packets provide information on resources for
anyone currently under supervision by the criminal justice system including anyone with a sex offense on his or her
record, as well as anyone experiencing a barrier to a basic need due to a prior conviction or record. Since updates
occur regularly, we suggest printing one item at a time or only printing small batches.
Resource Talk Blog and Newsletter
The Resource Talk blog is the social service news destination for King County and we update it with new resources
and information almost every day. It is searchable by keyword or date and provides critical resource changes,
community events, feature articles on important health and human service topics and updates to the annual
publication of the Where to Turn directory. Subscribe to the blog and get bi-monthly emails with links to the
most critical social service changes and events in King County at http://crisisclinic.org/education/resource-talk-
enewsletter. Access previous information at http://resourcetalk.crisisclinic.org.
King County 2-1-1
2-1-1 or
(206) 461-3200
(800) 621-4636 toll-free
(206) 461-3610 TTY or 7-1-1 Relay
Available M-F, 8am-6pm
C R I S I S C L I N I C S E R V I C E S

24-Hour Crisis Line
Are you or someone you know experiencing:
• Anxiety or loneliness?
• Family or relationship difficulties?
• Symptoms of mental illness?
• Loss of a job?
• Abuse?
• Thoughts of suicide?
The 24-hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families and friends of people in emotional crisis.
Trained volunteers help callers determine if they or a loved one needs professional consultation, and provide
referrals to local Mental Health services when appropriate.
Teen Link
Are you a teen who:
• Has had your heart broken?
• Has difficulty getting along with your parents?
• Sometimes feels like an“outsider”?
• Has questions about pregnancy?
• Wants to talk about your anger and frustration?
• Uses drugs and/or alcohol?
• Thinks about killing yourself?
Teen Link is an anonymous, confidential teen help line that is answered every evening by professionally trained
youth.Teens are trained to talk with their peers about a wide variety of concerns, as well as refer callers to specialized
agencies that can further address their needs.
Washington Recovery Help Line
Do you or someone you know have:
• Issues related to alcohol or drug abuse?
• Problems related to gambling?
• Symptoms of mental illness?
• Questions about treatment?
The Washington Recovery Help Line is an anonymous and
confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and
referral services for Washington State residents.
24-Hour Crisis Line
(206) 461-3222
(866) 4CRISIS toll-free
(866) 427-4747 toll-free
(206) 461-3219 TTY or 7-1-1 Relay
Available 24 hours daily
Teen Link
(206) 461-4922
(866) TEENLINK toll-free
(866) 833-6546 toll-free
(206) 461-3219 TTY or 7-1-1 Relay
Available 6-10pm, every evening
Washington Recovery Help Line
866-789-1511 (24/7)
206-461-3219 TTY
Available 24 hours daily
Survivors of Suicide
After every suicide, family and friends are left behind. We
offer telephone emotional support, a drop-in bereavement
group, and six-week bereavement support group. More in-
formation can be found at http://crisisclinic.org/find-help/
survivors-of-suicide-support.
Volunteer Opportunities
Crisis Clinic provides volunteer opportunities on the
24-Hour Crisis Line, Washington Recovery Helpline,
Teen Link, and King County 2-1-1. Visit the Crisis
Clinic website at www.crisisclinic.org and click on
the “Get Involved / Volunteer” menu option for
more information.
C R I S I S C L I N I C S E R V I C E S

CAREGIVERS 82
- Advocacy and Support Services, 82
- Respite Care, 84
- Support Groups, 84
SEE ALSO:
DISABILITIES
HEALTH CARE
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 86
- Co-Occurring Disorders, 86
- Detoxification, 88
- Drug-Affected Infants, 89
- Harm Reduction, 89
- Hotlines/Support Groups, 90
- Housing, 91
- Inpatient/Residential Treatment, 92
- Inpatient/Residential Treatment
for Youth, 93
- Involuntary Inpatient Treatment, 94
- Methadone Maintenance, 94
- Outpatient Treatment, 95
- Outpatient Treatment for Youth, 97
- Smoking Cessation, 100
- Youth Substance Abuse
Prevention, 100
SEE ALSO:
GLBTQI
HOMELESS RESOURCES
VETERANS
ETHNICITY
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 101
- Crisis Services, 101
- Family Preservation, 102
- Legal Services, 103
- Mental Health Services, 103
CHILD CARE 104
- After-School Care, 105
- Financial Assistance, 107
- Licensing/Referral, 108
DISABILITIES 108
- Assistive Technology, 111
- Dental Care, 112
- Early Intervention, 113
- Financial Assistance/Services, 115
- Housing, 117
- Job Services, 117
- Recreation, 120
- Special Needs Child Care/
Preschools, 121
DISASTER 123
- Preparedness, 123
- Relief, 123
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 124
- Batterer Intervention Programs, 124
- Hotlines, 125
- Miscellaneous Assistance, 129
- Services for Men, 129
- Shelters, 130
- Support/Therapy Groups, 130
- Transitional Housing, 131
- Youth Services, 132
EDUCATION 133
- Adult Basic Education, 133
- Community and Technical
Colleges, 134
- Computer Classes, 135
- Dropout Programs, 136
- English as a Second Language (ESL),
137
- GED, 139
- Literacy, 141
- Preschool, 141
- School Districts, 144
- School Supplies, 145
- Tutoring/Homework Help, 147
EMPLOYMENT 148
- Job Loss, 148
- Job Search, 149
- Job Training, 150
- Youth Assistance Programs, 151
SEE ALSO:
DISABILITIES
ETHNICITY
OLDER ADULTS
VETERANS/MILITARY
ETHNICITY 152
- Chemical Dependency, 153
- Disability Services, 154
- Domestic Violence, 154
- Employment, 155
- Food, 155
- Health Care, 157
- Housing, 158
- Information, Referral & Advocacy, 159
- Legal, 160
- Mental Health/Counseling, 161
- Older Adults, 163
- Youth & Family Services, 165
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 167
- ID Assistance, 167
- Long-Term Housing Expense
Assistance, 168
- Long-Term Utilities Assistance, 168
- Short-Term Housing Expenses, 169
- Short-Term Undesignated/
General, 172
- Short-Term Utility Bills, 173
SEE ALSO:
CHILD CARE
DISABILITIES
HEALTH CARE
MENTAL HEALTH
OLDER ADULTS
VETERANS/MILITARY
FOOD 177
- Baby Food, 177
- Food Bags, 179
- Food Buying Assistance, 182
- Food Pantries, 183
- Home Delivery, 188
- Meal Programs, 190
- Meal Programs for Youth, 195
- Pet Food, 196
- Suppliers and Distributers, 197
- Washington Basic Food, 197
- WIC, 198
SEE ALSO:
OLDER ADULTS
ETHNICITY
GLBTQI 200
- Domestic Violence Services, 201
- Support Groups and Mental Health
Services, 202
- Youth Services, 202
HEALTH CARE 203
- Adult Day Health, 203
- Alternative Medicine, 204
- Community Clinics, 205
- Condition-Specific Camps for
Youth, 206
- Dental, 206
- Durable Medical Equipment, 209
- Eating Disorders, 209
- Emergency Care, 209
- Eye Care, 210
- Financial Assistance Long-Term, 211
- Financial Assistance Short-Term, 213
- Hospice Services, 215
- Information and Referral/Hotlines, 216
- Pediatric Services, 218
- Primary Care Clinics, 219
- Specialized Health Services, 224
- Teen Health Clinics, 228
- Urgent Care, 229
SEE ALSO:
ETHNICITY
HOMELESS RESOURCES
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
OLDER ADULTS
VETERANS/MILITARY
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES 230
- HIV/AIDS Support Services, 230
- HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment, 231
- Housing, 234
- Therapy/Support Groups, 234
- Youth, 235
HOMELESS RESOURCES 236
W H E R E T O T U R N I N D E X

- Children’s Services, 238
- Drop-in/Hygiene Centers, 238
- Health Services, 240
- Job Services, 242
- Legal Assistance, 243
- Outreach, 244
- Reunification Programs, 245
- Street Youth Drop-in Centers, 246
SEE ALSO:
VETERANS/MILITARY
HOUSING 246
- Home Repair Services, 247
- Low Cost Rental, 247
- Mortgage Counseling, 248
SEE ALSO:
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
ETHNICITY
HEALTH CARE
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
LEGAL
MENTAL HEALTH
OLDER ADULTS
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
VETERANS/MILITARY
HUMAN REPRODUCTION 248
- Abortion Services, 249
- Contraception, 249
- Maternal and Infant Care, 251
- Pregnancy Counseling, 253
- Pregnant/New Parent Housing, 255
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE 256
- Citizenship, 256
- Cultural Transition, 258
- Health Care, 260
- Interpreters/Translation, 261
- Trafficking Victims, 263
SEE ALSO:
ETHNICITY
IN-HOME SERVICES 263
- Assistance, 263
- In-Home Care, 265
LEGAL 265
- Civil Rights/Advocacy, 266
- Consumer Services, 267
- Crime Victim Services, 269
- Divorce/Family Law, 270
- General Assistance/
Representation, 271
- Landlord/Tenant Information and
Advocacy, 272
- Municipal Courts, 274
- Public Benefits Assistance, 274
SEE ALSO:
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EDUCATION
ETHNICITY
OLDER ADULTS
MATERIAL GOODS 275
- Clothing, Children, 275
- Clothing, General, 276
- Clothing, Work, 279
- Computers, 279
- Diapers, 279
- Furniture, Baby, 281
- Furniture, General, 282
- Household Items, 282
- Hygiene Items, 283
MENTAL HEALTH 286
- Anger Management, 286
- Clubhouses, 286
- Crisis Intervention, 287
- Evaluation and Assessment, 289
- Family Services, 291
- Gambling, 296
- Grief, 297
- Housing, 298
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services, 299
- Intensive Day Treatment, 301
- Mental Health Court, 302
- Outpatient Counseling, 302
- Outpatient Counseling for Teens, 306
- Psychiatric Case Management, 309
- Residential Care, 311
- Specialized Support Services, 313
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 316
- Fire Departments, 316
- Government Offices, 317
- King County Community Service
Centers, 319
- Other Parks and Recreation, 320
- Police Departments, 321
- Seattle Neighborhood Service
Centers, 323
- Seattle Parks & Recreation
Centers, 323
OFFENDERS 325
- Ex-Offender Programs, 325
- Inmate Services, 326
OLDER ADULTS 327
- Abuse, 327
- Employment, 329
- Health Care, 330
- Housing, 332
- Meal Programs, 333
- Senior Centers, 335
SEXUAL ASSAULT 337
- Resources, 337
SHELTER 338
- Couples (w/o children), 339
- Daytime Shelter, 339
- Men (w/o children), 339
- Men and Women with Children, 341
- Motel Vouchers, 341
- Respite Shelter, 342
- Safe Parking, 342
- Shelter Vouchers, 343
- Winter Shelter, 343
- Women (w/o children), 344
- Youth and Young Adults, 345
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 346
- Couples (w/o children), 346
- Men (w/o children), 347
- Men and Women with Children, 348
- Women (w/o children), 348
- Youth and Young Adults, 349
SEE ALSO:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
TRANSPORTATION 350
- Bus Tickets, 350
- Car Repair, 352
- Gas Vouchers, 352
- Out-of-Town, 353
- Public and Specialized Service, 353
- Training and Orientation, 354
VETERANS/MILITARY 355
- Employment, 356
- Health Care, 357
- Homeless Resources, 358
- Housing, 358
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 360
- Adoption Resources, 360
- Counseling for Parents, 361
- Drop-in Centers, 362
- Family Activities, 363
- Former Foster Children, 366
- Foster Care Placement, 366
- Foster Care Support, 367
- Leadership Programs, 368
- Mentoring Programs, 368
- New Parent Resources, 369
- Parenting Education, 371
- Parenting Support Groups, 374
- Special Needs Children, 375
- Teen Parents, 376
- Violence Prevention, 377
SEE ALSO:
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
HEALTH CARE
MATERIAL GOODS
MENTAL HEALTH
SHELTER
W H E R E T O T U R N I N D E X

Abortion
Human Reproduction
Mental Health
Abuse
Child Abuse and Neglect
Older Adults
Addiction
Chemical Dependency
Adolescents
Child Care
Domestic Violence
Employment
Health Care
Mental Health
Youth & Family Services
Adoption
Adult Day Health
Health Care
Adult Education
Education
Adult Protective Services
Older Adults
Advocacy
Caregivers
Disabilities
GLBTQI
Homeless Resources
Legal
Older Adults
Veterans/Military
Affordable Housing
Housing
African
Ethnicity
African American
Ethnicity
After-school care
Education
AIDS
HIV/AIDS Resources
Alcohol/Drug Use
Chemical Dependency
Alternative Medicine
Health Care
Anger Management
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Arab
Ethnicity
Arthritis
Health Care
Assistive Technology
Disabilities
Autism Therapy
Disabilities
Baby
Food
Material Goods
Bad Weather Shelter
Shelter
Bathing Facilities
Homeless Resources
Batterer’s Treatment
Domestic Violence
Bedding/Linen
Material Goods
Bereavement
Mental Health
Blood Donor Stations
Health Care
Bus Tickets
Transportation
Car Repair
Transportation
Career Counseling
Employment
Case Management
Mental Health
Child Support Assistance/
Enforcement
Legal
Children
Chore Services
In-Home Services
Citizenship
Immigrant/Refugee
Civil Rights
See: Advocacy in this index
Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation
Mental Health
Clothing
Material Goods
Clubhouses
Mental Health
College
Education
Community Clinics
Health Care
Complaints
Legal
Computers
Material Goods
Conscientious Objector
Veterans/Military
Consumers
Legal
Mental Health
Contraception
Human Reproduction
Co-occurring Disorders
Chemical Dependency
Counseling
Domestic Violence
Ethnicity
Mental Health
Court
Legal
Mental Health
Crime Victim Services
Legal
Criminal Justice
Legal
Crisis Intervention
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health
Cultural Transition
Immigrant/Refugee
Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal
Day Care
Child Care
Health Care
Day Labor
Homeless Resources
Older Adults
Daytime Shelter
Homeless Resources
Shelter
Dental
Disabilities
Health Care
Detoxification
Chemical Dependency
Developmental Assessments
Disabilities
Diabetes Management Clinics
Health Care
Diapers
Material Goods
Discrimination Assistance
See: Advocacy in this index
Divorce
Legal
Mental Health
Drop-in Centers
Homeless Resources
Dropout Programs
Education
Drug Treatment
See: Chemical Dependency in
this index
Drug-affected Infants
Chemical Dependency
Dual Diagnosis
Chemical Dependency
DUI Evaluations
Chemical Dependency
Durable Medical Equipment
Health Care
Early Head Start
Early Intervention
Disabilities
Eastern European
Ethnicity
Eating Disorders
Health Care
Mental Health
ECEAP
Education
Emancipation of Minors
Legal
Emergency
Health Care
Mental Health
English as a Second Language
(ESL)
Education
Evaluations
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health
Eviction
Financial Assistance
Housing
Legal
Ex-Offender Programs
Offenders
Eye Care
Health Care
Families
Criminal Justice
Legal
Mental Health
Offenders
Transitional Housing
Shelter
Family Planning
Human Reproduction
Family Support Centers
Food Banks
Food
Foreclosure Information
Housing
Formula/Baby Food
Food
Foster Care
Funerals
Legal
Furniture
Material Goods
Gambling
Mental Health
Gas Vouchers
Transportation
GED
Education
Gender Identity
GLBTQI
Genetic Counseling
Health Care
Geriatric
Older Adults
Glasses
Disabilities
Government Commodities
Food
Grief
Mental Health
Guardianships
Disabilities
Gynecology
Human Reproduction
Hate Crimes
Legal
Head Start
Education
Health Related Support
Groups
See: Support Groups in this index
Hearing Aids
Disabilities
Heating Bill
Hispanic
Ethnicity
Home Buying Counseling
Housing
Home Delivery
Food
Home Repair
Housing
Homework Help
Education
Hospice Services
Health Care
Hospitals
Health Care
Hotlines
Chemical Dependency
Domestic Violence
Health Care
HIV/AIDS Resources
Household Items
Material Goods - Household
Items
A LT E R N AT E S E A R C H T E R M S
The following search terms (in bold) are not categories in this directory. However, below each search term you will
find alternate terms (in italics) that are categories. These terms will contain resources related to your original search
term. You will also find these terms listed in the index on the previous two pages.

Housing Complaints
Legal
Hygiene Items
Material Goods
ID Card Fee Payment
Assistance
Infant Care
Human Reproduction
Information and Referral
Child Care
Ethnicity
Health Care
HIV/AIDS Resources
Inmate Services
Offenders
Inpatient Treatment
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health
Interpreters
Immigrant/Refugee
Intervention
Chemical Dependency
Disabilities
Mental Health
Involuntary Treatment
Chemical Dependency
Jewish
Ethnicity
Jobs
Disabilities
Employment
Ethnicity
Older Adults
Veterans/Military
Juvenile Diversion/
Delinquency
Kinship Care
Caregivers
Child Care
Landlord
Legal
Latino
Ethnicity
Laundry Facilities
Homeless Resources
Lawyers
Legal
Leadership
Licensing/Referral
Child Care
Light Bill
Literacy
Education
Loans and Grants
Housing
Mailing Address
Homeless Resources
Marriage Counseling
Mental Health
Meal Programs
SEE: Food in this index
Medical Alert
Disabilities
Medical Expenses
Health Care
Medical Information Lines
Health Care
Mentoring
Methadone Maintenance
Chemical Dependency
Middle Eastern
Ethnicity
Military
Veterans/Military
Mortgage Counseling
Housing
Motel Vouchers
Shelter
Move-in Assistance
Multicultural
Ethnicity
Immigrant/Refugee
Muslim
Ethnicity
Native Alaskan
Ethnicity
Native American
Ethnicity
Naturalization Services
Immigrant/Refugee
Naturopathy
Health Care
Needle Exchange
Chemical Dependency
Neighborhood Services
Center
Municipal Services
New Parent Assistance
Programs
No-cook Food
Food
Obstetrics
Human Reproduction
Outreach
Homeless Resources
Pacific Islander
Ethnicity
Parents/Parenting
GLBTQI - Parenting Programs
Human Reproduction
Pediatric Services
Health Care
Permanent Housing
Housing
In-Home Services
Personal Care
Pets
Food
Physician Referrals
Health Care
Predatory Lending Assistance
Legal
Pregnant
Human Reproduction
Preparedness
Disaster
Preschool
Education
Prescriptions
Health Care
Primary Care
Health Care
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence
Legal
Public Restrooms
Homeless Resources
Ramp Construction
Disabilities
Recreation
Disabilities
Refugee
Immigrant/Refugee
Registered Home Nursing
In-Home Services
Relapse Prevention
Chemical Dependency
Rent/Rental
Housing
Representation
Legal
Representative Payee
Disabilities
Residential Treatment
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health
Respite
Health Care
Shelter
Reunification
Homeless Resources
Russian
Ethnicity
Sack Lunches/Dinners
Food
Safe Parking
Shelter
Safe Place for Newborns
City Services
Health Care
Schools
Education
Senior Centers
Older Adults
Senior Ride Programs
Transportation
Severe Weather Shelter
Shelter
Sexual Identity
GLBTQI
Smoking Cessation
Chemical Dependency
Sober Living Homes
Chemical Dependency
Social Insurance Benefits
Disabilities
Health Care
Older Adults
Soup Kitchens
Food
Special Needs Children
Disabilities
Storage
Homeless Resources
Street Youth
Homeless Resources
Substance Abuse
See: Chemical Dependency in
this index
Suicide
Mental Health
Support Groups
Caregivers
Chemical Dependency
Disabilities
Domestic Violence
GLBTQI
Health Care
HIV/AIDS Resources
Mental Health
Survivors
Domestic Violence
TANF
Teen Parents
Teens
See: Adolescents in this index
Telecommunications Relay
Disabilities
Telephone Facilities
Homeless Resources
Tenant
Legal
Therapy
Domestic Violence
Therapy
Mental Health
Trafficking Victims
Immigrant/Refugee
Transgender/Transsexual
GLBTQI
Translation
Interpreters/Translation
Tuberculosis Screening
Immigrant/Refugee
Tutoring
Education
Urban Campsites
Shelter
Urgent Care
Health Care
Utility Bills
Vaccinations
Health Care
Victim
Domestic Violence
Immigrant/Refugee
Legal
Sexual Assault
Violence Prevention
Youth and Family
Vocational Rehabilitation
Disabilities
Voicemail Services
Homeless Resources
Vouchers
Shelter
Water Bill
Weapons Reporting
Weatherization Programs
Housing
Weight Related Support
Groups
Mental Health
Well-Baby Care
Health Care
Wheelchairs
Health Care
WIC
Food
Young Adults
Shelters
Youth
Child Care
Domestic Violence
Employment
Health Care
Mental Health
Youth Counseling
Mental Health
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AGENCIES
2nd Chance Human Resource Center
Provides transitional housing for domestic violence victims. Advocates provide individualized
advocacy and support and are experienced in filing paperwork for motions such as anti-
harassment and protection orders. Offers classes on boundaries and domestic violence
victimization. Support groups, life skills trainings, and parenting programs are also offered.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Parenting Education
AARP Foundation WorkSearch
www.aarpworksearch.org
Provides free employment services for mature workers/older adults. Paid community service is
available if applicant is age and income eligible.
OLDER ADULTS
Employment
Adra P. Berry Food Bank
www.ragingrivercommunitychurch.org
Operates a food pantry for anyone in need. Walk in; no screening is done. Clients report how
many are in the family and what city they live in.
FOOD
Food Pantries
ADWAS - Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services
www.adwas.org
Provides a domestic violence hotline, transitional housing, advocacy/legal services, counseling,
and support groups for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who are deaf, deaf-
blind and hard-of-hearing. Also offers a prevention-focused parenting class teaching positive
parenting skills to the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing community.
DISABILITIES
Advocacy and Support Services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hotlines
Legal Services
Mental Health Services
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Resources
Parenting Education
Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service
www.seattle-al-anon.org
Offers support groups for friends or relatives concerned about someone else’s alcohol
consumption. Offers special groups for teens and Spanish speakers.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Hotlines/Support Groups
ETHNICITY
Mental Health/Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous - King County
www.seattleaa.org
Offers 12-step support groups for alcoholics. Includes separate-sex meetings, groups for
Native Americans, Spanish speakers and those who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Some
meetings have interpreters for individuals who are hard of hearing.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
ETHNICITY
Chemical Dependency
Alliance of People with disAbilities
www.disabilitypride.org
Offers legal consultation and/or representation in cases where someone’s civil rights have
been violated due to their disability. Provides skills training to help people with disabilities
live independently in the community. Coordinates peer support groups for adults and youth.
Assistive technology lab helps people with disabilities be trained on computers and other
technologies that can increase their employability. Provides information and referral to other
disability resources.
DISABILITIES
Job Services
Support Groups
LEGAL
Civil Rights/Advocacy
Alzheimer’s Association - Western and Central WA State Chapter
www.alzwa.org
Provides an education and support services hotline for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease
and related disorders. Coordinates Alzheimer’s disease support groups for family members and
caregivers. Conducts comprehensive needs assessments, care plan development and follow-
up for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
CAREGIVERS
Support Groups
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Information and Referral/
Support Groups
Amara
www.amaraparenting.org
Builds strong families for children through adoption, foster care, pregnancy options counseling
and client-centered support services. No restrictions based on marital status, religious beliefs,
sexual orientation, home ownership, income or education.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Pregnancy Counseling
Adoption Resources
Foster Care Placement
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
www.aclu-wa.org
Maintains and advances the individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights via advocacy/
legal services. Special interests include freedom of assembly, separation of church and state,
death penalty, freedom of speech, privacy and technology, employee drug testing and
prisoner rights.
LEGAL
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AGENCIES
American Diabetes Association - Washington Area
www.diabetes.org
Offers information about diabetes to the public and medical professionals. Provides
information and referrals to medical specialists and to community clinics for care, supplies,
support groups and educational meetings throughout Washington state. Educational videos
and books for children and adults are available. Coordinates recreational activities for youth
with diabetes.
HEALTH CARE
Condition-Specific Camps for
Youth
Hotlines
Support Groups
American Heart Association
www.heart.org
Works to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Offers public and
professional education programs. Also has listings of stroke support groups, including groups
for caregivers.
CAREGIVERS
Support Groups
HEALTH CARE
Support Groups
American Legion
www.legion.org
Provides emergency grants for rent and utilities to war-time veterans with dependent children.
Applications for assistance take at least two weeks to process. Also assists veterans in pursuing
claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VETERANS/MILITARY
American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific
www.lungmtpacific.org
Works to assure lung health for the people of Washington state through research, education,
community service, support groups and advocacy. Assists callers in finding the closest clinic
that provides flu shots.
HEALTH CARE
Specialized Health Services
Support Groups
American Parkinson’s Disease Association - Washington Chapter
www.waparkinsons.org
Offers support services to people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Provides
referrals to support groups for patients, families and other caregivers. Will pay up to 20 hours
for companion care services or skilled nursing care services per year. Provides individuals with
Parkinson’s disease (or their caregivers) $300 worth of taxi vouchers for one year if they are
unable to drive.
CAREGIVERS
Respite Care
Support Groups
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Support Groups
American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties
www.seattleredcross.org
Provides relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies. Provides language interpretation (rendering language verbally) and translation
(rendering language in writing) for individuals and nonprofit agencies. Provides welfare
inquiries and other critical support to keep the lines of communication open between military
members and their families.
DISASTER
Preparedness
Relief
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Interpreters/Translation
VETERANS/MILITARY
Antioch Community Counseling Clinic
www.antiochseattle.edu/clinic
Provides low-cost counseling and psychological services including individual therapy, family
therapy, play therapy, clinical consultation, couples therapy, group therapy, art therapy and
psychological assessment. Services are provided by qualified students enrolled in Masters and
Doctoral clinical psychology programs at Antioch University Seattle. Antioch faculty members
who are licensed mental health professionals supervise the student staff.
MENTAL HEALTH
Evaluation and Assessment
Outpatient Counseling
API Chaya
www.apisafetycenter.org/
Operates a helpline for South Asian women victims of domestic violence. Offers support
groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. GLBTQI community welcome.
Coordinates trainings and workshops for teens regarding the issues of sexual assault and
dating violence.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hotlines
Youth Services
ETHNICITY
Domestic Violence
GLBTQI
Domestic Violence Services
Arab American Community Coalition
www.theaacc.org
Maintains a 24-hour hotline staffed by Arabic speakers for the Arab and Arab-American
community. Hotline provides options to deal with harassment, personal safety concerns and
attacks. Also helps with unlawful detention and other immigration issues by providing legal
assistance.
ETHNICITY
Legal
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Legal Services
LEGAL
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AGENCIES
Arc of King County
www.arcofkingcounty.org
Provides advocacy, outreach, education, payee services and direct services to people with
developmental disabilities, their caregivers and their families. Also offers quarterly grants
for non-emergent needs. Provides parent support, multicultural/multilingual outreach and
support, support groups, training, information, and direct community supports.
CAREGIVERS
DISABILITIES
Financial Assistance/Services
Arthritis Foundation - Great West Region
www.arthritis.org
Provides public and professional arthritis education programs and materials through an
information and referral helpline. Also coordinates ongoing warm water aquatics classes.
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Specialized Health Services
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
www.acrs.org
Offers individual and family mental health treatment including outpatient counseling,
housing, co-occurring disorders services and a program for people with a gambling problem.
Offers chemical dependency treatment and a batterer’s program. Also offers a violence
prevention program for youth. Operates a food pantry, a meal program, employment services,
ESL classes, citizenship classes and a legal clinic. Assists in applying for naturalization as well as
food benefits. Some program focus on serving Asians and Pacific-Americans.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Co-Occurring Disorders
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient Treatment for Youth
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Batterer Intervention Programs
EDUCATION
(ESL)
EMPLOYMENT
Job Search
ETHNICITY
Chemical Dependency
Disability Services
Employment
Food
Legal
Older Adults
FOOD
Food Pantries
Meal Programs
Washington Basic Food
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Citizenship
Legal Services
LEGAL
General Assistance/
Representation
MENTAL HEALTH
Intensive Day Treatment
Outpatient Counseling for Teens
Support Groups
Violence Prevention
Atlantic Street Center
www.atlanticstreet.org
Atlantic Street Center
Multiservice agency provides culturally relevant mental health and support services. Services
include individual therapy, family therapy, case management, psychiatric support and med
management. Offers outpatient counseling for youth and young adults. Operates the Parent
Child Home Program engaging parents in stimulating activities with their children to prepare
them for preschool.
Atlantic Street Family Center
Family center provides culturally relevant support services. Offers parenting classes, including
a kinship caregiver support class. Operates the Parent Child Home Program, which helps
parent prepare children for school. Coordinates parent and child activity times for families
with children, birth-5. Baby Shoppe provides gently used and new clothing, books and toys for
young children. Also coordinates a back-to-school event each summer.
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CAREGIVERS
Support Groups
EDUCATION
(ESL)
Literacy
School Supplies
ETHNICITY
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Citizenship
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing
Children
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AGENCIES
Atlantic Street Center, continued
NewHolly Youth and Family Center
Provides ESL and citizenship classes for parents, parent support groups and a variety of
workshops ranging from cooking to disaster preparedness. Also offers academic assistance,
social skills development activities, social support, leadership and volunteer activities for
youth.
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Services
Family Activities
Leadership Programs
New Parent Resources
Parenting Education
Parenting Support Groups
AtWork!
www.atworkwa.org
Facilitates employment opportunities for groups of people with disabilities in work crews.
Also provides training and placement in the community for individuals with disabilities.
Coordinates a community involvement program for older adults with developmental
disabilities.
DISABILITIES
Job Services
Auburn Food Bank
www.theauburnfoodbank.org
Offers emergency financial and food assistance to Auburn School District (Auburn, Pacific and
Algona) residents, including home food delivery to homebound seniors. Financial assistance
is available for basic needs such as eviction prevention, utilities and prescriptions. Operates a
food pantry and provides a community supper once a week.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Short-Term Housing Expenses
Short-Term Utility Bills
FOOD
Food Pantries
Home Delivery
Meal Programs
HEALTH CARE
Financial Assistance Short-Term
Auburn Youth Resources
www.ayr4kids.org
Auburn Youth Resources
Provides a variety of services to youth and their families including chemical dependency
treatment programs, anger management classes, violence prevention services, street outreach,
and youth and family counseling.
Enumclaw Youth & Family Services
Offers recreational, community service and counseling programs for Enumclaw youth and
their families. Runs a youth drop-in center, offers a tutoring program and provides school
supplies to low-income families at the end of the summer. Offers an outpatient chemical
dependency program for youth as well as mental health counseling. Provides supervision for
juvenile offenders who need to perform community service hours.
Severson House
Operates transitional housing for homeless young adults, ages 18 through 24.
South King County Youth Shelter
Provides an emergency shelter for youth, ages 12 through 17.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
EDUCATION
Tutoring/Homework Help
School Supplies
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Outreach
MENTAL HEALTH
Anger Management
Family Services
OFFENDERS
SHELTER
Youth and Young Adults
Drop-in Centers
Violence Prevention
Bailey-Boushay House
https://www.virginiamason.org/bbh
Helps prevent or delay the need for institutional care for people with AIDS by helping
them maintain independence at home, and by providing daytime relief for their families or
caregivers through an adult day program.
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HIV/AIDS Support Services
Ballard Food Bank
www.ballardfoodbank.org
Provides financial assistance for rent and utilities for Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne
area residents. Provides ID assistance for any individual in need, and provides a mail pick-up
address for homeless individuals. Operates a food pantry for Ballard, Magnolia and Queen
Anne area residents; also distributes hygiene items and diapers. Baby food, pet food and home
delivery may be available.
ID Assistance
FOOD
Baby Food
Food Pantries
Home Delivery
Pet Food
HOMELESS RESOURCES
MATERIAL GOODS
Diapers
Hygiene Items
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AGENCIES
Bank on Seattle-King County
www.everyoneiswelcome.org
Integrates people who are currently unbanked and underbanked into affordable mainstream
financial services, including checking, savings and credit. Provides access to financial
education opportunities.
LEGAL
Consumer Services
Bastyr University - Bastyr Center for Natural Health
www.bastyrcenter.org
Offers a teaching clinic for naturopathic physicians, licensed acupuncturists, Oriental Medicine
practitioners and nutritionists. The Immune Wellness Clinic focuses on caring for patients with
HIV/AIDS.
HEALTH CARE
Alternative Medicine
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment
Beacon Avenue Food Bank
Provides food for anyone in need. Also provides limited baby food, formula and diapers.
FOOD
Baby Food
Food Pantries
MATERIAL GOODS
Diapers
Bellevue LifeSpring
www.bellevuelifespring.org
Provides emergency and family assistance to families with children who are residents of
Bellevue and the Bellevue School District, including first month’s rent, eviction prevention,
utility shut-off prevention. Provides emergency food and other basic needs items such as
hygiene items and household goods through a home visit. Provides back-to-school clothing
vouchers. Limited vouchers are available for use at the thrift store.
EDUCATION
School Supplies
FOOD
Home Delivery
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, General
Household Items
Hygiene Items
Bethany Community Church
http://churchbcc.org/ministries/outreach/local/tabitha-ministries/
Offers a food pantry once a week for people in need. In addition, grocery bags filled with food
are distributed each day. Also provides a meal program twice a month.
FOOD
Food Bags
Food Pantries
Meal Programs
Better Business Bureau - Alaska, Oregon & Western Washington
http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org
Provides consumers with BBB business reviews on firms, charities and educational material of
consumer interest. Processes consumer complaints and offers arbitration.
LEGAL
Consumer Services
General Assistance/
Representation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
www.bbbsps.org
Matches boys and girls with adult mentors. Parents and/or guardians are involved in the
process. Once matched, there is a minimum commitment of one year with visits two to four
times per month.
Mentoring Programs
Birth to Three Developmental Center
www.birthtothree.org
Provides early intervention services to the families of any infants and toddlers who have
developmental delays and disabilities. Focuses on serving South King County.
DISABILITIES
Early Intervention
Birthright of Seattle
www.birthright.org
Resource line provides confidential pregnancy support and referrals to community resources
for women and families. Provides free pregnancy tests at walk-in clinic. Pregnancy counseling
provides alternatives to abortion.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Black Diamond Community Center
www.blackdiamondcc.org
Multiservice community center provides a variety of programs for all ages. Services include
a before- and after-school program and space for youth programs. Offers a hot meal, health
programs, Meals on Wheels and activities for seniors. Operates an emergency food pantry with
pet food. Also provides emergency assistance with gas and electricity; eviction prevention;
clothing, and blankets; motel vouchers, gas vouchers. Coordinates a one-day school supplies
event each year.
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
EDUCATION
School Supplies
FOOD
Food Pantries
Pet Food
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, General
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AGENCIES
Black Diamond Community Center, continued OLDER ADULTS
Health Care
Meal Programs
Senior Centers
SHELTER
Motel Vouchers
TRANSPORTATION
Gas Vouchers
Drop-in Centers
Blessed Sacrament Church Food Bank
www.blessed-sacrament.org/foodbank.html
Manages a food pantry and provides a Sunday meal. Food pantry occasionally has hygiene
items. Individuals with disabilities may arrange for food delivery. Food pantry is for those
living within parish boundaries, which are the Ship Canal on the south; 1st Ave NE on the west;
NE 70th St on the north; and on the east a line following 20th Ave NE south from NE 70th to
Ravenna Blvd, southeast to 25th Ave NE, and then south to Montlake Blvd and the Ship Canal.
FOOD
Food Pantries
Home Delivery
Meal Programs
MATERIAL GOODS
Hygiene Items
Boyer Children’s Clinic
www.boyercc.org
Provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment for any child, birth through adolescence, who
has a neuromuscular disorder, such as cerebral palsy, or developmental delay. Offers inclusive
toddler and preschool educational groups.
DISABILITIES
Early Intervention
Special Needs Child Care/
Preschools
HEALTH CARE
Pediatric Services
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
www.bgcbellevue.org
Offers year-round educational, social, recreational and leadership programs for youth in
Bellevue at three public housing sites, three clubhouses and two teen centers. Includes
scheduled programming and drop-in services. Operates after-school programs at five
elementary schools. Serves dinner once a week at one of the teen centers. Homework help
available at all sites. Membership required for some services.
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
EDUCATION
FOOD
Meal Programs for Youth
Drop-in Centers
Leadership Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
http://www.positiveplace.org
Organizes recreational, social and leadership activities for youth at sites throughout King
County. Programs include late night activities for teens, day camps, and educational programs.
Facilitates organized leagues in all major sports with equipment provided. Offers after-school
study halls and tutoring at all locations. Computer labs and classes are available at all sites.
Many branches provide before- and after-school child care as well as drop-in hours.
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
EDUCATION
Drop-in Centers
Leadership Programs
Brain Injury Association of Washington
www.braininjurywa.org/
Provides support, recreation, resources and information to people with brain injuries, their
families and the public. Offers resource management services via Resource Line. Assists
families in organizing local support groups.
DISABILITIES
Recreation
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Support Groups
Bread of Life Mission
www.breadoflifemission.org
Provides shelter and support services, including free clothing and daily hot dinner, in a
Christian environment. Services are primarily for homeless men. Provides a drop-in center for
homeless men and women.
FOOD
Meal Programs
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Drop-in/Hygiene Centers
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, General
SHELTER
Men (w/o children)
Bridge Disability Ministries
www.bridgemin.org
Provides refurbished mobility equipment at no charge. Items generally available include
wheelchairs, crutches, scooters, beds and bathroom equipment. Provides community-based
care services for people with disabilities, including telephone call response for immediate
issues, as well as one-on-one and peer group meetings to help support their personal growth.
DISABILITIES
Support Groups
HEALTH CARE
Durable Medical Equipment
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AGENCIES
Camp Unity Eastside
www.campunityeastside.org
Operates an outdoor empowerment camp which provides shelter to homeless single men,
women, and couples without children on the Eastside. Offers hot meals, shower facilities, 24hr
access to laundry facilities, and kitchen equipped with microwave and refrigerator.
SHELTER
Couples (w/o children)
Men (w/o children)
Women (w/o children)
Cancer Lifeline
www.cancerlifeline.org
Offers support services for people living with cancer. Provides emotional support through the
24-hour Lifeline, classes and programs specifically designed for the patient, family members,
friends and caregivers. Offers financial assistance to low-income breast cancer patients who
are within a three-month window of active breast cancer treatment.
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Support Groups
MENTAL HEALTH
Specialized Support Services
CancerCare
www.cancercare.org/
Provides free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers for anyone
affected by cancer. Coordinates online and telephone support groups. Provides assistance with
cancer-related expenses.
HEALTH CARE
Support Groups
Care Net of Puget Sound
www.carenetps.org
Provides pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing, ultrasound, medical consultation,
information regarding all pregnancy options and emotional support. Also offers parenting
classes for expectant parents. Agency is faith-based and will not give abortion referrals.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
CARES of Washington
www.caresofwa.org
Provides employment services to people with disabilities and people with barriers to
employment that are tailored to individual needs and focused on supporting clients in
becoming self-sufficient.
DISABILITIES
Job Services
EMPLOYMENT
Job Search
CASA Latina
www.casa-latina.org
Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, women’s support groups in Spanish, day
labor and domestic workers dispatching, wage claim advocacy, social support and community
outreach with a focus on specific Latino populations.
EDUCATION
(ESL)
ETHNICITY
Employment
Legal
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Job Services
LEGAL
Casey Family Programs
www.casey.org
Provides permanency foster care services for youth, ages 11-18, in custody of Washington
state. Also provides kinship support services for relatives caring for children including a
“Grandparent Raising Relatives”support group. Offers transition services for foster youth
moving into adulthood.
CAREGIVERS
Support Groups
Former Foster Children
Cathedral Kitchen
www.stjames-cathedral.org/outreach/kitchen.htm
Provides free meals five evenings a week to anyone in need.
FOOD
Meal Programs
Catholic Community Services
www.ccsww.org
Aloha Inn
Provides transitional housing for single men, single women and couples without children. Also
accepts donated household goods.
Emergency Assistance Services
Provides eviction prevention, move-in assistance, motel and shelter vouchers for the homeless,
utility assistance, bus tickets and food vouchers at three regional Family Centers in King
County. Services may vary depending on location. Also administers the Housing and Essential
Needs program for King County residents with disabilities and the Veteran Homelessness
Prevention Program.
CAREGIVERS
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Housing
DISABILITIES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Youth Services
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AGENCIES
Catholic Community Services, continued
Family Centers
Operates three regional Family Centers within King County which offer adoption placement,
a foster grandparent program, and volunteer chore services including transportation. Mental
health services offered include individual counseling and family counseling. Program provides
help for children who have experienced abuse or trauma, or who have witnessed domestic
violence. Offers pregnancy counseling and case management for pregnant and newly
parenting teenage and adult women. Seattle Family Center additionally offers an African
American elders program, youth tutoring, and legal services for low-income tenants to prevent
illegal and unnecessary evictions.
Housing Services
Provides transitional housing services and support for women in addiction recovery at two
sites. One site additionally focuses on serving those involved with the criminal justice system.
Issaquah Meal Program
Provides a free hot meal, five days a week, to Issaquah area residents in need.
Kinship Programs
Provides resources, information, and support, including financial assistance, to assist family
members who are raising their relative’s children, either temporarily or on a long-term basis.
Lazarus Center
Operates a drop-in center for anyone, ages 50 and older, who is homeless or marginally
housed. Provides a warm, safe place to rest from the streets, with a library and recreation
room. Other services include laundry, shower and telephone facilities, mailing address service,
clothing and daily lunch.
Long Term Care System
Provides non-medical assistance for people who are aging or have disabilities and living in
their homes; offers chore services, personal care, overnight, live-in and respite care. Care may
be just a few hours a day or around the clock.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Home Learning Center/ECEAP
Provides educational and developmental child care for all children, ages 1 month through 7
years. Also offers the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) program for
low-income and other eligible special-needs children.
Matt Talbot Center
mtcenter.org/
Provides a year-long intensive outpatient drug and alcohol recovery and relapse prevention
program.
Michael’s Place
Offers 18 beds of transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Shelters
Coordinates three congregation-based transitional shelter programs for men and women with
intake in Kent, Renton and Federal Way. Local member congregations host the shelters on a
rotating monthly basis. Federal Way shelter is open from November to April.
Solanus Casey Center
Offers hospitality, advocacy, telephone use and resource information to low- and no-income
people at a drop-in center. Provider offers ID assistance to a limited number of people in need
by appointment only. Limited funding available for prescription assistance. Some services
target ex-offenders.
St. Martin de Porres Shelter
www.ccsww.org
Operates an emergency shelter program and medical respite shelter for homeless men, ages
50 and older, in the downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square area.
University District Youth Center
www.ccsww.org/udyc
Provides an afternoon youth drop-in center, offering case management, food, clothing,
hygiene supplies, showers and laundry, drug and alcohol counseling, paid pre-employment
internships, and referral to other health and support services. Operates an alternative school
where youth can earn their GED or a high school diploma.
EDUCATION
Dropout Programs
GED
Preschool
ETHNICITY
Older Adults
ID Assistance
FOOD
Food Buying Assistance
Meal Programs
HEALTH CARE
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Street Youth Drop-in Centers
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
IN-HOME
Assistance
LEGAL
Landlord/Tenant Information
and Advocacy
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, General
Hygiene Items
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Services
OLDER ADULTS
Employment
Meal Programs
OFFENDERS
SHELTER
Men (w/o children)
Motel Vouchers
Respite Shelter
Winter Shelter
Couples (w/o children)
Men (w/o children)
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Tickets
Public and Specialized Service
VETERANS/MILITARY
Housing
Adoption Resources
Teen Parents
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AGENCIES
Catholic Community Services, continued
Women’s Wellness Center
www.ccsww.org/homeless_womenswellness
Offers showers, laundry, resource and referrals to homeless women, 18 and older. Laundry
soap, bath robes, towels and hygiene items provided. Housing-focused case management
is also available three days a week. Center is located in the basement of the Josephinum
apartments.
Catholic Housing Services
www.ccsww.org
Noel House Programs
www.noelhouse.org
Operates five nightly shelter programs for single adult women and one 24hour term-limited
shelter program. Operates the Women’s Referral Center, where single adult women seeking
shelter can receive nightly referrals. Dinner, mail, massage, and hygiene services are also
available.
Sacred Heart Shelter
Operates an emergency shelter for single women, in the Queen Anne area of Seattle. Shelter
clients can stay for up to 90 days.
Traugott Terrace
Provides program-driven, service-enriched clean and sober affordable permanent and
transitional housing for individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Housing
FOOD
Meal Programs
HOMELESS RESOURCES
MATERIAL GOODS
Hygiene Items
SHELTER
Catholic Immigration Legal Services
www.ccsww.org/CRIS
Provides immigration legal services, including citizenship assistance, to low-income refugees
and immigrants in Washington state.
ETHNICITY
Legal
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Citizenship
Legal Services
Cedar Park Assembly of God - Mechanics Ministry
www.cedarpark.org
Provides an outreach ministry for no-cost labor auto repair. Also sells donated vehicles at low
cost to income-qualified individuals and families.
TRANSPORTATION
Car Repair
Cedar River Clinics
www.cedarriverclinics.org
Provides first and second trimester abortion procedures, the abortion pill, all forms of birth
control, reproductive health services,“well women”care, education and pregnancy options
counseling. Also provides Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing and treatment, including
HIV counseling and testing.
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Abortion Services
Contraception
Center for Human Services
www.chs-nw.org
Provides education, family counseling, family support for families in North King County and
South Snohomish County. Offers outpatient chemical dependency treatment for adults and
youth Offers parenting classes for new or expectant parents and parent-child play groups.
Serves as a WIC site. Also offers ESL classes, school supplies, children’s clothing exchange, food
bags and after-school care with tutoring and homework assistance.
Northshore STARS - Students Taking Addiction Recovery Seriously
Provides agency-based and school-based programs for youth who use abusive substances.
Programs include assessments, outpatient treatment/intensive outpatient treatment, alcohol,
tobacco and other drug information class as well as substance abuse prevention services.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Youth Substance Abuse
Prevention
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
EDUCATION
(ESL)
School Supplies
FOOD
Food Bags
WIC
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, Children
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Services
Family Activities
Parenting Education
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AGENCIES
Center for MultiCultural Health
www.multi-culturalhealth.org
Provides assistance to immigrants and refugees in accessing basic and emergency resources,
naturalization, ESL instruction, public benefits and health insurance. Works to eliminate
diabetes-related health disparities among minority communities by offering support groups,
education and advocacy.
ETHNICITY
Health Care
HEALTH CARE
Support Groups
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Cultural Transition
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
Information line provides answers to questions about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted
diseases. Provides current information on diseases affecting several areas of the U.S. at once.
Information in both English and Spanish.
HEALTH CARE
Hotlines
Centerstone
http://center-stone.org
Provides financial assistance for utilities and a food bank for residents of select Capitol Hill ZIP
codes. Home food delivery may be available to disabled clients as well as occasional pet food.
FOOD
Food Pantries
Home Delivery
Pet Food
CHANGES Parent Support Network
www.cpsn.org
Provides telephone support and weekly parent-run support groups provide support,
education and resources to parents and guardians struggling with children engaging in self-
destructive or acting-out behaviors such as truancy and failing grades, running away, drug and
alcohol abuse, illegal activities, aggressive behaviors and attempted suicide.
Counseling for Parents
CHAP - Community Health Access Program
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/insurance/CHAP.aspx
Offers information and referral to health care providers, such as community clinics, for low-
income adults and children living in King County. Includes providers of obstetrics, pediatrics,
dental care (including the ABCD program) and women’s health care. Additionally, connects
parents to early intervention providers. Refers eligible men and women to locations of the
Washington Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program. Also helps with applications to low-
income health plans.
DISABILITIES
Early Intervention
HEALTH CARE
Dental
Financial Assistance Long-Term
Hotlines
OLDER ADULTS
Health Care
Chief Seattle Club
www.chiefseattleclub.org
Operates a drop-in center for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, providing supportive
services such as hygiene items, clothing, meals, assessment/referral to alcohol treatment, and
a legal clinic.
ETHNICITY
Chemical Dependency
Food
Legal
FOOD
Meal Programs
HOMELESS RESOURCES
LEGAL
General Assistance/
Representation
Child Care Aware of Washington
www.childcarenet.org
Provides child care resource and referral information about licensed child care in Washington
state.
CHILD CARE
Licensing/Referral
Child Care Resources
www.childcare.org
Provides child care scholarships and support services for homeless families and supports a
network of neighborhood Play & Learn groups that bring together children, their families and
caregivers. Provides a website listing of activities for youth that are available when school is
out of session including before- and after-school programs, summer programs, sports, tutoring
and more.
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
Family Activities
Childhaven
www.childhaven.org
Provides therapeutic treatment and child care for abused or neglected children and drug-
affected infants. Monthly home visits and treatment plans are part of the service. Provides
parent training and support groups for parents or guardians of children enrolled in Childhaven
programs.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Drug-Affected Infants
EDUCATION
Preschool
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AGENCIES
Children’s Country Home
www.childrenscountryhome.org
Licensed home health agency and pediatric group home provides residential, transitional,
hospice and respite care with 24-hour skilled nursing. Does not provide home health care
outside of this facility.
CAREGIVERS
Respite Care
HEALTH CARE
Hospice Services
Pediatric Services
Children’s Home Society of Washington
www.chs-wa.org
Auburn Family Resource Center
Multi-service family support program helps parents, children and families secure needed
services and support. Offers parenting classes, Play and Learn parent/child activity groups
and a parent support group. Provides diapers and used children’s clothing as available. King
County Health Department representatives provide benefits screening on site.
Early Learning/Child Care Services
Offers home-based Early Head Start services in South King County and North King County.
Provides Head Start and preschool at two locations in Auburn and Des Moines.
North Seattle Family Center
Multi-service family support program offers parenting classes, parent support groups, parent/
child activity groups, support groups for families in a new culture and citizenship classes,
Offers a teen parent support group. In addition, provides WIC nutrition services and maternity
support services. Provides food bags, baby food and used children’s clothing as available.
EDUCATION
Preschool
FOOD
Baby Food
Food Bags
WIC
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Maternal and Infant Care
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Citizenship
Cultural Transition
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, Children
Diapers
Family Activities
Parenting Education
Teen Parents
Children’s Response Center
www.childrensresponsecenter.org
Provides confidential crisis intervention, assessment/evaluation, specialized counseling,
support groups and advocacy for young victims of sexual abuse and other traumatic events.
Counseling for children with sexual behavior problems and their parents/caretakers also
available. Offers evidence-based parenting programs for families focused on reducing child
behavioral problems, improving parenting skills and improving relationships.
Family Preservation
Legal Services
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Services
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Resources
Chinese Information and Service Center
www.cisc-seattle.org
Multi-service family support center helps Chinese immigrants and their families understand
and navigate American culture. Programs include naturalization assistance and ESL classes.
Provides supportive case management to Chinese older adults and people with disabilities.
Helps older adults sustain independence by providing information and direct assistance.
Offers preschool and youth programs as well as bilingual parent education, family counseling
and caregiver support.
EDUCATION
(ESL)
ETHNICITY
Disability Services
Older Adults
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Cultural Transition
Christ Community Free Clinic
www.christfreeclinic.org
Provides free medical care through a walk-in community clinic.
HEALTH CARE
Community Clinics
Church By the Side of the Road
www.cbsr.org
Operates a food pantry for residents of Tukwila and SeaTac and offers Christian addiction
recovery support groups for men and women. Provides a free hot lunch once a week.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
FOOD
Food Pantries
Meal Programs
Church of Mary Magdalene & Mary’s Place Day Center
www.churchofmarymagdalene.org/
Partially self-managed drop-in day center for women, with or without children. Provides
shower and laundry services, telephone and mail service, food, clothing, nurse services, help
applying for transitional and permanent housing and employment and spiritual guidance.
Coordinates a Saturday service and meals program.
FOOD
Meal Programs
HOMELESS RESOURCES
City of Seattle - Human Services Department
www.seattle.gov/humanservices
Community Support and Self-Sufficiency
Coordinates the Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utility discount programs as well as
immigrant/refugee programs, programs for older adults, family centers and provides funding
for domestic violence programs.
CHILD CARE
DISABILITIES
EDUCATION
Computer Classes
Preschool
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AGENCIES
City of Seattle - Human Services Department, continued
Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens
www.seattle.gov/seniors
Provides older adults with information and assistance about community resources. Operates the
age 55+ Employment Resource Center, which provides job search assistance and coaching, and
the Senior Training Seniors in Computers, which teaches older adults basic computer skills. Offers
discount programs that give Seattle senior citizens and adults with disabilities discounts on pet
licensing and from local merchants. Refers income-eligible older adults to programs that provide
50 percent discounts on their Seattle electricity and water-sewer-garbage accounts.
Transitional Living & Support
Administers city of Seattle contracts for shelters, transitional housing, rental assistance and
programs providing food and emergency meals. Coordinates two Seattle winter shelters.
Compiles statistical information on homeless resources.
Youth and Family Empowerment Division
www.seattle.gov/humanservices/youth
Contracts with agencies to support youth in the areas of academic achievement and
employment. Provides youth assistance in career planning and college application assistance.
Provides child care subsidies to those meeting income requirements. Offers early childhood
literacy and school readiness program through home visits. Funds preschools for children of
low-income parents throughout the city.
EMPLOYMENT
Youth Assistance Programs
Long-Term Utilities Assistance
OLDER ADULTS
Employment
SHELTER
Winter Shelter
Family Activities
Leadership Programs
City of Seattle
www.seattle.gov/emergency
Office of Emergency Management
Provides community emergency preparedness information and educational programs,
develops disaster plans and conducts routine trainings and emergency exercises. Responds to
disasters in the city of Seattle, such as weather events, urban flooding, earthquakes or acts of
terrorism. Operates the city’s Emergency Operation Center and facilitates disaster assistance.
Office of Housing - HomeWise
www.cityofseattle.net/housing/HomeWise/default.htm
Offers low interest loans and grants for home repairs and free weatherization services for
single family homes; weatherization also available for apartment buildings.
Seattle Office for Civil Rights
www.seattle.gov/civilrights
Investigates and resolves complaints regarding discrimination in employment, housing, public
places and contracting. Monitors and advocates laws, policies, and programs that promote
race and social justice. Promotes programs that ensure social, legal and economic equality for
people with disabilities and members of the GLBTQI community.
DISASTER
Preparedness
Relief
HOUSING
Home Repair Services
DISABILITIES
GLBTQI
LEGAL
City University - Counseling Center
www.cityu.edu
Supervised graduate student counselors provide low-cost individual and couple counseling
services.
MENTAL HEALTH
ClearPoint Financial Solutions
www.clearpointccs.org
Offers professional, confidential financial counseling and planning. Helps consumers solve
their money problems through budget counseling, credit counseling, debt management
programs, bankruptcy counseling, pre-purchase housing counseling, and HUD approved
housing default counseling. Member of the National Foundation of Credit Counseling and
system wide member and partner of the Better Business Bureau.
HOUSING
Mortgage Counseling
LEGAL
Consumer Services
Columbia Legal Services
www.columbialegal.org
Provides legal representation in civil cases that affect large groups of low-income and
vulnerable people. Legal clinic helps ex-offenders set up payment options so they can meet
their obligations to courts and crime victims.
OFFENDERS
Community House Mental Health Agency
http://chmha.org
Offers outpatient mental health services for adults that provides a basic support system,
including case management, mental health counseling and a peer support day program.
Manages three residential sites, two cluster houses, two apartment buildings and multiple set-
aside apartments for consumers for a total of 225 units.
MENTAL HEALTH
Clubhouses
Housing
Psychiatric Case Management
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AGENCIES
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill
www.communitylunch.org
Serves a full, free hot meal for anyone in need; also provides toiletries, dog and cat food,
sandwiches and a book exchange.
FOOD
Meal Programs
Pet Food
MATERIAL GOODS
Hygiene Items
Community Psychiatric Clinic
www.cpcwa.org
Chemical Dependency Services
www.cpcwa.org/services/chemdep.html
Provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment for adults and youth that includes a
co-occurring disorders component as well as case management. Additionally provides family
support and education as well as crisis intervention and relapse prevention services. Services
offered at multiple sites.
Community Support Services
www.cpcwa.org/ps-css.htm
Provides behavioral healthcare services for mentally ill and chemically dependent clients.
Services include case management, counseling, groups, day treatment, drop-in services,
crisis intervention, psychiatric screening, medication management, protective payee services,
housing assistance and community referral.
Housing Services
www.cpcwa.org/Services/reshousing.html
Provides a continuum of housing services with intensive, 24-hour supervised living,
transitional housing, and apartment living for people who are mentally ill or recovering from
chemical dependency. Maintains more than 660 beds in facilities located throughout King
County. Provides case management to clients and assists with independent living skills.
Provides screening and initial intake and assessment screenings for all child, family and adult
mental health services. Coordinates comprehensive mental health services including case
management, mental health counseling, support groups, vocational rehabilitation and crisis
services.
Veterans Support Services
Provides a continuum of support for veterans and their families, including homeless
prevention services and rapid re-housing for homeless veteran households. Provides intensive
wraparound services to homeless veterans with co-occurring disorders. Operates a veteran’s
resource center with laundry facilities as well as a computer lab. Resource center provides
family and peer support as well as assistance in acquiring benefits.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Housing
DISABILITIES
Job Services
MENTAL HEALTH
Clubhouses
Crisis Intervention
Family Services
Housing
Residential Care
Specialized Support Services
Support Groups
VETERANS/MILITARY
Homeless Resources
Housing
Compass Housing Alliance
www.compasshousingalliance.org
Operates two drop-in centers for homeless adults. Provides showers, nurse care, hygiene
supplies and limited laundry facilities for homeless adults, as well as free local phone usage.
Also assists clients in obtaining resources such as shelter, housing, health services and public
benefits. Offers mail and protective payee services, and transitional housing for veterans, those
in addiction recovery and others with low income. Provides shelter for single men. Provides
case management and mediation for tenants whose housing is in jeopardy. Coordinates a
program where homeless families living in cars can park overnight at two church parking lots.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Housing
DISABILITIES
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Health Services
LEGAL
and Advocacy
MATERIAL GOODS
Hygiene Items
SHELTER
Men (w/o children)
Safe Parking
Men (w/o children)
VETERANS/MILITARY
Housing
Compassionate Friends
www.tcfseattle.org
Offers friendship, hope and understanding to grieving parents, grandparents and adult
siblings of a child who has died. Hosts monthly meetings with small group discussions.
MENTAL HEALTH
Grief
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AGENCIES
Computer Bank Charity
Refurbishes donated computers for redistribution to individuals in need. Non-profit agencies
can also apply directly. Computers are complete systems with software and basic Internet.
MATERIAL GOODS
Computers
Congregations for the Homeless
http://cfhomeless.org
Operates a rotating congregation-based shelter program for men on the Eastside as well
as a seasonal shelter for up to 50 men in the fall and winter. Offers case management, as
well as follow-up services. Also operates a day center for homeless men on the Eastside that
additionally provides lunch and clothing.
FOOD
Meal Programs
HOMELESS RESOURCES
MATERIAL GOODS
Clothing, General
SHELTER
Men (w/o children)
Winter Shelter
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service
http://consejocounseling.org
Provides mental health services including counseling, assessment, family and group therapy,
and case management. Primarily serves the Spanish-speaking Latino population. Provides
counseling and therapy for mental health issues including domestic violence, gambling
addiction and substance abuse. Some services specialize in older adults, individuals with
disabilities and sexual assault victims and survivors. Also provides chemical dependency
treatment for adults and youth. Offers HIV/AIDS case management.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ETHNICITY
Chemical Dependency
Domestic Violence
Older Adults
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Services
Gambling
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Resources
Cornerstone Medical Services
http://cmsclinic.org
Provides comprehensive primary care to South King County residents who are uninsured and/or
medically underserved. Medical services are provided by several volunteer healthcare providers.
HEALTH CARE
Community Clinics
Primary Care Clinics
Country Doctor Community Health Centers
www.cdchc.org
Two community health clinics provide affordable comprehensive health services for
individuals and families regardless of ability to pay. Specialty programs include prenatal and
pregnancy care at both sites and case management services for people with HIV/AIDS at the
Country Doctor site. Both clinics are sites of WIC.
Country Doctor Free Teen Clinic
www.countrydoctoryouthclinic.org
Provides free general medical care, anonymous HIV testing, sexually transmitted disease
screening and treatment, contraception and alternative medical care for homeless youth.
FOOD
WIC
HEALTH CARE
Primary Care Clinics
Teen Health Clinics
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Health Services
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Maternal and Infant Care
Crisis Clinic
www.crisisclinic.org
Provides crisis intervention and information and referral via the telephone. Services include
the 24-Hour Crisis Line, Teen Link Help Line, Washington Recovery Help Line, King County 2-1-1
and also provides support groups for friends and family members of those who completed
suicide. King County 2-1-1 provides additional support to caregivers and people with
disabilities, is the designated screening and referral point for those seeking free or low-cost
civil legal services in King County, mails resource information packets to individuals exiting
prison upon request and updates the King County portion of the statewide Community
Resources Online database.
CAREGIVERS
Respite Care
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
DISABILITIES
MENTAL HEALTH
Crisis Intervention
Gambling
Support Groups
OFFENDERS
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AGENCIES
DAWN - Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
www.dawnonline.org
Provides a domestic violence crisis line, intervention, shelter, information, legal advocacy,
support groups and safety planning for victims of domestic violence. Some groups are for
Spanish speakers. Provides an educational support group that helps children deal with past
exposure to domestic violence. Long distance callers may call collect.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hotlines
Legal Services
Shelters
Youth Services
ETHNICITY
Domestic Violence
Deaf-Blind Service Center
www.seattledbsc.org
Provides information, advocacy, case management and other services for Deaf-Blind
individuals. All services are provided in sign language or the form of communication that is
most accessible to the Deaf-Blind individual. The emphasis is on providing in-person,
one-on-one services.
DISABILITIES
Denise Louie Education Center
www.deniselouie.org
Provides part-day and full-day multicultural early childhood education and family services.
Also provides support for new or expectant parents.
EDUCATION
Preschool
Dental Lifeline Network - Seattle/King County
http://nfdh.org
Offers comprehensive dental treatment for people unable to afford needed work and who are
unable to locate assistance through other local programs. Service is dependent on availability
of volunteer dentists.
HEALTH CARE
Dental
Des Moines Area Food Bank
www.myfoodbank.com
Operates a food pantry for residents of Des Moines, part of SeaTac and West Hill of Kent.
FOOD
Food Pantries
DESC
www.desc.org
Offers emergency shelter as including shelter for those with mental illnesses, mental health
programs and chemical dependency services for vulnerable men and women. Provides
daytime drop-in services offering information and referral, mental health and chemical
dependency counseling, and nursing services. Also provides showers, restroom facilities,
hygiene supplies, mail service and telephone use. Other services include assistance for
homeless veterans, mental health case management, mental health emergency housing and
job search assistance, homeless outreach and respite shelter.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Chemical Dependency
Health Services
Job Services
Outreach
MATERIAL GOODS
Hygiene Items
MENTAL HEALTH
SHELTER
Men (w/o children)
Respite Shelter
VETERANS/MILITARY
Homeless Resources
Disability Rights Washington
www.disabilityrightswa.org
Provides free advocacy statewide for individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Services
offered include information and referral, limited legal assistance, training, publications and
systems advocacy.
DISABILITIES
LEGAL
Dispute Resolution Center of King County
www.kcdrc.org
Provides low-cost mediation and conflict resolution services to individuals, businesses and
families in King County for a wide variety of issues such as neighborhood problems, landlord-
tenant issues, personal property, foreclosure, business consumer problems and employer/
employee grievances. Offers mediation before hearings at small-claims court. Services
available in person. Limited services available via telephone.
LEGAL
Consumer Services
and Advocacy
D A

AGENCIES
Down Syndrome Community
www.downsyndromecommunity.org
Maintains a network of individuals, families and groups affected by Down Syndrome, and
provides home/hospital visits, information for new parents and ongoing telephone support.
DISABILITIES
DSHS - Aging & Disability Services Administration
www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/
Division of Developmental Disabilities - Region 2
Serves as the point of entry for all of the division’s services to people with developmental
disabilities. Provides case management, family support and residential services, employment
and community access.
Home and Community Services
www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
Helps vulnerable and dependent adults by funding in-home assistance and home health care
for low income adults. Investigates reports of adult abuse and neglect. Distributes farmer’s
market vouchers to older adults once each year.
Residential Care Services
www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov
Licenses and oversees nursing homes, adult family homes and boarding homes. Provides
lists of licensed residential care options. Investigates allegations of abuse and unsatisfactory
conditions in residential care facilities.
DISABILITIES
Housing
Job Services
FOOD
Food Buying Assistance
HEALTH CARE
IN-HOME
Assistance
In-Home Care
OLDER ADULTS
Abuse
Abuse
Housing
DSHS - Community Services Offices
www.dshs.wa.gov
Helps people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial assistance for
food, child care and medical expenses to those who are eligible. Also provides limited cash
assistance. Separate programs available for refugees, families and people with disabilities.
CHILD CARE
DISABILITIES
ID Assistance
FOOD
Washington Basic Food
HEALTH CARE
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Cultural Transition
DSHS - Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery - Western State
Hospital
www.dshs.wa.gov/mhsystems/wsh.shtml
State-administered psychiatric hospital provides voluntary and involuntary inpatient mental
health services, including assessment and counseling, for adults. Geropsychiatric medical units
serve older adults.
MENTAL HEALTH
Inpatient Psychiatric Services
OLDER ADULTS
DSHS - Division of Child Support
www.dshs.wa.gov/dcs
Establishes and enforces child support and health insurance obligations on behalf of minor
dependent children from parents who are not the physical custodians of their children.
LEGAL
Divorce/Family Law
DSHS - Division of Children and Family Services
www.dshs.wa.gov/ca
Operates a child abuse hotline. Provides child protective services and child welfare services.
Also provides family reconciliation services to families with adolescents who have run away.
Connects families interested in adopting with children in DSHS custody. Maintains separate
office for Indian children.
Crisis Services
Family Preservation
HOMELESS RESOURCES
Reunification Programs
Adoption Resources
DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr
Helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and retain employment. Works in partnership
with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people who
have disabilities.
DISABILITIES
Job Services
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AGENCIES
DSHS - Office of Foster Care Licensing
www.dshs.wa.gov
Licenses foster homes. Also investigates complaints received regarding licensed foster homes
and foster care agencies. Operates an after-hours emergency phone line for caregivers who
have questions or problems that cannot wait until the next business day.
Foster Care Support
DSHS - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://odhh.dshs.wa.gov
Provides free Telecommunication Relay Service. Distributes specialized telecommunications
equipment (TTYs, amplified telephones, telebraille, etc.) and signaling alert devices.
Regional service centers for the deaf and hard of hearing provide free case management and
information & referral to community resources.
DISABILITIES
Dynamic Partners
www.dynamicpartners.org
Provides home-based early intervention for young children with disabilities through physical
and occupational therapy and speech therapy. Also provides center-based therapies for older
children with disabilities. Also provides parent training, orthotics and medical equipment.
DISABILITIES
Early Intervention
Easter Seals Washington
http://wa.easterseals.com
Operates summer camps for children and adults with disabilities.
DISABILITIES
Recreation
Special Needs Child Care/
Preschools
Eastside Cultural Navigator Program
www.cisc-seattle.org/?page=cultural_navigator&lang=en
Offers free confidential social service assistance at two sites on the Eastside, and in South
King County targeting immigrants and refugees. Staff are bi-lingual and bi-cultural serving
the Spanish, Russian, languages of India and Chinese speaking communities. Services include
information & referral assistance, access to food and emergency assistance, housing help,
transportation options/information, ESL education, legal resources, starting a business/
employment help and childcare resources.
ETHNICITY
Housing
Information
Referral & Advocacy
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Cultural Transition
Eastside Friends of Seniors
www.faithinaction4seniors.org
Supports seniors living in their own homes with transportation to essential appointments,
housework, yardwork, errands and companionship through the work of volunteers.
IN-HOME
Assistance
TRANSPORTATION
Public and Specialized Service
Eastside Legal Assistance Program
www.elap.org
Provides free legal assistance and information to low-income people living east of Lake
Washington and north of Renton. Provides specialized legal services for domestic violence
survivors, immigrants and those who speak Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish. Helps those wanting
to represent themselves in an uncontested divorce. Offers debt-related workshops periodically.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Legal Services
ETHNICITY
Legal
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE
Legal Services
LEGAL
Consumer Services
Divorce/Family Law
General Assistance/
Representation
Eating Disorders Anonymous
www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Coordinates support group meetings for people diagnosed with or concerned they may have
an eating disorder. Some groups open to family and friends.
MENTAL HEALTH
Support Groups
Eating Disorders Northwest
http://ednw.wetpaint.com
Sponsors support groups for people struggling with eating disorders. Also offers a support
group for family and friends.
MENTAL HEALTH
Support Groups
El Centro de la Raza
www.elcentrodelaraza.org
Multiservice center offers ESL classes, mortgage counseling and financial assistance for move-
in. Also operates a meal program, a congregate meal for older adults, a food pantry, legal
clinic, a bi-lingual child care/preschool program and a before- and after-school program with
homework help and tutoring. Some services target the Latino community or Beacon Hill
residents. Provides case management to high risk youth to increase school involvement and
prevent criminal activity.
CHILD CARE
After-School Care
EDUCATION
(ESL)
Preschool
ETHNICITY
Food
Housing
Legal
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