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A Guide for Women Meeting Basic Needs in King County
Resources for domestic violence advocacy, housing, health care, legal services, emergency assistance, jobs and job training, alcohol and drug treatment, and counseling services in King County.
Department of Social and Health Services
1-800-737-0617
DSHS offers a variety of services to low-income clients including food stamps, temporary cash for needy families, medical insurance, chemical dependency treatment, working connections, child care assistance, emergency programs, child support, pregnancy support services, family planning services, and much more.
Washington Women in Need
425-451-8838
Washington Women in Need provides grants in four program areas: education at accredited institutions in Washington, mental health counseling with licensed mental health professionals, health care insurance premiums for current health coverage, physical/dental/vision/hearing exams and treatment.
Crisis Clinic
206-461-3222
The Crisis Clinic resource database contains extensive information on health care, childcare, job training, education and recreation, retirement, disability, and social service information.
Hopelink
425-869-6000
Hopelink serves homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Services include: food, child care, family development, adult education, transportation, interpreter services, financial assistance, energy assistance, and life skills classes.
Solid Ground
206-694-6700
Resources for food and nutrition, shelter/housing, transportation and communications, and seniors/disabled.
Advocacy Programs
Northwest Family Life
206-363-9601
North Seattle/Shoreline
Provides weekly support groups, education, referral, and individual advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
New Beginnings
206-522-9472
North Seattle/Greenwood
Provides an array of services including 24-hours emergency shelter, transitional housing, information and referrals, legal clinics, support groups, individual advocacy, and community education.
DAWN
425-656-7867
South Seattle
24 hour crisis line, advocacy, support groups (in English and Spanish), legal advocacy, children's programs, shelter, extended stay, education and outreach.
Eastside Domestic Violence Program
425-746-1940
Bellevue
24 hour crisis line, housing programs, support groups, children's groups, and community education and training.
King County YWCA
206-461-4882
The YWCA works with women in need to address multiple challenges and move toward independence, self-sufficiency, safety and dignity for them and their families. Program areas include: Children, Youth & Families, Domestic Violence & Violence Prevention, Employment & Self-Sufficiency, Health Access, and Housing & Shelter. They have a fabulous dress for success program that gives women clothing, shoes, and accessories for interviews.
Pierce County YWCA
253-272-4181
Tacoma
Consejo
206-461-4880
Provides culturally competent education, prevention, treatment, and support services related to mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Consejo primarily serves the Hispanic/Latino community. All therapists and advocates are bilingual.
Refugee Women's Alliance
206-721-0243
Provides refugee and immigrant women and families with culturally appropriate services.
Abused Deaf Women's Services
206-726-0093
Advocacy, counseling, TTY hotline, positive parenting, and transitional housing.
Snohomish County Center for Battered Women
425-252-2873
Provides many free confidential services including shelter, legal referrals, support groups, and domestic violence education.
Tacoma Domestic Violence Resources
Transitional Housing
Vision House
425-228-6356
The Family Program provides a safe living environment for families coming from emergency shelters and other social service agencies. The current program is designed as an individual housing situation in which families occupy and are responsible for their own unit and household duties yet receive encouragement and support from other residents as well as from VH staff through case management, life skills education, counseling, bi-monthly house meetings, and an optional Bible study. The current complex is located in the Renton Highlands area. Vision House will eventually open a site in North King County.
Sojourner Place
206-545-4200
Sojourner Place is sponsored by the Sisters of Providence and exists to provide housing and support for homeless, economically or emotionally oppressed women in transition who are motivated to grow toward self-responsible, independent living.
Seattle Union Gospel Mission
206-628-2008
Offers temporary and long-term shelter, rehabilitation program, life skills classes, case management, Christian Bible studies, job training, education and career opportunities, and transitional housing.
Tacoma Family Renewal Shelter
253-475-9010
Provides:
- Case management and legal advocacy provided to help families with legal issues, housing, educational and employment searches, relocation, and change of identity.
- Emergency advocacy and transportation from hospitals, police stations, churches, motels and neighbors, as well as transportation to residents scheduled medical, legal, and personal appointments.
- On-site animal kennel
- Donated cars in good condition and, when available, are given to residents who come to the shelter without transportation. Also, on-site is an auto repair shop where volunteer mechanics repair residents' vehicles.
- Driver's Education
- On-site warehouse provides women with a place to store valued possessions that otherwise would be left behind.
- Partnership with Domestic Peace to provide transitional housing. Family Renewal Shelter places women and children leaving the emergency program into transitional housing for up to 18 months where they will receive intensive ongoing case management and a host of other services preparing them for independent living in permanent housing.
Salvation Army Catherine Booth House
800-736-7291
Shelter, rehabilitation, and resources.
Seattle Housing Authority
206-615-3300
The SHA provides affordable housing in the City of Seattle.
Legal Resources
King County Protection Order
206-296-9547 (Seattle)
206-205-7406 (Kent)
FAQ, forms, location, advocates, etc.
Northwest Women's Law Center
206-621-7691
By using the law, one of the most powerful tools in our democratic society, NW Women's Law Center improves women's social, economic, and legal status.
Northwest Justice Project
888-201-1014
CLEAR is Northwest Justice Project's toll-free telephone service for eligible low-income people to obtain free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Washington Law Help
Great legal information on family law, consumer and debt, domestic violence, immigration, and housing laws and procedures.
Neighborhood Legal Clinics
206-340-2593
Free legal advice; referrals to legal services. No direct legal or court work. Call for appointment and locations.
Other Helpful Resources
Work Source
877-872-JOBS
Worker retraining, job training, job placement, free workshops, and job lists.
Work First
This web site provides help for working families in Washington struggling to make ends meet. It contains information about government programs, services, and resources.
Washington Prescription Drug Program
1-800-913-4146
Governor Chris Gregoire introduced a new, state-sponsored prescription drug discount card that will save Washingtonians an average of 20% on brand-name drugs and 60% on generic drugs. It is open to all Washington residents who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage or whose insurance does not cover all their prescription drug needs. There are no other eligibility requirements or fees required for membership in the WPDP.
The Washington Prescription Drug Program card is available now. Enrollment forms are available online at www.rx.wa.gov or by calling 1-800-913-4146.
ADT Alarm Protection for Abused Women
866-746-7238
ADT donates and installs electronic security systems in the homes of victims of domestic violence. The systems include a hold-up alarm pendant which can be worn or carried with the victim while in the home. In the event of an imminent attack, the victim can press the button on the pendant, sending an immediate, silent alarm to ADT which, in turn, notifies the appropriate police agency. Law enforcement agencies participating in the AWARE program have agreed to respond to these AWARE alarms on a priority basis.
ADT donates the equipment, installation, and monitoring of the AWARE systems. There is no charge whatsoever to either the victims or the community. Agencies within the community are asked to simply set criteria for selection of victims who are at the highest level of risk for lethal attack by their batterers.
Child Care Resources in King County
CCR helps families in challenging situations find answers to child care questions. Parents who work evenings or weekends, children with special needs, families struggling to manage the cost of care, and homeless families can all find personalized and in-depth information, referrals, and help on the website.
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
206-731-3000
Counseling services, medical services, support groups, parenting services, and evaluation services.
Shalom Bayit
425-558-1894
Shalom Bayit collects and stores donations of good quality furnishings from community members. Clients of Jewish Family Service's Project DVORA and over twenty other domestic violence agencies in King County have the opportunity to visit the Shalom Bayit warehouse and select needed items, which are then delivered to them. There is no charge to clients for this service.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
888-99voice
Provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual abuse, rape, incest, date rape and acquaintance rape, sexual exploitation, and molestation.
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