Information & Assistance offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Seattle
Information & Assistance offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Seattle
Helps Chinese older adults sustain independence through short-term intervention by providing information and direct assistance, such as: - Interpretation - Translation and clerical aid services - Supportive counseling toward accessing appropriate resources and welfare programs. Program additionally helps with applying for public benefits programs such as: - Security Supplemental Income (SSI) WA Apple Health (Medicaid) - Medicare Food Assistance Programs - Energy/utility assistance - Senior housing
Physical Address
611 South Lane Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
Office: M-F, 8:30am-5pm. Service hours vary.
Voice
Application process
Call or visit in person.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Focuses on Chinese adults ages 55 and older, and of low-income, as well as non-English and limited-English speaking individuals and families who have difficulty accessing resources and assistance due to language, cultural or geographical barriers.
Languages
Vietnamese
Cantonese
Mandarin
Ukrainian
Russian
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Chinese Information and Service Center
Multi-service family support center helps Chinese immigrants and their families understand and navigate American culture.