Peer Counseling and Assistance offered at Somali Community Services of Seattle
Peer Counseling and Assistance offered at Somali Community Services of Seattle
Provides peer counseling, referrals and assistance to Somali and other refugee and immigrant populations. Case managers can assist with filling out immigration and citizenship paperwork, completing housing applications and applications for other benefits including basic food, WIC, SSI/SSDI. If client requires further assistance, helps them get connected to the appropriate agency. Also provides translation and interpretation and cultural as well as behavioral orientations.
Location
8810 Renton Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Website
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm. Drop-in hours: M Tu Th, 9am-5pm. W F Sa, by appointment .
Application process
Call or visit in person.
Eligibility
Primarily Somali refugees and immigrants.
Fee
None.
Languages
Oromo
Somali
Agency info
Somali Community Services of Seattle
Provides housing referral and support primarily to refugee and immigrant families. Serves lunch for older adults. Provides peer counseling, job search assistance, ESL classes, computer classes, Somali language classes and parenting education classes that assist with family conflict. Offers after-school tutoring and a homework program for youth. Case managers can assist with immigration requirements, filling out forms and applications, translation and interpretation, and cultural and behavioral orientations.