King County 211 offered by Crisis Connections
King County 211 offered by Crisis Connections
Provides information and referrals to appropriate social and health services in King County, such as: - Housing and emergency shelter - Food and clothing - Rent and utility assistance - Employment and education - Health and dental care - Transportation - Resources for older adults and people with disabilities King County 2-1-1 also: - Is the designated central screening and referral point for free/low-cost civil legal services - Coordinates the Homeless Donation Service, which matches potential donors with agencies that will distribute the items to people who are homeless. Season specific referrals include: - Free tax preparation sites - Summer/fall drives for school supplies - Summer meal programs for kids - Holiday food and toy programs
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm. Closed from 12:45-1:15pm for lunch
Application process
Call 211. Text zip code to 898211
Eligibility
No restrictions. Referrals primarily serve residents of King County.
Fee
None.
Languages
Spanish
Interpreter services
Agency info
Crisis Connections
Provides crisis intervention as well as information and referral over the phone and via chat. Services include the 24-Hour Crisis Line, Teen Link Help Line, Washington Recovery Help Line, Washington Warm Line and King County 211. Provides support groups for friends and family members of those who have completed suicide. King County 2-1-1 provides additional support to caregivers, mails brochures with information on resources for individuals exiting prison, and updates the Community Resources Online database.