Options Counseling offered by Neighborhood House in Tukwila
Options Counseling offered by Neighborhood House in Tukwila
Provides guidance to individuals to help them make informed choices about supports and services in order to live independently in the community. Works with the individual to explore options that can help them live independently longer in a manner that is safe and meaningful to them. An Options counselor can meet with the older adult 1-on-1 to: - Develop a personalized action plan - Assesses and refers to additional resources - Provides limited assistance in filling out paperwork - Can provide limited phone-based advocacy to connect client to resources During visit CANNOT provide: Housework ,errand running, personal care services, transportation, legal representation or advice
Physical Address
14900 Interurban Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98168
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call for information. CLC Specialists Referrals Only; provide the following information about the client: - First and Last Name - Phone number - Address - Date of birth - Reasons Options Counseling may be needed - Description of services needed - Referrals already given to the client by CLC Specialist - Does client self-identify as having a disability? Y/N? - Ethnicity - Preferred language
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Adults ages 60 or older and adults ages 18 or older with a disability. Must live in Central Seattle down to South King County AND must not currently be receiving case management through Home and Community Services or a Housing Authority. Focuses on serving Asian Pacific Islander, Eastern European, East African, Latinx and African-American populations below 40% SMI, as well as people 75 and older, living alone, but will serve other eligible clients within service area.
Languages
Amharic
Tigrigna
Spanish
French
Somali
Cambodian
Russian
Ukrainian
Khmer
Vietnamese
Agency info
Neighborhood House
Offers bilingual case management, parenting classes, ESL/citizenship classes, early learning programs, after-school youth tutoring and job search assistance and training. Also provides rental and housing assistance, family caregiver support, and HIV/Hep C/substance abuse prevention, counseling, testing and treatment.