Basic Food Education and Outreach offered at Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Assists with applications for Basic Food debit cards, determines if benefits are appropriate and reviews information sent by DSHS.
Offers support in applying for the state's Basic Food program. Determines if the Basic Food benefits are appropriate. Helps complete applications for benefits to receive immediate food assistance and reviews information sent from DSHS. Helps applicants gather the required documentation. Cannot determine final eligibility.
Community Resource Center offered by King County District Court at Redmond Community Court
Facilitates a location where the public can connect with a wide array of community partners who can help enroll them in services such as public benefits, job training, behavioral health and more.
Facilitates a site where a wide range of community partners can come and offer their services, such as healthcare/insurance, education, job training, behavioral health, substance use disorder help and more. By coming together in one place, many different community service agencies are better able to collaborate.
Examples of services available to court participants and all other community members, include:
- Substance Use Disorder Assessment/Support
- Mental Health Assessment/Support
- Housing/Rental Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- GED/Education/Training Programs
- Public Benefits such as Cash, Food ORCA, Utilities
- Civil Legal Aid
- Dispute Resolution & Mediation Services
Online Benefits Application offered by DSHS Community Services Offices
Allows residents to check for various DSHS services and programs that may be available or to find out more information on resources in the community. Offers the option of applying for some programs directly on the site.
Provides the ability to check for various DSHS services and programs that may be available or to find out more information on resources in the community.
Offers the option of applying for some programs directly on the site. The "Am I Eligible?" screening asks high level questions about the members in the home and their income, resources and expenses to see what benefits might be available.
The online application, "Apply Now" goes into more detail as part of the application for some programs.
Users can also register an account on the site, which will allow them to complete online Eligibility Reviews, report changes and see information about their case.
Community Resource Center offered at Seattle Municipal Court
Provides a "one-stop shop" for people to find out what public programs they may be eligible for. Area agencies visit weekly to enroll clients in services. Provides hygiene kits and limited clothing.
Provides a "one-stop shop" for people to find out what state, federal and local programs they may be eligible for.
Provides referrals to additional services.
Area agencies visit weekly to enroll clients in services.
Offers basic computer classes.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Long Beach
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Forks
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.
Benefit Enrollment Service offered at Korean Women's Association - Tacoma
Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs. Includes Basic Food, Medicaid/Apple Health, Medicare, Social Security and more.
Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs.
Offers:
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP applications)
- Basic Food Information and Applications
- Lifeline Telephone Assistance
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
- Housing Assistance/Referrals
- Low Income Subsidy Programs (LIS)
Also:
- Medicaid Insurance
- Medicare Insurance
- Medicare Part D Insurance
- Phone Discount Assistance/Referral
- Affordable Care Act Health Insurance
Kitsap County Veterans Relief and Assistance Fund offered at Bainbridge Island Helpline House
Assists in need veterans and their families by providing financial cash grants. Grants are to be used for needs such as: food, rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, burial/cremation, home/appliance/auto repairs, and clothing.
Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families. A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF. The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them. ####Temporary emergency assistance is available for: - Rental and mortgage assistance - Energy or utilities assistance - Food assistance - Auto repair - Appliance repair - Clothing
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool offered by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Online tool to determine eligibility for multiple governmental assistance programs including basic food, cash, medical, childcare, and long-term care benefits.
Provides an online tool to determine eligibility for multiple governmental assistance programs including basic food, cash, medical, child care, and long-term care benefits. Also provides access to DSHS benefit account information; ability to report changes or renew benefits, report newborn information, and locate additional services.
Operates a day center for homeless women and women with children. Offers restrooms, hygiene products, clothing, housing and job search assistance, food, computer and phone access, mail service, benefits enrollment and possible shelter placement.
Operates a day center for homeless women and women with children. The following services are available to clients in a safe environment:
- Hot meals, snacks and food to go
- Restrooms
- Clothing and hygiene items
- Mail service
- Job search assistance
Staff onsite can assist with computer and phone access, benefit enrollment, housing search assistance. Also may provide direct shelter bed placement into Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Women and Children Shelter for eligible women with or without children when available.
Benefit Enrollment Service offered at Korean Women's Association - King County - Federal Way
Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs. Includes Basic Food, Medicaid/Apple Health, Medicare, Social Security and more.
Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs.
Offers:
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP applications)
- Basic Food Information and Applications
- Lifeline Telephone Assistance
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
- Housing Assistance/Referrals
- Low Income Subsidy Programs (LIS)
Also:
- Medicaid Insurance
- Medicare Insurance
- Medicare Part D Insurance
- Phone Discount Assistance/Referral
- Affordable Care Act Health Insurance
Operates a toll-free phone line and website with information about as well as screening and application assistance for Basic Food and WIC nutrition programs; also provides information about Summer Meals Program locations.
Operates a statewide, toll-free telephone line providing screening for the Basic Food program (i.e. food stamps) and the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as well as referrals to food pantries and summer meal sites.
Helps clients who are enrolled in the Basic Food program submit paperwork for their six-month and annual reviews.
Provides guidance on when and where clients can go to complete annual interview with DSHS, what documents may be needed for verification, and explains options for in-person versus over-the-phone services.
Can also provide guidance on how to cancel their out-of-state food benefits.
Provides referrals to locations of the Summer Meals Program. Also provides similar information via the website.
Website includes a "Benefit Finder" for determining eligibility and applying for food programs.
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - Eastside
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
Kitsap County Veterans Relief and Assistance Fund offered at Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post 2669
Assists in need veterans and their families by providing financial cash grants. Grants are to be used for needs such as: food, rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, burial/cremation, home/appliance/auto repairs, and clothing.
Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families. A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF. The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them. Temporary emergency assistance is available for: Rental and mortgage assistance Energy or utilities assistance Food assistance Transportation assistance Medical and prescription coverage Burial or cremation assistance Auto repair Appliance repair Clothing
Provides information and referral for family health resources. Service topics include breastfeeding, immunization, child care, child development, early intervention and parent/sibling support.
Provides information and referral for social and health services across Washington state. Service topics include the following:
- Health Insurance and Basic Food screening
- Food Bank Referrals
- Dental Clinic Referrals
- Prenatal care referrals/resources
- Breastfeeding Support
- Immunization Clinics
- Birth Control/Family Planning Clinic referrals
- Child development/Play & Learn Groups
- ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires)
- Parent/sibling support
- Statewide Early intervention
- Parenting Classes
- Baby supplies/Clothing Banks
- Parenting Support/Home visiting programs
Offers expanded referral services for children and youth with special health care needs:
- Parent support
- School support services
- Recreational activities
- Diagnostic services for children with autism
- Social and recreational activities for children with autism
Provides information about specific local programs as well as state program eligibility screening and application assistance.
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - Lakewood
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
Veterans Relief and Assistance Fund offered at Grays Harbor County Public Health Department
The Veterans Relief Fund may be able to help veterans or qualifying family members with a variety of needs including rent, utilities and food. See website for locations to apply.
The Veterans Relief Fund may be able to help veterans or qualifying family members with a variety of needs including rent, utilities and food. Those applying must have been honorably discharged, have been a resident of Grays Harbor County for at least 6 months and have income below 200% of the federal poverty level. All applications must be filed with local service officers at various post locations. See website for details.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Aberdeen
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.
Benefits Screening offered at National Council on Aging
Offers a web-based screening service that helps adults, older adults and adults with disabilities learn about public and private benefits such as prescription drugs, health care, utilities, food, housing, and in-home services.
Offers a web-based screening service to help adults ages 18 and older, older adults and adults with disabilities learn about public and private benefits.
Users answer a short, confidential questionnaire and receive a personalized report describing all appropriate programs and how to apply.
Provides up-to-date information on more than 1,200 prescription, housing, food, energy assistance, tax, financial, employment and other benefit programs by ZIP code.
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - White River
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - Bethel
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Raymond
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.
Benefits Kitchen Screening Program offered at Spokane County United Way
Free screener that all Washington residents can use to determine eligibility for several tax credits and many federal, state, and local public benefits – and to access the application sites to apply for those for which they qualify.
The Washington Benefit Kitchen is a free screener that all Washington residents can use to determine eligibility for several tax credits and many federal, state, and local public benefits – and to access the application sites to apply for those for which they qualify. Takes about 10 minutes to complete. Checks eligibility for tax credits, food stamps, cash assistance, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Head Start, school meals, childcare assistance, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), county medical services, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), lifeline, and subsidized internet.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Port Townsend
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.