Assists families or individuals with children who live in Seattle by educating and supporting them to access and utilize both public and private systems.
Assists families or individuals with children who live in Seattle by educating and supporting them to access and utilize both public and private systems. Provides workshops and one-on-one navigation support to identify their needs and work toward self-sufficiency. System services include:- Food assistance- Utility assistance- Health insurance- Charity care application and medication discount- Free cell phone and plans- Low cost internet and computer- Bus fare and parking discount- Subsidized childcare- Local clinic referrals
Senior Information and Assistance offered at Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long-Term Care
Provides individuals 60 years of age and older information, referrals, and client advocacy.
Provides a variety of no cost resource information for people age 60+ and their family caregivers including counseling, memory screening, dementia consultation, fall prevention programs, meals on wheels, legal information such as power of attorney forms, telephone reassurance calls, energy assistance programs, and information about other existing community resources including light medical equipment loan programs in the community. This service also includes DSHS application assistance for programs such as SNAP/food benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, and state of Washington (DSHS) Long Term Care services (COPES, CFC, MAC, TSOA). Adults of any age, who are helping an adult in Kitsap County can also be connected to the Family Caregiver Support Program which provides customized support to help reduce caregiver stress and burnout.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Sequim
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 - 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.
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.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance offered at Disability Rights Oregon
Offers benefits counseling to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries.
Offers benefits counseling to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries. Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) are authorized to serve all Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities, which includes individualized work incentives planning, referral to appropriate vocational agencies, general information about potential health benefits coverage, and other protection services
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.
Community Resource Center offered by King County District Court at Auburn 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
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - Franklin Pierce
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 - Orting
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 Assistance Relief Fund offered at American Legion Poulsbo Post 245 Veteran's Service Office
Assist with filing for VA disability and benefits. As well, by providing financial cash grants. Grants are 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
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.
Benefit Enrollment Service offered at Korean Women's Association Lynnwood
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
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.
MS Navigator offered by National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Greater Northwest Chapter
Provides navigation help to people living with multiple sclerosis and their families. Coordinates social, economic and community resources to enhance the access to quality of care and supports available to people with MS.
Provides a comprehensive assessment of individuals facing multiple challenges and assists in coordinating social, economic and community resources related to their health status, emotional well-being or financial situation, including helping them navigate:
- Social Security benefits
- Health insurance
- Legal situations
- Employment situations
- Peer led emotional support groups(including for caregivers)
Referrals to community resources such as:
- Healthcare providers
- Mental health counselors
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Independent living services
- Home care
- Financial resources
Provides educational programs about MS in collaboration with healthcare professionals with expertise in MS.
Healthcare provider outreach.
Supports research for the cause, cure and treatment of MS.
Provides information and webinars on a variety of MS related topics. Webinars are available on Facebook, and the Society's You Tube Channel.
Provides information by phone, e-mail and chat regarding any multiple sclerosis-related topic.
Answers questions about MS, current research and treatments, neurological referrals, community resource referrals, Social Security disability benefits, in-home care and more.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Connections/DSHS and Apple Health Application Assistance offered by Family Resource Center - Sumner/Bonney Lake
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.
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
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.
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.