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Committee to End Homelessness in King County

401 5th Avenue
Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104

206-263-9085
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Where to get help

You can find information on these services:

Community services

Information on a range of services, including shelter, food and other needs, is available by phone or the Internet. What kinds of services are there? Help finding housing, food, donated furniture, transportation, mental health or substance abuse treatment, baby clothes and diapers, employment and job training, low-cost legal aid, and much more. The 2-1-1 Community Information Line is a one-stop resource center for a range of assistance programs in and around King County. This information is also available at: Community Resources On-line

Helpers are available by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. by calling:

2-1-1 Community Information Line at 2-1-1 or 206-461-3200
Toll Free outside Seattle call 1-800 621-INFO
TTY 206-461-3219

Shelter assistance and housing referrals

If you are homeless, contact the 2-1-1 Community Information Line for a referral to a local shelter. They can help you identify shelters that may have immediate openings given your specific situation (some shelters are for men only, or for women with children, etc.). The Community Information Line operates a “Bed Bank” service Monday through Friday where staff track openings at various shelters in King County. Bed Bank information is also on-line at: Crisis Clinic

Helpers are available by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. by calling:

2-1-1 Community Information Line: 2-1-1 or 206-461-3200
Toll Free outside Seattle call 1-800 621-INFO
TTY 206-461-3219

Housing Service Brochures Available: Community Resources Online offers brochures on housing and shelter services to help people connect with housing and shelter resources in King County. These brochures, updated three times per year, provide the most current housing resource information available for men, women and families in King County. Get the bochures from Crisis Clinic.

Interpreter services

If English is not your spoken language, 2-1-1 workers can help you through their Language Line services, with 140 languages available. Content is also avaliable on the Crisis Clinic Web site in eight languages at: Crisis Clinic (scroll to the bottom of the page for information).

Helpers are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. by calling:

2-1-1 Community Information Line: 2-1-1 or 206-461-3200
Toll Free outside Seattle call 1-800 621-INFO
TTY 206-461-3219

Emotional crisis

If this is an emergency, and you feel you or your family member are in danger phone 9-1-1 immediately. If you are facing an immediate crisis, and need to talk with someone right away, call the 24-hour crisis line operated by the Crisis Clinic. Specially trained crisis counselors are available around the clock to help, to listen, to discuss things anonymously and confidentially, and to help link you to support services in the community. Or on-line go to: Crisis Clinic.

If you are in emotional crisis and need someone to talk to right away call:
24-hour Crisis Line at 24-Hour Crisis Line: 206-461-3222
Toll Free: 866-427-4747
TDD Line: 206-461-3219

If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help call:
Domestic Violence 24-hour hotline:1-800-562-6065

Food

Community Information Line/Community Resources Online can help if you and your family members do not have food. This may include locations of local food banks, Meals on Wheels services for people who cannot leave their homes, locations where hot meals are available and other help. Find out more at: Community Resources Online.

Helpers are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. by calling the phone numbers below:

2-1-1 Community Information Line: 2-1-1 or 206-461-3200
Toll Free outside Seattle call 1-800 621-INFO
TTY 206-461-3219

Help for seniors

Information on a variety of resources and services for seniors is available, by phone or online, including help finding appropriate housing, home sharing, home repair, meal preparation and other food services, counseling, and other resources. On-line go to: Healthy Aging Partnership or call Senior Information & Assistance 206-448-3110 or toll free at 888 4-Elders

Home sharing: A program of Senior Services paring Seattle homeowners with people looking for a place to live. One person in each match must be at least 55 years or older. For homeowners, it provides companionship, help with household chores and help paying the mortgage. For tenants, it provides companionship along with safe and affordable housing at cheaper rents in exchange for helping with household chores. All participants must agree to background checks. For information go to Homesharing: senior services.

Help finding public housing

If you're seeking information about Section 8 housing or public housing and other low-income housing programs, contact the appropriate Housing Authority or visit their web sites (external).

Help finding low-income or affordable housing

An Internet resource is available to help individuals and families find affordable housing opportunities in Washington state. The site lists properties for families, individuals, seniors and people with disabilities. Rentals are listed by owners, housing authorities and other agencies whose goal is to provide affordable low-income housing. Most have eligibility criteria and you must apply for housing. Some have wait lists. Online go to: www.aptfinder.org

Child care

Child Care Resources Information and Referral Line serves all King County families seeking child care information for children between the ages of birth through 14 years. While middle and upper income families are charged a fee, lower income families are provided with the service at no cost. Staff will help you with applications and referral to appropriate child care providers. On-line go to: www.childcare.org or cal l-206-329-5544.

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