Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Licensed by Washington State Department of Health for Assessments, Intensive outpatient for substance use including case management, groups, individual counseling and family counseling. Substance use disorder assessments offered on walk in basis. Strongly supportive of the homeless community to provide access to services.

Provides outreach and case management services for people with substance use disorders (SUD) in need of a connection with peers who have similar experiences and can meet clients where they're at to provide hope for a better life. All Recovery Outreach Specialists are trained Recovery Coaches and Certified Peer Counselors in long term recovery from SUD and/or have lived similar experiences, i.e., homelessness, incarceration, involvement with Department of Corrections or law enforcement, or close connection to SUD during their life. The program is 100% voluntary--no one is forced to participate and everyone is welcome. Staff make referrals to local resources and organizations to meet the individual needs of clients. May refer clients to SUD treatment for behavioral health services, but does not provide these services in house.

Assist households with the challenges of buying and keeping a home. Offers pre-purchase counseling and education and a down payment assistance loan program.

Provides updated information about flood recovery, damage reporting, road closures and evacuation shelters relating to the 2025 flooding. Visit website for updates.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Dental Hygiene students provide dental hygiene treatments, take X-rays, and simple fillings at low cost.

Covers medically necessary incontinence supplies like diapers, pull-ups, pads, and underpads for eligible individuals with a doctor's prescription, providing a monthly supply after prior authorization, often delivered to your home through specialized suppliers. Quantities are typically limited (e.g., 200 briefs/pull-ups combined per month, 90 diaper doublers) but can be adjusted with further medical justification. Wipes are not covered.

Provides a temporary severe weather shelter to anyone in need when the overnight temperature is 34 degrees or less.

Provides financial assistance for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), an HIV prevention method for people who do not have HIV but are at very high risk. Pays for certain PrEP and other medication costs listed on the approved formulary. Pays allowed amount for medical and lab costs incurred by PrEP DAP enrollees.   -  The FDA approved Truvada as the only PrEP drug for HIV.   -  Approval was based on research showing that when adults took Truvada consistently, it was very effective at preventing HIV infection.   -  The drug works by stopping HIV from making copies of itself after it enters the body.   PrEP is most effective in combination with other HIV prevention methods, like condoms.   Users must take the medicine every day for it to be most effective.

Provides consumer information, referrals and informal complaint resolution services for consumer complaints involving unfair and deceptive business practices.   Assistance includes informal complaint resolution and help directing inquiries and contacts to the appropriate agencies for assistance. Also provides consumer education through online and written materials and speakers who are able to address a variety of consumer protection issues. Topics include: -  Identity theft a private lawsuit may be necessary -  Debt management -  Refund rights   -  Scams -  Foreclosure -  Student loans   Offers options if the business disagrees with the complaint. Cannot compel a firm to resolve a complaint. Options: - Bring a legal action, such as in Small Claims Court. - A private lawsuit may be necessary if the amount claimed is over the limit handled by Small Claims Court. The state Consumer Protection Act allows the plantiff to recover the costs of bringing suit, including attorney’s fees if the suit is successful.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Helps families and individuals connect to available resources. Resources available include housing, health insurance, child care, food assistance programs, and other kinds of services. The services available differ by area. Services are provided at eight regional hubs. Local care coordinators work with a person to help them apply for programs such as unemployment benefits, subsidized housing or child care, food assistance programs such as SNAP or WIC, Apple Health, and more.

Offers scheduled or walk up COVID-19 testing for anyone who wants to be tested.

Offers free 24-hour access to Washington 211's online database of social and human service agencies.   Online database features links to information and referrals for the following categories and more:   -  Disabilities -  Domestic Violence -  Education and Employment -  Financial Assistance, Information, and Education -  Food and Clothing -  Health and Dental Care -  Housing and Shelter -  Mental Health -  Older Adults -  Substance Use Disorder -  Transportation -  Veterans   The online database is a modified version of the in-house database used by Washington 211.

Provides information and referrals to appropriate social and health services. Reasons to call, text, chat, or email: - Care Coordination - Civil Legal Assistance - Caregivers (unpaid) - Adults with disabilities - Domestic Violence - Education - Emergency Shelter - Emergency Personal Care - Employment - Food & Food Benefits - Financial Assistance - Healthcare & Hygiene - Housing & Shelter Assistance - Personal & Household Items - Reentry Assistance - Senior residents - Transportation - Traumatic Brain Injury - Resources for refugees - Rent assistance - Utility payment assistance - Resources for veterans, servicemembers, and their families Season specific referrals include: -  Free tax preparation sites -  Summer/fall drives for school supplies -  Summer meal programs for kids -  Holiday food and toy programs

Lending of Materials: King County Library System (KCLS) has over 4 million items, 60+ online databases, government documents and reference material, and multilingual resources.   Offers Inter-Library Loans through reciprocal use agreements with several other county library systems.   Material loans can also be procured from libraries throughout the U. S. and in other countries. Programs and Exhibits:   Free programs include musical and dramatic performances, programs relating to job search and writing skills, book groups, investments, parenting and much more. Other activities include author visits and computer classes.   Speakers are available for presentations on a variety of topics relating to library services.   Young Adult and Children's Services:   Specially trained librarians select material and develop programs for children and teenagers.  Offers story times, puppet shows, family nights, classes, summer reading program and video gaming programs for teens.   Offers specialized children's and teen pages on the website.   Complete, current schedule of story times is also available on the website or call the Answer Line at (425) 462-9600.   The Answer Line:  Provides quick answers (calls are limited to 5 minutes) to questions over the telephone.   Subjects include loaned items fines, directory assistance, grammar inquiries and questions pertaining to business, the arts, medicine, government, sports, hard-to-find homework questions and current events.   If unable to answer the question, the line will refer callers to other resources.   Staff can also renew and reserve library materials.   Computer Access:   Offers access to the Internet via branch terminals.   Locations may also offer opportunities to use other software for resumes, newsletters and spreadsheets, as well as hardware such as printers and scanners.   Provides educational software for children.   Voter registration forms are available at all community libraries.   Services available may vary slightly from branch to branch.   Please call for more details and to verify programs.   Printed materials may be available by request in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Libraries may also be visited to escape heat or cold during extreme weather during the day.

Various energy assistance programs are designed to help eligible households ease the financial impact of a portion of heating costs. Funding is limited, which means not all qualified households will receive assistance.

Provides a clean & sober overnight shelter for adults during winter season. Meals, beds, shower facility, laundry room, and liaison to social services available.

Provides low-income affordable housing for seniors over 62 or disabled over 18.

Provides information about health insurance plans available to Washington state residents, including WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and Cascade Care. Determines if the user may be eligible for financial help paying for a health plan, and helps the user enroll.   Coordinates an online marketplace where individuals can apply for, learn about and be approved for medical coverage under various insurance options.   Offers comparisons of health plans.   Qualifies applicants for tax credits or financial help to pay for copays and premiums.    All insurance plans listed in the Health Plan Finder must cover essentials, including visits to the doctor and emergency room, prescriptions, maternity care and preventive care like cancer screenings and immunizations.   In addition, no one will be denied coverage because they are sick or have a pre-existing condition. Most health plans are not allowed to have annual benefit limits and none is allowed to have lifetime benefit limits.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides Spokane, Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties with comprehensive information and referral services.