Emergency Services offered at Washington Council of the Blind

11409 88th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98373

Eligibility

Those who are legally blind and residents of Washington state. May require verification by a physician.

Hours

M-F, 9am-noon.

(800) 255-1147

Voice

https://wcbinfo.org

[email protected]

Application process

Call for initial screening. Caller's information will be given to the crisis committee. Someone from the committee will call back, interview the applicant over the phone and make an eligibility determination. Agency does not give cash; the recipient's bill is paid by the agency to the vendor.

Fees

None.

Service area

Description

Provides once-in-a-lifetime financial assistance for food, medicine or utilities. Can also help pay veterinarian bills for service dogs. Agency does not give cash; the recipient's bill is paid to the vendor. Does not help with rent or move-in assistance.

What's Here

Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Veterinary Care Expense Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Sewer Service Payment Assistance Food Vouchers Water Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Washington Council of the Blind

Provides information and referral to statewide resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Offers once-per-lifetime financial assistance for food, medicine or utilities for individuals who are blind. Provides educational scholarships.