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

Websitehttps://wcbinfo.org

Email[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

Other Information

Focus Population

General

Disabilities & Health Conditions

Blindness/Low Vision

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.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

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