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Provides food assistance through local neighborhood chapters via food pantries or through a voucher for food at participating grocery stores. Some restrictions and/or limits may apply.

Provides financial assistance for needs such as rent, bus passes, utility bills, and other needs through local neighborhood chapters. Many chapters have very limited or no financial assistance available.

Clothing through local neighborhood chapters either from their inventory, from a clothing bank for the homeless or with a voucher to a SVDP thrift store for others.

Offers a broad range of leadership and volunteer activity choices with mentor participation to meet the unique needs and interests of girls, ages 5-17.

Coordinates with local parishes in Western Washington to provide baby clothing and diapers as well as other essential needs. Also offers parent support groups. Connects clients to additional resources. Call for a referral to a local program.

Offers year-round programs for girls and boys, ages 3-18, including positive peer groups, leadership opportunities and skill and self-esteem building.

Helps release people from immigration detention to allow them to pursue their immigration cases outside of detention. Priority given to those with medical conditions, primary caregivers, and those facing detention for more than three months. Apply online.

Verifies and documents ICE raids. Dispatches responders to assist with defense against deportation. Connects those affected by ICE raids and detentions to additional services, and offers trainings on constitutional rights.

Trained volunteers accompany immigrants to legal or administrative appointments across Washington, offering moral support and assistance. Does NOT provide legal support.

Provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices through bilingual staff and SHIBA volunteers.

Access Transportation provides transportation using lift-equipped vans for people whose disability prevents independent navigation of lift equipped regular public transit bus services; rides must be requested in advance.

Riders who have been found eligible can call to request Access rides from one to seven days in advance.

Provides individualized help with comparing and enrolling in health insurance coverage. Open enrollment runs from Nov. to Jan. each year. Coordinates health insurance enrollment events in local communities. Visit website for dates and locations.

Provides limited rent assistance. The household must owe back rent to the landlord at the current address.

Provides a fully subsidized bus pass for travel on King County Metro and Sound Transit to residents of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties who are at or below 80% FPL and enrolled in certain benefit programs. Partially subsidized passes available for those under 200% FPL.

Provides training for home caregivers to equip them to deliver high-quality care and support to older adults and people with disabilities. Outlines training needed by provider type.

Locates in person tax sites where certified tax preparers help area residents file their taxes for free. Focuses on serving people who make $69,000 or less, people with disabilities, taxpayers who speak limited English. Visit website.

Provides support for youth or their friend experiencing stress, anxiety, violent threats or sexual abuse. Crisis counselors link youth to existing support systems. Connect by calling, texting, filling out the online form, or using the app.

Provides informal complaint resolution services for consumer complaints about businesses in Washington state. Offers information on topics such as identity theft, debt management, refund rights, scams, foreclosures, and student loans.

Operates self-managed overnight shelter sites throughout Seattle; serves men and women.

Offers outreach, comprehensive assessment and early intervention for aging adults who are escalating toward crisis. Does not provide emergency services and is not intended for crisis situations.

Delivers frozen meals to the homes of adults ages 60+ years in King County. Participants may order one meal for each day in the month, delivered weekly or twice per month. Service begins approximately 2 weeks after agency receives the application.

Helps individuals apply for the Washington Cares Fund benefits and explains the intake and assessment process. Assists with benefits navigation after they have been approved and with selecting the services they need.

Provides access to essential dental care for low-income individuals living with HIV by partnering with contracted dental clinics, addressing the needs of those who are underinsured, and coordinating care to ensure timely, continuous treatment.

Provides outdoor toilets and hand washing stations at six Seattle locations for those in need.

Provides youth ages 6-17 with professionally supported one-to-one relationships with adult mentors. Program focuses on improvement in social and emotional competencies, achieving educational success and avoidance of risky behaviors.

Provides treatment via an app, web cam or phone for a variety of minor illnesses. Able to prescribe medications, excluding narcotics and anxiety medication. Payment via subscription model for app. Web or phone charged as regular doctor visits.

Pays for and arranges non-emergency transportation to Medicaid-covered services for King County residents only; call in advance for reservations, bus passes, or reimbursement.

Provides information for Washington residents about homeownership, buying a home, foreclosure prevention, refinancing and avoiding homeownership scams and fraud as wells as home repair programs.

Provides digital download services that allow individuals to download audio books and ebooks from the library's website to home computers.

Coordinates library van service to housing projects, nursing and retirement homes and homebound patrons throughout King County outside the city of Seattle. Assistive technology equipment is available.

Lends materials and offers young adults/children's services as well as voter registration forms at all branches, which are located throughout King County outside the city of Seattle. May also be used as warming or cooling centers during extreme weather.

Provides outdoor toilets and hand washing stations at six Seattle locations for those in need.

Provides low-cost refurbished medical equipment to improve mobility. Donated items are cleaned and repaired before they're given to those in need. Items generally available include wheelchairs, crutches, scooters, beds & bathroom equipment.

Operates a no-appointment mental health clinic that offers psychiatric evaluations and psychosocial assessments. Screens for access to a 23-hour observation unit. Admits patients into a longer stabilization program if needed. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Investigates reports of vulnerable and dependent adults and adults with developmental disabilities who are abused, exploited, neglected or abandoned. Assesses risk and makes referrals to legal and medical resources. Services are voluntary.

Answers questions about a recipient's medical assistance program, such as what health and mental health services are covered and how to use the WA Apple Health (Medicaid) card. Resolves billing disputes or problems.

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. Supplies are often delivered to homes through specialized suppliers.

Provides information about health insurance plans to WA residents and helps them enroll in a plan. Those earning up to 400% of FPL can get help paying for premiums. Limited special enrollment eligibility.

Provides medical benefits for adults with income below 138% of the FPL and children in families with income up to 300% of the FPL. Coverage includes primary care, substance abuse care and mental health care. Enrollment never closes.

Enforces state law regarding people who were discriminated against because of their protected status. Includes those who believe they were unfairly denied a reasonable accommodation related to a vaccine mandate.

Maintains records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces in Washington state. Order forms are available on the website and copies of the records can be ordered from the website. Birth certificates are free for people who are homeless.

Pays for wraparound medical financial assistance to help eligible individuals who are HIV positive maintain good health. Assists with insurance premiums as well as doctor visit and prescription co-pays relating to HIV/AIDS.

Provides financial assistance for a new HIV prevention method for people who do not have HIV. Support includes co-pay coverage for insured individuals and full coverage for un- or under-insured individuals for a daily pill called Truvada.

Provides professional information about health care providers and health care facilities in Washington state including licensure.

Investigates complaints about health professionals. Responds to reports involving fees or insurance claims if there appears to be fraud involved. Authority is limited to taking corrective action against a credential.

Produces a directory of professionals who are certified to provide sex offender treatment in Washington state. Sex offender treatment providers are listed alphabetically, by county, and by population of offenders served.

Investigates complaints any of the facilities and agencies licensed and inspected by the Department of Health.

Allows for treatment of COVID-19 when work-related activity has resulted in probable exposure to the virus and certain criteria are met.

Provides medication assisted treatment for people with alcohol and opioid use disorders via telehealth. Coordinates with other providers to streamline care. Services are app based.

Provides location information for a federal nutrition program that offers meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August).

Offers emotional support through volunteers who have gone through breast cancer to breast cancer patients and/or family and friends of breast cancer patients.

Mails a free, age-appropriate book to children ages birth to 5 each month. Must be in the coverage area of a local partner. Visit website to view coverage areas and to register.

Provides answers to questions about disease outbreaks affecting areas of the U.S. Provides information on disasters as well as emergency preparedness.

Operates a national hotline where people about to use substances and potentially overdose can call. If the caller stops responding, the operator will reach out to EMS to go out to a caller's location to help.

Investigates complaints alleging disability discrimination against a state or local government or a public accommodation. A complaint can be filed online or by mail.

Offers easy-to-access telehealth visits to help people affected by natural disasters get the medical care needed. Connects callers with access to care for many non-emergency illnesses. Can also prescribe medication and refills.

Provides a way for King County residents to report hate crimes and bias incidents. Phone workers will help determine if the caller or the person who experienced harm needs professional support and link them to the appropriate services.

Provides downloadable fact sheets with information about what to do in case of disasters, including floods, earthquakes, radiation, volcanic eruptions, winter storms, terrorism, pandemic flu, terrorism and more.

Offers a searchable online database of affordable low-income and subsidized housing properties throughout Washington state.

Maintains a website and 24-hour message line for support group meetings; volunteers will return calls with further information. Meetings provide mutual support to help individuals stay drug-free.

Provides problem-solving, advocacy and referral to appropriate social and health services; assesses for eligibility and makes referrals to low-cost legal services; coordinates the Homeless Donation program.

Connects those experiencing Traumatic Brain Injuries (and their support networks and communities) to the services and resources they need. Someone with a TBI has symptoms resulting from a sudden jolt, blow, or bump to the head or neck.

Assists with mobility and medical equipment for low-income individuals, seniors and families who are referred by a professional. Requires a minimum of 25% copayment from other resources.

Maintains a list of healthcare practitioners allowed to authorize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Additionally, maintains a list of marijuana retail stores that are medically endorsed to accept medical marijuana patients.

Provides a free way for people to dispose of certain unwanted/expired medications properly. Website lists drop-off locations as well as a way to mail unwanted medication via approved envelopes.

Operates a hotline for all those in King County experiencing an emotional crisis. Offers emotional support, community resource information and referrals. Also provides screening for next day mental health appointments.

Provides a virtual mental health program for youth and young adults. The comprehensive treatment includes group, family, and individual therapy, with 9-11 hours of treatment services each week for an average of 6-10 weeks. Accepts Medicaid.

Coordinates disaster relief efforts among faith-based, community-based, and other non-profit organizations. Provides central location for volunteers to sign up to assist with disaster relief. Does not provide direct assistance.

Offers access to immediate help and safety for youth ages 12-17 in crisis. A youth may call the hotline or visit a facility displaying the Safe Place sign to request help, such as reconnecting with a parent/guardian or finding shelter.

Provides information about shelter bed availability at local domestic violence shelters.

Monitors the mandated charity care policies of hospitals in Washington state. Charity Care covers medically necessary treatment, including inpatient hospital stays and emergency room visits for low-income people.

Coordinates intake into emergency shelter for families at multiple locations throughout King County. Clients are screened for shelter openings that night. Will not turn families away in severe weather.

Provides location information for a federal nutrition program that offers free meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August).

Organizes 12-step recovery programs for compulsive gamblers throughout Washington State.

Offers support, including a quit coach, to people seeking to stop using tobacco. Callers on Medicaid or participating insurance plans may qualify for additional counseling and/or free nicotine gum, patches or other prescribed medication.

Provides searchable, real-time, detailed listings of available housing, including senior housing options for King County.

Helps families and individuals connect to available services such as housing, health insurance, child care, food assistance programs, and other kinds of services. Care coordinators work out of local hubs.

Hotline receives allegations of abuse or unsatisfactory conditions in nursing, boarding and adult family homes and refers for investigation. View violations of state and federal standards of care in these facilities on website.

Coordinates access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose through local pharmacies - as a prescription and over the counter. Health insurance can help cover the cost of naloxone bought at a pharmacy. Medicaid pays the entire cost.

Operates a website that allows users to search for 211 centers across the United States.

Provides treatment via computer, smartphone or tablet to diagnose and treat minor medical concerns, such as colds, sore throat, UTIs, sports injuries, skin issues, diarrhea & vomiting, and eye conditions. $25 per visit.

Offers free 24-hour access to Washington 211's online database of social and human service agencies.

Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat. Veterans can chat with a veteran crisis counselor by texting 838255 or using the veteran chat form.

Updates a website of open disaster shelters across the United States and places providing disaster relief services.

Provides a nationwide drug discount savings card for most FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications.

Mails information about pre-diabetes. Helps people who cannot access a diabetes prevention program.

Operates a statewide behavioral health helpline for those dealing with issues related to substance use and problem gambling. Provides referrals to treatment providers, including providers who offer medication assisted treatment.

Hosts free, online peer support meetings. Offers a place to connect with others who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, substance use, impulsive behaviors, intense emotions, burnout, or general stress. Provides a digital coping skills library.

Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the United States. Routes callers to the nearest crisis center. Connects veterans and American Indians/Alaskan Natives to specialized lines.

Operates a mobile medical clinic that provides COVID-19 vaccinations as well as childhood vaccines as well as vaccines for flu and MPox. Additionally offers blood pressure screenings and blood glucose screenings.

Operates a toll-free phone line and website with information about as well as screening and application assistance for Basic Food and WIC nutrition programs; also provides information about Summer Meals Program locations.

Operates a free naloxone mail order program for Washington state. This mail order program is for residents; no schools, businesses, organizations, or institutions. One order per person a month. Users can order four injectable doses or two nasal spray doses.

Provides informal peer counseling, referrals to community resources and coordinates wheelchair sporting events.

Helps disabled veterans negotiate with the Veterans Administration, file for compensation and receive full benefits. Advocates for full implementation of Title V (Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Offers an annual Utility Tax Relief Program for low-income Burien Households. Applications are due mid-December.

Provides basic city services for those that live within the city of Burien.

Licenses pets for city of Burien residents. Licenses are valid for one year. Residents 65 years of age and older or disabled residents may obtain a non-transferrable tag for the lifetime of their altered pet for a one-time fee.

Offers location as a cooling center during extreme heat.