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Offers access to legal forms, self-help legal books, and laws, court cases and court rules for Washington and other states.   Computer resources include wired and wireless internet access, word processing and subscription legal research databases (Westlaw/Lexis), as well as free legal research training classes.

Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services. Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies. Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals. Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.   Typical areas of assistance: -  Managing debt -  Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc. -  Building credit & pulling credit reports -  Budgeting -  Scholarships - Tax preparation - Access to on-campus food pantry - Referrals to additional resources

St. Vincent de Paul of Tacoma–Pierce County operates two service hubs that together provide a continuum of care for community members experiencing crisis, instability, or homelessness. The Community Resource Center, serves individuals and couples across Pierce County. The CRC offers walk-in access five days a week with no appointment required. Services include immediate basic-needs support such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and survival gear, as well as housing and shelter navigation for those experiencing homelessness. Case managers also provide assistance with mental health and substance use supports, and offer specialized navigation for Native and bilingual community members. The Family Resource Center, focuses on families with children, multigenerational households, and young adults ages 18–24. The FRC provides bilingual case management and resource navigation tailored to family and young-adult needs, including for Hispanic and immigrant populations. The site also offers on-site showers and laundry for unhoused households, along with comprehensive housing and shelter navigation designed to help families achieve stability. The Community Resource Center does not provide direct rental assistance.

Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services. Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies. Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals. Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.   Typical areas of assistance: -  Managing debt -  Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc. -  Building credit & pulling credit reports -  Budgeting -  Scholarships - Tax preparation - Access to on-campus food pantry - Referrals to additional resources

Provides peer counseling, referrals and assistance to Somali and other refugee and immigrant populations. Case managers can assist with filling out immigration and citizenship paperwork, completing housing applications and applications for other benefits including basic food, WIC, SSI/SSDI.   If client requires further assistance, helps them get connected to the appropriate agency. Also provides translation and interpretation and cultural as well as behavioral orientations.

The County Clerk can assist the public in understanding legal forms. Also provides self-help packets for family cases.

Provides the ability to check for various DSHS services and programs that may be available or to find out more information on resources in the community.   Offers the option of applying for some programs directly on the site. The "Am I Eligible?" screening asks high level questions about the members in the home and their income, resources and expenses to see what benefits might be available. The online application, "Apply Now" goes into more detail as part of the application for some programs. Users can also register an account on the site, which will allow them to complete online Eligibility Reviews, report changes and see information about their case.

Provides legal education materials and tools that give basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help with self-representation. Provides information on free legal aid programs in Washington, including basic eligibility and contact information. Topics include family law, housing, domestic violence and anti-harassment, immigration, civil rights, consumer and debt, government benefits, health, youth law and education, employment/farm worker rights, Native American issues, and some criminal law issues, including record expungement and victim's rights.

Offers a free PowerPoint presentation for self-represented parties in nonparental custody actions.   Presentation is designed to give users an overview of a nonparental, or 3rd party custody, court case. The presentation goes over how to start a case, how to serve the necessary parties, and how to finish the case.   Presentation is not intended for people who would like to get custody of their own children.

Provides general information and assistance to seniors in Klickitat County. Information provided could be van schedules, what's for dinner at the Senior Center, how to find information about Medicare or Social Security, how to apply for food stamps or the P.U.D. discount, etc.; if the information is unknown, seniors will be pointed in the right direction. Assistance could include making a call or an appointment, helping figure out insurance billings, fill out application for benefits, or accompany seniors to an eligibility review or fair hearing of another agency. Information and Assistance is available to all senior citizens (over 60) regardless of income.

Helps East African refugees access social services through multi-lingual and culturally appropriate information, advocacy and referrals to local resources. Provides individualized case management to clients seeking the most necessary of services. Services provided include:   -  Housing: Assistance with housing applications and shelter referrals including Section 8 & low-income housing applications -  Immigration services: Green Card applications and renewals, travel document applications & citizenship paperwork -  Utilities: Assistance with utility discount application -  Employment: Resume building and employment searches -  Assistance with DSHS benefits and WA Health Plan Finder applications

Provides information, referrals, and advocacy relating to community, county, and state resources. Programs are provided based on funding availability as needed.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts -  Medicare

Provides information and documents related to ONLY these topics: estate planning, end-of-life planning, power of attorney, probate/small estates, long-term care, and adult guardianship (no minor guardianship). **Cannot** assist with any other legal issues, topics listed are only issues we can address. Coordinates two elder law clinics through a partnership between Sound Generations and the King County Bar Association. Thirty-minute appointments with attorneys are available in Seattle and Kent. Attorneys cannot represent anyone in court or on an ongoing basis. Does not have referrals for reduced-cost private attorneys. Does not have referrals for professional fiduciary services like professional guardians, executors, or representative payees.

Provides general information and assistance to seniors in Klickitat County. Information provided could be van schedules, what's for dinner at the Senior Center, how to find information about Medicare or Social Security, how to apply for food stamps or the P.U.D. discount, etc.; if the information is unknown, seniors will be pointed in the right direction. Assistance could include making a call or an appointment, helping figure out insurance billings, fill out application for benefits, or accompany seniors to an eligibility review or fair hearing of another agency. Information and Assistance is available to all senior citizens (over 60) regardless of income.

Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services. Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies. Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals. Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.   Typical areas of assistance: -  Managing debt -  Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc. -  Building credit & pulling credit reports -  Budgeting -  Scholarships - Tax preparation - Access to on-campus food pantry - Referrals to additional resources

Provides information, referrals, and advocacy relating to community, county, and state resources. Programs are provided based on funding availability as needed.

Provides resources and support services to the LGBTQ2SIA+ community and allies of the Lower Columbia region. Services include a community center, education opportunities, mentorship, and monthly support groups for adults, youth, and families. Limited financial assistance is available as funds allow for gender-affirming costs, name changes, hormone treatments, and other expenses approved on a case-by-case basis. Financial assistance is limited to once per year, with a $200 limit.

Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services. Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies. Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals. Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.   Typical areas of assistance: -  Managing debt -  Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc. -  Building credit & pulling credit reports -  Budgeting -  Scholarships - Tax preparation - Access to on-campus food pantry - Referrals to additional resources

A program that helps people change their name/gender through the courts or at the DMV (cannot do both for one person). Services range from providing information on the process of changing documents in the state of Oregon to offering financial aid and advocacy at the courts and the DMV. The level of financial assistance and eligibility for this assistance varies based on program's budget.

Assists people with cases in the following areas: Non-contested marriage dissolutions (divorces that are agreed or in which the other party will not respond) Establishment of a parenting plan and child support in non-contested cases when the father has already been determined The SHP Program completes all of the legal paperwork, so clients are relieved of the pressure of having to complete documents on their own. We are here to instruct clients about the legal process, inform clients of their rights and responsibilities, and to assist with the paperwork. We are available throughout the legal process to address any questions or concerns about the court process.

Offers access to legal forms, self-help legal books, and laws, court cases and court rules for Washington and other states.   Computer resources include wired and wireless internet access, word processing and subscription legal research databases (Westlaw/Lexis), as well as free legal research training classes.

Offers parenting education, including Kaleidoscope Play and Learn parent/child activity groups. Other classes include: - Toddler Gym - CPR for infants/adults - Life Skills - Cooking and Nutrition - K-12 Tutoring. Offers support groups and workshops for Latino families.  Facilitates support groups to increase family's social support and decrease family isolation.   Also offers family advocacy, application assistance along with information and referral to a variety of other services.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts.  Medicare Volunteers are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.

Multiple programs that offer case management, care coordination, ESL Classes, Civis classes, social engagement programs, Senior Volunteers, etc.