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Provides financial assistance to assist with utility bills and heating costs. Screens clients for multiple programs. Appointments available one day per month. Call or apply online on appointment day as soon as appointments open.

Collaborates with households to help them avoid or resolve homelessness. Diversion specialists review clients' housing situations and creates a plan to overcome their housing challenge. Provides case management services but no financial assistance.

Provides financial assistance to assist with utility bills and heating costs. Screens clients for multiple programs. Appointments available one day per month. Call or apply online on appointment day as soon as appointments open.

By appointment only. Provides emergency energy assistance to those who are not eligible for, or who have exhausted, all other available energy assistance sources. Does not serve Vera or City of Cheney. Must be facing hardship, such as past due balance, shut off, or inability to pay.

Provides homeless families with a centralized point of entry to access housing resources such as diversion, rapid rehousing, temporary housing, or permanent supportive housing. Does not provide families with immediate housing.

Provides financial assistance to assist with utility bills and heating costs. Screens clients for multiple programs. Appointments available one day per month. Call or apply online on appointment day as soon as appointments open.

Provides several modes of transportation to and from Medicaid eligible medical appointments. Transportation options include bus passes, gas vouchers and taxis. Rides are wheelchair accessible if needed.

Provides free personal and household items such as furniture, appliances an dishes as well as clothing, toiletries, blankets and food to veterans, active military, and Gold Star families.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offers free 24 hour access to the Washington 211 online database of approximately 4500 social service agencies.

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.

Assists with mobility and medical equipment for low-income individuals, seniors and families who are referred by a professional.

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.

Delivers food and hygiene products to people who have difficulty leaving their homes without assistance in Spokane County. Volunteers deliver free non-perishable meal kits that require cooking. Also provides bus passes.

Offers homebuyer education and pre-purchase counseling to help first-time potential homeowners prepare for homeownership and improve their financial health.

Offers free counselors/mentors for small businesses and guidance on how to start and run a business.

Assists families with children who have, or who are at risk of developing, serious chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions. Connects them with parent organizations and financial and educational resources regarding the child’s medical condition.

Responsible for assessing all property in their counties for property tax and other purposes. Also offers the Reduced Residence Rate program for a property tax reduction for Seniors and Disabled. Apply at: https://www.spokanecounty.org/281/SeniorDisabled-Person-Tax-Exemption

Provides programs to begin preparing for the future including obtaining college credits, career exploration and technical education.

This department processes and files the protection order paperwork. To download forms, type "protection order forms" in the search bar on the website. This office cannot give legal advice or provide assistance in filling out the forms.

Provides crisis intervention, counseling, referral to community resources and, when necessary, free transportation to the Confidential Safe Shelter.

The YWCA Child Advocacy Program promotes the emotional and psychological healing of children who have witnessed traumatic, life altering events. Offers advocacy-based counseling, as well as mental health counseling services for children.

Provides professional, interview-appropriate clothing for low-income women seeking gainful employment. Appointment Only. Call Friday, 9am-noon.

Provides crisis intervention, counseling, referral to community resources and, when necessary, free transportation to the Confidential Safe Shelter for domestic violence survivors.

Domestic Violence is one of the leading causes of homeless and housing instability. YWCA Spokane provides walk in housing advocacy for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence.

Provides temporary, confidential, emergency housing and support services for victims of intimate partner domestic violence and their children (pets welcome when possible). This shelter has a limited capacity and is focused on serving those in imminent danger.

Free, holistic groups and psychoeducational learning opportunities for women who have been impacted by domestic violence, aimed at supporting healing and wellness. Includes Circle of Security parenting support, trauma sensitive yoga, healthy relationship skill building, expressive arts, and stress management groups. Free childcare available upon request.

Coaching, career management, resume building and job search support, explores balancing work and family, and financial management for women who have experienced domestic violence. Includes access to the computer lab, available for drop-in support, to assist women with job search or printing legal documents. Free childcare available upon request.

The YWCA team of paralegals, LLLT, and attorneys are able to provide assistance to help survivors of intimate partner domestic violence with legal issues related to family law matters (divorce, custody, child support, and parentage).

Provides child care for infants starting at 6 weeks old to school aged children to 10 years old. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify, online forms available.

Preschool program for low-income families. Daily lesson plans include activities for kindergarten readiness.

Thanks to funding from Washington State Department of Commerce & the Smith Barbieri Progressive Fund, they are currently able to provide Landlord/Tenant mediation services at no cost to either tenants or landlords. Call or use the online contact form specific to landlord/tenant conflict. Website available in Spanish.

One-on-one consulting for independent and local entrepreneurs and business owners in Eastern Washington. Services are provided at no charge.

Low-barrier shelter serving those who identify as male. Offers beds, three meals a day, showers, laundry, and lockers to those who slept in the shelter the night before. Anyone can use the shelter as a temporary mailing address.

Provides advocacy and access to community-based services for youth, ages 12 through 24. Staff will need to speak with the youth directly.

Helps kinship caregivers finding local resources and navigate through government systems. Offers financial assistance to help with basic necessities. Kinship families have children in the care of relatives other than their parents.

Provides assistance to unpaid caregivers to help them continue at-home care. Services may include counseling and support groups, training, purchasing adaptive medical equipment, and respite care. Must be caring for someone age 55 or older.

Helps vacate convictions, reduce your Legal Financial Obligations (LFO's), and restore rights.

Provides a wheelchair-accessible share ride transportation service for individuals whose disability prevents them from using the regular fixed route buses.

Helps single adults or couples find and maintain stable housing. Does not provide direct financial assistance.

Designed to serve Spokane County residents 65+ years of age and/or persons living with disabilities, who otherwise would not qualify or be able to utilize public transportation options. For medical transportation to appointments or to pick up prescriptions. Schedule 48 hours in advance.

Assists people in avoiding high legal costs and in solving problems quickly and cost-effectively. Provides support in mediation for pre-trial settlements and legal options, including parenting plans, family issues, divorce, elder services, and more.

Provides diapers of various sizes, wipes and formula. Provides clothing sizes newborn to 2T. Offers other essential items such as baby bathtubs, strollers, highchairs, bassinets, etc. All items are available based on donations.

Offers a kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5. Adults may receive ESL support. ​

Offers child care for children 1 month to 6 years of age and family support services.

Offers an interactive music class for children ages birth-5 to attend with their caregiver. Classes create a nurturing environment for children to have fun singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Registration is required.

Teaches parents to identify, understand and respond to their child's needs. Classes are open to parents of children aged 5 and under, as well as pregnant women and their partners. Participants receive a certificate of attendance.

Offers a support group for moms. Provides case management with support, goal setting, and referrals to community resources. Matches participants with a parenting mentor. Offers information and encouragement for moms who are, or seek to breastfeed.

Provides monthly cash payments for people ages 62 and older. Manages Social Security numbers, claims, late Social Security checks and applications.

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability who have income and resources below specific financial limits. Washington pays an additional state supplement, and clients are automatically eligible for Medicaid as well as food benefits.

Helps people who receive disability benefits, such as SSI or SSDI, return to work or work for the first time. The program is voluntary, and there is no penalty for not participating.

Provides monthly cash benefits for the eligible survivors of workers covered under Social Security who have died. Additionally makes a one-time payment of $255 to the surviving spouse.

Provides monthly checks for people who have worked in the past or who are unable to work because of a disability. Checks may start at the sixth full month of the disability. Recipients of SSDI may also be eligible for Medicare benefits.

Manages the Medicare program, which provides insurance for adults who are 65 and older and eligible for Social Security benefits as well as for most recipients of Social Security disability benefits. Some plans require a premium.

Assists with prescription drug program costs for qualified low-income individuals receiving Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income.

Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes.  Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance if funding is available. Must be DSHS referred.

Offers a free resource room that has clothing, toiletries, pet food, blankets, Naloxone kits, and hats and gloves, depending on donations.

Provides low-income older adults with $80 in benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets. Applications open in early May through August

Provides financial assistance once every 12 months for utilities and prescriptions. Funds vary month-to-month.

Provides affordable rental houses and apartments ranging from studios to four bedrooms. No fee to apply for the wait lists. Apply online under the individual properties.

Service matches volunteers with low-income seniors or people with disabilities to provide household assistance which enables recipients to remain in their homes and maintain a connection with their communities. Will provide snow shoveling for low-income seniors and disabled - CANNOT SHOVEL SNOW FROM ROOFS. PLEASE NOTE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CALLING. Currently has a wait list.

Primary goals are to promote the reunification of families and to assist the integration of newcomers successfully into our community.

Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and ABD.

Assists recipients of DSHS public assistance with obtaining a Washington State ID card at a reduced cost from the Department of Licensing. Case workers at DSHS will fill out a form clients can take to DOL and get a card for $5.

Supplements the income of Washington state residents, including legal immigrants, by providing food benefits. Monthly benefit amounts vary based on the number of people in the household, income and living expenses. Issues vouchers to replace food lost during major disasters.

Helps low-income Medicare recipients pay for their Medicare Part A and Part B premiums. DSHS pays the co-pays and deductible as well for very low income Medicare beneficiaries.

Offers short term emergency and transitional shelter to families experiencing homelessness. 18 units for 3-5 family members. Provides Case management, laundry, children's play areas, individual storage closets, and private bath.

Assists those who have intellectual or developmental disabilities by managing their social security benefits.

The HUD-VASH program to help homeless veterans and their immediate families to find and maintain affordable, safe, and permanent housing in the community.

Provides a computer lab for client's use in employment search, offers career counseling, job referrals, education assistance, develop resumes, professional clothing bank and hygiene products. By appointment only.

Provides asset protection, estate planning, assistance with long-term care needs, probate and trust administration, and leveraging government benefits; such as Medicaid and VA Benefits.

Outpatient counseling service programs assists patients with identified problems associated with substance abuse (gambling, financial problems, failure in school, domestic violence, child abuse, etc). For these patients, we provide individualized treatment plans, family support/counseling, financial counseling, and aftercare in both individual and group therapy settings.

Certified Treatment Agency. State gambling addiction treatment program and counseling.

Offers several series of training classes for fathers who want to improve their relationships with their children. Classes are offered in person as well as virtually. Provides active case management and financial support to formerly incarcerated men.

Assists taxpayers who have an immediate financial hardship that would be alleviated by expediting an anticipated refund; also helps with tax problems that remain unresolved after previous contacts with the IRS. Available via high-definition two-way video conferencing.

Connects job seekers with employer job openings. Job postings are on the website.

Helps those with medical, housing, and food insecurity. Offers resource navigation, and assistance with applications for DSHS and Medicaid services. Assists immigrants and newly arrived community members in obtaining state identification, bus pass, and/or library cards.

Sin Miedo al Éxito is an economic development program that focuses on supporting individuals with financial literacy, as well as current and potential small business owners within marginalized groups. Financial subjects that are covered at workshops or individual appointments are: Car loans, interest rates, credit score, collections, how to open a bank account, ITIN services, and more. Offers individual and business financial assessments to create an action plan to improve finances.

Homeless shelter for men, showers and laundry service available. Service animals may be brought if there is a kennel provided and proof of documentation. Check in by 7pm. Lunch and dinners served daily. Call ahead to check on new intake process.

Provides free eye examinations at the Union Gospel Mission by appointment only on 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 9-11am.

Counseling services include case management, individual, couples, family, group and peer support. Call for more information about eligibility and insurances accepted.

The Champions program serves the community by providing safe, healthy, after-school activities in the Liberty Park neighborhood. This program is offered at no financial cost to families, and all kids aged 5-12 are welcome to participate without discrimination. Kids play games, work on homework, or work on personal goals. All program activities are optional.

Provides a pre-school classroom experience for 3 and 4 year old children to prepare them for Kindergarten, also provides a variety of services to children and their families.

Offers training in food service skills free of charge. The New Leaf helps individuals develop marketable skills, build a solid resume of work experience, and find employment. Vocational specialists provide individualized support to create a resume, practice interview skills, find a job, and enter a professional work environment.

Provides a crisis shelter for women and children. Shelter is for single women and mothers with both male and female children under the age of 18. Check in before 8:30pm.

Preventing families from becoming homeless through rental assistance and targeted case-management.

Assists low to moderate income homeowners improve their financial situation. Services include connecting with a qualified loan specialist, assistance with debt consolidation, loans for home renovation, and comprehensive financial services. Apply online.

Includes assistance in creating a business plan, reviewing an existing business plan, applying for loans, and online courses. Located at Fifth & Stone, inside Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center.

Applicants must have exhausted all other forms of assistance for retaining their home, including but not limited to refinance and loan modification. Check website for eligibility.

Register online. Workshop that teaches how to manage and budget finances. Located at Fifth & Stone, inside Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center.

Helps homeowners determine what options may be available to remedy default and avoid foreclosure. Counselors work with homeowners and their mortgage companies to determine an affordable solution in order to resolve delinquency or default, explores alternatives not offered by mortgage companies and provides information and referrals to other resources. Call or apply online.

Learn how to understand and access credit reports, increase credit scores, establish good credit, and how to deal with collection agencies in this 2-hour workshop. Register through the SNAP website. Located at Fifth & Stone, inside Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center.

Supports unaccompanied youth ages 12-24 who are facing homelessness or housing instability. Case managers work with youth to coordinate supportive housing, employment, education, family reconciliation, and behavioral health.

Operates a shelter for youth ages 13-18 that provides three meals a day, and access to clothing, hygiene supplies, showers, and laundry facilities. Also provides case management, employment and education support, and health and wellness resources.