Monitors the charity care policies of hospitals in Washington state. Charity Care covers medically necessary treatment, including inpatient hospital stays and emergency room visits. Every hospital that offers Charity Care must: -  Post a notice about Charity Care in the Emergency Room and the admissions area -  Provide a patient with Charity Care info at intake or discharge -  Provide a patient with Charity Care info in every billing statement   Charity Care may not cover services by medical workers who are not considered part of the hospital’s medical staff or visits to a hospital’s outpatient clinics.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

ONLINE ONLY - Provides legal assistance for low-income families and individuals with eviction notices or legal habitability issues.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) comprises the majority of total call activity for the Spokane Fire Department. EMS care ranges from minor injury and calls for welfare assistance to immediate medical intervention of life-threatening situations. To provide the best emergency care service possible, all Spokane Fire Department uniformed staff are trained Emergency Medical Technicians or paramedics. All 16 stations are staffed with at least one paramedic 24/7.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Operates a site where U. S. residents can file their taxes online.   Also provides information about common deductions.   Software has error checkers and calculators built in to help reduce error.   Personal information is kept confidential.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Provides youth with professionally supported one-to-one relationships with a caring adult mentor. Mentoring organization holds themselves accountable for each child in their program to achieve higher aspirations, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Attorneys who provide advice and (sometimes) representation for those who are being evicted or who are having Landlord/Tenant issues. Interpreters available.

Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities. - Volunteer Chore Services: basic in-home assistance for low-income seniors and disabled adults of 18 and older to help continue to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Services may include local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision. - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): provides a retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP) that is designed for seniors over the age of 55 who want to use their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist children with needed school supplies and toy drives, food collection and delivery, critical services to elderly, and filling the gaps for critical needs in local communities. - Senior Companion Program: senior companions provide support to isolated elders and persons with disabilities by helping with companionship, grocery shopping, answering mail, and other daily tasks that are essential to maintaining independence. Senior companions may qualify for a small stipend and mileage reimbursement if income eligible, to offset their expenses while they help those most vulnerable.

Provides information about health insurance plans available to Washington state residents, including WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and Cascade Care. Determines if the user may be eligible for financial help paying for a health plan, and helps the user enroll.   Coordinates an online marketplace where individuals can apply for, learn about and be approved for medical coverage under various insurance options.   Offers comparisons of health plans.   Qualifies applicants for tax credits or financial help to pay for copays and premiums.    All insurance plans listed in the Health Plan Finder must cover essentials, including visits to the doctor and emergency room, prescriptions, maternity care and preventive care like cancer screenings and immunizations.   In addition, no one will be denied coverage because they are sick or have a pre-existing condition. Most health plans are not allowed to have annual benefit limits and none is allowed to have lifetime benefit limits.

Staff is available by phone 24 hours a day to assist parents who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.

Maintains an institutional library at the Patricia H Clark Family Justice Center

Provides digital download services that allow individuals to download audiobooks and ebooks to home computers or ebook reader.

Provides a subsidized housing list of available units.

Provides a fair and courteous process for resolving complaints relating to child protection and child welfare cases, foster home and child care licensing, child care programs, and juvenile rehabilitation services. Staff provide information and education relating to the various DCYF programs – policies, dependency process, relative placement, ICPC, adoption, foster care and child care licensing, ICW, extended foster care and independent living as well as contracts. Constituent Relations does not have any legal jurisdiction in parenting plans/custody issues or family court matters, or ability to assist in child support concerns, or matters involving DSHS benefits.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Advocates for the rights of residents, serves as mediator in the resolution of complaints of residents related to the quality of life in long term care settings, provides information to the public concerning long term care settings, and monitors the regulations and policies that affect long term care residents.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times (including evenings), makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients. Attorneys on staff can provide limited emergency services depending on the client's legal issue. Areas of assistance can include: - Family Law & Domestic Violence - Landlord/Tenant - Foreclosure - Consumer and Business - Bankruptcy - Vacation of Criminal Records - Reinstatement of Driver License - Veteran Assistance - Wills, Probate, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney. Also serves as a referral partner with the Federal Civil Rights Clinic. Will direct clients to the clinic for intake, appointments, and follow up.

Offers outreach, biopsychosocial needs assessment, and tailored referrals to support services for older adults who may be at risk due to behavioral health issues. Does not provide emergency services or crisis response. Please consider eligibility carefully before giving out contact info and note that the program preference is to take referrals from professional providers (e.g., primary care or social services) or those directly involved in assisting an at-risk elder (e.g., caregiver or family member).