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

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.

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

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

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. By reporting, callers contribute to identifying patterns of hate and bias, which helps community organizations understand the scope of these incidents and develop targeted prevention strategies.

Offers Individual & Group Therapy, WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services), Individual & Group Peer Support, Intensive Care Coordination, Educational Workshops, Intensive Residential Treatment (1/2 PACT), Peer Bridger, Peer Pathfinder, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management Services, and Peer Respite services. Licensed outpatient behavioral health clinic that strives to form healthy partnerships with clients by providing recovery support, peer services, therapy, care coordination, psychiatric medication management, Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe), Intensive Residential Treatment, substance use disorder services, and health home programs.

Provides on call, in person and over the phone support to vulnerable youth. Works closely with existing emergency youth shelter providers including Friends of Youth, YouthCare and Cocoon House.   Current Safe Place sites include: Metro Transit buses, YMCAs of Greater Seattle and the King County Library System. A complete map of all Safe Place locations can be seen online.

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.

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.

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.

Allows for treatment of COVID-19 when work-related activity has resulted in probable exposure to the virus and certain criteria are met. In these cases, the worker's occupation must have a greater likelihood of contracting the disease because of the job. There must also be a documented or probable work-related exposure, and an employee/employer relationship. Before helping a worker file a workers' compensation claim, the treating provider should consider if the following criteria are met: - Was there an increased risk or greater likelihood of contracting the condition due to the worker's occupation? - If not for their job, would the worker have been exposed to the virus or contracted the condition? - Can the worker identify a specific source or event during the performance of his or her employment that resulted in exposure to the new coronavirus? If the above criteria are not met, it is not necessary to file a workers' compensation claim; however, a claim may still be filed if requested by the worker or if the provider is uncertain if the case meets the criteria.

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

Offers support to people seeking to quit their use of tobacco. Telephone line features a quit coach can help create a personalized quit plan, provide recent information on topics related to smoking and quitting tobacco.   Callers also can receive a step-by-step quit smoking guide.    Promotes a phone app to help quit smoking. Users who complete a survey and who live in Washington state gain access to all the app features. Also offers a support program for teens. Phone Counseling - No health insurance: are eligible for at least five free telephone counseling calls per year from the Quitline - Apple Health (Medicaid): benefit depends on your payer. Call provider for more information. - Medicare: eligible for at least five free counseling calls per year from the Quitline - Private insurance: benefit depends on your health plan. Contact health insurance carrier for details Medication - No health insurance: eligible for at least two weeks of free nicotine patches from the Quitline, but will need to enroll in a counseling program - Apple Health (Medicaid): may be able to have Nicotine Replacement Therapy shipped, but will need your ProviderOne information to enroll in a counseling program - Medicare: should be able to get prescription medications from provider, but can also call to get at least two weeks of free nicotine patches - Private insurance: benefit depends on health plan. Contact health insurance carrier (or employer, if applicable) for details or call the Quitline with plan information.

Provides medical benefits for individuals and families with limited incomes. The following health care services are covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid): -  Appointments with a doctor or health care professional for necessary care -  Medical care in an emergency -  Maternity and newborn care -  Mental health services -  Treatment for chemical or alcohol dependence -  Pediatric services, including dental and vision care -  Limited dental and vision care for adults -  Prescription medications -  Laboratory services -  Hospitalization -  Transportation to and from medical appointments, when necessary -  An interpreter for your appointment, if you do not speak English (arranged through your provider)

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

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

KCLS offers homework assistance in several ways.    Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at KCLS libraries. Students in grades K-12 can drop in any time during Study Zone hours to study, do homework and get help with questions. https://kcls.org/study-zone/  Brainfuse Live Homework Help: A professional tutor will provide up to 20 minutes of specialized help with math, science, English and social studies homework through a downloaded online classroom plug-in. Available in English or Spanish. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/  Homework Help Pages: These websites offer links to high quality information on the Internet and are organized by subject. www.kcls.org/homework  Ask KCLS: Live Chat Help service is staffed by professional librarians who are available 24 hours daily. Answers questions within a 20-minute time frame. https://kcls.org/ask/

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

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.

Lending of Materials: King County Library System (KCLS) has over 4 million items, 60+ online databases, government documents and reference material, and multilingual resources.   Offers Inter-Library Loans through reciprocal use agreements with several other county library systems.   Material loans can also be procured from libraries throughout the U. S. and in other countries. Programs and Exhibits:   Free programs include musical and dramatic performances, programs relating to job search and writing skills, book groups, investments, parenting and much more. Other activities include author visits and computer classes.   Speakers are available for presentations on a variety of topics relating to library services.   Young Adult and Children's Services:   Specially trained librarians select material and develop programs for children and teenagers.  Offers story times, puppet shows, family nights, classes, summer reading program and video gaming programs for teens.   Offers specialized children's and teen pages on the website.   Complete, current schedule of story times is also available on the website or call the Answer Line at (425) 462-9600.   The Answer Line:  Provides quick answers (calls are limited to 5 minutes) to questions over the telephone.   Subjects include loaned items fines, directory assistance, grammar inquiries and questions pertaining to business, the arts, medicine, government, sports, hard-to-find homework questions and current events.   If unable to answer the question, the line will refer callers to other resources.   Staff can also renew and reserve library materials.   Computer Access:   Offers access to the Internet via branch terminals.   Locations may also offer opportunities to use other software for resumes, newsletters and spreadsheets, as well as hardware such as printers and scanners.   Provides educational software for children.   Voter registration forms are available at all community libraries.   Services available may vary slightly from branch to branch.   Please call for more details and to verify programs.   Printed materials may be available by request in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Libraries may also be visited to escape heat or cold during extreme weather during the day.

Provides a nationwide drug discount savings card for most FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications. Card also available as a phone app. Provides a Drug Price Lookup Tool to see exactly how much the medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies. Participating pharmacies: - Albertsons - Safeway - CVS Pharmacy/Target - HyVee - Kmart - Kroger - Rite Aid - Walgreens Family members, friends and co-workers can also use the card for discounts.

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

Coordinates emergency shelter for families with children as well as people who are pregnant, at multiple locations across King County. Once accepted into a shelter, families will be guaranteed an ongoing nightly spot in that shelter program.  Shelters accessed through the emergency family shelter intake line include (but are not limited to): -  Catholic Community Services' New Bethlehem Shelter -  Catholic Community Services' Sacred Heart Shelter - FUSION Family Center - Mamma's Hands' Shelter -  Mary's Place's Bellevue Family Shelter -  Mary's Place's Burien Family Shelter - Mary's Place's Regrade Family Shelter -  Multi-Service Center's MSC Emergency Shelter -  REACH's Center of Hope -  Solid Ground's Family Shelter -  YWCA's East Cherry Shelter -  YWCA's Willows Emergency Shelter

Provides emergency services for animals including surgery, x-rays, and others.

Enforces state anti-discrimination laws in the following areas: - Employment - Housing & Real Estate Housing - Places of Public Accommodation - Credit & Insurance Those who feel discriminated against may file a complaint within six months of the occurrence of the act, or one year in cases of alleged housing discrimination.