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.

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. For a health professional, violations of law fall into the following three categories: -  Mental or Physical Condition: This condition involves the mental or physical inability of a health care provider to practice with reasonable skill and safety. -  Unprofessional Conduct: This is a term used to describe conduct, acts or conditions that are considered by law to be unprofessional in this state. -  Unlicensed Practice: This category applies to any circumstance involving a person or facility that practices health care but doesn't have a valid Washington credential.

Provides updated information about flood recovery, damage reporting, road closures and evacuation shelters relating to the 2025 flooding.

Anyone may call the 24-hour support line for assistance and information. Provides around-the-clock hospital responses to local emergency rooms and offer in-person advocacy for anyone seeking a medical exam or evidence collection. The team can support caller in making informed decisions regarding medical care related to trauma. Under Washington law, survivors of sexual assault have the right to have an advocate or support person present during medical and legal proceedings.

Provides a monthly TBI support group for anyone with any type of TBI, including acquired brain injuries from strokes, brain bleeds, etc., as well as those who had head trauma. Offers library information, educational classes, as well as connections to outside resources, like the Brian Injury Alliance of WA.

Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Opens a severe weather shelter for adults when temperatures are forecasted to be below 33 degrees or two inches of snow, operated by Urban League. Shelter will provide mats, blankets, sleeping bags, warm drinks and snacks.

Provides an extreme winter weather shelter open to young adults ages 18-24. Meals are provided during check-in and check-out.

Provides paid time off for Washington state residents when a serious health condition prevents them from working or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child, or for certain military-related events. Provides up to 90% of weekly pay—up to a maximum of $1,427 Most Washington workers are eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave a year. Some may qualify for up to 18 weeks of paid leave. The leave does not have to be used all at once. MEDICAL LEAVE When a serious health condition prevents an employee from working, medical leave covers a wide range of serious health needs such as major surgery, after giving birth to a baby, for bed rest during pregnancy, to receive treatment for a chronic health condition, and to receive inpatient treatment for substance abuse or mental health. FAMILY LEAVE When an employee needs to take time off to care for a family member and the family member has a serious health condition that would qualify them for medical leave, or if they're welcoming a new baby or child into their family, they are eligible for family leave. MILITARY FAMILY LEAVE Allow Washington workers to spend time with a family member in the military if the family member is about to be deployed overseas or is returning from overseas deployment.

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.

Helps callers locate free tax sites in their area and provides information about tax credits they may be eligible for.

Offers childcare and pre-school for children 1 month to 6 years of age.

Provides free and unbiased counseling and information on health insurance issues such as: -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare -  Speaking with 1-800-MEDICARE on clients' behalf -  Making referrals to other agencies and programs -  Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints Also offers the Community Based Care Coordination program which provides coordination of services to Medicaid and Medicaid-eligible clients. The program supports clients with improving quality of life, help managing multiple care providers, assistance in getting appointments, identifying helpful community resources, connecting to available benefits.

Operates a mobile health van that provides vaccinations as well as other medical services. Vaccines include COVID-19, flu, childhood, and MPox. Van may also have blood pressure screenings, blood glucose screenings and naloxone, depending on site.

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

The City of Spokane Public Defender’s Office represents eligible people facing a loss of liberty from criminal charges within the City of Spokane.

Operates the Winter Welcoming Center, open every morning with extended hours during severe weather. Provides warmth, WiFi, and refreshments, and distributes clothes, shoes, and sleeping bags.

Arranges transportation to and from eligible Medicaid covered medical services to anyone with a valid DSHS ProviderOne ID card, who has no other form of transportation.  The Medicaid Broker will arrange for the lowest cost, most suitable option for the client's needs.  This may include bus passes or tickets, gas vouchers, mileage reimbursement, volunteer drivers, shared rides, or a wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle.  Transportation will be arranged for trips within the local community.  Transportation outside of the local community may be available if certain criteria are met.

The Housing Justice Project’s Appointed Counsel Team represents tenants in eviction hearings. If you are low income and have been served with a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), contact HJP right away. If you have a show cause hearing scheduled, COME TO YOUR HEARING so our Appointed Counsel attorneys will have a chance to provide you representation. The Housing Justice Project also provides tenants help with eviction notices, installment plans for move-in costs, move-out issues, deposits, repairs, disputes, habitability, discrimination, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, past evictions, criminal history/legal financial obligations on your record and more, including community outreach and education and work with community partners to remove barriers to becoming housed and staying housed.

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.

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

Offers trained navigators who work one-on-one with Pierce County residents who are unable to access transportation. Finds transportation options such as local shuttles, volunteer driver programs, medical transportation services, transit, and more. Also helps clients navigate public transportation routes and provide suggested trip plans. Works with clients to meet a more immediate transportation need and to establish reliable, long-term transportation. Services may include - Filling out applications, - Education about available options and how they can be blended together - Access to short-term transportation Examples of transportation include medical, employment, education, food, benefits application, and errands.

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.

Assists low-income county residents with spay/neuter and medical expenses.

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