Shipley Center, the senior center in Sequim, WA, Provides educational, social, and recreational activities, classes, and services, especially for those ages 50 and up. Also provides meaningful volunteer opportunities and fun day trips to area events and some overnight trips. The mission of Shipley Center is to enrich the lives of adults through social, health and fitness activities, trips, educational classes, low-income housing opportunities, and referrals to community resources. See our newsletter and other info online.

Early Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of infants and toddlers by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families, including developmental screenings. Services for parents include home visits, parenting classes, parent support and networking. Full day/full year center-based or home-based models are available.

Offers dental services focusing on urgent care. Services include exams, extractions, limited fillings, and limited dental hygiene.

Offers location as a cooling center during extreme heat.

Operates a severe weather shelter during winter months. Sign in is at 7pm. Accepts individuals and families that need shelter for the night.

Provides education to the public about planning and preparing for disasters.

United Way of King County is providing free, weekly and biweekly home delivery of groceries in partnership with King County food banks, Cascadia Produce, Amazon and DoorDash. Deliveries are preset 15-25 lbs. variety of shelf-stable foods. These may include canned meals, canned fruit, canned veggies, pasta, and other miscellaneous items. Some boxes may also contain perishable items like bread or produce with a longer shelf-life. Currently unable to meet individual allergy and dietary needs.

Provides primary care including preventive health care and screening, management of chronic medical illnesses, and treatment of minor injuries and infections. Services include - Wellness checkup or physical exam - Cancer screening - High cholesterol treatment - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment - Diabetes prevention and treatment - Flu vaccine and nasal mist - High blood pressure prevention and treatment - Treatment for obesity - Osteoporosis treatment - Prostate disease prevention and treatment - Smoking cessation - Mental health and counseling programs Refers to VA specialty clinics.

Nonprofit organization that provides free, all-options pregnancy counseling that empower clients with information and resources as they explore all their options (parenting, abortion, and adoption) in a supportive environment. For those who choose adoption, our high integrity, fully open adoptions include ongoing visits and lifelong adoption-related counseling and support.

Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.   CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.   In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.   CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.   Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call: - The name, address and age of the child.   - The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.   - The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.   - Any evidence of previous incidences.   - Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator.  (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. ) Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.

The AIDS/HIV program services include: HIV counseling, HIV/AIDS outreach and education, HIV/AIDS case management, and the HIV Program Quality Improvement Group. All services are confidential.

Offers a number of individualized services for Yakima, Kittitas and Benton/Franklin County schools and other youth organizations. Services include the SAP Programs, educational and prevention seminars, workshops for teachers and leaders of youth organizations, and support groups for adolescents. Also provides screening and brief intervention, assessments and referrals, therapy groups, and educational services for high-risk adolescents; all services are confidential. Nationally CARF Accredited.

Administers elections in Thurston County. Accepts voter applications, as well as changes in a voter's information. Compiles voter registration guides, and sends out the ballots. Counts the returned ballots and posts the election results. Also offers accessible voting for those with vision impairment. Ballots are processed at a separate location. Visit the website for more information.

Provides food to individuals and families in need. Serves households twice a month.

Provides law enforcement services to the city of Shelton.

Offers pet food for dogs and cats in need.

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighter/Paramedics respond to fire emergencies in the city of Seattle. Specialized units within the Operations Division include the Hazardous Materials response team and the High Angle, Confined Space, Heavy Rescue and various Marine Fire Response teams.   Firefighters inspect commercial, multi-residential and waterfront facilities on an annual basis.

Provides nutritious meals at community dining centers. May also offer activities.

Offers the following educational programs:   -  CPR and First Aid instruction -  Programs about fire safety -  Disaster preparedness for youth, older adults, neighborhoods and other community members   CPR classes offer certification for employment, but do not meet healthcare worker certification requirements. Puget Sound, Renton, and Valley Regional Fire Authorities have joined forces to create an enhanced CPR and First Aid program. All of the classes provided are taught using nationally recognized curriculum by certified firefighter/EMTs. This schedule is managed & maintained by the Renton Regional Fire Authority

Provides governmental services to the city of Redmond, including several kinds of permits, inspections, utilities and environmental programs.   Offers permits for:   -  Buildings -  Businesses -  Tree-cutting -  Water meters   Most permit applications are available on the city website.

A culturally appropriate helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Advocates are available 24/7 and offer peer-to-peer support; crisis intervention; assistance with safety planning, domestic violence information and education, and referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers. Safe. Confidential. Anonymous. 24/7.

Offers Awareness and Safety Training to residents of Tacoma and Pierce County to learn how to navigate the 911 system, how to effective observe and report suspicious activity, and why being a good neighbor is important.  Hear from South Sound 911 as well as from local law enforcement about the need for neighbors to get to know each other and the importance of staying connected to resources.

Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst): -  Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home. -  Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.   -  Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.   -  Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job. -  Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.   -  Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.   Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): -  Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.     Emergency Assistance: -  TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.   -  Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.   -  Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.   - Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period. Pregnant Women's Assistance: - Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements. Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): -  Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as: - Housing - Transportation - Child care - Food and employment-related expenses.   Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps. Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc. Housing and Essential Needs (HEN): -  Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.   Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): -  Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.   -  Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.   State Family Assistance: -  Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.

Provides haircuts for 10-15 people once a month.

Provides free public education for students in Pre-K through 12th grades.