Community Resources
For more resources, please visit the Emerald City Resource Guide online.
Community Resources
988 Lifeline
Services Provided: Dial 988 for 24/7/365, free, and confidential suicide intervention and crisis support
Phone: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Services Provided: The Washington Recovery Help Line is a free, 24/7 confidential service providing support for substance abuse, mental health challenges, and gambling issues in Washington State. Staffed by professionals, it offers intervention, referrals, and resources for individuals in distress.
Phone: 866-789-1511
Services Provided: 211 is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline. It is your one-stop connection to local community services from utility assistance, food, housing, healthcare, elder care, childcare, after-school programs, mental health supports, and much more.
Phone: 211
Website: https://wa211.org/
Services Provided: Provides counseling and crisis support for LGBTQIA+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Phone: Text “START” to 678-678; Call 1-866-4887386
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Services Provided: Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. This service is offered 24/7/365.
Phone: 1.800.799.SAFE
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Services Provided: ReWA provides 10 wrap-around social services for every member of the family, from infant to senior. These services, delivered in over 50 languages and dialects.
Phone: 206.721.0243
Services Provided: United Way of King County, the pursuit of a more equitable community—not just for some of us but for everyone assistance with food, housing, and educational needs.
Phone: 206.461.3700
Website: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/
Services Provided: El Centro de la Raza is a voice and a hub for the Latino/a community in King County. On the second Wednesday of every month from January-November, El Centro de la Raza hosts Free Bilingual Legal Clinics at its historic building in Seattle (2524 16th AVE S, Seattle, WA 98144 on the top floor) from 6:00-8:00 PM with intake from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Phone: 206-957-4634; 360-9867040
Website: https://www.elcentrodelaraza.org/
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Services Provided: The nonprofit King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) provides critical support and comprehensive services to children, teens and adults who have experienced sexual assault.
Phone: 1.888.99.VOICE (1.888.998.6423)
Website: https://www.kcsarc.org/en/services/
API Chaya
Services Provided: Serves survivors of sexual abuse/assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence. API Chaya Survivor Support Services recognizes the diversity of experiences in Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander communities and strives to work with each individual within their own cultural context. Support groups multiple times per year. Assists with resources, referrals for housing, legal, immigration, mental health, food, financial, safety planning, confidential helpline toll-free 1-877-922-4292. Offers information, helps survivors explore options in a confidential and supportive environment. Services are free.
Phone: Helpline: 1-877-922-4292 or (206)325-0325; Office Line: (206)467-9976
Website: http://apichaya.org/
Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center (HATC)
Services Provided: Medical care, psychosocial evaluations and counseling for child sexual assault victims or adult victims of rape. Counseling is available. Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid), victims' compensation, private insurance, and Medicare. Services provided regardless of ability to pay.
Phone: (206) 744-1600
Website: http://uwmedicine.org/locations/sexual-assault-and-traumatic-stress-center-harborview
Department of Education and Early Learning-Youth Mental Health
Services Provided: Free mental wellness resources for middle and high school aged Seattle youth, and young adults up to age 24.
Phone: (206) 233-5118
Website: Youth Mental Health - Education | seattle.gov
Working Connections Child Care
Services Provided: The Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy program helps eligible families pay for childcare. WCCC is funded by federal and state dollars. Eligibility requirements are set by the federal government and Washington state.
Phone: 844-626-8687
Website: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/getting-help/wccc
Wellspring Family Services
Services Provided: nonprofit organization on a mission to end family homelessness for good. Connecting people with the resources and support they need to maintain and regain stability for themselves and their families.
Phone: (206) 826-3050
Website: https://wellspringfs.org/
Drug and Substance Abuse Support
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Services Provided: SAMHSA connects people with reliable, reputable sources for assistance with behavioral health issues.
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP -24 hour helpline
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Community Health Country Doctor
Services Provided: Provides health services for everyone. Interpretation services are immediately available. Offers a full range of primary care, specialized care, and behavioral health services with the convenience of an on-site pharmacy. Offers prenatal and pregnancy care. Sliding scale fees. Accepts Medicare, Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance and uninsured patients. No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay. Daytime appointments.
Phone: (206) 299-1600
Website: http://cdchc.org/clinic/country-doctor
Seattle Indian Health Board
Services Provided: Seattle Indian Health Board provides healthcare through a variety of culturally attuned services that care for people in a holistic way.
Phone: (206) 324–9360