Community service resources
Emergency and legal services
24-hour crisis lineToll-free: 866-4CRISIS (866-427-4747)
TTY/TDD: 206-461-3222
Alcohol and drug 24-hour help line
Toll-free: 800-562-1240
Child-support issues
State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Child-Support Community Relations
Toll-free: 800-457-6202
Legal help: call the CLEAR hotline to find out if you qualify for free legal assistance
Northwest Justice Project
Toll-free: 888-201-1012, weekdays 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
TTY/TDD: 888-201-1014
Healthcare, housing, food and other services for families
2-1-1- Housing, medical, mental health, food banks and other services (vary by location)Phone: 2-1-1
TTY/TDD: Directions are available online
Assistance with food, medical, child care and cash for low-income families and individuals
State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS),
Community Services Division
Toll-free: 877-501-2233, weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walk-in services at local offices, weekdays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Housing and energy assistance programs
Washington State Department of Commerce
Free and reduced-price school meals
Healthcare coverage counseling for free
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
Toll-free: 800-562-6900
Save on prescription drugs - free discount card
Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)
Toll-free: 800-913-4146
Washington State Basic Health - low-cost health care coverage
Toll-free: 800-660-9840
Apple Health for Kids - healthcare for children
Employment
Employment counseling services for job seekers with physical, sensory, cognitive or mental disabilityState Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS),
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Toll-free: 800-637-5627
Employment services - job searches, résumé assistance and career counseling
Local WorkSource career centers across the state
E-mail
Veteran's services
Washington State Dept. of Veterans AffairsToll-free: 800-562-2308
TTY/TDD: 360-725-2199
Washington State National Guard
J-9 Joint Services Support
Toll-free: 800-364-7492
Provided as a service of the Washington State Employment Security Department
