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Crisis Line crisiclinic.org or 206-461-3222

211

  Other 211 Web Links www.airs.org  
  www.win211.org  
  www.211.org  

AIDS Resources

  Northwest Aids Foundation Case management, referral for housing, emergency grants for low income persons with AIDS for rent & utilities, help with paperwork and insurance. 206.329.6923
  Seattle Aids Support Group   206.322.2437

Alcohol / Drug 24 Hr Helpline

    Telephone - crisis intervention and emotional support. Available in spanish. Locates 12-step meetings 206.722.3700
1.800.562.1240
  AA Meeting Riverton Park United Methodist
3118 S. 140th St., Tukwila 98168 Monday (women only) Tues, Thus 5:30-7pm
 
  Other Drug / Alcohol Web Links http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/  
  http://www.seattleaa.org  

Blind, Disabled & Chronic Illness

  American Cancer Association www.cancer.org  
  Arc of King County www.arcofkingcounty.org 206.364.6337
  Bridge Ministries for Disability Concerns Individualized services for persons with developmental or long term disabilities. 425.828.1431
  Cancer Lifeline www.cancerlifeline.org 206-297-2500
or 1-800-255-5556
  Community Service for the Blind / Partially Sight Information and referral, adaptive products by mail order, and educational plublications including large print newsletter. Counseling, support groups, instruction in safe travel, low vision assessment, classes, training and consultation 206.525.5556
  Community Service Center for the Deaf

Informational and referral to community resources. All services provided in American Sign Language. Advocates for improved communication access in the community. Consultation services, bookstore, library and newsletter. Public education about deaf culture.
www.cscdhh.org

206.322.4996
  Lighthouse for the Blind  

206.322.4200

 

Tape Ministries NW

We loan books by mail to individuals in the USA and Canada. All our services are free to anyone who qualifies, including people who are blind, visually impaired, dyslexic, or who have disabilities that make it difficult to hold a book or turn the pages.

840 S. 192nd Street
Seattle, WA  98148

206.243.7377

Children's Resources

     Child Care Resources

Vouchers for child care for low income families. Must live in King County outside of Seattle. Must be working/training, must meet income requirements. Call for telephone screening.
www.childcare.org

206-329-5544
  First Place Education programs and social services for homeless children ages 5-13 and their families. 206.323.0642
  King County Child Care Program Provides funds to help with cost of childcare for eligible low-income families in King County outside of Seattle. 206.296.1362
  New Futures Support children and youth to develop and share their unique abilities by providing an inspirational learning environment.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  School Breakfast & Lunch Program For children from low income families, to provide nutritious meals for better study habits and learning. 206.298.7675

Clothing

  Catholic Community Services- Family Center (South King County) Comprehensive social services for South King County 253.854.0077
  Clothing Bank at Midway Covenant Church

22460 24th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA 98198

open twice on Wed: 10 AM - Noon and again from 6:30-8:00 PM. (The evening time begins Oct. 13). Rental Assistance / Energy Assistance, Mon thru Thurs 9am to 4pm. Need eviction or shut off notice and picture ID.

206.878.4861
  St. Thomas Catholic Church Outreach Clothing bank for anyone in need, limited linens/beds available. 206.242.5501
  South King County Multi Service Center Multi service agency for residents of South King County 253.838.6810

Domestic Abuse Help

  Salvation Army Catherine Booth House Confidential shelter for battered women, 28 day stay 206.324.4943
  New Beginnings

Shelter, crisis line, 28 day stay
www.newbegin.org

206.522.9472
  Other Child / Domestic Abuse Web Links http://www.childhaven.org/home.htm  
  http://www.nncc.org [National Network for Child Care]  
  http://www.seattleymca.org  
  http://www.younglife.org  
  http://www.friendsofyouth.org/Contact.asp  

Employment Help

  Center for Career Alternatives www.centerforcareeralternatives.org 206.723.2286
  Employment Hotline   206.728.1400
  Pioneer Human Services for ex-offenders 206.762.7737
  Washington Unemployment www.iwantwork.com  
  Washington Women's Employment and Education www.wwee.org  
  Other Employment Web Links http://www.elcentrodelaraza.com  
  http://pugetsoundhelpwanted.com  

Family Resources

  Atlantic Street Center Offers programs to establish relationships with youth, to prevent delinquency, for low-income children and families. 206.329.2050
  Auburn Youth Services Counseling, anger management, youth and family resources, shelter, foster and residential homes, special programs. 253.939.2202
  Childhaven's Crisis Nursery A 24 hour crisis line to help families with children ages birth to 6 years who need emergency child care, crisis counseling or referrals. 206.328-KIDS
  Community Health Centers 6 clinics offering health care for uninsured, homeless, or on assistance. Exams, treatment, prenatal care, 24 hour on call, referrals.

Kent office
medical
253.852.2866
dental
259.796.4071

Federal Way medical
253.874.7634
dental
253.874.7646

  DSHS Offices

Burien Office serving zip codes 98062, 98146, 98148, 98158, 98166, 98168, 98188, 98198
www1.dshs.wa.gov

206.341.7430
  Friends of Youth

Friends of Youth is a group of special places that provide an array of services for young people and their families in the areas of prevention, shelter care and housing, and treatment across King & Snohomish Counties in Washington State.

www.friendsofyouth.org/Contact.asp

 
  Health Care For The Homeless Providing access to primary care, mental health, and substance abuse services for homeless people. 206.296.5091
  Kidcare Helps low income people find mental and dental care providers, assists families with specials needs children, helps people looking for insurance when they are income-limited. 1.800.756.KIDS
  New Futures Partner with families to create relationships that further support families to thrive in their community.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  WIC Supplemental food program for women, infants and children. For pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants and young children, free food for good nutrition. Monthly checks to buy nutritious foods, info on nutrition and health, and health care services.

(Burien / White Center)
206.296.4822

(Normandy Park / Des Moines)
206.870.8190

Food Banks

  Church by the Side of the Road Food Bank

3455 So. 148th St.

Open Wednesday 10 am- noon, serves the following zip codes: 98166, 98188, 98158, 98168, 98146, 98148, 98062 and requires picture I.D. and proof current address.

206.243.5024
  Des Moines Area Food bank

2045 S. 216th
Des Moines, 98198

Available 3rd Tues. of month from 6-8pm. At all times visiting the Des Moines Food Bank bring ID for all household members (children as well) and a copy of your rental agreement.

206.878.2660
  El Centro de la Raza

2524 16th Ave So.

Multi service center providing support services to Latino community, minority and disadvantaged of Beacon Hill, Rainier Vista, Georgetown, and South park communities. - Open Wednesday 5-7 pm for the working poor , need paystub - Tuesday 10:30- 4:30 for general public, need picture I.D.
www.elcentrodelaraza.org

206.329.9442
  Highline Area Food Bank

18300 4th Ave S.

Provides food on an emergency basis to residents of Highline / Burien area. Manhattan Community Center - Open Tuesday 12:30-2:30 pm, Thursday 10 am- noon

206.433.9900

  Northwest Harvest

711 Cherry St.

Solicits, receives and distributes food to over 270 hunger programs in Washington. Northwest Harvest Cherry Street Food Bank - - Open Monday- Friday , 9-5

206.625.0755
  New Futures Packages of food are available for emergencies when families have no access to food for a short time.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  Tukwila Pantry

3118 South 140th Street
Tukwila 98168
(lower level of Riverton Park United Methodist Church)

1 - 4 PM, Monday, Wednesday, Serves residents of city of Tukwila and students & families of Tukwila School District One-time emergency help given to residents of communities bordering city of Tukwila. Bring ID, Hospitality Center/Computer Bank, Mon. & Wed. 2-5pm
http://tukwilapantry.org

206.431.8293
  White Center Food Bank

9700 Eighth Ave. S.W.
Seattle 98106

11 am to noon, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, serves Zip codes 98106, 98136, 98146, 98168, also children's clothing and bedding - Wednesdays, 1 PM

206.461.4554

Housing, Rent & Shelter

  Community Information Line Has information about all beds available to homeless folks or abused women, or people looking for a halfway house, or housing just for the night. Instead of calling all the homes individually, you may call this line and they can tell you who has room. Note: You need to call in the morning at about 9 or 9:30 to find housing for the night. 206.461.3200
  HUD Housing List   206.220.5140

Men's Emergency Services

  Hotlines

Crisis Line
www.crisisclinic.org

206.461.3222
  Shelters Bread of Life Missions 206.682.3579
    Operation Nightwatch 206.329.2099
    Union Gospel Mission 206.622.5177
  Dental care Public Health Dept 206.205.0577
  Medical Care Consulting Nurse 206.731.2500
  Clothing St. Francis House 206.621.0945
    St. Vincent de Paul 206.767.6449
    Union Gospel Mission 206.622.5177
  Hot Meals Bread of Life Missions 206.682.3579
   

Union Gospel Mission
www.ugm.org/programsmen.asp

206.622.5177

Multi Service Centers

  American Red Cross CPR, Water safety & First Aid 206.323.2345
  Catholic Community Services- Family Center (South King County)

Comprehensive social services for South King County
www.ccsww.org

253.854.0077
  Highline High Point Branch   206.241.0990
  Love Inc. Federal Way officeis open M-Th 9am to noon 253.838.8829
  United Way www.uwkc.org  
  YMCA of Seattle / King County   425.255.1201
  Other Multi-Services Web Links http://www.seattleredcross.org  
  http://www.seattleymca.org  

Parenting Resources

  Apple Parenting Program   253-833-7002 or
253-854-0700
  Changes; parents of teens 206-621-0312
  Childbirth Education Association   206-789-0883
  Children's Hospital Resource Center; referral's for children with
special needs
206-526-2500
  Children's Step-parenting Classes   206-526-2500
  Family Help line   206-233-0139
  Family Services   206-461-3883
  Steven Geller 22024 Marine View Drive So. Suite 202, Des Moines,
206-799-7934
  New Futures Bridging families and schools, we lead parents to get involved in their children's education through joint events and family activities.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  Peps Parent support   206-547-8570
  Solo Parenting Alliance   206-720-1655

Pregnancy & Baby Resources

  Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Information / referral for WA State. Folks can call to see if they are eligible for welfare. A child / maternal hotline. 1.800.322.2588
  Highline Midwifery   206.242.0680

Senior Centers

  Senior Outreach for Tukwila Residents Assistance with legal services, counseling, home repair, housing, transportation, food, health care, utility bills, rent assistance, social security 206.722.0317
  Seatac Senior Program Lunch program, transportation, health screening, income tax assistance, recreation programs, meals on wheels, insurance advisor, trips 206.439.9273
  Highline Senior Center Lunch program, meals on wheels, nurse, transportation, legal clinic, foot care, senior's rights assistance, support groups, referrals, health screenings 206.244.3110
  Des Moines / Normandy Park Senior Center Meals, hot lunches every day, van service, haircuts, help with medical questions, dance and fitness classes, blood pressure monitoring, seminars, foot care, referral. 206.870-2425
  Salvation Army Senior Citizens' Center 9002 16th SW, Seattle, 98106. Hours 8am to 12 Noon, Mon thru Fri 206.763.8842

Senior Resources

  American Legion Auxiliary Emergency Fund. Financial assistance for up to three months for member of an American Legion Post. Other grants for food, clothing and other basic family needs such as rent and utilities. 206.220.6223
  Care Planning Associates Legal guardianship services, private case management, and fiduciary services for older adults and those with disabilities. Average case management fee $55 per hour. No medical coupons. 206.340.1124
  City of Des Moines, Hot Lunch Seniors 60+, Mon thru Thurs 12 noon 206.878.1642
  Highline Mental Health Center Comprehensive counseling and case management for older adults 60+. Clients can be seen in their homes, retirement centers, adult family homes, assisted living and nursing homes or in agency's office. Crisis intervention and counseling. Secures and coordinates medical and community services. Sliding scale based on income. Accepts all kinds of insurance / coupons. 206.248.8226
  Meals on Wheels Home delivered meals and liquid nutritional supplements for homebound older adults ages 60+ and people with disabilities in King County. Meals are delivered frozen. Meals cost money (rates vary). No delivery charge for adults 60+, those under 60 pay small fee.  
  Nutrition Project of Seattle / King County Meals for adults ages 60+ at 35 King County sites. Transportation, nutrition education, counseling and recreation may be provided 206.448.5768
  Pacific Asian Elderly Program   206.342.0236
  Senior Shuttle Transportation Mon thru Fri 9am-4pm. Meals on Wheels, seniors only, deliveries on Thursdays, must live in Des Moines or Normandy Park.  
  Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov 1-800-772-1213
  Utility Rate Assistance For Seniors and Adults with Disabilities A discounted year-round rate on Seattle City Light bill, and if applicable, combined utility bill (water, wastewater, solid waste). rates are available for low income seniors over age 65 years and people who receive disability payments. 206.684.0500
  Visiting Nurses of the Northwest Comprehensive home health care services, skilled nursing care, case mangement and advocay, home health aides, care of terminally ill clients. 206.442.2159
  Widowed Information and Consultation Support groups for widowed men and women, social events, workshops and speakers, newsletters and yearly retreat 206.241.5650

Services

  Other Services Web Links

Child / Drug / AlcoholHousing / House Goods (to donate) / Seniors:
http://www.ugm.org

  Services/ Housing / Personal Assistance / Utilities / Domestic Abuse (Salvation Army, Seattle):
http://www.nwarmy.org

Sight and Hearing Aid Assistance

  Burien Lions Club   206.246.4756

For Spanish Speaking Families

  Consejo Counseling & Referral 38080m S Angeline, Seattle 206.461.4880
  El Centro de la Roza   206.329.7960
  New Futures Non-native English speaking residents attend English as a Second Language classes for adults, taught by community members and/or residents who speak dialects native to Mexico learn to read, write, and speak Spanish, while connecting with family advocacy services.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  Sea Mar Community   206.764.4716

Teenagers Resources

  Denny Place Youth Shelter Up to 14 days per month, no fees for ages 12-17. Clothing, food, showers, laundry. Needs referral from agency. 206.328.5693
  Friends of Youth Emergency shelter, foster care, family services, counseling, workshops. 425.869.6490
  New Futures Youth discuss community issues, and then create a plan of action to address them through community projects and volunteer work.
PO Box 66958, Burien, WA 98166
www.newfutures.us
206-248-9647
  South King County Youth Shelter Emergency shelter for youth 10-17; no fees. Parental consent required. Food, clothing, emergency needs, counseling. 253.833.5666
  Southwest Youth & Family Services Youth and family counseling, teen pregnancy assistance, family reconciliation, gang intervention, GED programs, school drop out programs, chemical dependency help. 206.937.7680
  Younglife A place for youth to come together regularly in fun, to build relationships and know Christ. Meeting for highschoolers is Monday nights at Highline YMCA at 7:15pm. 206.244.8422

Transportation

  DSHS Chore Service In home chore services for eligible single older adults and people with disabilities. Includes transportation, errands. Some weekend or evening help available. Clients are screened through DSHS and then the need is contracted out through another agency. 206.587.5620
  Puget Sound Transport for Homeless Students Bus tickets and/or mileage reimbursements for homeless students needing transportation to get to and from school. 206.439.3636
  Volunteer transportation for Seniors Provides seniors with a ride to medical and other essential appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicle, and stay with the senior through their appointment as an escort of sorts. 206.448.5750

Utilities Help

  Boulevard Park White Center Helpline 206.767.7124
  Burien Catholic Community Services 253.854.0077
    South King County Multi Service Center 253.838.6810
    Salvation Army 206.767.3150
  Des Moines Catholic Community Services 253.854.0077
    South King County Multi Service Center 253.838.6810

Veterans

  King County Veteran's Program Employment Counseling and referral, mental health and trauma counseling, financial assistance for food and shelter, transportation and utilities, prescriptions and other medical costs, transitional housing for homeless vets. 206.296.7656
  Point Man Ministries (Bob Silveria)   425.271.7354
  Washington State Veteran Affairs Information and referral, processes claims for veteran's benefits, mental health services, family treatment. 1.800.562.2308

Women's Emergency Services

  Shelters Operation Nightwatch 206.329.2099
    Salvation Army 206.447.9944
   

Union Gospel Mission
www.ugm.org/programswomen.asp

206.628.2008
  Hospitality House Established as a warm and welcoming shelter for homeless women in S. King Co. 10 area churches have come together to provide this ecuminical outreach to the community. Each evening women come together at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, which houses the shelter. Facilities include a sleeping room, a room for eating and relaxing and bathroons with showers. Hospitality House is open every night of the year Office: 206.242.1860
Pager: 206.699.7029
 

Dental Care

Public Health Dept 206.205.0577
  Medical Care Consulting Nurse 206.731.2500
  Clothing St. Vincent de Paul 206.767.6449
  Hot Meals Union Gospel Mission 206.622.5177
  YWCA of King & Snohomish Counties www.ywcaworks.org 206.461.4851

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