Resource List

Updated August 2014

Great Starting Point!

  • Call: 211
  • They have a ton of services available to connect to.
  • Provides a connection for those in need with services in king county. Most organizations work through this system. When there is a call, the 211 database will connect with an organization based on the persons need. They also do assessments for housing associations too.
  • Example of services includes: Family housing connections, housing and other services.
  • Can call this number and ask for neighborhood house help for homeless
  • Family Housing Connection:
  • Call 211
  • Meet with a family housing Connection Specialist
  • Receive a follow up phone call when a housing resource becomes available
  • Meet with housing staff to ensure the best fir for your family

Broadview Seattle

  • 206.299.2500
  • 7-7pm best to call. Fist come first serve bases
  • Shelter for victims of domestic violence (up to 6 weeks)
  • Good bus location

Catholic Community Services Kent

  • Emergency Hotel Vouchers call Friday between 10:00am and 12:00pm ((253) 850-2523)
  • 253.854.0077
  • 1229 west smith street Kent, WA
  • Shelter, in home care services, emergency assistance, hotel vouchers, counseling, supportive services for veterans families.

Child Care Resource Homeless Program

  • 1.877.543.0060 (main line)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1225 S Weller Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98144
  • Homeless program that helps families find childcare 206-329-5842
  • Help people become licensed childcare providers.
  • Help parents in looking for childcare that meets their specific needs.

Children and Family services in Kent WA

  • 253.372.5930 (Main Line)
  • In regards to food stamps or medical coupons please call DSHS: 253.372.6111
  • Press extension 1 to report child abuse and neglect in childcare, group care, foster care or services related to conflict.

Crystal Judson Family Justice Center Tacoma

  • 253.798.4166
  • 718 court e Tacoma 98402
  • Domestic violence agency, help with protection orders, transitional housing, counseling, support groups, clothing & food banks, DSHS on site, spiritual support, law informant close by to file reports.

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network

  • 425.656.7867
  • Domestic violence provider. They have a CAT program that supports those experiencing domestic violence but don’t need housing.
  • Support groups for kids and adults (women, men, transgender, etc.)
  • They have an emergency shelter for a 26 day stay for folks who are experiencing domestic violence.
  • Help with housing and leaving domestic violence.
  • Prevention work.

Domestic Violence Shelter Information

  • 1.800.621.4636

Employment Assistance Specialist YWCA

  • 206.436.8634 (Front Desk)
  • 425.861.3715
  • Provide employment assistance

Family Housing Connection

  • 206.328.5796

Family Renewal Shelter

  • 253.475.9010

Hope Place South Seattle

  • 206.628.2008
  • Must call between 8:30am-9:00 M-F. First come first serve basis.
  • Shelter for women and women children
  • Christian based program
  • Provide community meetings, own room and case manager
  • No waiting list

Housing and Human Services

  • 253.856.5070
  • Due to layoffs their services have dwindled. They fund different agencies and have knowledge of difference services around.
  • Use this line as a help line for families and staff if you’re stumped on what to do. They’re willing to answer questions and direct callers the best they can.

Housing Justice Project

  • Pro Bono Services for King County residents only
  • Provide feel legal assistance such as legal advice, help answering eviction paperwork, negotiation with landlords and tenants, representation of eligible tenants at eviction, referral and resource information.
  • No legal advice is given on the phone. You can go to any of the offices listed below, no appointment is necessary.
  • Become prepared with a timeline of events, lease agreement, receipts, cancelled checks, all paperwork from landlord or attorney, all letters and emails, photos and witnesses (on day of hearing only).
  • Offices
  • HJP Kent (For those living south of I-90 and Not in Seattle of on the Eastside)
  • Maleng Regional Justice Center, Room 1281 (1st Floor)
  • 401 4th Avenue North Kent, WA 98032
  • Monday through Friday 8:00am to 10:30am
  • HJP Seattle (For those living north I-90, in Seattle or on the eastside)
  • King County Courthouse, W314
  • 516 3rd Avenue (& James Street), Seattle, WA 98104
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00am to 10:30 am
  • HJP P.M.
  • King County Courthouse
  • W314
  • 516 3rd Avenue (& James Street) Seattle, WA 98104
  • Mondays 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Arrive before 5:00pm to see an attorney.
  • More info found at

Hope-Link Bellevue

  • 425.943.7555
  • Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00pm
  • Services include transportation to programs such as Medicare & Dart, food, housing, family development, adult education, transportation, energy assistance and emergency financial assistance.

Housing Search NW

  • Free online resource to help those in need find homes in the state of Washington.
  • This includes finding a place to rent, residential facilities or other regional resources.

Katherine Booth House

  • 206.324.4943
  • Domestic Violence shelter
  • 30 day program
  • Support groups
  • Safety planning
  • Community Advocacy program for those who aren’t in a shelter but still need support.

Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services

  • 515 W. Harrison St, Ste. #107, Kent, WA 98032
  • (253) 520-3550
  • Food Bank
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • 2nd Wednesday of the month open 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Clothing Bank
  • Registered clients may visit once per month
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Last check for clothing is at 12:15pm

Kent First Presbyterian

  • 253.852.3370
  • Emergency food back Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:30pm
  • Once a month there is Puget Sound Energy assistance. Please make appointments for this on the first Monday of every month.

Kent United Methodist church

  • 253.852.0993
  • Share bread program (help with utilities and rent) must live in Kent school district and not have been here past 12 months.
  • To qualify for the program you must call Monday morning @ 9:00 for an appointment on Wednesday. Phone only answers on Mondays.

King County Parent to Parent Support

  • 206.364.6337
  • Help families who have a child with a disability or health care need.
  • Provide parent connections with one another
  • Information on resources and referrals
  • Support groups for families in king county
  • Offer services in other languages and will connect families who speak the same language.

Korean Women’s Shelter Tacoma

  • 253.535.4202
  • KWA- They serve all people, not just Koreans

Life Wire

  • 425.746.1940
  • Eastside domestic violence program
  • Kent is out of their domain, they only serve the northern area of King County

Maple Valley Food Bank

  • 425.432.8139
  • Services include financial aid, emergency needs (move in costs, medical bills, PSE programs, buss passes) and food assistance.

Multi-Service Center

  • 253.854.4406
  • 253.838.6810 (main)
  • 253.874.4328 (Utilities)
  • 1.800.348.7144 (Energy Assistance)
  • Services include stabilized housing assistance, educational programs, employment assistance, energy assistance, financial management classes, food bank, youth services, clothing back, advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities and employer services.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • 1.800.799.7233

New Beginnings Seattle

  • 206.522.9472
  • This number can be used as a help line
  • Provide emotional support for domestic violence line.
  • Legal advocacy team that works on Wednesdays that provide legal advice etc.
  • Confidential shelter
  • Support groups
  • Counselor on staff
  • They come into schools to do presentations on dating violence, family violence and healthy relationships.

Northwest Justice Project

  • 211 or 1-800-621-4636
  • Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income individuals throughout the state.

Pierce County Domestic Violence Hotline

  • 253.798.4166

Regional Justice Center Kent

  • 206.205.7406
  • 401 4th Ave north Kent, 98032 Suit 2B
  • Provide advocacy assistance for those petitioning domestic violence orders
  • Provide court accompanying and support
  • Only refer those who are surviving domestic violence

Renton Housing Authority Renton

  • 2900 NE 10th St. Renton, WA 98056
  • In front of Safeway at NE Sunset BLVD.
  • Good to bring ID, but you don’t have to have it
  • “Kimberly Price” is the alias/fake name you give them to identify you.
  • YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS NAME FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Safe Place Olympia

  • 360.754.6300
  • Services include an emergency shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, 24 crisis line, legal clinic and advocates.

Salvation Army

  • 360.352.8596 ext.6
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30pm
  • Meal Times
  • Lunch 11-12 Everyday
  • Dinner 5-6 Everyday
  • Shelter:
  • Women Check-in time is 5
  • Men Check-in time is 7
  • Curfew for all residents is 9:00pm
  • Services include meals, shelter, charismas assistance, etc.

Share and Care House

  • 253.845.2897 (Main Line)
  • Provide guardianship and clothing bank services
  • Help manage income and assists clients with government assistance
  • Provide many types of guardianships such as property and financial matters
  • Has a 90 homeless program
  • Assist homeless and at risk children helping with providing rent with a case manager

Sidewalk

  • Emergency Overflow Shelter
  • 360.515.5620
  • November- March only Come into or call Sidewalk advocacy center to be screened for the Emergency Overflow Shelter.
  • 1139 5th Ave SE Olympia, WA
  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm.
  • Closed on Thursday and Friday
  • Emergency Help Directory:

South King County Mobile Medical Unit

  • Find updated schedules here:

St. Stephen the Marty’s

  • 253.631.1940
  • 13055 SE 192nd St, Renton, WA 98058
  • Food Bank Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am
  • Wednesdays at 4:00pm

Union Gospel Mission

  • 360.709.9725
  • Services include rental assistance; help paying electric bills and such. Must bring ID and proof of income. Financial help is on a first come first serving bases. Usually best to go in the beginning of the month where aid is available.
  • They also help folks get their ID’s again, provide meals, housing, laundry and shower facilities.
  • Shower times
  • 1:30-3:00 Monday-Friday
  • Meal times include
  • Monday-Friday 6:30am Breakfast, Noon Lunch, 5:30pm Dinner.
  • Saturday Brunch 8-10
  • Sunday 8:00am Breakfast, Noon Lunch and 9:00am Service (Freedom Church).
  • There is a 2-year program for men and women to help get them back on their feet. This could be from jail, drugs, medication, alcohol, etc.
  • They also provide vision and dental services Monday-Friday by appointment only. Dental services and vision services include getting teeth pulled, eye examinations and glasses. Appointment only!
  • Dental Appointment number (360) 943.6400

Vine Maple Place

  • 425.432-2119
  • Intake Specialist (425) 432-2119 ex 221
  • 22815 SE 216th Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038
  • Services for single parents who have children under 18 and are in jeopardy of becoming homeless or are homeless. They provide transitional housing and financial training. You must be apart of their program to receive services. To be apart of their program you must go through their intake process and fill out an application.

Vision House

  • 425.228.6356
  • Transitional Housing services for homeless families. Must have custody of the children.
  • Provide classes on budgeting and training.
  • Provide preparation for families to get out on their own. They can also go to school for the industry that they want to be in.
  • Provide homes for men in recovery for addiction.

Washington Law Help

  • Find legal offices, browse legal publications, videos, “do it yourself packets” covering divorce, landlord-tenant, consumer, education, employment, government benefits, etc.

YWCA Regional Office Everett

  • 425.258.2766
  • Provide Mental health counseling, Shelter in Lynnwood for single mothers with children, Domestic Violence program, Project Reunite that helps Mothers who lost kids to CPS regain them, interview clothing assistance by appointment and a pre-employment workshop.

YWCA Renton

  • 206.795.2361
  • Domestic Violence Program

YWCA Tacoma

  • 253.383.2593 Direct line to access all service
  • 253-383-4493 Homeless families in need
  • 405 Broadway Tacoma, WA
  • Domestic Violence shelter program, support groups, family therapist, and legal.

YWCA Women’s Shelter

  • 253.383.3263