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GENERAL RESOURCES
- The Seattle Times has a growing list of organizations and groups responding to the current needs. Although this is a list of places to donate, the same organizations are providing help in a variety of areas.
- To help communities significantly impacted by COVID-19 in Seattle, the City of Seattle created a new centralized website where residents can find information about relief programs offered by the City, the County and the State. This site pulls together resources for workers, artists, small businesses, nonprofits, parents, homeowners, and community members to make it easier for City of Seattle residents to find assistance during this unprecedented public health crisis. You can visit the statewide website here or you can call WA Hotline at 1 800-525-0127
CHILDCARE
- Do you need help with childcare? You may qualify for financial assistance to pay for childcare if you live or work in King County, fall within income guidelines and your income, work schedule, or access to child care has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or you are an essential worker. Visit King County Cultivating Connections to learn more.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
- There has been a concerning trend in increased domestic violence during this time. If you need to access help, try the following resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: 1-888-998-6423, and National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888. More resources can be found here. King County has also published resources, including how to get a protection order and warning signs.
EMPLOYMENT
- The United States Postal Service is hiring. Learn more here.
FINANCIAL ASSITANCE
- For financial resources, including information on mortgage payments, rent, student loan deferments, emergency loans, utility payments, etc., visit the Department of Financial Institutions or call 1-877-746-4334.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Every Saturday, a free meal is served at noon at The Body of Christ Church in White Center (1320 SW 102nd). Enjoy a free lunch and pick up some staples to help you get through the week.
- Food Lifeline and Northwest Harvest are combating hunger and increasing access to healthy food during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity during this time, please explore this website for resources that can help: https://foodlifeline.org/need-food/. You can also visit a site created by Washington State.
HEALTH RESOURCES (FLU SHOT, VACCINATIONS, COVID TESTING, ETC.)
- Getting the flu shot is more important than ever this year. Find a local vaccine clinic here. No insurance? Underinsured? You can find options on the list as well.
- Do you need support to isolate or quarantine? King County can help. If you are a traveler, an essential worker with a high-risk person living at home, from a multigenerational family, have no permanent housing, living in a group setting (shelter, dorm, etc.) or cannot isolate or quarantine at home, check out this resource.
- King County School Based Health Centers. Did you know students can get asthma care, immunizations, vaccinations, sports physicals, annual checkups, mental health counseling, nutrition education, and more right in local schools? This includes Chief Sealth, Denny International, Highland Park, Roxhill Elementary, West Seattle Elementary, West Seattle Hight School and more. Click here for a full list and more information.
- COVID testing is open to all, regardless of income, immigration status, or health insurance. Language interpretation services are available at no cost. For a list of all testing sites in King County, click here. If you are a Washington State resident without documents who is in need of care, click here to find out how to access additional services.
HYGIENE RESOURCES
- Do you need help accessing hygiene services? Click here for a map of Seattle that shows restrooms, showers, laundry services, wash sinks, and day centers.
IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE
- Need COVID Resources in a different language? Seattle and King County has free COVID testing and more information in 30 languages. Information is updated frequently.
- Learn more about the assistance available to immigrants during this time in this video (in Spanish) from the Archdiocese of Seattle featuring Bishop Elizondo and Jorge Barón from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. The U.S. Catholic Bishops' Justice for Immigrants site also has a list of resources to support immigrants and refugees during the pandemic.
INTERNET
- Do you need help with internet access? Internet Essentials is a program for families and other low-income households who currently do not subscribe to Internet at home. You may be eligible for two free months of internet. Check here to see if you qualify.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- Click here to find resources for navigating grief during these difficult times.
- King County has published a list of resources for community support and well-being that you can find here. Anyone in WA experiencing stres due to the pandemic can call Washington Listens at 1-833-681-0211, M-F from 9am-9pm and on weekends from 9am-6pm. TTY and language access services are available.
- Do you know a teenager who is struggling during this time? Read this article about support for teens during the pandemic.
- "Self-Care During the Pandemic" resource by Emily De La Torre, a nationally board certified, licensed Catholic mental health counselor, who specializes in marriage and family therapy. Topic areas include: Marital Stress, Family Stress, Family and School at Home, Facing Anxiety and Stress, Facing Domestic Violence, and Healthcare Professionals and PTSD.
- Could you use a little extra emotional support in these stressful times? Check out the following Mental Health resources (en Espanol). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a comprehensive list of resources. King County Public Health also has resources for individuals and families and a list of Community Mental Health Resources to help you take care of your mental health. If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate attention, the 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. They can help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and can link you to the appropriate services. Simply call 1-866-4CRISIS (427-4747) to access.
RENT ASSISTANCE
- For financial resources, including information on mortgage payments, rent, studen loan deferments, emergency loans, utility payments, etc., visit the Department of Financial Institutions or call 1-877-746-4334.
SENIORS
- AARP has compiled a great list of resources for seniors including information on senior shopping hours, avoiding scams, and coping with isolation. Seattle and King County Public Health offer additional tips.
TRANSPORTATION
- Sound Transit and King County Metro are providing free ORCA cards to income-qualified transit riders. Eligible riders can apply over the phone or in person.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
- Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and Seattle City Light (SCL) have a Utility Discount Program (UDP) and are now allowing self-certification form for income-eligible customers - learn more here. Customers financially impacted by COVID 19 can set up payment plans with either Seattle City Light or Seattle Public Utilities by calling 206-684-3000 or sending an email 24/7 at http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/about-us/email-question.
- For financial resources, including information on mortgage payments, rent, studen loan deferments, emergency loans, utility payments, etc., visit the Department of Financial Institutions or call 1-877-746-4334.
VETERAN ASSISTANCE
- Are you a veteran or the family of a veteran? Are you struggling to pay for housing due to COVID-19? If so, you may be eligible housing stabilization assistance. Click here to learn more.
WORKERS' RIGHTS
- Workers' Rights: It is against state and/or federal law for employers to fire workers because they get the virus, because they report concerns about workplace safety, or because they belong to a group at high risk of getting COVID-19. It is also against the law for employers to retaliate against workers for any of these reasons. You may also be eligible for unemployment benefits and/or sick leave if you meet certain criteria. Check out King County's Support for Workers page for more information.
- For resources on paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, unemployment benefits, etc. visit the Employment Security Department or call 800-318-6022. For those working as caregivers, thank you for all you do. Check out these signs of caregiver stress, tips for taking care of yourself, and resources to support you.
YOUTH
- Many Safe Place sites for youth are closed due to COVID-19. Safe Place is still operating their 24/7 hotline (1-800-422-8336) and TXT4HELP from National Safe Place (text the word ‘SAFE’ and current location to 44357) is still connecting youth across the US to crisis intervention services in their communities.
- Do you know a teenager who is struggling during this time? Read this article about support for teens during the pandemic.
- United Way of King County has compiled a very comprehensive list of resources including translations, job opportunities, student resources, childcare information, and more.