Community Resources
Behavioral Health Services for Young Adults
Behavioral Health Services for Young Adults
For more information, please call 206-382-5340.For immediate help, call the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219 at any time of day, or visit Crisis Connections, a YMCA resource partner.
For more information, please call 206-382-5340.For immediate help, call the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219 at any time of day, or visit Crisis Connections, a YMCA resource partner.
Housing and Homeless Services for Young Adults
Housing and Homeless Services for Young Adults
We are the largest provider of housing for homeless young adults in King County, and offer a variety of programs including rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent housing—especially for those who are exiting foster care and/or who are experiencing homelessness.
We are the largest provider of housing for homeless young adults in King County, and offer a variety of programs including rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent housing—especially for those who are exiting foster care and/or who are experiencing homelessness.
Please call 206-749-7550 for more information.
Please call 206-749-7550 for more information.
Recently we expanded the hours for our Arcadia shelter for young adults (18-24) to serve our guests 24/7, giving them a safe space to stay each day.
Recently we expanded the hours for our Arcadia shelter for young adults (18-24) to serve our guests 24/7, giving them a safe space to stay each day.
Arcadia Young Adult Shelter (Nexus)
Arcadia Young Adult Shelter (Nexus)
932 Auburn Way South
932 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
Auburn, WA 98002
No ID required
No ID required
Meals and snacks are provided. Youth have internet and public computer access, as well as the use of shower and laundry facilities. Case managers are on-site to connect youth with additional services.
Meals and snacks are provided. Youth have internet and public computer access, as well as the use of shower and laundry facilities. Case managers are on-site to connect youth with additional services.
Family Services and Foster Care
Family Services and Foster Care
We support families in need of services addressing child welfare, family stabilization, as well as mitigating the risk of, or supporting the need for, other needs like foster care.
We support families in need of services addressing child welfare, family stabilization, as well as mitigating the risk of, or supporting the need for, other needs like foster care.
For information about foster care services, please call 206-382-5340.
For information about foster care services, please call 206-382-5340.
We also provide those aging out of the foster care system with the needed support and resources to transition to independent living. Please call 206-749-7550 for more information about services for alumni of foster care.
We also provide those aging out of the foster care system with the needed support and resources to transition to independent living. Please call 206-749-7550 for more information about services for alumni of foster care.
Young Adult Services
Young Adult Services
We offer a continuum of services for 14-25 aged youths and young adults. This includes facilitating education, job training, justice system diversion, and leadership development.
We offer a continuum of services for 14-25 aged youths and young adults. This includes facilitating education, job training, justice system diversion, and leadership development.
For more information, please call 206-749-7550.
For more information, please call 206-749-7550.
Services for Adults
Services for Adults
The YMCA is proud to be a part of a network of community support in King County. If you need immediate assistance or are experiencing financial, rental, legal, or other resource challenges, our partners at Crisis Connections and 2-1-1 have referral specialists who will assess your needs and provide a list of options available in your community.
The YMCA is proud to be a part of a network of community support in King County. If you need immediate assistance or are experiencing financial, rental, legal, or other resource challenges, our partners at Crisis Connections and 2-1-1 have referral specialists who will assess your needs and provide a list of options available in your community.
Family Resources for Assistance: Clothing/Food/Financial Assistance/Housing/Medical
Family Resources for Assistance: Clothing/Food/Financial Assistance/Housing/Medical
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
930 18th Place NE, Auburn, WA 98092 / 253-833-8925
930 18th Place NE, Auburn, WA 98092 / 253-833-8925
Through June 19th
Through June 19th
Please go to the Auburn School District homepage for updated information.
Please go to the Auburn School District homepage for updated information.
100 N Street SE, Auburn / 253-833-3470 / 4:30pm on Mondays
100 N Street SE, Auburn / 253-833-3470 / 4:30pm on Mondays
Free Samples + Coupons / (800) BABY123 / 8:00am - 4:30pm Central
Free Samples + Coupons / (800) BABY123 / 8:00am - 4:30pm Central
Messiah Lutheran Church 410 H Street NE, Auburn / 253-833-5280 / 5:30pm on Thursdays & 2:00pm on Sundays
Messiah Lutheran Church 410 H Street NE, Auburn / 253-833-5280 / 5:30pm on Thursdays & 2:00pm on Sundays
New Hope Lutheran Church 603 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific / 253-351-0450 / 10:00am-1:00pm on Tuesdays (food distribution)
New Hope Lutheran Church 603 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific / 253-351-0450 / 10:00am-1:00pm on Tuesdays (food distribution)
1-866-211-9966
1-866-211-9966
Call and provide a zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance. Can also help with bills, rent, and/or food.
Call and provide a zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance. Can also help with bills, rent, and/or food.
Call 211 to set up delivery
Call 211 to set up delivery
800-322-2588 - ParentHelp123 Resource Finder can help you and your family with health and food needs
800-322-2588 - ParentHelp123 Resource Finder can help you and your family with health and food needs
Get the most out of transit with reduced fares and ORCA LIFT! This card offers a convenient, more affordable way to get around Puget Sound.
Get the most out of transit with reduced fares and ORCA LIFT! This card offers a convenient, more affordable way to get around Puget Sound.
CHILD CARE:
CHILD CARE:
Y LEAP Academy offers affordable, high-quality care that ensures kids have a safe and supportive place to connect with each other, access to their distance learning classrooms, and enrichment opportunities.
Y LEAP Academy offers affordable, high-quality care that ensures kids have a safe and supportive place to connect with each other, access to their distance learning classrooms, and enrichment opportunities.
For families looking for child care, visit Child Care Aware to find child care nearby your home or your work.
For families looking for child care, visit Child Care Aware to find child care nearby your home or your work.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
For families to us who are struggling to make ends meet or who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression at home during this time.
For families to us who are struggling to make ends meet or who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression at home during this time.
This program intends to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
This program intends to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
253-838-6810 / 253-517-2263, 24 Hrs.
253-838-6810 / 253-517-2263, 24 Hrs.
For help with finding a job or applying for unemployment benefits, contact one of the various bilingual Employment Specialists
For help with finding a job or applying for unemployment benefits, contact one of the various bilingual Employment Specialists
This program allows for zero-cost fares for King, Pierce and Snohomish County residents receiving ongoing cash assistance benefits from the DSHS Community Services Division from the following programs: temporary assistance for needy families/state family assistance; refugee cash assistance; aged, blind, or disabled cash assistance; pregnant women assistance; supplemental security income; housing and essential needs
This program allows for zero-cost fares for King, Pierce and Snohomish County residents receiving ongoing cash assistance benefits from the DSHS Community Services Division from the following programs: temporary assistance for needy families/state family assistance; refugee cash assistance; aged, blind, or disabled cash assistance; pregnant women assistance; supplemental security income; housing and essential needs
Available to all veterans, active duty, reserves, and national guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to COVID.
Available to all veterans, active duty, reserves, and national guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to COVID.
Bill payment assistance, payment plans
Bill payment assistance, payment plans
Puget Sound Energy will make funds available to help customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes customers who recently became unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work. The $11 million are carry-over funds under PSE’s Low Income Program. With approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, PSE made revisions to its program to make these funds available to a broader group of customers.
Puget Sound Energy will make funds available to help customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes customers who recently became unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work. The $11 million are carry-over funds under PSE’s Low Income Program. With approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, PSE made revisions to its program to make these funds available to a broader group of customers.
This program will be available to PSE’s residential customers in Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties who meet the household size and income criteria.
This program will be available to PSE’s residential customers in Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties who meet the household size and income criteria.
Apply today to receive $200 in cash assistance to help cover expenses during this global crisis. Application takes less than two minutes
Apply today to receive $200 in cash assistance to help cover expenses during this global crisis. Application takes less than two minutes
HEALTH CARE:
HEALTH CARE:
Offers telephone assistance with enrolling in various programs such as Apple Health
Offers telephone assistance with enrolling in various programs such as Apple Health
2701 C Street SW, Auburn / 9:30am - 5:30pm, Mon-Sat
2701 C Street SW, Auburn / 9:30am - 5:30pm, Mon-Sat
800-322-2588 / M-Th 8:00am - 5:30pm & Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
800-322-2588 / M-Th 8:00am - 5:30pm & Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
A free service that connects parents and caregivers to resources in their community
A free service that connects parents and caregivers to resources in their community
HOUSING:
HOUSING:
Federal Way Office: 253.838.6810
Federal Way Office: 253.838.6810
253-833-2546 - to make an appointment
253-833-2546 - to make an appointment
If you're looking for access to safe, habitable, and clean housing, 2-1-1 can help.
If you're looking for access to safe, habitable, and clean housing, 2-1-1 can help.
IMMIGRATION:
IMMIGRATION:
List of resources in WA to ensure everyone has access to care/necessities
List of resources in WA to ensure everyone has access to care/necessities
Deportation Defense, Resource Finder, Worker Relief Fund
Deportation Defense, Resource Finder, Worker Relief Fund
INTERNET:
INTERNET:
The Internet Essentials program from Comcast offers 60 days of complimentary internet essentials service to families.
The Internet Essentials program from Comcast offers 60 days of complimentary internet essentials service to families.
TRANSPORTATION:
TRANSPORTATION:
The ORCA LIFT Card and Subsidized Annual Pass qualify each individual for zero-cost fares when using King County Metro services and Sound Transit services. The ORCA Subsidized Annual Pass also acts as an ORCA Lift Card, which adds a benefit of up to 50% discount on Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit and Community Transit.
The ORCA LIFT Card and Subsidized Annual Pass qualify each individual for zero-cost fares when using King County Metro services and Sound Transit services. The ORCA Subsidized Annual Pass also acts as an ORCA Lift Card, which adds a benefit of up to 50% discount on Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit and Community Transit.
UNEMPLOYMENT:
UNEMPLOYMENT:
Self Regulation Resources:
Self Regulation Resources:
We believe that with a little help, kids can build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play.
We believe that with a little help, kids can build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play.
These resources are age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students.
These resources are age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students.
Inclusivity and representation of ALL learners is important to us! These free downloadable visuals can be used to review and reinforce concepts at any point in the learning process.
Inclusivity and representation of ALL learners is important to us! These free downloadable visuals can be used to review and reinforce concepts at any point in the learning process.
Mental Health Resources:
Mental Health Resources:
Understanding the facts, finding help, learning about data
Understanding the facts, finding help, learning about data
Resources on coping with stress, taking care of yourself and others, recovering from COVID-19, etc.
Resources on coping with stress, taking care of yourself and others, recovering from COVID-19, etc.
For families to us who are struggling to make ends meet or who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression at home during this time.
For families to us who are struggling to make ends meet or who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression at home during this time.
Tips and resources to help attend to your own emotional well-being and support your caregiving efforts
Tips and resources to help attend to your own emotional well-being and support your caregiving efforts
1-833-681-0211 / 9am to 9pm Mon-Fri and 9am to 6pm Sat. and Sun.
1-833-681-0211 / 9am to 9pm Mon-Fri and 9am to 6pm Sat. and Sun.
If you or anyone you know is struggling to manage stress from COVID-19, call the Washington Listens support line.
If you or anyone you know is struggling to manage stress from COVID-19, call the Washington Listens support line.
Professional, 24/7 counseling service for young people
Offers support over the phone, email, text, and through an app
Peer support for young people
Offers support over the phone, email, text, and through an app
Domestic or dating violence support for Indigenous people
Offers support over the phone, email, text, and through an app
Provides mental health and crisis support for LGBTQ youth
Offers support over the phone, online, and over text
Provides peer support for LGBTQ youth
Offers support over the phone, online, and in group chatrooms
Provides support for people with eating disorders
Offers support over the phone
Outside Counseling Resources:
Outside Counseling Resources:
Their mission is to empower youth, young adults, and families through comprehensive emergency services, case management, and behavioral healthcare.
Their mission is to empower youth, young adults, and families through comprehensive emergency services, case management, and behavioral healthcare.
Their belief is that every family who has experienced a loss should be able grieve in a compassionate, informed environment. Through age-appropriate support groups led by trained facilitators, they provide a safe place for children and families to heal.
Their belief is that every family who has experienced a loss should be able grieve in a compassionate, informed environment. Through age-appropriate support groups led by trained facilitators, they provide a safe place for children and families to heal.
Their mission is to provide a continuum of behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence services including prevention, treatment and housing to individuals and families across Washington.
Their mission is to provide a continuum of behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence services including prevention, treatment and housing to individuals and families across Washington.
They promote healthy development of children, youth and families in South King County by providing professional counseling, education, and support services.
They promote healthy development of children, youth and families in South King County by providing professional counseling, education, and support services.
They provide caring, compassionate treatment, recovery, and support services to people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
They provide caring, compassionate treatment, recovery, and support services to people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
Their programs serve thousands of men, women and children, from youth to older adults, helping them reconnect with their families and loved ones and re-engage with their communities.
Their programs serve thousands of men, women and children, from youth to older adults, helping them reconnect with their families and loved ones and re-engage with their communities.
Emergency assistance, family support, food programs, counseling, children’s mental health services, foster care, child care, youth services, immigration assistance, outpatient chemical dependency treatment, shelters, transitional housing, and affordable housing.
Emergency assistance, family support, food programs, counseling, children’s mental health services, foster care, child care, youth services, immigration assistance, outpatient chemical dependency treatment, shelters, transitional housing, and affordable housing.
King County: (206) 323-6336 / East King County: (425) 213-1963 / South King County: (253) 854-0077
King County: (206) 323-6336 / East King County: (425) 213-1963 / South King County: (253) 854-0077
Abuse Resources:
Abuse Resources:
DAWN provides domestic violence assistance including a confidential shelter, training for advocates, children's programs and legal advocacy. If you need help and advice for dealing with an abusive situation, call our 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867 or toll-free at 877-465-7234
DAWN provides domestic violence assistance including a confidential shelter, training for advocates, children's programs and legal advocacy. If you need help and advice for dealing with an abusive situation, call our 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867 or toll-free at 877-465-7234
24-Hour Sexual Assault Resource Line 1.888.99.VOICE (1.888.998.6423) King County Sexual Assault Resource Center's (KCSARC's) purpose is to alleviate, as much as possible, the trauma of sexual assault for victims and their families. Our mission is to give voice to victims, their families, and the community; create change in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors about violence; and instill courage for people to speak out about sexual assault.
24-Hour Sexual Assault Resource Line 1.888.99.VOICE (1.888.998.6423) King County Sexual Assault Resource Center's (KCSARC's) purpose is to alleviate, as much as possible, the trauma of sexual assault for victims and their families. Our mission is to give voice to victims, their families, and the community; create change in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors about violence; and instill courage for people to speak out about sexual assault.
Crisis Supports:
Crisis Supports:
Teen Link 866-833-6546
Teen Link 866-833-6546
Recovery Help Line 866-789-1511
Recovery Help Line 866-789-1511
Warm Line 877-500-9276
Warm Line 877-500-9276
LGBTQ Crisis Lines:
LGBTQ Crisis Lines:
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate, confidential help to individuals, families and friends of people in emotional crisis or distress in the King County area. *Warning: this website is frequently down but phone numbers above are available to provide assistance.
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate, confidential help to individuals, families and friends of people in emotional crisis or distress in the King County area. *Warning: this website is frequently down but phone numbers above are available to provide assistance.
Access to CCORS is available through the Crisis Connections 24/7 at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219
Access to CCORS is available through the Crisis Connections 24/7 at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219
(CCORS) and CORS-YA services are available to children, families and homeless young adults 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call Crisis Connections 24/7 at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219
(CCORS) and CORS-YA services are available to children, families and homeless young adults 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call Crisis Connections 24/7 at 206.461.3222 / 1-866-4CRISIS / TTY 206-461-3219
Children's Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS), Intensive Stabilization Services (ISS), and Crisis Outreach Response for Homeless Young Adults (CORS-YA) are programs within Family Services and Behavioral Health and are funded by the King County Counseling & Therapeutic Support Organization and the Department of Social and Health Services. The CCORS and CORS-YA programs offer short-term, community-based and family/individual centered services with the goal of crisis stabilization, hospital diversion, and placements disruptions prevention.
Children's Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS), Intensive Stabilization Services (ISS), and Crisis Outreach Response for Homeless Young Adults (CORS-YA) are programs within Family Services and Behavioral Health and are funded by the King County Counseling & Therapeutic Support Organization and the Department of Social and Health Services. The CCORS and CORS-YA programs offer short-term, community-based and family/individual centered services with the goal of crisis stabilization, hospital diversion, and placements disruptions prevention.
Talking to Children about Traumatic Events:
Talking to Children about Traumatic Events:
In the aftermath of learning about a school shooting you can expect to see children fluctuating through a wide variety of emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, fear, grief, insecurity, and shock. Your students may show this through behavioral changes. At school they may have difficulty concentrating and you may see changes in mood or mood swings. This is normal and should dissipate within 4-6 weeks.
You may find that there is a need to discuss what happened. In this case, elementary students need brief, simple, honest information with plenty of reassurance that their school and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like exterior doors being locked, cameras on school grounds, adults always being present to look out for them, and emergency drills.
Please be aware of the presence of your students when having conversations with other adults. They are almost always listening to your conversations. If they do not understand they will “fill in the gaps,” which can increase anxiety.
Take care of yourself and allow yourself to be angry, afraid, to grieve - we adults go through all the same human emotions and responses as our students.💜
Parenting Classes/Support Groups:
Parenting Classes/Support Groups:
1-888-468-2620 (please leave a message)
1-888-468-2620 (please leave a message)
A structured, peer-led program that provides support to parents struggling with children who are engaging in oppositional and self-destructive behaviors.
A structured, peer-led program that provides support to parents struggling with children who are engaging in oppositional and self-destructive behaviors.
Parenting education, groups, classes and counseling.
Parenting education, groups, classes and counseling.
Guided Pathways – Support for Youth and Families (GPS) is a King County-based family support organization committed to providing services for families, with families, and by families.
Guided Pathways – Support for Youth and Families (GPS) is a King County-based family support organization committed to providing services for families, with families, and by families.
740-594-2502 Toll Free: 866-234-WISE (9473)
740-594-2502 Toll Free: 866-234-WISE (9473)
An Online Program for Successfully Raising Children: Parenting is hard, but Parenting Wisely can help. This highly interactive course is designed by family and social scientists to help parents with tips and tools to parent your children in difficult situations. Learn constructive skills proven to solve problem behaviors, family conflict, and more. This program is especially helpful for single parents.
An Online Program for Successfully Raising Children: Parenting is hard, but Parenting Wisely can help. This highly interactive course is designed by family and social scientists to help parents with tips and tools to parent your children in difficult situations. Learn constructive skills proven to solve problem behaviors, family conflict, and more. This program is especially helpful for single parents.
A self-study course for parents to help families build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic provided by WhyTry
A self-study course for parents to help families build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic provided by WhyTry
South King County - Kent: 206-329-1011 or Toll Free: 1-877-543-0059
South King County - Kent: 206-329-1011 or Toll Free: 1-877-543-0059
Referrals and assistance in finding child care.
Referrals and assistance in finding child care.
Various training courses; help with job search and placement. Must call for appointment.
Various training courses; help with job search and placement. Must call for appointment.
The Northwest Justice Project operates a statewide intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking legal assistance with civil legal problems. If you’re in King County call 206-464-1519 or Toll-Free 1-(888) 201-1012 to find out if you qualify for assistance.
The Northwest Justice Project operates a statewide intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking legal assistance with civil legal problems. If you’re in King County call 206-464-1519 or Toll-Free 1-(888) 201-1012 to find out if you qualify for assistance.