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Helpful Resources and links: Click on the title for the website AARP Become a member and get travel discounts, car and medical insurance, long-term care options, prescription discounts, and much more. Adult Protective Services 1-866-221-4909 Alzheimer's Association 206-363-5500 or 1-800-848-7097 American Cancer Society 425-741-8949 or 1-800-ACS-2345 American Diabetes Association 206-282-4616 or 1-888-DIABETES American Heart Association WA 206-632-6881 American Pain Association Information for those suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy https://www.drugscience.org/neuropathy/ Assisted Living Written by a group of medical professionals, AssistedLiving.org is meant to serve as a resource for anyone looking for information on placing themselves or a loved-one into an assisted living or elder care facility. The information provided on assisted living.org is designed to support, not to replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her physician. Benefits Check Up From the National Council on Aging, this site will help disabled seniors and those caring for them find assistance to help pay for home repairs/modifications, medication, transportation, and more. It's a great tool for seniors of all physical ability levels too. Community Services for the Blind 1-800-458-4888 Crisis Clinic King County 24-Hr Crisis Line - 866-427-4747 Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors Very helpful guide for seniors and caregivers. DSHS Home & Community Services 1-800-346-9257 Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 King County Bar Association - Free legal assistance for the public King County Dispute Resolution Center King County Family Caregiver Resource Program - Caregiver Support Medicare 1-800-633-4227 Multiple Sclerosis Society WA 1-800-344-4867 Northwest Parkinson's Foundation 1-877-980-7500 Senior Services Aging & Disabilities - King County 206-684-0660 SHIBA (State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) 1-800-562-6900 Washington State's SHIBA provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices to people of all ages and backgrounds. Our volunteer advisors, located around the state, can help you with: * Assess health care coverage needs * Determine general eligibility for health care coverage programs * Evaluate and compare health insurance plans and programs * Provide enrollment help with Medicare * Speak with 1-800 Medicare on your behalf * Make referrals to other agencies and programs * Collect and report possible fraud complaints. Social Security 1-800-772-1213 Washington Information Network 2-1-1 * 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs. * 2-1-1 is standards-driven. These standards include training, quality assurance procedures, effective management practices, and program evaluation. * 2-1-1 provides simple access to the variety of essential services people need to lead healthier, more productive lives. |
Local programs funded through the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
Click on the plus sign to expand each area and click on the name of the service provider to go to their website. The King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy connects service members and veterans, residents age 55 or older, and vulnerable populations to programs and services that help them live healthy, productive and meaningful lives. It helps individuals and families transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, receive behavioral health treatment, and more. Visit the VSHSL website for more information. Seniors
Sound Generations: Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT) Providing a home-visiting team of behavioral health and human services intervention experts who provide comprehensive behavior health and cognitive assessment, evaluation, intervention, and connections for seniors 55 and older. YWCA Providing financial education, coaching, connections to equitable financial tools and resources; targeting historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, as well as survivors of domestic violence, low income housing residents, rural residents, criminal justice-involved residents, “opportunity” youth, and hearing-impaired residents. HealthierHere: Community Information Exchange (CIE) CIE is a community-wide resource that can be accessed and utilized by multiple community and clinical partners for diverse populations. Hearing Speech and Deaf Center (HSDC) Connecting deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals to government benefits through one-on-one case management, information and referral, and community outreach. HSDC will create connections to senior centers and other levy-funded community partners. United Indians of All Tribes Engaging veterans, elders, and other marginalized individuals participating in their culturally-focused programs to provide information on the availability and eligibility for cash benefits and accessing resources to support financial stability, housing stability, and well-being. Chief Seattle Club Employment Training, Placement & Supports The Arc of King County Connections to In-Home Care. Serving all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Carina Connecting Home Care Consumers and Providers. Lighthouse for the Blind Providing adaptive devices, training, & counseling. Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) Providing resources and services to persons who face challenges related to disability and aging to help in the selection and use of assistive technology (AT) to help make tasks easier or possible in school, at work, at home, and in the community. WATAP serves seniors and persons with disabilities, and their circle of support, including family members, caregivers, employers, service provider professionals, educators, and others seeking AT expertise. Solid Ground Helping families keep or obtain housing & get support to overcome poverty & thrive. Northwest Access Fund Pathways to financial inclusion for people with disabilities and seniors in King County. Iraqi Community Center of WA Arabic specific financial literacy curriculum for young adults, working age adults and elders; primarily in South King County. Urban League Providing financial education workshops and services centering on African American communities. Veterans
Northwest Justice Project Educating veterans and their families on benefits eligibility and financial literacy, assist with applications for VA benefits, advise on legal rights, and represent on meritorious appeals. Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Assisting veterans and their families apply for government benefits, particularly VA and Social Security benefits, along with connecting them to other wrap-around services. Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Providing information on benefits, services and programs. Project of a Civil Society Working with justice-system involved veterans to counteract veterans' sense of isolation, alienation, depression, anger, shame and distrust and replacing it with a strong sense of connection to community, trust, self-esteem, empathy and communication skills. Ingersoll Gender Center Supporting transgender and gender diverse veterans as they build community connections and decrease feelings of isolation Outdoors for All Foundation Enriches the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Military Community Days offers recreational opportunities for veterans and their friends and neighbors. Path with Art Transforming the lives of people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma by harnessing the power of creative engagement as a bridge to community and a path to stability. Soon to offer Boots in the Arts, arts programming for veterans. Vashon Veterans Retreat Center Offering a shop therapy center, a Makers Space, where veterans can socialize through building projects and learning. Pathfinders: Find, Stabilize and Connect Veterans of Color Assistance for women veterans and veterans of color in the United States Armed Forces. El Centro de la Raza Providing culturally relevant services to assist veterans, seniors and vulnerable populations apply for government benefits, particularly TANF, food benefits, along with connecting them to other wrap-around services Rebecca's Whimsical Art Providing painting classes for veterans at VFW posts, college campuses, transitional housing, libraries, and senior centers. Salvation Army William Booth Center Easing the social challenges shelter residents face when transitioning to permanent housing. Veterans for Worship Hosting veteran brunches at the Renton Veterans Center. Dispute Resolution Center of King County he KCDRC Veterans and Seniors Program provides free mediation services to veterans and veterans involved in housing disputes in King County. Vulnerable & Resilient Populations
New Beginnings Offering a county-wide, 24-hour, multi-lingual domestic violence hotline. Alliance of People with Disabilities Providing a variety of services to any person in the community who has any disability, regardless of age or national origin. Services include: Information and Referral; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Support; Advocacy; and Transition. Asian Counseling and Referral Services Providing community-based multilingual and multicultural services. The Arc of King County Providing financial education workshops and services centring African American communities. Providing parent-to-parent peer community building at major IDD life transitions. Offering virtual and in-person support groups, extracurricular outings, educational opportunities for caregivers and transportation supports. Open Doors for Multicultural Families (Open Doors) Connecingt culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families to DDA and SSI benefits. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) Advocating for the rights of unaccompanied migrant and refugee children in the U.S. Villa Communitaria Supporting Latinx immigrants in King County through financial literacy workshops. Lifelong Aids Alliance Providing a resource to organizations which serve persons with disabilities and their caregivers in East King County. Minority Veterans of America Creating belonging and advance equity for minority veterans. Unkitawa Healing and educating Indigenous people through culture and tradition. providing pathfinding services to connect veterans to resources. Tenants Union of Washington Providing alternative dispute resolution. Washington Housing Finance Commission Offering housing counseling and foreclosure prevention. Washington Homeownership Resource Center Educating and empowering current and future homeowners. Parkview Services: Housing Counseling & Foreclosure Prevention Providing foreclosure counseling and loss-mitigation. American Financial Solutions Assisting clients in Washington State to help them remain homeowners. Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Offering home ownership education. Lutheran Community Services Northwest Helping refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in a new country in Seattle, King and Snohomish Counties. El Centro de la Raza Personal counseling for refinancing, mortgage delinquency, and foreclosure (bi-lingual services available). Northwest Justice Project Providing foreclosure and loss mitigation through civil legal aid, including, but not limited to, financial and legal advice, representation, advocacy, and mediation. Dispute Resolution Center of King County he KCDRC Veterans and Seniors Program provides free mediation services to veterans and veterans involved in housing disputes in King County. API Chaya Empowering survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. Serving South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities. Coalition for Rights and Safety Addressing gender-based violence and the issues relating to commercial sexual exploitation. United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Working to advance the lives of LGBTQ people living primarily in Kent, Auburn and Federal Way Seattle YWCA: Connect Up Providing coordinated services to children and youth who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, commercial sexual exploitation, and to the individuals and families who provide care for these children. Mother Nation Providing survivor-centered mobile advocacy. Neighborhood House Supporting both caregivers of persons with disabilities broadly and persons receiving care through tandem support groups and extracurricular outings. Multilingual staff with supports for low-income immigrant and refugee communities and communities of color. Open Doors for Multicultural Families Supporting both the caregivers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and persons receiving care through tandem support groups and extracurricular outings. Prioritize caregivers of adult children with IDD at the transition point of end of life planning. Multilingual staff with supports for low-income immigrant and refugee communities and communities of color. NW Immigrant Rights Project Promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. The NW Network Providing services by and for the LGBT community including skilled support for survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual abuse. Seattle Indian Health Board Specializing in the care of Native people by providing health and human services. Somali Family Safety Task Force Serving refugee and immigrant women and their families with programs ranging from computer literacy training to combating and preventing gender-based-violence. Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence Launching a county-wide a gender-based violence prevention program in 2021 to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation. Plateau Outreach Ministries Helping clients to increase their ability to pay for stable housing and basic needs in Southeast, Rural King County. Benefits Law Center Social Security advocacy for people with disabilities who are homeless or low-income. Solid Ground, Benefits Legal Assistance Serving veterans, seniors and vulnerable populations wanting to access state public benefits, assisting participants with applications, renewals, and case management. Therapeutic Health Services Providing homeless navigation services. Valley Cities Counseling: Homeless and Housing Services Supporting individuals and families in every step of their journey towards independence through homeless and housing services. Entre Hermanos Serving the LGBTQ community by providing direct legal services regarding the rights of immigrants. West African Community Council Providing legal services for immigrants and refugees. SENIOR "HUBS"
Many seniors in King County experience or are at risk of experiencing social isolation because of few social supports, lack of nearby family and mobility issues that cause them to be home-bound. Seniors in some communities may be at particular risk of isolation, such as individuals who are part of an immigrant community, Native American elders, non- or limited- English speakers, individuals who identify as LGBTQ or seniors in rural areas who may be geographically isolated. King County's investment focuses on reaching seniors, age 55 and over, and their caregivers who have not traditionally benefited from the existing network of seniors centers in King County. Far East Senior Hub (FESH) Hub partners: Issaquah Senior Center, Mt. Si Senior Center, Sno-Valley Senior Center The recognized resource center on aging services and provide support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for isolated seniors in rural East King County. Serving King County Council District 3 African Diaspora Seniors Hub Hub partners: Central Area Senior Center, Des Moines/Normandy Park Senior Activity Center The recognized resource center on aging services and provide support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for elders of the African Diaspora in Central Seattle and South King County. Serving King County Council Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 El Centro de La Raza Senior Hub Hub partners: El Centro de la Raza The recognized resource center on aging services and provide support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for Latinos, Spanish speaking seniors, communities of color, immigrants, refugees and seniors with limited English skills. Serving King County Council District 2 Gen PRIDE Center Hub partners: Generations with Pride, Healthy Generations Center, Aging with Pride Will develop the GenPRIDE Center to become a senior hub with a cultural focus in serving racially, ethnically and gender diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer seniors and to share their expertise to other senior hubs to better serve these and other vulnerable populations across King County. Serving All of King County Greenwood Senior Center Geographic & Dementia Focused Hub Hub partners: Greenwood Senior Center Will become a senior hub that serves as a support and resource center for seniors diagnosed and living with Dementia and their caregivers in North King County and will offer resources and expertise related to Dementia to the other senior hubs. Serving King County Council Districts 1 & 4 Hub for Asian American Pacific Islander Seniors (HAAPI) Seniors Hub partners: Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Chinese Information and Service Center, IDIC Filipino Senior and Family Services, South Park Senior Center The recognized resource center on aging services for Asian American and Pacific Islander elders throughout King County. Serving All of King County Indian Association of Western Washington (IAWW) Senior Services Hub Hub partners: IAWW Serves Asian-Indian immigrant seniors where they reside throughout King County, providing opportunities for socially isolated seniors from these cultural groups to gather on a regular basis to access resources and connect with their communities. Serving King County Council Districts 1, 5, 6, 7 Kent Place Hub – Programs for Adults 55+ Hub partners: Kent Senior Activity Center Serves as the recognized resource center on aging services and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for the diverse population of seniors who live in Kent and other areas of South King County. Serving King County Council District 5 North Seattle Hub Hub partners: Sound Generations-Lake City-Northgate Senior Center Project, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s Native Elders Program, Wallingford Community Senior Center Serves Native American elders and isolated and home-bound seniors from diverse cultural groups, providing outreach, support, and opportunities for social engagement in North King County. Serving King County Council Districts 1, 2, 4 Northshore Senior Center Hub partners: Kenmore Senior Center, Northshore Senior Center, Peter Kirk Community Center Will become a senior hub that serves as the recognized resource center on aging services and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for the diversity of seniors in Northeast King County, including Russian and Ukrainian seniors. Serving King County Council Districts 1, 6 Pike Market Senior Center Hub partners: Pike Place Market Senior Center Serves and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement to some of the most vulnerable seniors in King County, with a particular focus and programming for seniors who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in Seattle. Serving King County Council District 4 South East Rural Senior Hub Hub partners: Enumclaw Senior Center The recognized resource center on aging services and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for seniors in rural areas of Southeast King County. Serving King County Council District 9 South King County Senior Centers and Resources Hub partners: Auburn Senior Activity Center, Federal Way Senior Center, Pacific Senior Center Serves as the recognized resource center on aging services and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for the diversity of seniors who live in suburban and rural areas of South King County. Serving King County Council District 7 SouthEast Seattle Senior Hub Campus Hub partners: SE Seattle Senior Center, SE Seattle Senior Foundation Serves as the recognized resource center on aging services and provides support, outreach, connection, and social engagement for the diversity of seniors who live in Southeast Seattle, one of the most diverse areas in King County. Serving King County Council District 2 SENIOR VIRTUAL VILLAGES
The purpose of these virtual villages is to provide an array of programs available for seniors living in rural areas, low-income seniors, immigrant and refugee seniors, and/or seniors from diverse backgrounds to support their ability to remain in their communities of choice and to stay connected to those communities in a way that promotes resiliency. Far East Senior Hub (FESH) Hub partners: Issaquah Senior Center, Mt. Si Senior Center, Sno-Valley Senior Center Serving King County Council District 3 African Diaspora Seniors Hub Hub partners: Central Area Senior Center, Des Moines/Normandy Park Senior Activity Center Serving King County Council Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 El Centro de La Raza Senior Hub Hub partners: El Centro de la Raza Serving King County Council District 2 Eritrean Elder Village Serving King County Council Districts 2, 5, 8, 9 Filipino Community Senior Village Serving All of King County Gen PRIDE Center Hub partners: Generations with Pride, Healthy Generations Center, Aging with Pride Serving All of King County Greenwood Senior Center Geographic & Dementia Focused Hub Hub partners: Greenwood Senior Center Serving King County Council Districts 1 & 4 Hub for Asian American Pacific Islander Seniors (HAAPI) Seniors Hub partners: Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Chinese Information and Service Center, IDIC Filipino Senior and Family Services, South Park Senior Center Serving All of King County Indian Association of Western Washington (IAWW) Senior Services Hub Hub partners: IAWW Serving King County Council Districts 1, 5, 6, 7 Iraqi/Arabic Senior Virtual Village Serving All of King County, centered in District 5 Kent Place Hub – Programs for Adults 55+ Hub partners: Kent Senior Activity Center Serving King County Council District 5 Khmer Senior Village Serving King County Council Districts 2, 5, 7, 8 North Seattle Hub Hub partners: Sound Generations-Lake City-Northgate Senior Center Project, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s Native Elders Program, Wallingford Community Senior Center Serving King County Council Districts 1, 2, 4 Northshore Senior Center Hub partners: Kenmore Senior Center, Northshore Senior Center, Peter Kirk Community Center Serving King County Council Districts 1, 6 NNN North King County Spoke Senior Village Serving King County Council District 1 Pike Market Senior Center Hub partners: Pike Place Market Senior Center Serving King County Council District 4 Somali Senior Virtual Village Serving King County Council Districts 2 & 8 South East Rural Senior Hub Serving King County Council District 9 South King County Senior Centers and Resources Hub partners: Auburn Senior Activity Center, Federal Way Senior Center, Pacific Senior Center Serving King County Council District 7 SouthEast Seattle Senior Hub Campus Hub partners: SE Seattle Senior Center, SE Seattle Senior Foundation Serving King County Council District 2 Ukrainian Community Center of Washington Serving King County Council Districts 5, 7, 9 Vashon Virtual Villages Network Serving King County Council District 8 |