We have not had time to verify every charitible agency or organizations on our site and we do not endorse any of these agencies or organizations.
This
resource guide provides resources that are for both the Snohomish County,
WA area and nationally. It is a long list but it is formatted to be
user friendly and easy to follow, (I hope!) This guide contains
information and links for financial, medical, housing and other resources.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
211 (Snohomish County Info): If you do not
know where to turn for community resources, just dial 211 from a land line phone or (800)
223-8145 from a cell phone. TTY phone line (800) 846-8517. This is a service through United Way and they
may have the most comprehensive information in your area. This is a 24 hour
phone line: Crisis Intervention, *Interpreters Available*
Care Crisis Line (24 Hour): Phone (425) 258-4357 or (800)
584-3578
Elder Care Locator Service: Information
about community services for older people anywhere in the U.S. and its
territories. Phone (800) 677-1116
The
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Offices: DSHS, determines
eligibility and authorizes programs such as Basic Food Program, medical
assistance (Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs), General Assistance Unemployable
(GA-U) and other programs. Even if you do not qualify for full medical care,
most states have a state assisted program that you may qualify for, to assist
in paying your healthcare premiums. In WA State that program is called Basic
Health. Phone (800)
660-9840 Website: www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
Contact
numbers for above DSHS programs:
Everett Phone (425) 438-4971
Lynnwood/Alderwood
Phone
(425) 438-4974 or (800) 230-1819 TTY (425)
672-2315
Sky
Valley Phone (425) 438-4972 or (800) 735-7039 TTY (360) 805-1158
Smokey
Point Phone (425) 438-4973 or (800) 827-1808 TTY (360) 658-2293
DSHS Helpline Phone (800) 562-3022 Website: www.dshs.wa.gov
Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS) Home & Community Service Offices:
DSHS determines
eligibility and authorizes state-funded long-term care services including in-home
care (COPES/Medicaid) and residential care (assisted living facilities and
adult family/nursing homes).
Contact Number for the above DSHS
programs:
Everett Phone (425) 339-4010 or (800) 780-7094 TTY (425) 339-1884
Lynnwood/Alderwood Phone (425) 673-3339
or (800) 780-7089 TTY (425) 672-0932
Sky Valley Phone (360) 794-1700 or
(800) 398-4172 TTY (360) 794-1042
Smokey Point Phone (360) 651-6800 or
(800) 827-2984 TTY (360)
653-3922
Website: www.dshs.wa.gov
To apply for DSHS
assistance, you now apply online. Once DSHS receives your online
application, they will send you an appointment letter by
mail. If you do not have internet access, computers are provided at the
DSHS office for your use, to apply for services. If all else
fails, your local library usually provides computer access to their
patrons.
Division of Child Support: General Information Phone (800) 442-5437
Everett Phone (425) 438-4800 or
(800) 729-7580
Seattle Phone (206) 341-7000 or
(800) 526-8658
Olympia Phone (360) 664-6900 or
(800) 345-9964
Assistance
League of Everett: Assistance League of Everett is an all-volunteer,
nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping those in need within our
community, Snohomish County, Washington.
We manage several Community
Outreach Programs that are focused on lending a helping hand to those in
need. Our largest program, Operation
School Bell, gives children a complete new wardrobe of school clothing.
Other programs provide financial aid to graduating high school seniors,
scholarships to Everett Community College students, clothing and hygiene kits
for assault victims, teddy bears for children and adults who are victims of
assault or domestic violence, clothing to adults re-entering the workplace and
more. Phone (425) 252-3011 Website: http://assistanceleagueofeverett.org/default.html
Project Self-Sufficiency (Helping Families Help Themselves): Program
Self-Sufficiency is a comprehensive, community-based program that assists
low-income families in moving to economic self-sufficiency. The program
provides a foundation of support that assists low-income parents in attaining
skills that will support their families. Many parents are already employed when
they apply but need supportive services, such as subsidized housing, to maintain
employment. Some of the services provided: Needs Assessment/Action
Planning, Resource Referral, Pre-employment Services/Career Counseling and Referrals
for Subsidized Housing Vouchers. If you believe that you are eligible and would
like to receive an application, you will need to attend an orientation. Phone
(425) 388-7416 to find out where and when the orientations will be held.
Catholic Community Services: Phone (425)
257-2111
Pathways for Women: Phone (425) 774-9843
Salvation Army: Phone (425) 259-8129
St. Vincent De Paul: Phone (425)
355-3504
Volunteers of America (Rent/mortgage
assistance & deposit/loans): Phone (425)
259-3191
Child Abuse Hotline: Phone (800)
422-4453
Children's Protective Services (CPS): 24 Hour Hotline Phone (866) 363-4276 TTY
(800) 624-6186
Compass Health Crisis Response (24
Hours): Phone (425) 349-7300 or (800) 584-3578
Domestic
Violence Hotline: Phone
(800) 562-6025
Domestic Violence Services
of Snohomish County: Everett
Phone (425) 252-2873
Providence Intervention Center
for Assault and Abuse: Specialized medical services, medical and legal
advocacy, support groups, community education.
All services are free and confidential. 24-hour crisis line response. Phone (425)
252-4800
Elder Abuse – Adult Protective Services
Hotline (APS): Hotline to report suspected abuse, neglect, financial
exploitation or abandonment of a vulnerable older adult. Phone (800) 487-0416
Poison Control Center: Phone (800)
732-6985
Veterans - Snohomish County
Human Services Referrals: Phone (425) 388-7200
National Dissemination
Center for Children with Disabilities: Phone (800) 695-0285
Senior Information and Assistance: Phone (425) 513-1900 or (800) 422-2024 TTY (425) 347-7997
Stillaguamish Tribe: Phone (360)
657-2687
Tulalip Tribe of Washington: Phone (360)
651-4000
Washington State Tribal Directory:
Website: www.goia.wa.gov
HOUSING/EMERGENCY
SHELTERS
Below is a list of
low-income and subsidized (Section 8) housing programs. "Low-income"
= cheaper than market value, Subsidized = 30% of your income. Some complexes may
be for seniors or disabled persons only; you will need to call each individual
complex listed to find out if you qualify. (All have waiting lists so
apply ASAP to be added to as many lists as you can!) You may also be able
to get a low-income housing list from your local DSHS office. There are several forms of subsidized housing:
Federal Section 8 Subsidized Housing (30% of your income): Housing choice vouchers allow very low-income families to choose
and lease or purchase safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental
housing. Website: www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/index.cfm
Snohomish
County Housing Authority: You can apply for Snohomish County Housing
Authority complexes and the Federal
Section 8 housing waiting lists. Phone (425) 290-8499 Website: http://www.hasco.org
Everett
Housing Authority: The Federal Section 8 housing waiting list is closed at this agency. (If you apply
for the Federal Section 8 waiting list, through Snohomish County
Housing, you will not need to apply through Everett Housing
anyway.) You can still apply for Everett Housing Authority complexes. Phone (425)
258-9222 Website: http://www.evha.org
Senior Information and Housing Assistance: Phone (425) 513-1900 or (800) 422-2024
Senior Services of Snohomish County:
Phone
(425) 355-1112
Listed below, you will find individual
properties that are low-income or subsidized.
STANWOOD
Bayview Gardens Lincoln Hill Senior Apartments
7822 272nd
Street N.W. 7430
276th Street N.W.
Stanwood, WA 98292
Stanwood,
WA 98292
(Senior &/or Disabled) Phone: (360) 652-6545
Phone: (360) 629-6860
Scandia Village Island View Apartments
8401 Hennings Drive 7930 272nd Street N.W.
Stanwood, WA 98292
Stanwood, WA 98292
(Individual &/or Family)
(Individual
&/or Family)
Phone: (360) 629-4442 Phone: (360) 629-2239
ARLINGTON/DARRINGTON
Wesley Point
Twin Ponds
1033 Wesley Street 860 Wesley Street
Arlington, WA 98223
Arlington,
WA 98223
(Individual &/or Family)
Phone: (360) 435-9241
Phone: (360) 474-0247
ARLINGTON/DARRINGTON CONTINUED
Whitehorse Apartments
555 Elwell
Darrington, WA 98241
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (360) 436-0551
MARYSVILLE
Wellington Wishing Well I Apartments
4329 84th Street N.E. 4300 88th Street N.E.
Marysville, WA 98270 Marysville, WA 98270
(Individual &/or Family)
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (360)
658-7565
Phone: (360) 659-9638
Wishing Well 2 Meadow Park
4300 88th Street N.E. 7527 51st Street N.E.
Marysville, WA 98270 Marysville, WA 98270
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (360) 653-4716
Phone: (360)
658-7565
Willow Run Pilchuck I
4900 80th Street N.E. 1724 Grove Street
Marysville, WA 98270 Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: (360) 653-4885 or (360) 658-6610 (Disabled/Non-Smoking)
Phone: (360) 653-4941
Pilchuck II
1724 Grove Street Marysville Quilceda Meadows
Marysville, WA 98270 4520 84th Street N.E.
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Marysville,
WA 98270
Phone: (360) 653-4941
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (360) 653-0370
Cedar Landing
8700 67th Avenue N.E. Duplex
– 1929 6th Street
Marysville, WA 98270
1929 6th Street
(Individual &/or Family) Marysville,
WA 98270
Phone: (360) 658-4889 (Individual &/or Family)
Phone:
(206) 331-1992
Windsor Square Retirement Apartments
9912 48th Drive N.E.
Marysville, WA 98270
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (360) 653-1717
LAKE STEVENS
Lake Stevens Manor Cedarwood I
12703 16th Street N.E. 10018 5th Place S.E.
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(Individual &/or Family)
(Individual &/or Family)
Phone: (425) 335-5644 Phone: (425) 335-0398
LAKE STEVENS CONTINUED
Cedarwood
II
Cedarwood
IV
420 101st Avenue S.E. 501 102nd Drive S.E.
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Phone: (425) 335-5406 (Individual &/or Family)
Phone:
(425)
335-0398
Glenwood Apartments
9808 4th Street N.E. Lake Village East
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 420 97th Drive N.E.
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Phone: (425) 334-2644
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (425) 335-4133
LYNNWOOD
Whispering Pines Hidden Firs
18201 52nd Avenue W. 6039 208th Street S.W.
Lynnwood, WA 98037 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 778-3168 Phone: (425) 775-4322
Millwood Lynnwood Rotary Center
508 164th Street S.W. 6425 196th Street S.W.
Lynnwood, WA 98037 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 743-5050 (Senior &/or Disabled)
Phone: (425) 775-0881
Morning
Calm
4208 156th Street S.W.
Oxford
Square
Lynnwood, WA 98087
4807 200th Street S.W.
(Senior &/or Disabled)
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425)741-8806
(Individual &/or Family)
Phone: (425) 774-5212
Woodland
Greens Apartments
19801 50th Avenue W.
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(Individual &/or Family)
Phone: (425) 771-9494
EVERETT
Trailside Village Parkside Apartments
1300 100th Place SE 900 W. Casino Road
Everett, WA 98208 Everett, WA 98204
(Individual &/or Family) (Individual
&/or Family)
Phone: (425)
355-0630
Phone: (425) 353-0300
Beverly Village Apartments Twelve Pines
801 75th Street 2701 12th Street
Everett, WA 98203 Everett, WA 98201
(Individual &/or Family)
(Individual &/or Family)
Phone: (425)
353-4920
Phone: (425) 353-0300
EVERETT CONTINUED
Mill Pointe Apartments Artspace Everett
Lofts
3111 132nd Street S.E. 2917 Hoyt Avenue
Everett, WA 98208 Everett, WA 98201
(Individual &/or Family) (Individual
&/or Family)
Phone: (425) 585-2001 Phone: (425) 252-5935
Brisa Apartments Colby Crest Apartments
12402 Admiralty Way 2515 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98204 Everett, WA 98201
(Individual &/or Family) (Individual
&/or Family)
Phone: (425) 353-1100 Phone: (425) 258-2343
Everett 4 Plex Family Tree Apartments
12420 5th
Avenue S.W.
10110
19th Avenue S.E.
Everett, WA 98204 Everett, WA 98208
(Individual &/or Family) (Individual
&/or Family)
Phone: (206) 229-9978 Phone: (425)
337-6760
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
Tall Firs (Senior) Brentwood
23000 55th Ave W. 21819 66th Ave W.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: (425) 774-9464 Phone: (425) 771-5064
MONROE/SULTAN
Friendship House I Apartments Galway Bay Apartments
701 W. Elizabeth 507 8th Street
Monroe, WA 98272 Sultan, WA 98294
(Senior &/or Disabled) (Senior &/or
Disabled)
Phone: (360)
794-6245
Phone: (360) 793-9461
Friendship House II Monroe Villa
701 W. Elizabeth 601 W. Elizabeth
Monroe, WA 98272 Monroe, WA 98272
(Senior &/or Disabled) (Senior &/or
Disabled)
Phone: (425) 794-6245 Phone: (360) 568-1845
SNOHOMISH/GRANITE FALLS
Woodlake Woodlake Manor I & II
1120 13th Street 1018 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290 Snohomish, WA 98290
(Senior) (Senior &/or
Disabled)
Phone: (360)
568-7170 Phone: (360)
568-1845
Pilchuck Ridge
Garden Court 4 Plex
Apartments
226 6th Street 310 Garden Court
Snohomish, WA 98290 Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone: (360) 568-1434 (Individual &/or Family)
Phone:
(425) 422-3635
SNOHOMISH/GRANITE FALLS CONTINUED
Cascade Apartments
106 W. Wallace
Montclair
Apartments
Granite Falls, WA 98252 605 S. Kentucky
(Senior &/or Disabled) Granite Falls,
WA 98252
Phone: (425) 335-5644 (Senior
&/or Disabled)
Phone: (360)
691-7887
You may also find an additional list of low-income
apartments at the following Website: www.aptfinder.org Make sure that you use .org and not .com, there is a difference!
American
Red Cross: This agency mostly
deals with disasters, but it does not hurt to call to see if you are eligible
for any funds. Phone
(425) 252-4103 Website: http://www.redcross.org/
Volunteers
of America/Care Crisis Line: For families,
children, seniors, and adults with developmental disabilities, Volunteers of
America Western Washington is The Place to Turn for those in need. In fact, 350,000 times a year
people in need turn to us for assistance. Volunteers of America is the
largest human service agency in Snohomish County and we serve 8 counties in
Western Washington. We are an affiliate of a national organization, governed by
a local board of directors.
Specifically, we: Help Families in Crisis, Cultivate Promise in Children,
Empower Independence for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities. Whether we are
delivering food to a homebound senior, providing rent and mortgage assistance,
or providing a child with the tools needed to succeed in school, we are there,
answering the calls for help from our community’s most vulnerable
neighbors.
Phone (425) 259-3191 Email: info@voaww.org Website: http://www.voaww.org/
Center for Battered Women: DVS is a private,
non-profit organization serving Snohomish County since 1976. We are the only
program in Snohomish County providing emergency shelter and comprehensive,
confidential services to victims of domestic abuse without regard to age,
gender, race, religion, culture, national origin, sexual orientation or income
level. DVS provides individual and community awareness programs which can
affect the social change necessary to eliminate domestic violence throughout
Snohomish County. Local (Everett area) 24 Hour Crisis Line Phone (425) 252-2873 or WA
State Hotline Phone (800) 562-6025 National Hotline Phone (800) 799-7233 Website: http://www.dvssnoco.org/index
Everett Vet Center (Primarily PTSD Counseling): Everett Phone (425) 252-9701 Resources specific to active
duty personnel: Phone (253) 967-1110
Pathways for Women of Snohomish County – YMCA: Everett – Lynnwood Phone
(425) 774-9843
Center for Counseling and Health Resources (for Eating Disorders): Edmonds Phone
(425) 771-5166 or (888) 771-5166
Cocoon House (Youth: ages 13-17 Years Old): Cocoon House fosters
personal growth and healthy relationships to strengthen and empower at-risk and
homeless youth and their families. Established in 1991, Cocoon House has
been Snohomish County's only resource exclusively serving homeless and at-risk
youth ages 13-17. We believe that every child deserves a home and the
opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential. Cocoon House provides
youth housing and other critical community-based services to youth, caregivers,
families and the community. Phone (425) 259-6042 or (800)
259-6042
Email: info@cocoonhouse.org
Website: http://www.cocoonhouse.org/index.html
Everett Gospel (Men's) Mission: The Everett Gospel
Mission was established in 1961 to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the
homeless and hurting of the community by spreading the Gospel through Rescue
Mission work. Today we are the largest Faith-Based Organization for homeless
men, women and children in Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. In
addition, we are the only organization to provide emergency shelter to single
men and the larger of only two organizations providing emergency shelter to
single women. Phone (425) 252-4776 Website: http://www.egmission.org/Home.aspx
Everett Gospel (Women's) Mission: Shelter for single women and women with children.
Phone (425) 252-1206
Everett Gospel Mission and Daycare Center: Phone (425) 252-4776
Friends of Youth (Youth: ages 13-17 Years Old): Friends of Youth
delivers a broad range of services to youth and their families to improve their
emotional stability and self-sufficiency. Phone: (425) 869-6490 Website: http://www.friendsofyouth.org/default.aspx
Housing Hope: A safe, decent and affordable home is the
first step in the journey to self-sufficiency for many low-income families in
Snohomish County. Housing Hope provides a wide range of housing opportunities -
from emergency shelter and transitional housing to affordable rentals and a
unique homeownership program - plus effective programs to support a family's
progress. Phone (425) 347-6556 Website: http://www.housinghope.org/
St. Vincent DePaul (Motel
Vouchers): Phone (425) 355-3504
Hopelinks
Transitional Housing: Phone (425) 556-9289
Interfaith
Family Shelter: Phone (425) 252-2802
Kenmore Shelter (for Families):
Phone
(425) 556-9289
Monroe
Gospel Mission (Single women only): Phone (360) 863-9003
Salvation
Army (Everett): Phone (425)259-8129
Displaced
Homemakers: Phone (425) 771-6530
Haven
House: Phone (425) 349-8393
Pathways
for Women: Phone (425) 774-9843
FOOD BANKS
Aside from applying for
food benefits through your local Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS), they may be able to provide you with a list of food
banks in your area. You can also try the organizations that are
listed above under utilities and heating, as they may be able to help you with
food also. Below, I have listed some local Food Banks.
Arlington:
Arlington Community Food
Bank, Address: 127 West Cox Ave., Arlington,
WA Phone (360) 435-1631
Stillaguamish Senior Food Bank, Address: 18303 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington,
WA
Phone (360) 653-4551
Darrington:
Darrington Food Bank,
Address: 660 Emmens Street, Darrington, WA Phone (360) 436-1833
Edmonds:
Edmonds Food Bank,
Address: 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA Phone (425) 778-5833
Westgate Chapel Food Bank, Address: 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA Phone (425) 775-2776
Edmonds Senior Center Food Bank, Phone (425) 774-5555
Everett:
Salvation Army Food Bank, Address: 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA Phone (425) 259-8129
Volunteers of America, Address: 1230 Broadway Ave., Everett, WA Phone (425) 259-3192 ext. 221
Expanded Nutrition Program, Phone (425) 338-2400
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, Phone (425) 355-3505
Granite
Falls:
The Father's
House/Granite Falls Food Bank, Address: 112 Cascade Ave., Granite Falls, WA
Phone (360) 691-5290
Lake
Stevens:
Lake Stevens Food Bank,
Address: 2111 117th Ave. N.E., Lake Stevens, WA Phone (425) 334-3430
Lynnwood:
Lynnwood Food Bank,
Address: 5320 176th Street S.W., Lynnwood, WA Phone (425) 745-1635
Maltby:
Maltby Food Bank,
Address: 21104 86th Ave. S.E., Maltby, WA Phone (360) 668-7900
Marysville:
Marysville Food Band, Address: 6518 60th Drive N.E.,
Marysville, WA Phone (360) 658-1054
Victory Foursquare Gospel Church, Phone
(360) 651-1110
Monroe:
Sky Valley Food
Bank, Address: 784 Village Way, Monroe, WA Phone (360) 794-7959
Mountlake Terrace:
Concern for
Neighbors Food Bank, Address: 4700 228th Street S.W., Mountlake Terrace,
WA
Phone (425) 778-7227
Mukilteo:
Mukilteo Presbyterian
Food Bank, Address: 4514 84th Street S.W., Mukilteo, WA Phone (425) 212-2651
Snohomish:
Snohomish Community Food
Bank, Address: 1330 Ferguson Park Road, Snohomish, WA
Phone (360) 568-7993
Stanwood
and Camano Island:
Stanwood/Camano
Island Food Bank, Address: 27030 102nd Ave. N.W., Stanwood, WA
Phone (360) 629-2789
Other food assistance: WIC
(Women/Infant/Children) Nutritional Program, N. Everett Phone (425) 252-5303, S.
Everett Phone (425) 316-8929, Lynnwood Phone (425) 258-8400, Marysville/Tulalip
Phone (360) 657-4102, WIC National Office Email: wichq-web@fns.usda.gov
UTILITIES/HEATING ASSISTANCE
Snohomish County Energy Assistance Program: To qualify for this
program, you must live in Snohomish County, have a heating bill in your name
and meet the income guidelines of the program. Phone (425) 388-3880.
American Red Cross (Utilities):
Phone (425)
438-4103
If
you do not live in Snohomish County: Most cities’ have
an energy assistance program to help with your utility and heating bills during
the winter, your utility/heating company should be able to give you that
information. Also, if you are on disability or are on DSHS, ask your
utility/heating company if they have a discount for low income or
disabled individuals. Again, other great resources to turn to
are The United Way, Salvation Army, Volunteers of America or similar
organizations or churches in your area. They may have funds that can be used
for this type of situation.
TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE
Telephone
Service: If you are disabled or on DSHS, most telephone
companies offer a discount, all you need to do is ask and they will
let you know what they need from you in order to receive the discount! Benefits
of discounts may include: Up to a 50% discount on
telephone connection fees, when you move into a residence,
discounts on your monthly local telephone service and a waiver of local
deposits. Some local telephone service companies are: Verizon
Phone (800)
837-4966, Comcast Phone (877)
870-4310 and Qwest Phone (800) 475-7526
Washington Telephone Assistance
Program: Phone (888)
700-8880 or TTY (360) 725-4753
Assurance Wireless Cell Phone Service:
Free cell phone service. FREE
phone and 250 FREE minutes for those
who qualify! It is just $5.00 for an
additional 250 minutes! Phone (888) 898-4888, Website: http://www.assurancewireless.com/Public/Welcome.aspx
Safelink: Free cell phone service. FREE
phone and 250 FREE minutes for those who qualify! For Enrollment
and Plan Changes Support Phone (800) 977-3768
Website: https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx
CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Catholic Community Services (Baby Layette Program): Phone (425)
257-2111
Everett Gospel Mission: Phone (425) 252-4776
Operation School Bell: Appointments from 10am-1pm, Monday – Friday. Phone
(425) 252-8671
Pathways for Women: Phone (425) 774-9843
Pregnancy Aid: Maternity/infant clothing, T-W-Th from 9:30am – 12pm. Phone
(425) 252-6444
Pregnancy Resource Center: Phone (425) 339-2175
Salvation Army: Phone (425) 259-8129
Snohomish Food Bank and Clothing: Thursdays, 10am – 5pm. Phone (360)
568-7993
St. Vincent de Paul: Clothing and furniture. Phone (425) 355-3505
The Mission: Men, women, children’s clothing, Fridays, 1pm – 5pm. Phone
(425) 252-4776
Volunteers of America: Phone (425) 259-3192
Westgate Chapel: Phone (425) 775-2776
Working Wardrobe (YMCA): Phone (425) 258-2766 ext. 228
MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
Community Information Line (Snohomish County Info): Phone 211 or (800) 223-8145
Care Crisis Line (24 hour phone line-crisis intervention): Phone (425) 258-4357
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) - Low cost healthcare
benefits & low or no cost prescriptions: One number referral Phone (425) 290-1276
Washington Medical Assistance Program: Phone (800) 562-3022
Catholic Community Services: Phone (425)
257-2111 or (888) 240-8572
Children with Special Care Needs/Snohomish County Health District: Phone (425) 339-8652
Children’s Hospital Resource Line (Seattle): Phone
(206) 987-2000 or (866) 987-2000
Citrine Health/Positive Women’s Network (PWN): Connects women and
families to free or low-cost, preventative healthcare screenings and services,
including women’s health exams, mammograms and Pap tests. They work with
individuals and families to connect them to health insurance, including
Medicaid and Basic Health and private insurers. They help individuals and
families complete and submit applications to Basic Food programs in their local
communities. Everett Phone (425) 259-9899 or (888)
651-8931 Website: www.citrinehealth.org and
www.pwnetwork.org
Community Health Center
(Prescription Assistance): Phone (425) 789-2050
Community Health Center of Snohomish County: Marysville Phone (360) 653-1742, N. Everett Phone (425)
551-1000, S. Everett Phone (425)
551-6001, Lynnwood Phone (425)
835-5204 or (800) 440-1561
Elks Therapy Program, Free in-home occupational & physical therapy (Birth –
21 years):
Phone (800) 825-3557
Pathways for Women YMCA: Everett Phone (425)
258-2766, Lynnwood Phone (425)
774-9843
Planned Parenthood: Phone (800)
230-7526
Pregnancy Resource Center: Phone (425)
339-2175
Sea Mar Community Health: Everett Phone (425)
347-5415, Marysville Phone (360)
653-1742
Snohomish Health District (Well Child Clinic/Immunizations): Phone (425)
339-5220
Providence Regional Medical Center (Colby Campus): Phone (425) 261-2000
Providence Regional Medical Center (Pacific Campus): Phone (425) 258-7123
Stevens Hospital: Phone (425)
640-4000
Valley General Hospital: Phone (360) 794-7497
Everett Optometry (Ask for Lions Club Location for Aid): Phone (425) 259-4343
Providence Hospice of Snohomish County: Providing health care and comfort
to people of all ages facing a life-threatening illness. Phone (425) 261-4800
HealthAssistancePartnership: This site has links with
information about Medicare, Medicaid, and supplemental private insurance
programs. There is also contact information for State Health Insurance
Programs (SHIPs), and information about how to choose a prescription
plan. Phone (202) 737-6340 Website: www.healthassistancepartnership.org
BenefitsCheckUP: A comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and
some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages
55 and older). It contains over 1,300 different programs from all fifty
states. The program helps to connect individuals to government programs that
can help them pay for prescription medications, health care, utilities, and
other needs. Website: www.benefitscheckup.org
FreeDrugCard.us: This is a free prescription drug discount card program that is
open to everyone. You are not required to fill out an
application. You can save an average of over 30% with savings as high as
75% on your prescriptions through this program. To obtain drug pricing,
search participating pharmacies and to download a membership card that can be
used immediately, just go to their website or call them toll free at Phone (866) 410-4225 and they will mail you a card. Website: www.freedrugcard.us
access2wellness: Many people might find themselves choosing between medications and
other important necessities of life. access2wellness provides access to
one of the broadest selections of assistance programs that offer more than
1,000 prescription medications, for free or at a discount, to those who qualify.
This site contains information about these programs and can help determine who
might be eligible to receive assistance. Website: www.access2wellness.com/a2w/index.html
Net Wish:
Net Wish was started anonymously by a businessman to help the working poor, the
elderly, children and the disabled. His intention was to help the less
fortunate in the community, and absolutely no tax benefit is received for
wishes fulfilled. Net Wish accepts hundreds of requests for immediate and pressing
financial aid every month. Up to $500 per request is given if
accepted. Bills will be directly paid or a gift certificate will be sent
for the specific item requested. Apply at Website: www.netwish.org
The Hill-Burton Hotline: Emergency Medical Assistance through The Hill Burton Hotline:
Under this program, certain hospitals and other health care facilities provide
free or low-cost medical care to patients who cannot afford to pay. You
may qualify even if your income is up to double the Poverty Income Guidelines.
That's $32,900 for a family of 4. You can apply before or after you
receive care and even after a medical bill has been sent to a collection
agency. Call the hotline to find out if you meet the eligibility
requirements and to request a list of local hospitals who are
participating.
Phone (800) 638-0742 Website: www.hrsa.gov/hillburton
The
HealthWell Foundation: A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which addresses the needs of
individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments, premiums,
coinsurance or other out-of-pocket health care costs. Phone (800)
675-8416 Email: info@healthwellfoundation.org Website: www.healthwellfoundation.com
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): Pharmaceutical Research
& Manufacturers of America offers a patient assistance
program known as Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA). PPA brings
together America's pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, patient
advocacy organizations, and community groups to help qualifying patients who
lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need. Its mission is to
increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those
who are eligible. This organization is supported by Montel Williams. Phone (888) 477-2669 or (800)
762-4636 Website: www.pparx.org
RxHope.com: An
internet-based patient assistance and sampling web portal in the pharmaceutical
industry. They help physicians, prescribers, and physician office
personnel to apply for, obtain, and track requests for no cost medications for
their patients when they are unable to afford
medications and do not have access to prescription insurance or other
government-funded programs.
Phone (908) 713-7600 Website: www.rxhope.com
NeedyMeds.com: Provides information on the programs many pharmaceutical companies
have that give away free prescription medications to people who have
no insurance and qualify for their programs. They do not have a program of their own, nor
do they supply medications or help individuals financially. They just supply
information about Brand and Generic name drugs, program lists, company lists,
state and local programs, Medicaid links, and possible prescription cards. They
are a non-profit organization. Website: www.needymeds.com
RXAssist: A national program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
which offers information on public and private sources of medication
assistance. Website: www.rxassist.org
The Medicine Program: Provides prescription medication free or at a lower cost to individuals in need
who meet the criteria. The Medicine Program is available nationwide and
is designed to help people of all ages. Phone: (866) 694-3893 or write
to: P.O. Box 1089, Poplar Bluffs, MO 63902-1089 to request a free brochure and
application. Website: www.themedicineprogram.com
The Free Medicine Program: Helps patients in getting
prescription medications free of charge provided they meet
criteria. Phone (800) 921-0072 or write
to Free Medicine Program at P.O. Box 630217, Miami, FL 33163-0217 Website: www.freemedicineprogram.com
Together
RX Access: A
prescription savings program that provides uninsured
individuals under age 65 who are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid with savings on
medications from a number of leading pharmaceutical companies. Phone (800) 444-4106 Website: www.togetherrxaccess.com/
Rx
Outreach: A patient assistance
program that provides qualified low-income individuals and families with access
to generic versions of brand name medications. $20, $30, or $40 is the
TOTAL cost for each 90-day supply. It covers the medication, processing,
and shipping. Rx Outreach can be used regardless of age and even if
another program is in use. Phone (800)
769-3880 Website: www.rxoutreach.com
Drugassistant: A site that can refer you to advocates that help in getting
assistance for prescriptions. The advocates that drugassistant refers you to
will charge anywhere from $5-$10 per prescription. You may be eligible for
the program if you have an income of less than $26,000 per year (married),
or less than $16,000 per year (single). This site is promoted and endorsed
by needymeds.com. You can call if you don't have access to the
internet. Phone (806) 584-7550 Website: www.drugassistant.com
Citizens
Health Card: Nationwide program
available to anyone that gives varying discounts on prescription medications at
many pharmacies. Individuals and families pay a specific rate for the discount
card each year. For more details or to apply, contact Citizens Energy
Corporation.
Phone (800) 563-5479 Website: www.citizenshealth.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers: Provides comprehensive
savings programs to eligible individuals without prescription medication
coverage. There may be some exceptions for lower income individuals who
have insurance coverage. To see if you may qualify for one of their
programs call: Phone (866) 776-3700 or (800)
707-8990 Website: www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/
Pfizer MAINTAIN Program (Medicine assistance
for those who are in need): MAINTAIN is a medicine assistance program for newly
unemployed Americans who do not have prescription coverage. The program allows
eligible patients who have recently become unemployed and are currently
uninsured, continue receiving their Pfizer medicines at no cost for up to one
year, or until they become insured again, whichever comes first. For additional
information regarding the program, call toll free,
Phone (866) 706-2400 Website: www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Lilly
Answers Card: Available for Medicare beneficiaries and individuals
with disabilities who do not have prescription medication coverage and have
annual incomes at or below specific criteria. Phone (877) 795-4559 Website: www.lilly.com/responsibility/servingpatients/programs/
Norvatis
Patient Assistance Program: Provides assistance to
patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party
insurance coverage for their medicines. Phone (888) 669-6682
Website: www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novartis/pap/pap.jsp
Forest
Pharmaceuticals Prescription Assistance Program: Provides no-cost Forest
medications to individuals who qualify. Phone (800) 851-0758 Website: www.forestpharm.com/pap
Merck
Prescription Discount Program and Patient Assistance Program: The Merck Prescription Discount Program offers discount
medications regardless of age or income. The Patient Assistance Program offers
medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured.
Phone (800) 727-5400 Website: www.merck.com/consumer
The
Eldercare Locator: Information on
prescription assistance programs in your state or the number of your state's Department
of Aging.
They can provide you with more information on prescription medication programs
near you. Phone (800) 677-1116 Website: www.eldercare.gov
Disability Resource Directory: Disability Resources,
Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve
awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people
with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently. Website: www.disabilityresources.org
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs (Medicare): Offers a searchable
database of prescription medication assistance programs, Medicare managed care
plans, and Medigap plans that offer prescription medication coverage. The
database can be searched by geographic area, manufacturers, and conditions or
diseases. Website: www.medicare.gov
The Orange Card Program: Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline
and assists low-income seniors who have no prescription medication coverage. To
qualify, seniors or the disabled must be enrolled in Medicare, have an annual income
at or below a certain level, and lack public or private medication coverage.
Phone (888) 672-6436 Website: http://us.gsk.com/
AARP
Member Choice Program: Has a wide range of
brand and generic medications available to AARP members with a discount
card. For more details or to apply, Phone (800) 439-4457
Website: www.aarppharmacy.com/
Doctorsolve.com: On-line discount medication. Phone (866) 732-0305 Website: www.doctorsolve.com
Ameriplan: Ameriplan is a
supplemental insurance, fee for services program. AmeriPlan’s services
save members millions of dollars each year on dental, vision, prescription,
chiropractic and medical health care costs. For more information, call Phone (469) 229-4500 and pick
option 2 or email customer service at: customersupport@ameriplanusa.com
Website: www.ameriplan.com/about.asp
The National Fibromyalgia Association: The Fibromyalgia
Resource Directory link is listed below. It has a plethora of
resources. Complementary Treatments, Disability and Work Issues, Elder
Issues, Finances, Insurance, Legal Issues, Lifestyle Resources, Medications,
Medical Resources, Healthfinder, Mental Health and Counseling, Overlapping
Conditions, Pain Management, Research and Clinical Trials and Services
Resources. You are bound to find what you are looking for
there!
Website: www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer?pagename=resources_directory
Other Medication Assistance: If you cannot afford
prescription medications, check with your physician. (S)he can often provide
you with free samples in the office. Many community health clinics also provide
medications at reduced prices. If you need to be seen at a hospital, some
hospitals have "grant programs" to pay for or help pay for your
hospital bill. It never hurts to ask! Some community organizations (such
as churches) may help to pay for your prescriptions. Call around!
DENTAL ASSISTANCE
ABCD/No Cavity Club of Snohomish County (Health District)
Children 0 – 18 years old: with medical coupons: Phone (425) 339-5219
Community Health Center (Dental Clinic):
N. Everett Phone (425) 551-9000, S.
Everett Phone (425) 551-6001, Lynnwood Phone (425)
835-5204
Everett Dental Clinic: Phone (425) 347-0547
Everett Denture Clinic: Phone (425) 259-2800
Harborview Medical Center Dental Clinic (Seattle): Phone (206) 731-3189
Lake Washington Technical College (Dental Clinic, Kirkland): Phone (425)
739- 8130
Monroe Denture Clinic: Phone (360)
805-6900
Park Dental Care (Monroe): Phone (360) 794-0717
Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Marysville Phone (360) 428-4075, Mount Vernon Phone
(360) 657-3091
Shoreline Community College (Dental
Hygiene Clinic): Phone (206) 546-4711
Smile Bright Denture Center (Everett):
Phone (425) 355-4409
Snohomish County Dental Resource Line:
Phone (425) 339-5219
University of Washington: Children’s Dental Care Phone
(206) 543-3525, Adult Dental
Care Phone
(206)
616-6996
PAIN MANAGEMENT
University
of Washington Pain Management: Seattle Phone (206) 598-4282
Swedish Pain/HA Center: Seattle Phone
(206) 386-2013
Washington Center for Pain Management: Edmonds, Bellevue, Renton Phone (425) 774-1538
Seattle Pain Center: Seattle – Renton
Phone (206) 522-5999
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
You may use the locator website at:
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov select WA State and enter your zip code or
town. You may also conduct a detailed
search and select service provided needs, type of care needed, special programs
and payment needs.
Volunteers
of America Access Line: Intake phone line managed through Volunteers of
America. Intake Phone (888) 693-7200. An intake worker will assess and
then make referrals to the appropriate services.
Compass Health for Mental Health: Phone (425) 349-6200 or (800) 584-3578
Bridgeways: Phone (425) 355-8668
Catholic Community Services: Phone (425)
257-1621
Sunrise Services for Mental Health: Main Phone (425) 212-4213. Joseph
McPherson (Mental Health Case Manager) Phone (425) 493-5820 or
(877) 493-5890, Address: 1021 N. Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, Fax (425)
493-5801, Email: josephm@sunrisecommunityliving.com
Website: www.sunrisecommunityliving.com
Tulalip Clinic for Mental Health Services: Phone (360) 651-4400
Stillaguamish Tribe for Mental Health Services: Phone (360) 652-7362
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is a mental health resource for both the
afflicted and the caregiver. They provide a list of free or low-cost mental
illness medications provided by pharmaceutical companies. They also
provide information and support about mental health issues and can guide you to
services in your area. Phone (800) 950-6264 Website: www.nami.org
Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic/Access Clinic Behavioral Health: Phone (425) 317-0300
Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC): They accept private
insurance, Medicaid, Medicare. To see a
psychiatric nurse Practitioner, the patient first needs to meet with the
primary care provider who will assess the patient’s needs and refer. Everett – 112th Street, Phone
(425) 551-6200
Everett – Broadway, Phone (425) 789-2000
Sea Mar Community Health Centers: They have a Behavioral Health Services
department that provides mental health services, substance abuse treatment
(residential and outpatient) and life skills programs. They accept many private insurance companies,
Medicare and Medicaid. Everett Phone (425)
347-5415, Marysville Phone (360)
653-1742
Family Reconciliation Services (DSHS – This is a free service): Everett Phone (425) 438-4972
Lynnwood Phone (425) 438-4974
Fairfax Hospital: Phone (425) 821-2000
Affordable Counseling: Edmonds Phone (425) 778-5544
Lutheran Community Services: Phone (800) 509-0515
Pathways for Women: Main Phone (425)
258-2766, Intake Phone (425) 412-2360
Fountaingate Psychological and Family Services: Marysville Phone (360)
653-0374
Summit Counseling: Phone (425)
355-9614
Washington Women In Need (Assistance with Counseling): Phone (425) 451-8838
Group Health Behavioral Health: Group Health patients counseling,
case management, individual, group and family counseling. Medication
management. Phone (425) 261-1776
The Everett Clinic: They will only see patients that are clients at their
clinic. They accept all insurance plans
with mental health benefits. Everett
and Mill Creek, Phone (425) 339-5453
CHEMICAL
DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
Person 2 Person: Seattle 24 hour
Help Line.
Phone (206) 722-3700, Toll Free Phone (800) 562-1240.
Online Resources:
www.adhl.org
www.clearinghouse.adhl.org
www.cdpcertification.org
www.adhl.org/dvop
www.cdhistory.adhl.org
Person 2 Person Teenline: Seattle 24
hour Help Line, Phone (206)
722-4222, Toll Free Phone (800)
562-1240. Website: www.theteenline.org
Catholic
Community Services Recovery Center (Adult/ADATSA/PPW/DSHS Youth Services):
Phone (425) 258- 5270
Alpine: CD counseling also provides suboxone treatment. Arlington Phone (360) 658-1388
Center: Outpatient CD and Mental Health.
Edmonds Phone (425) 771-5166
Evergreen Manor – Detoxification (Adult/ADATSA/PPW): 5 day detox.. Everett Phone
(425) 258-3255 Website: www.evergreenmanor.org
Evergreen Manor Outpatient: Everett Phone (425) 259-5842
Providence Behavioral Health Services (Adult/Private Insurance/Medicare):
Assessment and intensive outpatient treatment.
Everett Phone (425) 258-7390
Options: Lynnwood Phone (425) 742-6410
SeaMar (Adult/ADATSA/PPW): Chemical Dependency Treatment. Everett Phone
(425) 609-5505 Monroe Phone (360) 805-3122
Stillaguamish Tribes of Indians (Adult/ADATSA/PPW): Chemical Dependency
Treatment): Smokey Point/Arlington Phone (360) 653-1104
Tulalip Tribe Family Services: Outpatient, Tulalip Phone (360)
651-4400
Canyon Park Treatment Solutions: Opiate Substitution Treatment/Methadone
Maintenance. Bothell Phone (425) 672-7293
Island Crossing Counseling Center: Opiate Substitution Treatment/Methadone
Maintenance. Smokey Point/Arlington Phone (360) 652-9640
Therapeutic Health Services: Opiate Substitution Treatment/Methadone
Maintenance. Everett Phone (425) 347-5121
Providence Behavioral Health Services: Outpatient Addiction Medicine,
Suboxone Program. Everett
Phone (425) 258-7390
ADATSA (DSHS) Pacific Treatment Alternatives (Assistance): Phone (425)
259-7142
Alcohol and Drug Helpline (24 hours a day/7 days a week): Phone (800)
562-1240
SMOKING CESSATION
For resources and Information on Smoking Cessation: Website: www.findhelp.com
Washington Tobacco Quit Line (No Fee):
Phone (800) 784-8669 Spanish (877) 266-3863
TTY (877) 777-6534 Website: www.quitline.com
Free & Clear Quit for Life Program (Fee covered by some insurance
plans): Phone support and training. Phone (866) 784-8454 Website: www.freeclear.com
Seattle
Harborview Medical Center, Smoke Free Program (No Fee): Phone (206)
744-3000
Website: www.uwmedicine.org/Facilities/Harborview
Bellevue
Overlake Hospital, Freedom from Smoking Class (Fee
covered by some insurance plans): Phone (425) 688-5259 Website:
www.overlakehospital.org
Smokenders: Various locations. Seminars or self-learning kit. Phone (800) 828-4357 ext. 3.
Website: www.smokenders.com
American Lung Association, Freedom from Smoking (FFS) online (No Fee):
Phone (800) 548-8252 Website: www.ffsonline.org
Nicotine Anonymous: Phone (877) 879-6422 Website: www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Lung Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Clinic and Smoke-Free Life
Program at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA): Phone (206) 288-7222 or
(800) 804-8824
Website: www.seattlecca.org/lung-cancer-early-detection-clinic.cfm
American Cancer Society “Quitting Smoking” Message Board: Once you
arrive on the home page, look for the section on quitting smoking. Website: www.cancer.org
Quitnet: Website: www.quitnet.org
Smokefee.gov: Website: www.smokefree.gov
Transformations: Website: www.transformations.com
SUPPORT GROUPS
AIDS Outreach: Phone (425)
259-7142 ext. 103
Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen (Families/friends/teens of alcoholics): Phone (425) 348-7828
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Phone (425)
252-2525
Catholic Community Services Recovery Center: Phone
(425) 258-5270
Evergreen Manor (Pregnant women/women that are parents): Phone (425) 258-2407
Gamblers Anonymous (Services for gambler, family, friends): Legal options, state benefits, special needs
services, advocacy and more! Phone (425)
670-8984 ext.12. For drop-in locations and times (child care provided): Phone
(425) 501-6665
Kinship Caregiver Support Groups: Legal Options, state benefits, special
needs services, advocacy
and more. Phone (425) 670-8984 ext. 12. For drop-ins locations and
times (childcare provided) Phone (425) 501-6665
Narcotics Anonymous: Phone (425) 609-6170
Safe Babies/Safe Moms: Phone (425)259-7142 ext. 141
Familias Unidas Hispanic Family Support Center: Phone (425) 397-7433
Lake Stevens Family Center: Phone (425) 355-6005
The Family Center of South Snohomish County: Phone (425) 670-8984
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
Catholic
Community Services: Phone (425) 257-2111 or (888) 240-8572
Community Transit: Phone (425) 353-7433 or (800) 562-1375
Dial-a-Ride (DART): Phone (425) 347-5912
Everett Para Transit: Phone (425) 257-8801
Salvation Army (Some assistance available for gas & bus fare): Phone (425)
259-8129
Senior Services of Snohomish County: Phone (425) 423-8517
Special Needs Transportation Hotline: Phone (800) 223-8145
Cedar Park Church Mechanic Ministry (Mechanic services): Phone (425)
939-1347
Other
transportation suggestions: Free Transportation To Medical Appointments: If Mom has to get to a doctor's visit in the middle of the day,
and you can't take her, or if you have a disability that may cause you to miss
an appointment if someone else doesn't drive, you may be able to get free transportation
and escort services provided by your local health office or your office on
aging. Some communities even provide very low-cost door-to-door services
for seniors to go anywhere. If you are unable to find your local public
health office, contact your state health department listed in the blue pages of
your phone book.
Local Transportation: Some states offer a
local transportation program for persons who are disabled. For details,
call the information/general assistance numbers at your local bus stations,
train stations, and airports. The Metropolitan Transit Authority in many
cities also offers special buses or services such as discount fares,
"reserve-a-ride" programs, or regional ride sharing. Medicaid
can also offer free transportation to your doctor's office. For details
on available services, check with your local Metropolitan Transit Authority.
CHILDCARE/PARENTING
Child
Care Referral Services (Volunteers of America): Phone
211 or (800)
223-8145
Arc of Snohomish County (Several Programs
and Opportunities): Phone (425) 258-2459
Deaconess Impact Program (Parenting and education/support): Phone (425) 259-0146, Fax (425) 252-7612, Address:
4708 Dogwood Drive, Everett, WA 98203 Website:
info@deaconesschildren.org
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and
Assistance Program): State funded pre-school program free
to income-eligible families focusing on 3 and 4 year olds. Locations in Arlington, Everett, Granite
Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville/Tulalip, Snohomish and more! Phone (425) 388-7200
Edmonds Community College Parent
Education Co-Op: Phone (425) 640-1665
Everett Community College Parent
Education Co-Op: Phone (425) 388-9300
Family Help Line: Phone (800) 932-4673
Family Interagency Coordinating Council
(Special needs children): Phone (425)
339-1965
Parent to Parent (For parents of
children w/special health care needs): Phone (425)
258-2459
Pathways for Women YMCA: Phone (425) 774-9843
Support Enforcement Services (Child Support): Phone (877) 980-9131
Tomorrow’s Hope: Phone (425) 353-4301
Volunteers of America Neighborhood
Center: Phone (425) 259-2973
WA Women In Need: Phone (888) 440-9946
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children):
Phone (425) 252-5303 or (425) 252-6491
Working Connections Childcare Program
(DSHS): Phone (877) 980-9131
YMCA (Call for locations): Phone (425) 258-9211
CHILD/YOUTH PROGRAMS
Arc of Snohomish County (For children with special needs): Phone (425) 258-2459
Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Phone (425) 252-2227
Boys and Girls Club: Phone (425) 258-2436
Children’s Domestic Violence Program
(Free and Confidential): Phone (425) 258-2766 ext. 119
Head Start of Snohomish County: Phone (425)
712-9000
Homeless liaisons in public schools:
Mukilteo School District Phone (425) 356-1209, Edmonds School District Phone (425) 431-7000, Everett School District Phone (425)
385-4000
YMCA
of Snohomish County: Phone (425) 258-9211
DROP-IN CENTERS
Cocoon House U-Turn (Youth): Resource
and community advocates (18-21 Year Olds). Address:
3422 Broadway, Everett, WA Phone (425) 387-6776
Everett Gospel Mission (Men): Phone (425) 252-4776
Jeremiah Center (Youth): Phone (425) 778-3978
SOCIAL SECURITY/DISABILITY
Social
Security Administration: Official government
agency which administers SSDI and SSI. Call to make an appointment to file a
claim, ask about an overdue check, verify benefits, get a Social Security
statement, ask about Medicare, ask general questions, replace a lost or stolen
Social Security card, start direct deposit or to change your address. Toll
Free Service 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday thru Friday, Phone (800) 772-1213 Website: www.ssa.gov or www.socialsecurity.gov
National Organization of Social
Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR): Social Security
attorney's organization which offers FAQ's on SSDI, resource information, and
attorney referrals.
Phone (800) 431-2804 Website: www.nosscr.org
Social Security Advisory Service: Offers information
about Social Security but is not affiliated with the Social Security
Administration. Provides SSAS newsletter and free download of Social Security
Handbook. Website: www.ssas.com
GENERAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Allsup: Allsup is a leading nationwide provider of financial and
healthcare related services to people with disabilities. They have
helped thousands of people receive their entitled Social Security
Disability Insurance and Medicare benefits. Allsup does not provide
services for SSI, just SSDI. If you contact them for services, please let
them know that Christina Skywater referred you. Phone (800) 279-4357
Website: www.allsup.com
CLEAR: Free legal services for low-income individuals
in non-criminal matters. Phone (888) 201-1014, (888)
201-9737 (TDD), and for individuals age 60 and over, Phone (888) 387-7111.
Website: www.nwjustice.org
Lawyer Referral Service: If you need legal assistance and do not know an
attorney, call a Lawyer Referral Service in the following areas. Clark County Phone (360) 695-0599, King County Phone (206)
623-2551, Lewis County
Phone (360) 748-0430, Pierce County
Phone (253) 383-3432, Snohomish
County Phone (425) 388-3018, Thurston
County Phone (360) 923-4844
Volunteers of America Dispute
Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island Counties: Dispute
Resolution offers mediation and conflict resolution services to assist
landlords and tenants in resolving their disputes. If you are renting, know
your rights! Find out how you can get a copy of The Residential Landlord-Tenant
Act of Washington. Snohomish County Phone (425) 339-1335, Skagit County Phone (360) 542-8487 or Toll Free
Phone: (800) 280-4770 Website:
www.voaww.org/drc
Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse: Legal advocacy, All
services are free and confidential. 24-hour crisis line response. Phone (425)
252-4800, Address: 1509 California Street, Everett, WA 98201. You can
contact Julia McFarland, Legal Advocate. Phone (425) 297-5781, Fax (425)
259-5830, Email: julia.mcfarland@providence.org
Fair Housing:
Northwest/Alaska Office
Fair Housing Hub
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Seattle Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue, Room 205
Seattle, WA 98104-1000
Phone (206) 220-5170 or (800)
877-0246
TTY: (206) 220-5185 Fax: (206) 220-5447
Email: complaints_office_10@hud.gov
Legal Voice (Information and referrals): Phone (206) 621-7691
Pathways
for Women (Legal Services Clinic): Phone (877) 773-9843
Protection
Order Program (Within Washington State): Phone (425) 388-3638
Snohomish
County Family Law Facilitator Program: Phone (425) 388-3795
Snohomish
County Legal Services (Divorce, Landlord/Tenant): Phone
(425)
258-9283
Team
Child (Legal Advocacy for Youth): Phone (425) 258-3132
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Provides
legal representation and community education to low-income refugees and
immigrants in Washington State. Phone (800)
445-5771
Refugee and Immigration Services
Northwest: Phone (425) 388-9307
Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Offers online links to
websites offering legal assistance. Website: www.ptla.org/links.htm
Prepaid
Legal Services: This company offers
low cost, pre-paid, legal services.
Website: www.johngrant.buildlastingsuccess.com
Medicare
Rights Center: The largest
independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the
U.S. Provides telephone hotline services to individuals who need answers
to Medicare questions and offers information on Medicare benefits and
rights. Phone (212) 869-3850
Website: www.medicarerights.org/index.html
Technical
Assistance Collaborative: Non-profit that works
to achieve positive outcomes for people with disabilities and other special
needs. Phone (617) 266-5657 Website: www.tacinc.org
EMPLOYMENT ACCOMMODATION/TRAINING
Community
Trades and Careers (Division of Sunrise Services): Assists
individuals with disabilities to find and keep employment. Phone (425)
374-5478
Disability Resource Connections: Designed to empower youths with
disabilities. Phone (425) 290-7651 or (800) 315-3583
Diversified: Career and employment services for individuals with
disabilities. Mukilteo
Phone (425) 355-1253
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Through DSHS): Employment and
training for the disabled. Everett Phone (425) 339-4880, Lynnwood
Phone (425) 673-3180, Smokey Point Phone (360) 651-6401.
Edmonds Community College: Main Number Phone (425) 640-1500, Enrollment Services Phone (425) 640-1458, Career
Center Phone (425) 640-1256, Workforce Training and Development Phone (425)
640-1421
Everett Community College: Main Phone Number (425) 388-9100, Counseling,
Advising, and Career Center Phone (425) 388-9263, Workforce Training and
Development Phone (425) 388-9565
Job Corp (Youth: 16 – 24 year olds only): Phone (800) 733-5627
Operation Improvement YMCA: Phone (425) 774-9843
Pathways for Women: Phone (425) 258-2766
Project Self-Sufficiency: Phone (425) 388-7200
Service Alternatives, Inc. (For individuals with disabilities): Phone (425)
710-0107
Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities: Phone (425) 388-7476
Snohomish County Transition Council: Network of schools, providers, professionals,
and parents invested in the transition of students from school into work. Phone
(425) 388-7259
Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD): Phone (425)
339-4833
Worksource: Job search, employment training, and Veterans services. Everett
Phone (425) 258-6300, Lynnwood Phone (425) 673-3300, Sky Valley
Phone (425) 422-7568
Website: www.go2worksource.com
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):
The
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces all Equal
Employment Opportunity laws. EEOC also provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal
employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. There are
several publications that you can read on their site. Website: www.eeoc.gov
American
with Disabilities Act (ADA): Enforces Disability
Laws. There are several publications that you can read on their site. Website: www.ada.gov
United
States Department of Labor/Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Entitles eligible
employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected leave in a 12-month
period for specified family and medical reasons. Phone (866) 487-9243 Website: www.dol.gov/esa/whd/contact_us.htm
Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Provides free advisory service on accommodations available through
the Americans with Disabilities Act--ADA. Phone (800) 526-7234 Website: www.jan.wvu.edu/media/Fibro.html
Disability
And Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC): Answer questions related
to the ADA. Phone (800) 949-4232 Website: www.adata.org
Worktree.com: Large online job search
portal. Website: www.worktree.com
FINANCIAL/CREDIT SERVICES
U.S. Trustee Program: Before you can file
for bankruptcy
under either Chapter 7
(which allows you to "start over with a clean slate") or Chapter 13
(which requires you to pay back a portion or all of your debts, under a court
ordered payment plan), you must complete credit counseling with an agency
approved by the United States Trustee's office. The counseling service
will attempt to negotiate with your credit companies to acquire a payment
plan that is affordable for you and can also negotiate interest rates
and pay-offs. Go to their website for an approved list of credit counseling agencies. Website: www.usdoj.gov/ust/
To view the Bankruptcy Law changes, visit this page.
Website: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30040.html
Better
Business Bureau (BBB): I use the BBB all of
the time to check out businesses that I am considering dealing with. If you
cannot find the business the business has a poor rating, do not use
them!
OTHER DISABILITY/RESOURCE INFO
Family
Village: Disability-related regional/state resources in
the U.S. Website: www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/index.html
Disability Resources: Directory to regional/state disability resources. Website: www.disabilityresources.org/DRMreg.html
National
Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc., Website: www.fmpartnership.org/emerserv.htm
ProHealth Website: www.prohealth.com/fibromyalgia/library/showArticle.cfm?libid=12585&B1=CHWEBO
Disability
Secrets Website: www.disabilitysecrets.com/social_security_disability_fibromyalgia.html
Disability Digest Website: www.thedisabilitydigest.com
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I am not a medical doctor nor am I an attorney; I am an individual with
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for information, fundraising and awareness purposes only. This
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illness should come under the direction of a physician.
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