Washington Help Guides

Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Washington, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.

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• 1Find Help in Washington: Where to StartWhere to start getting help in Washington: 211, DSHS and Washington Connection, Apple Health, crisis lines and a step by step first hour plan.
• 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in Washington: Beds, Coordinated Entry and SafetyHow to find emergency shelter tonight in Washington: 211, Coordinated Entry, family, youth and DV shelter, severe weather shelters and county contacts.
• 3Housing Help in Washington: Rent Help, Eviction Rights and VouchersRent help in Washington, the 14 day pay or vacate notice, the right to a court appointed lawyer in evictions, deposits, repairs, housing authorities and fair housing.
• 4Food Help in Washington: Basic Food, WIC, Food Banks and MealsHow to get food in Washington: Basic Food (SNAP), WIC, school and summer meals, senior meals, food banks and meal programs by county.
• 5Clothing and Hygiene Help in Washington: Showers, Laundry and ClothesWhere to find clothing, showers, laundry, diapers and hygiene items in Washington, plus help for students and cold weather gear.
• 6Jobs and Job Training in Washington: WorkSource, Unemployment and TrainingFind work and training in Washington: WorkSource centers, unemployment benefits, BFET, WorkFirst, community colleges, apprenticeships and worker rights.
• 7Health and Mental Health in Washington: Apple Health, Clinics and Crisis HelpHealth coverage and care in Washington: Apple Health, community health centers, mental health and crisis lines, recovery help and naloxone.
• 8Domestic Violence Help in Washington: Hotlines, Shelter and Housing RightsConfidential domestic violence help in Washington: hotlines, local advocates, protection orders, ending a lease early, address confidentiality and protecting kids.
• 9Help for Veterans in Washington: Housing, Health Care and BenefitsHelp for Washington veterans: VA homeless programs, WDVA benefits and veterans homes, VA health care, HUD-VASH, SSVF and crisis support.
• 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in Washington: Shelter, School and SupportHelp for young people in Washington: youth shelters, crisis and teen lines, school rights for students without housing, foster care support and jobs.
• 11Getting ID and Documents Back in Washington: ID Card, Birth Certificate and MoreHow to replace a Washington ID card or driver license, a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other documents.
• 12Phones and Internet in Washington: Lifeline, Low Cost Internet and Wi-FiHow to get affordable phone and internet service in Washington: Lifeline, low income internet plans, library Wi-Fi and hotspots, and staying safe from scams.
• 13Legal and Tenant Help in Washington: CLEAR, Eviction Defense and Renter RightsLegal help in Washington: the CLEAR hotline, CLEAR*Sr, eviction defense, renter rights under RCW 59.18, consumer help and county legal aid.
• 14How to Make Blessing Bags in Washington: What to Pack and How to GiveHow to make blessing bags for neighbors in need in Washington: what to pack for wet and cold weather, how to give with respect, and local groups to support.

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