Community Resources
Welcome to the Benefits Hub! Are you balancing a combination of school, work, and life? Are you working hard, but still having a difficult time keeping up with bills and the rising cost of living? We are here to help!
HPM HUB
The HPM Hub is now open with extended hours.
Visit them Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the T Building, 2nd Floor Atrium (outside of T205).
What They Offer:
- Free internal and external condoms
- Patient care resources
- Mental health resources
- Healthy relationship resources
- Melanoma resources (don’t forget your sunscreen!)
- And more!
They regularly update their materials, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for, please let then know.
Community Events
Bellevue Resource Fair at Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center
September 21, 11AM to 3PM
- Bellevue College is committed to helping all students be successful. Below is an additional list of resources that are community-based or government organizations that students can reach out to for support and funding.
- If you are experiencing a housing crisis (behind on your rent, facing eviction, or currently unhoused), additional support may be available. Schedule a meeting with our coaches.
Community Resources
Links by Category
- BrightSpark Early Learning Services (formerly Child Care Resources): Helps families find childcare options and other resources.
- Childcare Aware of Washington
- KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner)
- Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
- Jubilee REACH Center
- King County Library System
- Kirkland Parks & Rec
- Parent Education Cooperative Classes
- ParentHelp123
- Parent Map
- Working Connections Child Care
- King Co. Child Care Financial Assistance Program
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Shelters
- 2-1-1: Call the number 2-1-1 for emergency housing and shelter referral information.
- Cocoon House: Offers housing options and referrals for young adults ages 12-24 in Snohomish County.
- Compass Housing Alliance: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region.
- Congregation for the Homeless: Housing services for men including emergency shelter, day center, and paths to permanent housing.
- Crisis Connections Emergency Housing & Services
- Essentials First: Provides hygiene kits to people experiencing homelessness.
- Friends of Youth: Residential services and homeless youth services for people ages 15-24
- GenPride: Serves veterans and seniors and provides housing resources.
- Hopelink Housing Program: For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.
- Imagine Housing
- Interfaith Family Shelter and Cars to Housing Program – Everett: Serves Snohomish County families facing homelessness and who are living in their vehicles. Call (425)200-5121 to request shelter.
- King County Housing Authority: Search for affordable housing options by city.
- List of Rental Assistant & Housing Programs by County
- Mama’s Hands House of Hope: Provides a safe and secure 24-hour living environment for women and children in crisis in Bellevue.
- Mary’s Place: Provides shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness, from 5 emergency shelters to providing support for long-term housing, pet friendly.
- Multi-Service Center: Housing and rental assistance.
- Overlake Safe Parking – Redmond: Provides a temporary and safe place for single men and couples with no place to stay except in their vehicles. Call: (425)895-5904 or email: safeparking@occ.org
- Pierce County Housing Authority Resources
- Safe Parking Program in Kirkland: Offers a safe place to park overnight for those living in their vehicles with access to toilets, WiFi, and a refrigerator.
- Snohomish County Housing Resources
- Solid Ground: Whether you have lost your home and need shelter – or need support to stay in your current home – Solid Ground can connect you with information, resources, and referrals to support your housing stability.
- The Sophia Way: Committed to ending homelessness for women in King County. Programs range from emergency shelters to support finding transitional, permanent, and supportive housing.
- Sound Generations Senior Services, Home Repair, and Housing Stability Assistance Programs
- Washington Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF): Free help and funding available for those struggling to make mortgage payments or about to lose their home. Call: 1-877-894-4663.
- Washington Kids in Transition: Provides resources to families with children who are experiencing homelessness in South Snohomish County. Call: (425)361-2916.
- WELD: Housing and employment services for those previously incarcerated and justice-involved.
Low-income Housing
- YWCA Housing: The YWCA works to help women and families find and maintain safe, stable housing.
- King County Housing Authority (KCHA): Low-Income Housing Search Tool
- Apartment Finder: This non-profit website helps connect low-income households with affordable apartment communities in Washington.
- ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing): Serving East King County.
- Attain Housing: Housing support programs and case management for folks in East King County.
- Catholic Community Services: Helps facilitate Coordinated Entry for families and individuals in King and Snohomish Counties.
- Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence
- DAWN: Program in South King County that supports, empowers, and shelters survivors of domestic abuse.
- Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: Program in Snohomish County that provides an emergency shelter and comprehensive range of services to all victims of domestic abuse.
- DV Hopeline
- King County Bar Association Pro Bono Services
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
- LifeWire: Helps adults, children, and youth who have been impacted by domestic violence to build safer, healthier homes by offering support, resources, and professional services.
- New Beginnings: Free, safe, and confidential helpline. Call (206)737-0242
- NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse: For free and confidential services and resources, call: (206)568-7777 or email: info@nwnetwork.org
- Project DVORA at Jewish Family Service
- Seattle / King County Domestic Violence Protection Orders & Victim Support
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)
- CARES of Washington
- Employment Security Department
- Pioneer Human Services – Roadmap to Success Program: Provides services and job search classes for individuals who have a conviction history. Call: (206)768-7333 or email: Pioneertraining@p-h-s.com
- Northwest Education Access
- Pacific Associates
- TRAC Associates
- WorkSource
- YWCA Economic Advancement
These are some local resources that may be able to help you with cash assistance for emergency situations. Eligibility and limitations may apply. Please contact each agency for more information.
- Financial Assistance, Hopelink: Hopelink Financial Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance related to eviction prevention and move in costs.
- Food, Cash, Medical, DSHS: WA State Department of Social and Health Services can provide financial assistance depending on eligibility.
- Financial Resources, Washington Connection: Washington Connection site offers a list of financial resources including government assistance, credit counseling and free tax preparation.
- Community Stabilization Services, Jewish Family Service: Jewish Family Service offers short term, limited financial assistance to cover unexpected financial shock, such as job losses, interruptions in income, or unexpected expenses that threaten a household’s stability.
- Help Center, St. Vincent de Paul: St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County. St. Vincent de Paul helps people avoid eviction by providing rent and utility assistance as well as vouchers for gasoline, food, and other basic supplies.
- 4 Tomorrow: Provides financial assistance and resources to Latinx and Spanish-speaking individuals in East King County. Call: (425)891-0346 or email: info@4tomorrowtoday.org
- Bellevue LifeSpring: Provides help with emergency housing, food, and clothing for families with children living in Bellevue. Call: (425)451-1175 or email: info@bellevuelifespring.org
- Attain Housing Rental Assistance: Call the Stable Home line to apply for assistance at: (425)828-0489 or apply online.
- Salvation Army: Provides financial assistance to overcome poverty.
- Neighborhood House: Provides emergency assistance for individuals living in Seattle.
- North Helpline: Provides financial assistance to prevent homelessness and utility shut-offs to those living in Lake City and Bitter Lake areas of Seattle. They also have a food bank.
- UCEF: Provides assistance with rent, electrical bills, or move-in costs for people living in North Seattle.
- Multi-Service Center (South King County): Provides one-time rent assistance to individuals and families living in Renton, SeaTac, Burien, Kent, Federal Way, and Auburn. Call: (253)893-0024 or apply online.
- Kent UMC Shared Bread Emergency Assistance: Provides help with eviction notices or utility notices to those living within the Kent School District. Call: (253)852-0993.
- Financial Empowerment Network: Find resources online about credit, budgeting, banking, and other financial wellness topics.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides free and confidential support for people in distress 24/7, chat online or call or text: 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor, free 24/7 or chat online.
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and then press 1
- LGBTQIA+ National Help Center and Hotline: Call (888)843-4564
- Bellevue College Counseling Center : offers a wide array of free and confidential mental health services. To make an appointment, call the Counseling Center at 425-564-5747 or submit an online appointment request form.
- Culturally Responsive Behavioral Healthcare: Provides a list of identity-based providers and mental health support and other off-site counseling resources in the Seattle area and on the Eastside.
- Consejo Counseling & Referral Services: Call (206)461-4880 or (425)679-0801 for support at Bellevue office.
- Asian Counseling & Referral Service (ACRS): Call (206)695-7600 or email: info@acrs.orgIKRON Behavioral Health Services: Assessment and counseling services.
- NAMI Eastside: Community-based non-profit committed to improving the quality of life for those impacted by mental illness through advocacy, education, and support.
- SOUND: Provides comprehensive outpatient counseling and case management for King County residents experiencing mental health issues.
- Washington Recovery Help Line: For confidential, anonymous support and resources for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health. Call or text: (866)789-1511.
WARM LINES THAT DON’T CALL THE POLICE
- Call Blackline: 800-604-5841
-centers BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
–run by and for Trans people
- Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
–trained peer supporters
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
-centering Native Americans & Alaska Natives
- Thrive Lifeline: 313-662-8209
–trans-led and operated
- LGBT National Help Center: 888-843-4564
- 2-1-1 Call the number 2-1-1 for healthcare referral information.
- Bellevue College – Dental Clinic: On campus dental clinic offers quality dental care. Staffed by students, licensed dentists and hygienists, and certified dental assistants.
- CISC – Healthcare Access: Provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA). Assistance available in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
- Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW): Provides healthcare for people with limited incomes.
- Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT) – at Evergreen Hospital
- HealthierHere: Provides resources for those who experience inequity and racism in healthcare and for individuals and their families who have been affected by COVID-19. Call: (206)413-7748.
- Health Point
- Samaritan Center of Puget Sound Low Cost Clinic: To be screened by phone and connected with a clinican, call: (206)527-2266
- SeaMar Community Health Centers: Provides health services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos.
- Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA): Provides free help with Medicare and healthcare choices. Call: (206)957-8539 or email: jasminec@cisc-seattle.org . Help available in other languages as well.
- Community Health Access Program (CHAP): CHAP is a telephone assistance program serving King County residents by connecting them to health insurance, healthcare care services, and other resources. CHAP Services are free and confidential.
- King County Public Health Centers: Public health services.
- Needy Meds: Find help with the cost of medicine.
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- Public Health Teen Clinics
- Public Health Seattle & King County Community Health Centers
- UW School of Dentistry
- Apple Health –https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/us/en/my-account/my-coverage/learnapplehealth.html
(Please see program pages for access to food resources near you.)
- 2-1-1 : Call the number 2-1-1 for information about local agencies providing emergency assistance, housing assistance, nearest food banks, and much more.
- Little Free Pantries: These pantries are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No ID is required and anyone is welcome to give and receive food from them. They are a no-barrier access point to food. See map online for local food pantries near you.
- Nourishing Networks: Search various food resources by city on the Eastside.
- Renewal Food Bank: All are welcome. Pet food available also: 15022 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue.
- Eastside Salvation Army: Food pantry and free hot meals Monday – Friday 5:30pm – 7:00pm at 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98008. Call: (425)452-7300.
- Seattle Food Committee: Search for local food banks in the Seattle area for free groceries and other resources.
- Fall City Community Food Pantry
- Holy Innocents Food Pantry
- Hopelink
- Multi-Service Center
- Sky Valley Food Bank
- Volunteers of America Western Washington
- Washington Connection
- Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank: Walk-in clients welcome. Bring ID for all family members and proof of residency such as utility bill or rental agreement for Woodinville, Bothell, Kirkland, Kenmore, or Redmond. Residency requirement is waived for clients experiencing homelessness.
- Benefits Law Center (SSI and SSDI): Provides accessible legal advocacy to people living with physical and mental disabilities.
- CISC: Legal Clinic & Anti-Bias and Anti-Hate Program. Assistance available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian.
- Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): Advocates on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation or hate crimes.
- Eastside Legal Assistance Program: High-quality, no-cost legal aid to low-income residents of East, Northeast, and Southeast King County.
- Fair Work Center: Provides helpful information about workers’ rights in both English and Spanish.
- Free Civil Legal Aid for Pierce County – Tacoma Pro Bono Community Lawyers
- Housing Justice Project: Provides free legal assistance and interpreters to renters with limited income who are facing eviction in King County. Call: (206)580-0762 for help fighting an eviction.
- King County Bar Association Pro Bono Services: Provides free legal assistance and neighborhood legal clinics.
- King County Protection Orders and Victim Support: To contact Protection Order Advocacy Program, call: (206)477-1103 (Seattle) or (206)477-3758 (Kent).
- King County Veterans Program (KCVP): Can help with civil legal issues, discriminatory housing practices or emergent eviction prevention. Also, can connect veterans with post incarceration programs.
- Legal Voice: Offers a variety of tools and resources to help you better understand your rights and the legal system.
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Supports immigrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees, regardless of immigration status, with limited incomes.
- Northwest Consumer Law Center: Provides low-cost services for matters related to debt collection, automobile fraud, foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy, student loans, and other general consumer issues.
- Northwest Justice Project: Provides legal assistance to low-income families and individuals needing help with civil leagal problems. Apply online or by calling 2-1-1 in King County or the CLEAR Hotline outside of King County at 1-888-201-1014.
- Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS): Provides free civil legal aid services to eligible low-income residents of Snohomish County.
- Solid Ground: Legal help accessing public benefits like cash, food, medical and/or childcare benefits and tenant rights and eviction resources.
- Team Child: Provides free legal services to young people.
- Unemployment Law Project: Works to best defend the rights of unemployed workers in Washington State.
- United Way King County: Free tax assistance offered.
- Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN): Deportation Defense Hotline. Call: 1-844-724-3737 .
- Washington Law Help: Free “know your rights” information and videos online for a variety of legal issues, such as: family law, eviction/housing, public benefits, and money/debt problems.
- Washington Recovery Help Line: Free, confidential help for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health. Call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at: 866-789-1511
- SAMHSA: Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call: 1-800-662-4357
- Addiction Center – Preventing Substance Abuse in College
- Addiction Resource
- Alcohol & Drug Rehab Guide
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- King County Secure Medicine Return Location Finder
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Rehabs Foundation
- Start Your Recovery
- https://freebythesea.com/addiction-resources/college-students/
- 24hr Domestic Violence Line (DVL): 800-562-6025
- 24hr National Domestic Violence Line (NDVL): 800-799-7233
- 24hr National Suicide Crisis Lifeline (SCL): 988
- 24hr Crisis Line (CL): text HOME to 741741
- 24hr Recovery Help Line (RHL): 866-789-1511
- 24hr National Sexual Assault Help Line (SAHL): 800-656-4673
- Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Chaya: Serving survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence from Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Asian, and South Asian communities in Seattle
- Consejo Counseling & Referral: Serving Spanish-speaking or Latinx communities in King County. 24hr Crisis Line – (206)461-3222 & Counseling Office – (206)461-4880
- Lifewire: Survivor-driven advocacy, mental health therapy, legal advocacy, shelter, and housing in East & North King County.
- Mary’s Place: A community where all families have safety, stability, and housing.
- Mary’s Place provides advocacy & support to families who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness or fleeing violence in King County.
- New Beginnings: has many programs that help survivors of domestic violence at any point in their journey to freedom. Whether they are still living with their abuser or have left and need some additional support to heal, New Beginnings is there.
- Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP): Supports immigrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees, regardless of immigration status.
- Refugee Womens Alliance (ReWA): Serving immigrant, refugees and asylees. Help line is available in 7 different languages:
- ConnectAll Shop: Provides low cost computers to individuals receiving public benefits.
- InterConnection: Provides affordable technology and low cost hotspot internet services. Call (206)222-2060 or email: support@interconnection.org
- Internet Essentials Low-Cost Computer Program
- Seattle – Information Technology Resources: Find free and reduced cost internet services and affordable refurbished desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and discounted phones.
- Xfinity Internet Essentials
- Xfinity Internet Essentials Low-Cost Computer Program
- Xfinity WiFi Hotspots and Internet
- StandUp Wireless: part of the federal Lifeline program, offering free phones and service to individuals based on income or participation in government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI.
- Auto Angels: Offers auto repair support to individuals associated with Attain Housing, Acres of Diamondss, Congregations for the Homeless, Mary’s Place, Eastside Academy, The Sophia Way, or Jubilee REACH.
- Hopelink – Transportation
- ORCA Lift: Reduced transit fare program that can help those that income-qualify get more out of public transportation.
- Solid Ground Transportation
(Please see individual program pages for directions on applying.)
- Eastside Salvation Army: Provides assistance for Puget Sound Energy bills. Call (425)452-7300 or email: contacteastside@usw.salvationarmy.org
- Hopelink Energy Programs
- King County Energy Assistance Programs
- Multi-Service Center Energy Assistance
- Puget Sound Energy Bill Assistance Programs: Can help with bill discount rates, financial assistance to avoid disconnection, and other short-term emergency bill assistance.
- Seattle City Light Utility Discount Program: Assists income-eligible households and those experiencing unexpected financial hardship. Call: (206)684-3000
- Snohomish County Energy Assistance
- Snohomish County PUD Programs
- Auburn Food Bank: Must reside in Auburn or are in Auburn School District, apply in person. Services include: Food Bank, Utilities Assistance and Financial Assistance for bills.
- Byrd Barr Place: City of Seattle. Services include LIHEAP or PSE HELP,
food bank, eviction prevention, financial assistance, and community/resource connector. - Catholic Community Services (CCS): Seattle, South & East King County. Services include Utility Assistance/shut-off Prevention, Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention, Move-in Assistance, Information & Resource Referral, Short-term Case Management, and Bus Tickets (based on availability).
- Metropolitan Development Council: Must reside in the city of Tacoma or a TPU customer. Services include Energy Assistance Program (EAP), housing support, food bank, youth/adult education, weatherization and behavioral health.
- Multi-Service Center (MSC): South King County. Must be a PSE customer. Services include: LIPHEAP, Low-income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) or PSE HELP, food bank, eviction prevention, financial assistance, adult education, and case management.
- Pierce County Energy Assistance: Must reside in Pierce County outside of the City of Tacoma, to apply call: 253-798-4328, no online application.
- Tacoma Energy Assistance: Must reside in the city of Tacoma.
- Tacoma Public Utilities: Bill Credit Assistance Plan (BCAP). Must reside in the city of Tacoma.
- West Seattle Food Bank: Must reside in zip codes: 980106, 98116, 98126, 98136 & 98146. Services Include: Utility Assistance, Eviction Prevention, Foreclosure, Move-in Deposit, Utilities & Energy/Water Bill.
