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The City of Shoreline's Community Support Specialist can answer general questions about resources and help people apply for assistance. Contact Community Support Specialist at 206-801-2740 or by email communitysupport@shorelinewa.gov.
Below are many programs that provide a variety of support and assistance to Shoreline residents. Additional resources may also be available by contacting King County 2-1-1, which keeps a comprehensive list of community services. Call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm or search the 2-1-1 Community Resources Online (CRO).
Housing
North Helpline Financial Assistance Program
To help keep people in their homes, the Financial Assistance program has limited funds available to prevent evictions and utility shut offs. To find out how to apply for these funds, go to the Financial Assistance webpage for the application information. Call 206-365-8043 or email fa@northhelpline.org with any questions.
King County Housing Authority (KCHA) - Section 8
KCHA provides rental housing and assistance to a sustainably number of families in King County. Their quality, affordable housing supports health and self-sufficiency with the different programs. Apply for housing assistance.
Hopelink Rent Assistance
Hopelink can help pay your rent during a time of financial need. If you are experiencing a short-term financial crisis due to unexpected expenses – such as medical bills, auto repair or loss of income – Hopelink may be able to help you pay one month’s rent so that you are able to stay in your home. In addition to preventing eviction, Hopelink's Financial Assistance program may be able to help with move-in costs. Appointments are currently being conducted by phone 206-440- 7300.
United Way King County
United Way King County is committed to working side by side with communities to help with urgent housing, food, and educational needs. United Way has a Client Intake Form on their website for rental assistance and their eviction prevention program. They can be contacted via their website or by phone, (206) 461-3700.
Housing Justice Project
Housing Justice Project website
Provides free legal assistance and interpreters to low-income renters (tenants) facing eviction in King County. If you have received an eviction notice, call (206) 267-7069 and leave a message or email hjpstaff@kcba.org.
Tenants Union of Washington State
Tenants Union of Washington State website
Tenants Rights Hotline
Provides resources for renters, including tenant rights, neighbor disputes, eviction, and housing discrimination. The Tenant Rights Hotline assists with questions about landlord-tenant laws and discuss strategies to prevent housing loss: 206-723-0500.
Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)
ELAP website
Provides no cost civil legal aid. Contact the intake line at: (425) 747-7274 to access services. Leave a message with your name and phone number, along with a brief description of your legal issue. Someone will return your call within 48 hours.
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Neighborhood Legal Clinics website
The legal clinics are FREE 30-minute consultations with an attorney at 34 locations across King County, including locations specializing in debt, bankruptcy, and family law issues. Attorneys determine whether the client has a legal problem, suggest possible options, and provide appropriate referrals. NLC attorneys will not represent you in court. NLC is a limited legal service and should not be considered a substitute for representation.
Northwest Justice Project
Northwest Justice Project website
Northwest Justice Project online application
Provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, healthcare, and education. Eviction help call 1-855-657-8387.
Washington Homeownership Resource Center
Washington Homeownership Resource Center website
The organization is committed to educating and empowering current and future homeowners in the state of Washington. The programs are for residents facing foreclose, buying a home, repair assistance and other homeownership resources.
Contact online for more information or by phone 877-894-4663
WA State Department of Commerce Landlord Mitigation Programs
Landlord Mitigations Programs website
Low-income landlords can receive up to 80% of unpaid rents, $5,000 for repairs made to damage caused by a subsidized tenant and up to $1,000 plus up to 14 days of rent loss for making repairs required to pass an HQS inspection for subsidy. Program runs from March 1,2020 through December 31, 2021 – Program is ongoing
Affordable Housing Opportunities Guide
If you are looking for an apartment, the guide includes a list of apartments in Shoreline with units that are less than market rate, such as rent or income restricted affordable housing, like Multifamily Property Tax Exemption (MFTE). The guide explains how to determine your income eligibility. Contact the apartments directly to ask whether they have affordable units available.
Low Income Housing at AptFinder.org
Non-profit website of affordable apartment communities throughout Washington state.
Coordinated Entry for All (CE) Regional Access Point
Program of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) to help people experiencing homelessness find stable housing. Solid Ground (North Seattle) is the closest access point to Shoreline. Go to webpage or call 206-694-6833 for hours of operation.
Utilities
Hopelink Energy and Water Assistance
Hopelink website
Hopelink can help with energy and water bills. Schedule a phone appointment by clicking the link above or by calling 425-658-2592.
Shoreline Community Care
Shoreline Community Care website
Shoreline Community Care is a faith-based organization that has been helping Shoreline residents with utility bills. Phone contact: (206) 496 3116 or email to: info@shorelinecommunitycare.org.
Food
Hopelink
Hopelink food banks are currently providing pre-packed boxes of food, as well as some fresh items.
Hopelink Shoreline website
Address: 17837 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, Washington 98133
Phone: 206-440-7300
Food Bank Hours of operation: Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
North Helpline
The North Helpline foodbank has two locations in Lake city and Bitter Lake. They offer food and hygiene products for neighbors in need, for members of the community who cannot come in person to the foodbank, they can sign up for home delivery
North Helpline website
Home delivery information
Lake City Location
Address -12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Hours - Wednesday 9 AM – 2 PM,Thursday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM
Donation Hours: Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 9 AM – 2 PM
Phone: (206) 413-9043.
Email: HD@northhelpline.org.
Bitter Lake Location
Address: 13000 Linden Ave N Seattle WA 98133.
Hours: Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM.
Donation Hours: Thurs-Fri: 9 AM – 2 PM.
Phone: 206.367.3477
Child Care
ChildCare Aware of Washington
ChildCare Aware website
Assistance with finding childcare
Washington Connection
Washington Connection website
Offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers program website
Do you have a relative or family friend who can offer childcare services to your children? Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families can offer payment for relatives and family providing childcare.
Childcare subsidy program
City of Shoreline Tween and Teen programs
Teen and Tweens program website
Teens and Tweens afterschool enrichment programs.
Employment and Cash Assistance
Employment Security Department
Unemployment benefits may be available if you have recently lost your job.
Unemployment Law Project
The Unemployment Law Project provides assistance in navigating the unemployment system and offer free legal representation, advice, and counsel to people in Washington State who have been denied unemployment benefits or whose award of benefits is being challenged.
Unemployment Law Project website
WorkSource
When unemployment happens, WorkSource can help you find a way forward with resources available free of charge. WorkSource incorporates employment services, skills training, and community services all in one package.
Hopelink
Hopelink’s Employment Program provides several options to meet your employment goals.
Hopelink Employment Program webpage
Shoreline Community College
Workforce education helps people get money for school and into the workforce.
Shoreline Community Care
Shoreline Community Care is a faith-based organization that helps Shoreline residents with rent, gas, groceries, and utility bills.
Phone: 206-496-3116
Email: info@shorelinecommunitycare.org
Older Adult Resources
Community Living Connections
Community Living Connections website
They are a network that helps adults facing aging and disability issues get the information and support they need to make informed decisions. This includes older adults, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families and professionals. Call 1-844-348-5464.
Northwest Neighbors Network
Northwest Neighbors Network website
Northwest Neighbors Network is a virtual village that helps seniors age well in their own homes by providing volunteer services and events. Volunteers help connect members to services and provide social and educational activities. Call 253-237-2848 or email info@northwestneighborsnetwork.org.
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center Website
The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center offers a variety of activities that welcome diverse adults aged 50+ to participate in recreational, social, health, educational, and nutritional services. Our staff, volunteers, instructors, and facilitators strive to foster a fun, relaxed atmosphere where lasting friendships form and memories are created. Call (206) 365-1536.
Health
International Community Health services
ICHS offers medical services including infant and well child checkups, immunizations, health screenings and women’s health. In addition, they offer full dental care, eye care and behavioral health.
Contact number: 206-533-2600.
NeighborCare Health
They are the largest provider of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness.
- For medical call 206-633-3350
- For dental call 206-548-2964
- For pharmacy call 206-633-3365.
Community Health Access Program (CHAP)
A telephone assistance program serving King County residents by connecting them to health insurance, health care services and other resources. The services are free and confidential.
Call: 1-800-756-5437
Email: chap@kingcounty.gov
Washington Connection
Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
Washington Health Plan Finder
Washington Health Plan Finder website
For qualified individuals who lose their employer-provided health insurance. Those who are currently uninsured should contact a Navigator for help filling out an application and selecting a plan.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis counselors are available 24/7 to support those thinking about suicide, concerned about substance use, worried about a loved one, in need of emotional support and more. 988 is free, confidential and will connect individuals to a trained crisis counselor via phone (988), text (988) or online chat available at their website.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Online treatment locator
Therapeutic Health Services
Therapeutic Health Services website
Therapeutic Health Services offers mental health services, substance use services & medication assisted treatment and other support programs for adults at their Shoreline branch. Service inquiry forms are available on THS's website or by phone at 833-278-4357.
Center for Human Services
Center for Human Services website
Center for Human Services offers mental health services, family support programs. substance use disorder treatment programs and community-based intensive services for children, youth & families. CHS utilizes a strengths-based, family-centered, trauma-informed, culturally relevant approach, and an array of strategies to support their clients in achieving their goals. To inquire about services, call 206-362-7282.
CHARMD LLC
Providing mental health services for all immigrant populations, including African immigrants and people of color in Shoreline, King County, Washington.
- Book an appointment
- Call: 206-657-6301
- Email: info@charmdllc.com
NAMI Seattle
An organization in the Seattle area working specifically to fill the gaps in the local mental health system through education, referrals, and support.
DAWN
24 hour Advocacy & Support Line: 425-656-7867
DAWN provides advocacy services and mental health services for survivors of all ages, regardless of race, gender, immigration status, sexuality, class, and employment.
New Beginnings
24-Hour Helpline: 206-737-0242
New Beginnings offers a 24/7 Helpline for individuals experiencing abuse and/or is worried about someone they know. New Beginnings also offers advocacy, housing, support group and youth services.
Hotlines
Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-562-6025 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every day
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-7233 24-hours a day
Law Enforcement
Call 911
Testing locations
Need help making an appointment? Call the King County COVID-19 Call Center at 206-477-3977 (open 7 days a week, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.) If you need an interpreter, please tell us in English what language you need.
Testing Locations finder
Vaccines & Boosters at International Community Health Services (ICHS)
ICHS Vaccine Appointments website
Offering Covid 19 vaccines and boosters. Appointments are not required. Most insurance plans cover the cost of the vaccines. If you do not have insurance, you will have to pay out of pocket costs however, ICHS offers a competitive low price to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon-Fri.
- Address: 16549 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- Phone: 206-533-2600
Hopelink
Hopelink FindaRide website
Call 1-800-923-7433
Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid clients.
Miscellaneous Resources
King County Pet Assistance
Regional Animal Services Pet Assistance website
Through Regional Animal Services of King County, they are able to offer regional effort to ensure pet owners are able to keep their animals happy and healthy by addressing food insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seattle Area Feline Rescue
The Stay SAFe Pet Pantry collects donations and provides low-income pet owners or those experiencing economic hardship with supplemental assistance to help keep pets in their loving homes. The Stay SAFe Pet Pantry distributes thousands of pounds of food each year to hundreds of families and pets in need. If you need help, visit during Drop-By-Hours or fill out an application online to schedule a Supply Pickup. (206) 659-6200.
Crisis Connection
Crisis Connections website
Call: 211
Crisis Connections connects people in physical, emotional and financial crisis to services that will be of help.
Emerald City Resource Guide
Emerald City Resource Guide website