Connects people with affordable checking, savings, credit and financial education opportunities. Provides alternatives to paying exorbitant fees and interest for financial services. Helps people open checking and savings accounts who currently don't have them.   Program features a low opening deposit requirement, no monthly minimum balance, no (or low) monthly minimum fee, free ATM or debit card, savings account, direct deposit, online banking (if available) and programs that encourage savings.   Participating institutions will:   -  Accept Mexican Matricula Consular card as primary ID and will accept an ITIN in lieu of a Social Security number.   -  Open accounts for people on ChexSystems if the activity is more than six months old, except for internal fraud or restitution policies. Some banks will open accounts for people on ChexSystems with activity present within the last six months, on a case-by-case basis.   -  Waive one set of NSF/OD fees annually and offer an additional feature or service to help customers avoid NSF/OD.   -  Refer customers to financial education.   The following is a sample list of banks and credit unions participating in the program: Banner Bank BECU Cathay Bank Chase Columbia Bank Express Credit Union HomeStreet Bank KeyBank Union Bank Wells Fargo

Provides searchable, real time, detailed listings of available low and market-rate housing, including senior housing options in King County. The site also provides helpful tools such as a rent checklist, affordability calculator and links to other helpful resources. Website includes different language options.

Provides low-cost refurbished medical equipment to improve mobility, independence and recovery/rehabilitation.   Donated items are cleaned and repaired before they are made available to those in need.   Items generally available include:   -  Wheelchairs and scooters -  Crutches -  Bath benches & chairs -  Bedside commodes   -  Hospital beds -  Walkers -  Raised toilet seats -  CPAP machines   Other items are may also be available, depending on donations.

Provides a fair and courteous process for resolving complaints relating to child protection and child welfare cases, foster home and child care licensing, child care programs, and juvenile rehabilitation services. Staff provide information and education relating to the various DCYF programs – policies, dependency process, relative placement, ICPC, adoption, foster care and child care licensing, ICW, extended foster care and independent living as well as contracts. Constituent Relations does not have any legal jurisdiction in parenting plans/custody issues or family court matters, or ability to assist in child support concerns, or matters involving DSHS benefits.

Provides limited rent assistance to King County residents who currently owe rent. Rent assistance funds are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat. All chat communications are secure and confidential.

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

Operates a self-managed overnight shelter program at up to 10-15 sites throughout Seattle, providing shelter for over 200 clients per night in the indoor shelter. Some facilities serve only men or women; others serve both men and women, with separate sleeping areas. Trans* clients are served as they self-identify. Locations of shelters include North End: - Lakeview (women only) 10 person shelter - Maple Leaf (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - Woodland Park UMC (men only) 20 person shelter - St. John (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter Greenlake: -Bethany Lutheran Shelter (men only) 20 person shelter Ballard: - St. Luke Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 15 person shelter - OFB (men only) 20 person shelter - Vets Hall Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - provides late access for workers. Wallingford: - Gift of Grace (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter U District: - Christ Episcopal Church Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 30 person shelter - provides late access for workers - University Friends (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - University Lutheran Shelter (women only)15 bed shelter- provides late access for workers Int'l District: - Safe Haven ( co-ed, separate areas) 30 person shelter - provides late access for workers South End: - Bunkhouse Nights Shelter ( co-ed, separate areas) 25 person shelter - provides late access for workers. Intake is usually available in Spanish as well as English; other available languages at intake vary, though clients are able to access shelter regardless of language or ability to speak. All facilities provide mats and blankets. Many sites are wheelchair accessible and some provide shower facilities.   Clients must leave the shelters early each morning.   Individual shelters may potentially refrain from screening on days that they are full. Shelter screenings for night-of only; no day(s)-in-advance screenings.

Offers up-to-date information on shelter availability at participating domestic violence shelters. Information is verified once each day, M-F.

Maintains and updates a community resource directory which provides comprehensive information and referral of social services to community members. Provides assistance to community partners that need to update or change their listing as well as those interested in being added to the list.

Provides information about monkeypox - a viral disease that can cause rashes and other symptoms. It does not commonly occur in the US, but there is currently an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries. Many of the current cases are occurring in men who have sex with men, although monkeypox can spread person-to-person with any kind of close, skin-to-skin contact. Includes information about exposure, symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccinations.

Provides downloadable fact sheets and other information about what to do in case of disasters, including the following and more:   -  Disease outbreaks -  Floods -  Earthquakes -  Radiation events -  Volcanic eruptions -  Winter storms -  Pandemic flu -  Terrorism

Investigates complaints about health professionals. Responds to reports involving fees or insurance claims if there appears to be fraud involved. Authority is limited to taking corrective action against a credential. For a health professional, violations of law fall into the following three categories: -  Mental or Physical Condition: This condition involves the mental or physical inability of a health care provider to practice with reasonable skill and safety. -  Unprofessional Conduct: This is a term used to describe conduct, acts or conditions that are considered by law to be unprofessional in this state. -  Unlicensed Practice: This category applies to any circumstance involving a person or facility that practices health care but doesn't have a valid Washington credential.

Answers questions about Apple Health medical assistance programs through Health Care Authority, such as   - How to apply for coverage - How to report a change. - Benefits and services. - How to replace the Apple Health ProviderOne Services card. - Billing issues. - Apple Health Managed Care enrollment. - How to change a managed care plan. - Apple Health eligibility for families, children, pregnant individuals, and single adults. - Classic Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are aged, have blindness or a disability, or in need of long-term services and supports. - Post-eligibility case review. - Apple Health for Kids with premiums ( also known as CHIP) - Apple Health Expansion - After-Pregnancy Coverage - Requesting an appeal for Apple Health programs.

Provides fully subsidized annual transit pass to those enrolled in certain state benefit programs to be used on - King County Metro - King County Water Taxi - Access Transportation - Via to Transit - Sound Transit - Seattle Monorail - Seattle Streetcar - Trailhead Direct Provides partially subsidized annual passes (ORCA Lift) to low-income area residents. The subsidized annual pass will cover all trips from Metro to Metro, from Sound Transit to Sound Transit, and from Metro to/from Sound Transit. If a customer uses their subsidized ORCA LIFT card to pay for travel on Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, or Everett Transit, standard transfer rules apply for transfers within and between those transit agencies.

Maintains a list of healthcare practitioners allowed to authorize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Additionally, maintains a list of marijuana retail stores that are medically endorsed to accept medical marijuana patients. Medically-endorsed retail stores will have a certified consultant on staff who can assist with the registration process and product selection. Patients with medical marijuana cards can - Purchase products sales tax free - Possess up to three times the current limit from any medically-endorsed retail store - Buy high-THC compliant products from a medically-endorsed retail store, where available

Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Connects those experiencing traumatic brain injuries (and their support networks and communities) to the services and resources they need. Includes information about government benefits, medical needs, support groups, as well as employment and education supports.

Offers resources to help area residents develop and improve the technology skills. Includes training on Microsoft Office products, Google products, typing, and beginner computer training.

Offers easy-to-access telehealth visits to help people affected by natural disasters get the medical care needed. Connects callers with access to care for many non-emergency illnesses, even when they can’t get an appointment with a primary care doctor due to home displacement or medical offices being temporarily closed. Teladoc Health doctors can diagnose and treat common conditions, including sinus and respiratory infections, headaches, stomach issues and many other non-emergency illnesses. When medically necessary, can also prescribe medication and refills. Not designed for use in emergency situations. Once the disaster is over, callers must register for an account for continued care.

Offers integrated online care for people with addiction. Prescribes medications to help people with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder. Clinicians can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for various medical needs in addition to addiction care, including antidepressant and antianxiety medications, birth control, and many others. Coordinates with other providers to streamline care. Patients are matched with an interdisciplinary team of providers who collaborate with them to craft a treatment plan. The team is made up of clinicians, care advocates, case managers and peer recovery specialists. Clients meet and connect with their providers through secure video and messaging in the Boulder App on their smartphones. Typically prescribes buprenorphine medications for people with opioid use disorder and naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol use disorder. Prescriptions can be picked up at a local pharmacy or mailed.

Provides information about health insurance plans available to Washington state residents, including WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and Cascade Care. Determines if the user may be eligible for financial help paying for a health plan, and helps the user enroll.   Coordinates an online marketplace where individuals can apply for, learn about and be approved for medical coverage under various insurance options.   Offers comparisons of health plans.   Qualifies applicants for tax credits or financial help to pay for copays and premiums.    All insurance plans listed in the Health Plan Finder must cover essentials, including visits to the doctor and emergency room, prescriptions, maternity care and preventive care like cancer screenings and immunizations.   In addition, no one will be denied coverage because they are sick or have a pre-existing condition. Most health plans are not allowed to have annual benefit limits and none is allowed to have lifetime benefit limits.

Maintains records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces in Washington state.   Birth certificate records are held from July 1, 1907, to the present. Death certificates are held from July 1, 1907, to three months before the present.   Marriage certificates are held from Jan 1, 1968, to four months before the present. Divorce certificates are held from Jan 1, 1968, to four months before the present.   For certificates outside of these dates, contact local county auditors or health departments.

Provides information as well as enrollment assistance for Qualified Health plans available under the Affordable Care Act as well as Medicaid. Coordinates health insurance enrollment events in local communities where residents can get help enrolling in Washington Healthplanfinder for health insurance coverage. The events are listed by King County geographic regions. City of Seattle events are additionally organized by geographic sections of the city. Certified healthcare navigators are available to provide individual help with comparing and enrolling in health insurance coverage and, if eligible, help residents gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing, and public programs such as WA Apple Health (Medicaid). In order to enroll, participants will need to know their birth date, social security number, and income. Legal immigrants will need to provide current immigration documents..

Opens an overnight shelter for adults and families during extreme cold weather, operated by REACH. Snacks, food, and warm beverages as well as mats and blankets will be provided. Separate areas for men, women, and families.