Provides case management, referrals, advocacy, and supportive services for veterans, service members and their households; focused on creating opportunities related to housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, social engagement, and service system access.   Through a collaborative case management process, the assigned social service professional will help determine the type and levels of services and resources for which one may be eligible, including VA, federal, or state level benefits.

Provides a coaching service for family and friends of veterans who see that a veteran in their life needs help. Coaching involves helping the caller figure out how to motivate the veteran to seek services and explains the process of enrolling in VA care if veteran is eligible. Licensed clinical social workers and psychologists help the veteran and family members find the appropriate services in their community.

The UW Veterans Clinic engages student attorneys in direct, continuous pro bono representation of King County veterans in benefit claims appeals, discharge upgrade representation, and other advocacy and legal consultations. The UW Clinical Law Program has a 45-year history of service to communities in need, including providing individual legal services and representation to veterans and support to organizations that represent or assist veterans.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Assists with the preparation and processing of claims for all state and federal veterans benefits, including disability compensation, widows' and survivors' pensions, aid & attendance, health care benefits, and educational benefits.   Provides counseling and referral services using a case management approach. Represents veterans in cases adjudicated with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle. Provides outreach in areas not near a veterans service office.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Provide veterans who are homeless and at risk of homelessness with one-stop access to community-based, multiagency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits. Assists veterans with registering with the VA and receiving a copy of their DD-214 if they are not already registered.

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides assistance for women veterans and veterans of color in the United States Armed Forces. Assistance to veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans to connect with veterans' benefits, services and resources including regional housing, health and human services.

Will assist veterans of all ages in completing all paperwork addressing new and/or additional benefits for veterans.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides case management, referrals, advocacy, and supportive services for veterans, service members and their households; focused on creating opportunities related to housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, social engagement, and service system access.   Through a collaborative case management process, the assigned social service professional will help determine the type and levels of services and resources for which one may be eligible, including VA, federal, or state level benefits.

Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining military/veteran benefits, securing documents needed for representation, bringing cases to the Board of Veterans Appeals and assistance with change of discharge status. Cannot provide legal assistance.

Helps veterans who are receiving WA Apple Health (Medicaid) obtain veteran benefits they are entitled to.   Veterans receiving WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and their families may also qualify for federal benefits such as:   -  Pensions or Compensation -  Medical coverage -  Prescription drugs -  Medical devices -  Family Benefits Using federal benefits may give veterans more benefits, save them money, improve their health care and protect their family's assets.

Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic. Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM. International District Legal Clinic Chinese Information and Services Center 611 S Lane St. Seattle, WA 98144

Provides a service officer who appears before the Veterans Administration rating board and assists the client in obtaining rightful benefits.  Use of the officer can substantially minimize the time required for processing.  Service officers also assist veterans with disabilities in preparing claims for service connected compensation, hospitalization, occupational training, education, insurance, or other benefits.  No assistance is available for Social Security claims.

Helps veterans file claims for benefits through the Veterans Administration, including representation for Veterans Benefits claims.   Helps veterans trying to obtain services such as -  Discharge upgrades -  Disability benefits -  VA home loan -  VA education benefits -  Health care benefits   Provides information and referral to other services for veterans.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining military/veteran benefits, securing documents needed for representation, bringing cases to the Board of Veterans Appeals and assistance with change of discharge status. Cannot provide legal assistance.

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.