IF IN CRISIS OR CONSIDERING SUICIDE, CALL OR TEXT 988
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. They can help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and can link you to the appropriate services.
County Resource Line
2-1-1 or 1-877-211-9274
King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. They provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services, whether it’s for housing, financial needs, or the location of the nearest food bank.
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Teen Link
1-866-833-6546
Teen Link empowers youth to make positive and self-respecting decisions about their lives and provides resources and assistance to help them. Teen Link includes a statewide teen-answered help line, online chat support, youth suicide prevention training, community outreach and education, and resource guides. Teen Link focuses on serving youth in the Seattle-King County area and Washington State.
Crisis Connections
206-461-3210
Formerly Crisis Clinic, Crisis Connections has the largest database of resources in King County, hands down, with staff updating their database every day. More than 5,000 services and 1,500 agencies by category & zip code.
Washington Recovery Help Line
The Washington Recovery Help Line is an anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.
Psychology Today
THERapist Finder
Psychology Today offers an extensive directory of the best therapists, psychologists, & psychiatrists, including their availability, type of insurance accepted (Including Medicaid), and searchable by zip/specialty.
Caring.com (800) 294-8481
a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
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Washington Warm Line
1 877-500-9276
Washington Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential.
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Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center
As I’m sure you already know, Medicare, like all health insurance programs, can be very complicated. As a Medicare plans resource center (Note: we do not sell or provide healthcare plans), with a core mission to tackle the challenges associated with Medicare, we aim to:
- Serve as a Medicare counselor, advocate, and educator.
- Provide fact-based, data-driven, expert-reviewed information about Medicare and Medicare rights.
- Advocate for and assist in finding actionable solutions to healthcare coverage problems for aging adults.
Our newly updated resources on Medicare in Washington help guide seniors through all of the available Medicare plan options and provide a list of helpful community organizations across Washington that can further support seniors with choosing a plan that meets their financial and medical needs.
Back to School Mental Wellness Guide
Pursuing higher education can be stressful for any college-bound student, but it can be more challenging for those with mental illness. According to a 2020 report by the CDC, people between 18 and 24 are more likely to experience anxiety and depression compared to other adult age groups making it more important to pick the right university.
intelligent.com created an extensive guide to help students navigate the programs and policies supporting mental health. It covers topics from understanding their rights to potential accommodations, tips on accessing mental health services, and scholarships available specifically to them.
You can view your guide here! https://www.intelligent.com/online-college-guide-for-students-with-mental-health-disorders/
FREE TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE JOBS
WHEN: Classes start April 18, 2022
WHERE: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
WHAT: CareerWork$ Medical is offering a free 8-week training course for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. Graduates earn non-clinical employment as patient services specialists, call center healthcare representatives, and healthcare billing specialists.
Minimum eligibility:
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- English proficient; bilingual encouraged
MORE INFO: Go to the CareerWork$ Medical website or text or call Lisa Niggemyer at 206.317.1017.
HIRING FOR CRUISE AMBASSADORS
WHAT: SMS Sea-Tac Cruise “Meet and Greet” ambassadors needed. Perfect for retirees, college/high school students, work-at-home parents/grandparents, or anyone looking for seasonal employment and supplemental income.
Details:
- 2-4 shifts each week
- Flexible morning shifts, finishing in the early afternoon
- Starting late April – late October
- Ages 16-109 are welcome!
- Starting at $20/hr
Duties:
- Looking for energetic, dependable people to welcome cruise passengers
- Greet and check-in cruise guests who arrive at Sea-Tac Airport and direct them to the buses which will take them to the piers to board their cruise ships
TO APPLY: Go to the SMS careers page.
~UPCOMING/CURRENT COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
GIVEAWAY AND VACCINATION DRIVE
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 12-2pm
WHERE: 5907 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118
WHAT: The Tubman Center for Health and Freedom and Open Arms Perinatal Services is hosting a free Blaxinate Vaccine Lounge and Resource Giveaway on Saturday, April 2. Attend one event or both. Spanish and Somali interpretation will be provided. Masks and social distancing required.
Participants attending the Resource Giveaway should bring their own bag to collect books, diapers, personal protective equipment, produce, gently used baby and maternity clothing, umbrella strollers, and more – while supplies last.
Free COVID-19 vaccine shots and at-home test kits will also be available.
TO REGISTER: For vaccinations, go to the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom’s Blaxinate program page. For at-home test kits, go to Truman Health’s COVID-19 Testing page. For the Resource Giveaway, please text 206.895.1072 to RSVP.
JOBS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WHEN: Apply by Monday, April 4, 2022
WHAT: King County is recruiting 45 people experiencing homelessness to hire into full-time, temporary (one year) county jobs at $21-$28/hr.
Once job applicants are referred, interviewed, and hired into one of these county jobs (see three options below) they will be enrolled into the King County Jobs & Housing Program, which also provides them:
- One year of Rapid Rehousing services, including housing identification, rent, and move-in financial assistance/supports, and case management services
- ORCA passes for one year
- Additional mobility services to and from job location if needed (e.g. Vanpool)
- Clothing, boots, etc. for work if needed
- One year of career services
Available positions:
- King County ELECTIONS Administrative Specialists
- Hiring for up to 20 temporary openings @ $22.57-$28.75/hr
- Work full-time (typically Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm) for 12 months on-site at King County Elections office in Renton, WA
- Job Duties: Update voter registration records by accurately typing names, dates, addresses, phone numbers, and scanning returned signature update forms to prepare data entry
- Must have computer skills to be able to perform a high volume of data entry with speed and accuracy
- King County HUMAN RESOURCES Scanning Technicians
- Hiring for up to eight temporary openings at $20.99/hr
- Work full-time (Monday-Friday, starting at 8am/9am) for 12 months on-site at King County downtown Seattle locations
- Perform sorting and scanning of paper personnel records into an electronic content management system
- Must have some basic computer skills to perform job duties
- King County PARKS Specialists
- Hiring for up to 20 temporary openings @ $23.07/hr
- Work full-time (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm) for 12 months on-site at various King County Parks locations in either South or East King County
- Perform a variety of tasks such as landscaping, athletic field maintenance, trail building and maintenance, invasive weed removal, and restoration and planting
- Must be able to do physical labor outdoors
Requirements for all three jobs include include:
- Must be at least 18 years old and currently experiencing homelessness
- Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirement for King County employee
TO APPLY: Contact the King County Jobs & Housing Program, Sasha Gourevitch, at agourevitch@kingcounty.gov no later than April 4.
FREE TRAINING FOR BANKING JOBS
WHEN: Classes begin Monday, April 4, 2022, and are held three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30am-2pm.
WHERE: Classes held over Zoom
WHAT: BankWork$ is a FREE, online, interactive, eight-week class. Get ready for a career with stability and opportunity for advancement in the financial industry. Participants must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, be fluent in written and spoken English, and have basic computer skills. Food stamp recipients through DSHS, meeting additional requirements, will be priority candidates. Standard background checks and other restrictions may apply.
What is offered:
- Job training in the banking industry
- Online hiring event for
- graduates with employers eager to hire
- Personalized Coaching
- Supportive Instructors
- Guidance for career advancements
Typical roles:
- Customer Service Representative
- Relationship Banker
- Universal Banker
- Call Center Representative
MORE INFO: Go to the BankWork$ website or call 253.736.2301.
WELCOME TO MEDICARE WORKSHOP: UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS!
WHEN: Monday, April 4, 2022, 10am-12:30pm
WHERE: Zoom – Register to receive invitation
WHAT: Join this free webinar to learn about navigating Medicare. Topics covered include:
- Medicare A, B, C, and D
- Enrollment
- Understanding your Medicare benefits and options
- Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans
- Help paying for Medicare
- Medicare fraud
The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) staff and volunteers. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with health care choices.
Other upcoming dates:
TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Workshop: Understand your options!
MARITIME SHIPYARD WELDING JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
WHEN: In-person daily classes held Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm, for six months starting April 4, 2022.
WHERE: SSC/Vigor Harbor Island Training Center, 1731 13th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134
WHAT: The maritime industry needs well-trained, skilled workers today to fill the jobs of tomorrow. To meet these needs, Vigor Industrial Shipyards partnered with South Seattle College to form the Harbor Island Training Center, the Classroom-In-A-Shipyard. The cost of this training program is 100% covered if you meet program requirements and are eligible for SSC workforce education grant funding for those with low incomes. Multiple low-income workforce education funding programs are available, including: WorkFirst, Worker Retraining program, and Basic Food Employment and Training program (BFET).
Minimum requirements include:
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical abilities and interests
- English Language Learners (ELL) at level 3 or higher
- Math skills at a pre-algebra level
- Additional eligibility requirements may apply
MORE INFO: Maritime Shipyard Welding at the Harbor Island Training Center.
QUESTIONS? Contact Michelle McBreen at michelle.mcbreen@seattlecolleges.edu.
FREE AND LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Transform Burien, 15623 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Burien, WA