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WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS

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IMMEDIATE NEEDS

THINGS YOU MAY NEED RIGHT AWAY

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HOUSING

RESOURCES TO FIND SHELTER

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FOOD

FOOD BANKS AND OTHER RESOURCES

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SECOND CHANCE JOBS

SECOND CHANCE EMPLOYERS AND MORE

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HUMAN SERVICES

HUMAN SERVICES STATEWIDE

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MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY

COUNSELING AND TREATMENT FINDER

Expanded Resources - Support Beyond Reentry

things you may need right away

Click the links below to navigate to these sites

Follow this LINK to reconnect with DOC's Community Reentry Programs


Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 

Food, Cash, Medical


EBT Card Application Link

Apply for grocery assistance.


Department of Licensing ID Cards Link

Get an ID card or driver's license.


Social Security Cards Link

Apply for a social security card.


Public Transportation in Washington State

You don’t need a car to get around! Traveling by bus, train, or ferry can save you money and reduce stress, traffic congestion, and environmental impact. Learn about the different types of public transportation and get information on trip planning, schedules, and fares.  


Ask about reduced rates for Mental Health and other Disabilities.


Assurance Wireless  1-888-321-5880

Free Government phone.


Community Health Plan of Washington

Contact Cindy H. at (425) 239-1090


Molina Healthcare Link

Apply for affordable healthcare.


Washington Health Plan Finder 1-855-923-4633

Apply for affordable healthcare.


Civil Survival

Support with legal needs. Led by and for formerly incarcerated individuals.



GENERAL RESOURCES - SNOHOMISH COUNTY


Carnegie Resource Center - RESOURCE GUIDE


Hope 'N Wellness

Community Peer Services


Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)

HASCO's Guide to Resources in Snohomish County



CLOTHING RESOURCES- EVERETT (Call before you go):


-YWCA  3301 Broadway. (425) 258-2766. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays by appointment only


-Assistance Leage of Everett  5107 Evergreen Way. (425) 252-3011. 1st business day of every month


-Trinity Lutheran Church. 2324 Lombard Ave (425) 252-1239 Fridays 10:30-12:30




GENERAL RESOURCES - KING COUNTY


United Way of King County

Community Resources


FOOD BANKS AND OTHER RESOURCES

Click the links below to navigate to these sites

Food Lifeline

Find a food bank near you.


Northwest Harvest

Washington food bank distributor.


WSDOA

County-by-county food assistance directory.


Operation Sack Lunch Program  - Seattle 

OSL is a nonprofit that serves meals that are nutrient dense, culturally relevant, and medically sensitive,to those who struggle with hunger in our community.


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Nutritional support for eligible individuals and households.

resources to find shelter/Housing

Click the links below to navigate to these sites. Have a pen and paper handy to take notes.

I have nowhere to sleep tonight:


Washington 211

Community resources statewide.



Shelter App (shelter.app): Connecting People In Need to Services



1. Union Gospel Mission of Grays Harbor   Aberdeen Washington (360) 533-1064

2. Lighthouse Mission Ministries    Bellingham Washington (360) 733-5120

3. Kitsap Rescue Mission    Bremerton Washington (360) 373-3428

4. Lewis County Gospel Mission    Chehalis Washington (360) 996-4474

5. Everett Gospel Mission    Everett  Washington (425) 740-2500

6. Olympia Union Gospel Mission    Olympia Washington (360) 709-9725

7. Tri-City Union Gospel Mission    Pasco  Washington (509) 547-2112

8. Bread of Life Mission    Seattle  Washington (206) 682-3579

9. Seattle's Union Gospel Mission    Seattle  Washington (206) 723-0767

10. Union Gospel Mission - Inland Northwest  Spokane Washington (509) 535-8510

11. Christian Aid Center - Walla Walla Rescue Mission Walla Walla Washington (509) 525-7153

12. Wenatchee Rescue Mission  Wenatchee Washington (509) 663-4289

13. Yakima Union Gospel Mission  Yakima  Washington (509) 248-4510


Salvation Army USA

Homeless shelters and transitional housing.


Catholic Community Services - (206) 323-6336 or (206) 328-5696

Shelter for homeless and low income individuals.


Cocoon House

Shelter for homeless youth, 12-24.


Elizabeth Gregory Home

Shelter for homeless and at risk women.


Vision House 425-228-6356

...until every child has a home.


Mary's Place

King County Family Shelters


Veterans Affairs Homeless Services - MILITARY

Mason Youell, LCSW

Network Homeless Coordinator, VISN 20

Cell: (986) 256-1290

mason.youell@va.gov



I need stable housing:


Housing Authorities in Washington State

Affordable housing services.


Compass Housing Alliance 

Housing for seniors, low income and homeless individuals.


Mysti's Adult & Family Services

Clark, Pierce, King, Snohomish, and surrounding counties.


Low Income Housing Institute 

Low cost apartment listings.


Housing Hope

Low cost apartment listings.


Lutheran Community Services 

Rapid Rehousing.


Find Affordable Housing in Seattle

City of Seattle housing resources.


Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness

King County housing and assistance resources.


Metropolitan Development Council - Pierce County Residents

Affordable short term and permanent housing.


🌐 Bolton Housing - Duvall - Telephone: 206.335.1685




I need a sober-living environment:


Sober House Directory

Listing of Sober-Living Houses Nationwide


Advocates Recovery Services (The Hand Up Project)

Sober-living Communities


Oxford House Locations Nationwide 

Search for Oxford House Vacancies Nationwide




I need a discipleship sober-living program:


New Heart Place

Men's and Women's Recovery Discipleship Home


🌐 House of Mercy - Federal Way


🌐 Jesus is God Ministry - Des Moines


🌐 Redwood Ministry - Des Moines




I need a program that combines housing and employment:


Weld Housing Program Seattle

Transitional recovery housing program.


HopeWorks Station

Job training and housing resources combined.

SECOND CHANCE EMPLOYERS

Click the links below to navigate to these sites

Consider taking the 5-Minute Course, Mastering Interview Skills , on this site before your next interview. 


Also, a college near you may have a Reentry Program which may include employment and training resources. These are more and more common every day so check out a college near you. 


EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION READINESS CLASS

It's one thing to get a job and it's another thing to keep the job. This course is highly recommended if you qualify. You must be receiving basic food benefits through Washington State to enroll in this class. Participation is Start Anytime - End Anytime. For more information email: Penny.Robins@edmonds.edu


WorkSource Washington         

Washington State job search.


Apprenticeship Programs

Top 4 apprenticeship programs in Washington State.


Adonai Counseling and Employment Services, Inc. Snohomish County

(253) 777-1434


Pioneer Human Services 

Are You Formerly Incarcerated and Interested in Starting a Business?

Pioneer Reentry Entrepreneur Program

 



Employment with Job Training and skills enhancement:


HopeWorks Station

Job training and housing resources combined.


FareStart

Restaurant work and job training.


Goodwill

Thrift store chain with post-incarceration employment.

210 SW Everett Mall Way, Suite D, Everett, WA 98204

(425) 267-9718


Pioneer Human Services

Training and job development.


TRAC Associates

Guidance for sustainable career building.


Bridgeways

Manufacturing company with career opportunities with emphasis on employing individuals experiencing mental health illness. 


Compass Careers

Direct and specified employment search support.


Weld Works

Employment opportunities for successful reintegration.



Other second-chance employers:


In addition to the list below, fast-food restaurants can be a quick source of temporary income.


WA State Department of Commerce

https://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-commerce/


Honest Jobs

Employment for formerly incarcerated individuals.


Kaas Tailored

Manufacturing Solutions for The Upholstery Industry


Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Find the Perfect Job Based on Your Skills & Goals


Operation Sack Lunch

Jobs with a sense of meaning.


Pallet

Construction job opportunities and life skill support.


Simply Hired

Employment search engine.


MOD Pizza

Great pizza, great opportunity.


Workforce Snohomish

Equal Opportunity employment.


UPS - FedEx - Amazon Job Search

Companies that "deliver" opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals.



Employment Preparation for Veterans

Veterans Resource Center-Edmonds Community College



Day Labor Companies can help in a pinch when you need cash right away. These are not permanent gigs but it may help you save a down payment for an immediate need. 

Use this LINK to Google Day Labor Companies Near You.


Staffing agencies can help you secure temporary employment which can turn into permanent employment. Use this LINK to Google Staffing Agencies Near You. 

COUNSELING AND TREATMENT FINDER

Click the links below to navigate to these sites

I'm in crisis; I need to talk to someone now:


For medical emergencies (including overdosing or trying to help someone who has overdosed) call 911.


The Washington Recovery Help Line - 1.866.789.1511 

Free 24 hour support for addiction and mental health needs.


988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  - Call, Text, or Chat 988

Crisis mental health support for English and Spanish speakers.


Hopelink

Medicaid transportation. (Must be Medicaid Eligible to use this service)



I'm struggling to stay sober on my own; I need to find help:


Emerald City Counseling, PLLC - Well-versed in the intricacies of reentry.   

Emerald City Counseling employs a dual diagnosis approach to concurrently address mental health and addiction issues. This method has been shown to yield superior outcomes, including reduced substance use, improved mental health, enhanced quality of life, and a lower risk of relapse. Accepts several major insurance plans.


Alcoholics Anonymous-Greater Seattle Intergroup 

24-hr Hotline (206) 587-2838—Talk to a sober alcoholic right now.


National Treatment Finder Link

Substance Use & Mental Health treatment finder.


Pioneer Human Services Link - Statewide Reentry Services 

Treatment, housing and job skills training.


Community Integrated Health Services - Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, & Wahkiakum Counties 

Mental health and substance use support.


Hope and Chance Integrated Health - A Greater Seattle Service 

Theta Chamber - Mental Health and Addiction Treatment - In Person and Virtual.


Recovery Cafe Network - Nationwide Locator

We are the face of recovery.



My gambling habit has gotten out of control:


Problem Gambling Treatment Agencies in Washington State

Agencies on this list are certified through the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.



I need mental health support in a community setting: 


Hero House NW - Seattle Clubhouse,  Bellevue Clubhouse, Everett Clubhouse 

Mental health community support.



I need one-on-one mental health counseling: 


Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist

Local and national mental health provider directory.


GoodTherapy

GoodTherapy is a well-known and relatively long-standing therapist directory.


BetterHelp

Therapy 100% online.

HUMAN SERVICES STATEWIDE

Contact a Human Services office near you and explore how their programs can help you.

Adams County Human Services Link 


Asotin County Human Services Link 


Benton County Human Services Link


Chelan County Human Services Link


Clallam County Human Services Link 


Clark County Human Services Link


Columbia County Human Services Link


Cowlitz County Human Services Link


Douglas County Human Services Link


Ferry County Human Services Link


Franklin County Department of Human Services Link


Garfield County Human Services Link


Grant County Human Services Link


Grays Harbor County Human Services Link 


Island County Human Services Link 


Jefferson County Human Services Link


King County Community and Human Services Link


Kitsap County Human Services Link


Kittitas County Human Services Link 


Klickitat County Human Services Link


Lewis County Human Services Link


Lincoln County Human Services Link


Mason County Human Services Link


Okanogan County Community Action  Council Link 


Pacific County Human Services Link


Pend Oreille County Human Services Link 


Pierce County Human Services Link


San Juan County Human Services Link


Skagit County Human Services Link


Skamania County Human Services Link


Snohomish County Human Services Link


Spokane County Human Services Link


Stevens County Human Services Link


Thurston County Human Services Link


Wahkiakum County Human Services Link


Walla Walla County Human Services Link


Whatcom County Family and Community Health Link


Whitman County Human Services Link 


Yakima County Human Services Link


Note: Counties are being added to this list weekly.

EXPANDED RESOURCES - SUPPORT BEYOND REENTRY

Hope for Homies


Latino Educational Training Institute

Educational Resources for first- and second-generation Latinos.


Veteran Crisis Line

24/7 Crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

  • Dial 988 then Press 1
  • Chat online at: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
  • Text 838255


Northwest Justice Project

Free legal assistance for a variety of issues.


Nursing Home Abuse Center

Protecting Our Seniors


InTransition  - A Service for Veterans' Medical Services

A bridge for potential gaps during a service member's transition to a new medical facility, location or health care system.


NAMI Parenting support group online.

When: 1st Tuesday of each month.   

Time: 7pm - 8:30pmEmail questions to: namisnohomishteam@gmail.com


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