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CategoryEntityType of AssistanceTelephone NumberAccess and Functional Needs and DisabilitiesWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Division of Developmental DisabilitiesInformation on services and programs offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, available for people with disabilities and caretakers.360-407-1500Access and Functional Needs and DisabilitiesWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Deaf and Hard of HearingProvides services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and speech-disabled facing communication barriers.  Services includes telecommunications, reasonable accommodations and client services.800-422-7930 (Voice/TTY)360-725-3450 (Voice) 360-725-3455 (TTY)Aging ServicesWashington Aging and Long-Term Support AdministrationPrograms, support, and services for aging individuals. Long term care, residential care, and directory of local services, information, and resources by county.360-725-2300Agricultural AidWashington State USDA Farm Service AgencyUSDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.509-323-3000Agricultural AidWashington USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.360-704-7740Agricultural AidWashington Department of AgricultureInformation on animal services, food safety, plant protection, licenses, permits, grant programs, agriculture disaster, and marketing.360-902-1800Animals/PetsWashington State Animal Response TeamThe Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) helps companion animals and livestock out of immediate crisis and dangerous situations.  Opportunities for training, donation, and volunteerism available.Emergency: 425-681-5498Consumer ServicesWashington Office of Attorney General - Consumer Protection DivisionInformation on consumer issues, outreach and education, Lemon Law Program, Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program, scams, price gouging, and consumer complaint services.800-551-4636 (in-state) 206-464-6684 Online form availableContractorsWashington Department of Labor & Industry: Trades and LicensingOnline contractor's license verification and consumer complaints services.360-902-5800Crisis CounselingCrisis Clinic of the PeninsulasServing Kitsap, Clallam & Jefferson Counties.  Providing crisis intervention, information referral, and a supportive listening ear to people  who are experiencing situational distressEmergency:  911 800-843-4793 360-479-3033Crisis CounselingThe Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason CountiesProvides confidential, anonymous and immediate response, at no cost, to Thurston and Mason County residents.Emergency:  911  360-586-2800  (Crisis Line)  360-586-2777 (Youth Help Line)Crisis CounselingWashington Suicide and Crisis HotlinesListing of local suicide and crisis lines, outreach clinics, and mental health providers, 24/7 support in the area.Emergency:  911  See listing for local numbers and locationsDisaster Specific InformationDisaster UnemploymentWashington Employment Security Department: Unemployment BenefitsWhen Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information.  This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs.800-318-6022 Online eServices availableEssential NeedsWashington Information Network 2-1-1Health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs.  Online database search available by location.211877-211-9274Essential NeedsWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Food, Cash, MedicalApplication assistance for public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and other state financial assistance.Community Services: 800-865-7801Essential NeedsWashington Department of Health: Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) ProgramWIC is for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. Nutrition evaluation and monthly vouchers to receive supplemental, highly nutritious foods such as cereal, cheese, milk, eggs, peanut butter and dried beans.  Online directory for WIC Clinics.General:  800-841-1410Essential NeedsFood LifelineSupporting food banks, shelters, and meal programs throughout Western Washington. Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance, online "Need Food" search by location.877-404-7543 206-545-6600Essential NeedsWashington State Dept of Agriculture: Food AccessReferrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance.360-725-5640Family & Protective ServiceWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Report Abuse and NeglectIndividuals concerned with children or adults at risk for abuse and neglect.Emergency: 911866-363-4276 TTY: 800-624-6186 Relay: 711Financial AssistanceWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Economic ServicesInformation and application for Economic Services.  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program. The WorkFirst Program helps participants find and keep jobs.800-865-7801Health Care ServicesWashington Apple Health (Medicaid)In Washington State, Medicaid is called Apple Health. Apple Health provides preventative care, like cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services1-800-562-3022Health Care ServicesWashington Apple Health Behavioral HealthAssistance with mental health, substance use, recovery support, peer support, employment support, housing support and prevention360-725-1500Health Care ServicesWashington Department of Social & Health Services: Aged, Blind and DisabledInformation about Health care coverage for aged, blind or disabled individuals.800-865-7801Housing InformationWashington USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.360-704-7740Housing InformationWashington Department of Social and Health Services:  Housing AssistanceHousing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Program provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity. HEN may include limited rent and utility assistance, move in costs, personal health and hygiene items, cleaning supplies and transportation assistance.800-865-7801  Agency prefers people apply onlineInsuranceWashington State Office of Insurance CommissionerGeneral insurance information and online fraud or complaint reporting services.800-562-6900Legal ServicesWashington State Bar Association: PublicInformation and referrals for legal clinics and programs,  affordable legal services, and referrals to attorneys providing legal services to individuals affected by a disaster.800-945-9722  206-443-9722Roadside Assistance & Road ConditionsWashington Department of Transportation: 511 Travel InformationState highway traffic and weather information is available by dialing 511 from most phones.  Online traffic information available.511 800-695-7623Tax AssistanceWashington State Department of RevenueState tax information assistance for individuals and businesses.  Online fraud reporting. Local office listing and contact information.360-705-6741 Business licensing  360-705-6705 Tax assistance 360-704-5900  Sales & Use Tax Live chat onlineVeterans ServicesWashington Department of Veterans AffairsInformation regarding veteran benefits including pensions, medical care, home loans, burial, and life insurance.800-562-2308360-725-2200 TDD: 360-725-2199Vital StatisticsWashington Department of LicensingReplacement identification and drivers license services, vehicle registration, boat registration, and title services.  Online services available, and directory of "Office locations".See office locations directoryVital StatisticsWashington Department of Health: Licenses, Permits, and CertificatesReplacement birth, death, marriage certificates and other vital document services.360-236-4300VolunteerVOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY**Referrals Last Updated:** April 2021
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