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Provides advocacy for legal and public assistance needs for any victim of intimate partner domestic violence, any gender, living in Seattle, Shoreline or Lake Forest Park. Provides individual and group domestic violence advocacy for all genders. Offers support groups for survivors of domestic violence via zoom. Focus is on DV education, building self-esteem, ending social isolation, and group problem-solving.

A non-partisan group of citizens focused on eliminating systemic racism and ensuring equitable access, care, and opportunities in education, employment, healthcare,and legal systems.

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild’s legal team works to secure community-based services, help youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, navigate school discipline, and works with youth incarcerated in the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) system. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support. Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Note: TeamChild does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in the juvenile delinquency or adult criminal systems, nor does it offer family law representation, including child custody issues.

Plans and coordinates local mental health programs; provides information/referral for the public; administers federal, state, and county funds, and contracts with  community-based agencies to provide most services.  

Provides a self-advocacy organization of, for, and by adults with developmental disabilities. Activities include legislative connections and an Advocacy Day in Olympia. Limited transportation is available with RSVP at least 3 days in advance.

Provides 24/7 crisis response, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, shelter, and support groups for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Provides legal information and referrals to low-income parents regarding their rights to public benefits.   Holds workshops for parents and allies to share information, resources and learn leadership skills.   Childcare is provided for meetings.

Provides individualized safety planning, domestic violence education, legal resources and referrals; court support; and access to community resources for men and women experiencing intimate partner violence.

Helps people with Medicare quickly resolve a complaint or concern about medical care or services. Directly contacts a practitioner, healthcare provider, or facility on behalf of the patient. Resolves complaints that are not right for a medical record review. Takes care of a complaint faster Examples of Immediate Advocacy: - The hospital staff will not answer your questions. - Your doctor ordered a wheelchair, but you have not gotten it yet. - You need to refill my prescription but can’t get an appointment to see your doctor.

The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. Staff and volunteers assist clients by providing support, helping to identify options and providing information about local resources.

Provides bilingual, bi-cultural (Spanish/English) support for residents who are unable to, or unsure of how to, access resources on their own or problem-solve issues that present with barriers moving forward. The program provides clients with interpretation services so that they can access resources such as WIC, legal aid, shelters, etc. Helps the client break down their needs into manageable steps, making problem solving less overwhelming and providing the skills necessary for them to navigate service systems in the future. Also offers a diaper bank.

Offers support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Works with both primary and secondary victims. Provides specific support groups for LGBTQ Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Telephone assistance in applying for DSHS food stamps. General nutritional education.

Provides general legal and cultural advocacy, emergency services, safety planning, secondary victim and survivor support, and community education for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Helps Spanish-speakers find needed social, health, or human resources in their community. Also provides individual advocacy and assists filling out documents.

Dove House Advocacy Services empowers victims of crime and abuse in Jefferson County through education, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Offering emotional and practical support. General, legal, medical, advocacy. Services are person-centered, trauma-informed, wrap-around, confidential, and free of charge.

Offers safekeeping of pets for victims of domestic violence.   As most shelters for domestic violence victims do not allow pets, this program provides short-term shelter for the animals until their guardians are able to move into safe homes.   Pets remain in the shelter for up to about two weeks.   If pet owner is in contact with shelter, longer arrangements may be made.   Pet could be placed in a foster care program.

Services for people with disabilities include peer support, individual and systemic advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral to community resources, and de-institutionalization.   CFI is also involved in community activities that address the civil and equal rights of people with disabilities.   There is a transition program for youth ages 14-24 which focuses on living independently, continuing education and vocational goals.

Designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Personal vocational assessment and in-depth individualized development.  On-site job coach training to meet employer expectations.

HFCC victim services include DV support group, domestic violence and sexual assault support and crisis intervention, advocacy, legal advocacy, emergency and transitional housing. HFCC also provides support, advocacy, intervention and legal advocacy to victims of general crime.

Legal advocacy is provided by information mailed to victims and personal advocacy provided by the staff.   Two categories of crimes have been targeted for more direct service to and contact with victims by VAU staff. -  1) Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Cases: Victims of domestic violence within unincorporated King County.   -  2) Homicide/Criminal Loss of Life Cases: Outreach to families and friends who desire information regarding a case; proactive position taken by the Unit on any homicide, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault cases. Services may include legal support through court accompaniment and information, and a realistic presentation of options.   

Provides case management, information and assistance. Typically help with obtaining basic services like shelter, housing, medical care, accessing benefits, and services that enable seniors to stay in their homes.

ACP is designed to help people who fear for their safety maintain a confidential address. The program is used as part of an overall safety plan to prevent perpetrators from locating participants through public records such as driver's licenses, voter registries and marriage records. ACP provides a substitute address for eligible individuals and their household members and confidential mail forwarding service that includes acting as a legal agent for service of process. In addition, two normally public records are protected-voting and marriage. Only state and government agencies are required to accept the ACP address (private businesses and the federal government may choose to accept it).

Provides support services for veterans and their families in the Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan Counties. Services include rapid rehousing; homelessness prevention; and support in obtaining benefits, such as counseling, employment and training, educational assistance, and health care services.

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.