Statewide/National Resources

Housing

Washington State County and City Housing Authorities [1]

• Source [2] 5/24/17

Oxford House

• Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise
• Directory [3]
• Application [4]
• Source [5]

Housing for Homeless Individuals With Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders [6]

• The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance updated this Resource Guide under sponsorship of DSHS to promote communication among those who are involved in the development of community-based housing and supportive services for people who are homeless, mentally ill, and have a substance use disorder. Specifically, the intent is to identify the systems level resources that are available, and to encourage the partnerships needed to successfully create additional housing and supportive services for individuals in need, all in service of the broader goal of ending homelessness in Washington State. The audience for this guide is Regional Support Networks, mental health and chemical dependency providers, homeless services providers, housing providers including housing authorities, government staff, and advocates.

Employment and Education

Employment Security Department Washington State Employment History

• Request a copy of your employment history from ESD
• Requesting Public Records [7]
• Form [8]

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• The FAFSA, officially known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form that people fill out to apply for federal grants, loans, and work-study funds for college students. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, which provides more than $150 billion in student aid each year. Your eligibility for federal grants (which don’t have to be repaid) and federal loans (which do) will generally be based on your financial need, as determined by the information you supply on your FAFSA.
• FAFSA 2017-2018 [9]
• FAFSA 2018-2019 [10]
• Do You Need Money for College 2017-2018 [11]
• Federal Student Aid for Adults [12]
• Federal Student Aid Eligibility for Students Confined in Adult Correctional or Juvenile Justice Facilities [13]
• Students with Criminal Convictions [14]
  • Question 23 Eligibility and Drug Convictions [15]
• Federal School Code List 2017-2018 Excel Document [16]
  • Source [17]
• Selective Service Form for men 18-25 [18]
  • Selective Service "Who Must Register" [19]
  • Request for Status Information for men who did not register and are 26 or older [20]
  • Request for Status Information Form [21]
  • Source [22]

Washington State Registered Apprenticeship

• Apprenticeship is a program where you earn wages while you learn a skilled profession in a specific field, such as construction, medical or culinary arts. Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a trade professional. Much like a college education, it takes several years to become fully trained in the occupation you choose.
• Catalog of Programs and Services [23]
  • Source [24]

State Board of Community and Technical Colleges

• Learn more about Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges!
• Explore our Colleges [25]

WorkSource Office Locations [26]

Post-Prison Education Program

• The goal of the Post-Prison Education Program is to dramatically reduce recidivism by harnessing the power of education and meeting the legitimate needs of former prisoners. Education opens the door to a living wage, clean and sober housing, empowered and responsible living and strengthened families—the most important factors in breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty and crime, thereby increasing community safety. The Post-Prison Education Program provides access to education and unwavering support through wrap around services including tuition, housing, groceries, daycare and intensive mentoring. The Program’s innovative approach provides extensive outreach in prisons and intensive support post-release.
• About [27]
• Admissions [28]
• Application [29]

Washington Bonding Program [30]

• This program provides, at no cost to the employer or applicant, individual fidelity bonds to employers for applicants who are, or may be, denied coverage by commercial carriers because of their at-risk status. The fidelity bonds issued by the WBP function as an employer job-hire incentive. These bonds come from the Travelers Insurance Company and provide employers protection against employee dishonesty. The bond insurance covers any loss resulting from any form of stealing by employees, including theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement. It does not cover liability due to poor workmanship, job injuries or work accidents. It is not a bail bond or court bond for the legal system, nor is it a contract bond, performance bond or license bond necessary to be self employed.
• Fact Sheet [31]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit [32]

• The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. WOTC joins other workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity and facilitate access to good jobs for American workers.
• Washington ESD Information [33]
  • WA ESD Fact Sheet [34]
• Eligible New Hires [35]
• FAQ for Employers [36]
• Brochure [37]

Basic Food Employment and Training

• Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) provides training and education with a goal of assisting Basic Food clients to attaining a living wage career. BFET services are available from all WA State community and technical colleges as well as many non-college community based organization (CBO) contractors. [38]
• Program Overview [39]
• Brochure East of the Cascades [40]
• Brochure West side: Whatcom south through King County [41]
• Brochure West side: Pierce County, south and around the sound to Clallam [42]

Alternative Solutions[43]

• The Alternative Solutions Program is a statewide initiative within the Division of Child Support (DCS) aimed at helping parents toward self-sufficiency. At DCS we put great value on the noncustodial parent’s role in our communities and with their families. While most parents pay their child support, others have trouble meeting their responsibility. Our well-rounded approach to child support services works as a bridge between community groups and the people they help; dealing with issues such as joblessness, housing, medical, legal issues, and transition from jail and prison. The Alternative Solutions Program links parents with government and community groups to increase their ability to get a job and be financially stable.
• Brochure [44]

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation [45]

• Transforming lives by empowering people with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) believes employment contributes to a person’s ability to live independently and everyone has a right to work. With offices located throughout Washington, DVR develops partnerships within communities to help meet the employment needs of people with disabilities and employers.
• Guide to DVR Services [46]

Guide to Criminal Records and Employment in Washington State American Civil Liberties Union ACLU [47]

• This guide provides general information about the rights and responsibilities of people with a criminal record who are looking for a job. It is not intended to provide legal advice. [48]

Apprenticeship Agencies by State

• List of contact information for all United State's states and territories. [49]

Health and Benefits

Washington Connection [50]

• Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
• ILS Branch Note This is a statewide portal individuals can use after release. To print the page press ctrl+p.

Navigating DSHS [51]

• A guide to programs and services offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. The Department of Social and Health Services is a lifeline providing the basics of daily living to Washington residents who need a helping hand. DSHS and its partners provide protection, comfort, food assistance, cash assistance and a host of other services. A sampling of DSHS services on the next page of this guide offers a glimpse of how we meet the multiple needs of those who seek our help.
• Source [52]

Application for Cash or Food Assistance

• Department of Social and Health Services DSHS application for cash or food assistance. Fill out the application and mail or take the application to a DSHS Office.
• Basic Food Brochures [53] Available in Cambodian, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
  • Source Page [54]
• Application [55]
  • Source Page [56]

Access Wireless [57]

• Access Wireless provides mobile phone service to income-eligible residents as part of the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline is intended to help individuals experiencing financial hardship stay connected to family members, schools and child care providers, as well as be reachable to potential employers and have a means of communicating in case of an emergency. The valuable service that Lifeline provides is designed to be a bridge for those striving for self-sufficiency.
• Application [58]

Sex Offender Treatment Provider Directory [59] 5/2016

• Directory of Sex Offender treatment providers in Washington State. Organized alphabetically, by county, and by population off offenders served.
• Source [60]

Social Security Benefits [61]

• If you receive Social Security, your benefits will be suspended if you’re convicted of a criminal offense and sent to jail or prison for more than 30 continuous days. Your benefits can be reinstated starting with the month following the month of your release. Although you can’t receive monthly Social Security benefits while you’re incarcerated, benefits to your spouse or children will continue as long as they remain eligible. If you’re receiving SSI, your payments are suspended while you’re in prison. Your payments can be reinstated in the month you’re released. However, if your confinement lasts for 12 consecutive months or longer, your eligibility for SSI benefits will terminate and you must file a new application for benefits.
• What Prisoners Need to Know [62]

Directory of Certified Substance Use Disorder and Problem & Pathological Gambling Services in Washington State [63] 5/2017

• This directory is primarily a listing of chemical dependency service providers certified by the Washington State Behavioral Health and Service Integration Administration (BHSIA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).
• Source [64]

Behavioral Health Organization Contacts by County [65]

• If you are looking for publicly-funded/Medicaid treatment services, for a substance use and/or mental health disorder, contact the Behavioral Health Organization for your county.

Alcoholics Anonymous Washington [66]

• Locate local Alcoholics Anonymous groups click the Washington link to get Washington information.
• Also located in Recursos en español.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings [67]

• PRINTING NOTE: Select [USA] Washington from the State/Province Local NA Helplines

SAMHSA Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services Locator [68]

• Welcome to the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.
• Map to locate services[69]
• We can produce an excel file with a print out of all the services in Washington but it doesn't format very well. Talk to Laura about what to do.

WPATH Standards of Care [70]

• The World Professional Association for Transgender Health promotes the highest standards of health care for individuals through the articulation of Standards of Care (SOC) for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender Nonconforming People. The SOC are based on the best available science and expert professional consensus. The overall goal of the SOC is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment. This assistance may include primary care, gynecologic and urologic care, reproductive options, voice and communication therapy, mental health services (e.g., assessment, counseling, psychotherapy), and hormonal and surgical treatments. While this is primarily a document for health professionals, the SOC may also be used by individuals, their families, and social institutions to understand how they can assist with promoting optimal health for members of this diverse population.
• Available in English, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish
• Source Page [71]

Financial

Department of Justice List of Credit Counseling Agencies in Washington [72]

• Credit counseling agencies listed on this Web page are nonprofit budget and credit counseling agencies approved to provide counseling that individuals must take before they are eligible to file for bankruptcy protection, 11 U.S.C. § 109(h). Many of the approved agencies listed on this Web site may also provide other counseling services to assist individuals not considering bankruptcy. The United States Trustee Program has not reviewed nor approved the content of these other services.
• Instructions for using the Approved Provider List [73]
• Source [74]