King County
From ILS Reentry
Crisis Connections
- When live internet is available get the most current versions of these resources at the Source Page listed below.
- Reentry Assistance Packet, March 2019 pdf [1]
- This packet lists agencies throughout King County that have programs that work with, or specifically will accept, individuals with a history of incarceration. The packet includes resources for housing, employment, and chemical dependency, as well as other support services.
- Emergency Services Brochures
- Source Page [8]
Real Change Emerald City Resource Guide [9]
- The Emerald City Resource Guide is a publication of Real Change and a comprehensive, up-to-date list of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. This booklet serves people who may not otherwise have access to a computer or social-service agency and allows individuals to be independent in their search for services that fit their specific needs.
- Source Page [10]
Downtown Emergency Services Center [11]
- Housing & Health to End Homelessness DESC provides integrated services including housing, emergency shelter, crisis intervention and healthcare to thousands of homeless and formerly homeless people every day. We fight for public resources and policies that serve our most vulnerable and marginalized neighbors: those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, and other disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves the space to exist and a place to call home. DESC meets people wherever they are and accepts them as they are. We are a national pioneer, innovator, and leader in the Housing First movement. Housing First is now the dominant service approach promoted in national policy. We innovate and challenge convention until we find what works, and then measure, evaluate and share what we’ve learned as widely as possible.
- Survival Services [12]
- Health Services [13]
- Supportive Housing [14]
- Employment Services [15]
- Crisis Response [16]
- Consultation and Technical Assistance [17]
Chief Seattle Club [18]
- Located in the city's historic Pioneer Square district, the Chief Seattle Club provides a safe and sacred place to rest, revive and nurture the spirit of urban Native peoples in need. We believe in the power of our ancestral ways, and preserving them means fostering a sense of community among those without one to call their own. Anyone with American Indian or Alaska Native heritage, regardless of tribe, is invited to participate in our programs and make use of our resources. Our mission is to create a welcoming place of support, acceptance and ceremony for Seattle's native population. We hope that you will become a Club member, and join us in that mission. Aho!
- What We Do [19]
- What We Offer [20]
- Detailed List of Services [21]
- Member Resources [22]
- Native Works [23]
- Also located in Tribal Resources
Coordinated Entry for All [24]
- Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) ensures that people experiencing homelessness can get help finding stable housing by quickly identifying, assessing, and connecting them to housing support services and housing resources. CEA uses a standardized assessment tool that matches the right level of services and housing resources to the persons facing a housing crisis.
- Regional Access Points [25]
- FAQs [26]
HEN King County [27]
- The Housing and Essential Needs Program (HEN) of King County provides program participants rent assistance, utility and transportation assistance, as well as hygiene and cleaning products. DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) qualifies people for HEN; Catholic Community Services provides these services to King County eligible participants.
- HEN Essential Needs Bank [28]
Elizabeth Gregory Home
- Elizabeth Gregory Home (EGH) serves single homeless women in the greater Seattle area by providing transitional housing, a day center and case management services. Elizabeth Gregory Home provides a welcoming and respectful refuge where homeless and at-risk women have access to compassionate care.
- Mission [29]
- Programs [30]
Compass Housing Alliance
- Compass Housing Alliance provides housing, shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Puget Sound Region.
- What We Do [31]
- Day Services
- Emergency Shelters
- Transitional Housing
- Family Programs
- Compass on Dexter [43]
- Affordable Housing
Aloha Inn [53]
- How to Apply [54]
Jubilee Women's Center
- Jubilee Women’s Center’s two-year transitional program gives women the stability and time they need to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. With residences in Capitol Hill and the University District, Jubilee offers women affordable and safe community housing, learning opportunities, employment preparation, and guidance from care managers as they work to attain a living wage career and independent housing.
- What We Do [55]
- Services [56]
- Application [57]
- Program Overview [58]
- Learn More [59]
Solid Ground
- Get connected to services & support. Solid Ground connects people with resources & tools to help them stabilize their housing, access healthy food, & build stronger futures for themselves & their families.
- Get Help [60]
- Housing Resources [61]
- For Tenants [65]
- Guide to Tenant Rights 2-17 [66]
- Guía de Derechos, Servicios, y Recursos para Inquilinos 3-16 [67]
- Also on Recursos en español page.
Union Gospel Mission
- Seattle's Union Gospel Mission provides emergency care and long-term recovery services to hurting and homeless people in the greater Seattle area. We're dedicated to serving, rescuing and transforming those in greatest need through the grace of Jesus Christ.
- Transitional Housing [68]
- Men's Shelter [69]
- Women's Recovery Program [70]
- Men's Recovery Program [71]
- LINK Transitional Program for Clean and sober men [72]
- Dental Services [73]
- Flyer [74]
Union Gospel Mission Legal Services [75]
Catholic Community Services King County
- King County Brochure of Services [80]
- Source Page [81]
- Shelters and Homeless Services
- Aloha Inn [82] for more information see Aloha Inn in this section
- ARISE Shelter Renton and Kent [83]
- Emergency Assistance [84]
- Federal Way Day Shelter [85]
- FUSION Catholic Community Services provides case management for 16 families residing in transitional housing units provided by FUSION, Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed, and Needy. These units are located in the Federal Way and Tacoma area [86]
- HOME program is a year-round overnight shelter for single adult men ages 18 and older. The HOME shelter directly address the issues of homelessness in South King County by providing a safe place for homeless men to sleep and receive a hot meal, as well as giving them the opportunity to stabilize and work on self-sufficiency through case management. Men who stay at the shelter are provided with case management services which focus on addressing employment goals, mental health and CD issues, Veterans’ services, securing permanent affordable housing and health care for each individual.[87]
- Katherine’s and Rita’s Houses are transitional housing programs for homeless, adult women in recovery from substance abuse. We offer structured, family style living designed to assist women to return to independent living as productive members of the community. Residents may stay up to two years and each resident develops a personal success plan tailored to her individual needs. Katherine’s and Rita's House staff team consists of a full-time Program Manager, Case Manager and Life Skills Coordinator. The team’s focus is on creating a safe environment that supports healthy lifestyle changes and nurtures each resident’s potential.[88]
- Noel House Programs provides safe, comfortable shelter to a diverse community of homeless women, particularly those most vulnerable. We strive to create an environment of dignity, respect and compassion. We recognize the intrinsic value of each person and honor her unique experience.[89]
- Reach Out Homeless Winter Shelter Programs provides shelter, daily meals and case management services to homeless adults in South King County.[90]
- Sacred Heart Shelter is located on lower Queen Anne and is a temporary shelter that offers a safe, home-like refuge to homeless families in Seattle.[91]
- Solanus Casey Center is a walk-in hospitality and referral center located on First Hill that provides services to the unemployed, working poor, those living on the street, shelters, and transitional housing.[92]
- St. Martin de Porres Shelter provides safe and dignified night shelter for homeless men age 50 and older. [93]
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services [94]
- King County is committed to offering quality mental health services. Services help individuals with chronic mental illness to create or restore a stable and meaningful quality of life, as defined by each individual. Recovery is the philosophy of care that guides all of our services. Our goal is to incorporate the Ten Fundamentals of Recovery into every type of care. In addition to services such as crisis intervention and community mental health treatment, we also offer supportive services such as housing, employment, diversion and reentry services, and client and family resources. By offering these supports, we provide recovery-oriented services that treat the whole individual, not just the illness. See items in this section to view our array of services.
- Community Mental Health Treatment [95]
- Housing and Residential Services [96]
- Employment Services [97]
- Diversion and Reentry Services [98]
- Substance Abuse Services [99]
Seattle Jobs Initiative [102]
- Seattle Jobs Initiative’s goal is to help job seekers get the skills, education and support they need to enter a career that offers good wages, benefits and opportunities for advancement.
- Manufacturing [103]
- Healthcare [104]
- Diesel [105]
- Ironworker Apprenticeship [106]
- Maritime Welding [107]
- Who We Work With [108]
- Contact [109]
Pioneer Human Services
- Pioneer serves people released from prison or jail in Washington State, and those in recovery from addiction, who are in need of treatment, housing and job skills training. Our mission as a social enterprise is to provide individuals with criminal histories the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. PRINTING NOTE: Housing and Counseling & Treatment links to not have unique URLs for each subcategory. Click on each subcategory and expand categories to print.
- Transitional, Permanent, and Veterans Housing [110]
- King County Houses – Berkley (no application), Bruksos, Chamberlain (no application), Dalton, Health Hall, Maxwell House, Stewart House, Granberg Apartments, Hudson House, Smith House, Snider Apartments, Mark Cooper House
- Application for Bruksos, Dalton, Health Hall, Maxwell House, Stewart House. [111]
- Application for Granberg Apartments, Hudson House, Smith House, Snider Apartments [112]
- Residential, Outpatient and Detox Counseling and Treatment [113]
- Co-occuring Residential Program (CROP), Pioneer Counseling – Rainer Clinic, Dutch Shisler Service Center
- EMAIL SENT ABOUT JOBS
Sober Solutions [114]
- A clean, safe and substance free-housing environment for men and women that are serious about their recovery and about changing their lives. We are open minded down to earth and level headed making possible affordable housing, empowerment peer based, self help environment, resourceful house managers, in- house sober support group, action plans and reentry strategy, direct pathway into permanent housing and referrals to professional services.
- Properties and Locations [115]
- Agreement Form [116]
- Source Page [117]
AAHAA Sober Living [118]
- We understand addiction and alcoholism. Through a collaborative effort with community partners and your willingness to change a new way of life is possible. AAHAA Sober Living is a community of men and women in recovery. Through group conscience, fellowship, a 12-step program, and faith, we work towards a common goal. All of our locations provide an environment for: improved self-esteem, fellowship, self reliance, relationship building skills, team work, life skills, and possibly assistance reuniting with family and loved ones.
- Program Information [119]
- Resident Information [120]
City of Renton Housing Resources [121]
- Information on Rentals - Low-income/subsidized, affordable, or market rate, First-time Homebuyers, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Senior Housing, Disabled Housing, Landlord/Tenant Issues, Mobile Homes,Housing Repair, Other useful links (Includes resources for preventing foreclosure)
- Source page [122]
Interaction Transition [123]
- Over the past two years, Interaction Transition has made many changes. After over 25 years of providing residential housing support to ex-offenders, I/T no longer has residential services and is focusing on an Employment Assistance Program, thus we will continue to benefit those returning to the community. The Employment Assistance Program fulfills the vital and important need in getting ex-offenders immediately employed post-incarceration. And employment is significantly related to the successful re-entry of ex- offenders. I encourage you to explore our web site to find out how you can get involved with our re-entry programs, whether you are returning to the community or wish to provide jobs and other services to those in need.
- About Us [124]
- Clients [125]
- Services [126]
- Contact [127]
Divine Alternatives for Dads Services D.A.D.S.
- DADS is a grassroots organization 501(c)(3) that is leading a movement to have an impact on the epidemic of the absence of fathers in America. DADS gives fathers hope by walking together in supportive community, helping navigate relational and legal barriers which separate them from their children and families. Stronger Fathers, Healthier Communities, Our Vision To model healthy relationships as a means of creating healthier fathers and families. To stop the cycle of family violence and brokenness in order to improve the lives of children. To encourage fathers to become agents of change in their communities.
- Services [128]
- Contact [129]
- Also filed under Family Resources
Being Empowered Thru Supportive Transition B.E.S.T. [130]
- Promoting Policy and System Change, Community Engagement, and Direct Services that develop equitable communities. Creating opportunities to raise the quality of life, enhance economic status, promote self sufficiency, and eliminate the ongoing problem of poverty.
- Our Services [131]
- Contact Us [132]
POCAAN [133]
- POCAAN is committed to providing comprehensive, multicultural awareness and prevention messages aimed at addressing health disparities experienced in marginalized communities.
- 4437 Rainier Ave S/Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 322-7061
- [email protected]
Weld Seattle
- We do not want our lives to be defined by our biggest mistakes. We want to be seen for the good things in our lives and the better persons we are becoming. We have been inspired and motivated by the second chances we have been given and by our friends who have overcome great challenges to heal, recover and rebuild toward a better life. We want to see the same opportunities extended to as many people as possible. Vision - Everyone deserves an opportunity to reintegrate, belong and thrive. Mission - To ensure a successful reintegration by overcoming obstacles to housing, employment and community connection. Our People - Individuals actively engaging in recovery and reintegration following incarceration.
- Belong [134]
- Thrive [135]
- Apply to live in a Weld House [136]
- Apply for Weld Work [137]
- Contact [138]
Neighborhood Legal Clinic - King County Bar Association
- The purpose of the Neighborhood Legal Clinics program (NLC) is to offer free, limited legal advice and referrals to King County residents and Washington State residents with legal issues in King County who might otherwise have no access to the legal system. It is a goal of the program to make the clinics accessible regardless of barriers such as income, education, language or disability.[139]
- KCBA Pro Bono Services [140]
- Neighborhood Legal Clinics Brochure [141]
- Legal Resources and Assistance Brochure [142]
- note: also on Legal Assistance and Literature page.
Columbia Legal Service
- Resources to address the legal needs of people with criminal histories.
- About [143]
- Advocacy Issue - Criminal Justice Reform [144]
- Also on Advocacy Organizations page
- Also on Legal Assistance and Literature page
City of Seattle Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook 2018 [145]
- Are you looking for a career instead of a minimum wage job? Are you considering a career in construction? Then you have come to the right place. Keep reading. We need contractors, foremen and trained professionals to build structures like our homes, offices, high-rises, roads and bridges. These projects are essential to our everyday life and require hundreds of workers trained in more than 20 different building trades. This book is designed to help you get started down the pathway to becoming one of those skilled professionals with a high-paying career in the building trades.
- Source page [146]
Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, SMC 14.09 from the Seattle Office of Civil Rights [147]
- FAQ document about The Fair Chance Housing Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing against renters with arrest
records, conviction records, or criminal history. The legislation caps a decade-long effort to address discrimination against people who have served their time, are seeking to provide for themselves and their families, and yet have faced barriers to accessing safe, stable housing.
- Source Page [148]
Passage Point YWCA [149]
- Supportive housing community helps parents facing homelessness after incarceration to reunite with their families and build a foundation for the future.Incarceration, addiction, and homelessness make it difficult to overcome barriers to obtain housing, employment, and education. Passage Point offers supportive housing, services, and advocacy for previously incarcerated parents to facilitate family reunification and stability. Through educational and social opportunities, Passage Point helps reduce the chances of re-incarceration by equipping parents with the tools, skills, and resources for success. Re-Entry Life Coaches work with residents individually, encouraging self-sufficiency, positive community interaction, and connecting people to community services.
- Pre-Screening Form [150]
- Release Of Information Authorization [151]
Everyone is Welcome powered by the Financial Empowerment Network [152]
- It’s your change. Make it count! Do you want to save money to buy a new car, take your family on a vacation, send your kids to college, or just pay your bills on time? Or are you interested in learning more about your credit score, your credit report, and techniques for managing debt? Through a network of agencies Free or low-cost one-on-one support is available to King County Residents who want to understand more about their money, make good financial decisions, and have choices for savings and loans. No hidden fees or agendas.
- Bank On [153]
- Also on Financial Literacy, Coaching and Counseling page.
