Community Resources
We offer a number of resources that the greater Bellevue and North West community may utilize for learning more about Bellevue College Multicultural Services, Multicultural Knowledge Building resources, Area cultural events calendars, and consulting resources.
2-1-1 Washington Information Network – Referral Database Service
24-Hour Crisis Line: (206) 461-3222
*CALL OR VIEW ONLINE MATERIAL FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*
CAR REPAIR
Cedar Park Car Repair Ministries, Bothell
(425) 939-1347
Provides sliding-scale auto repair; 3rd Saturday of the month by 9am
Solid Ground/Working Wheels
(206) 694-6833
Affordable car sales and financing to qualified working individuals
CHILDCARE
BC Early Learning Center
(425) 564-2240
Childcare for ages 3 mos. to 6 yrs; Offers priority and sliding-scale to BC students and Costco employees; Summer program for ages 5yrs – 10yrs
Childcare Resources (referral line)
(877) 512-3948
Provides referral services for childcare
DSHS Working Connection
(206) 341-7404
Helps qualified families pay for childcare
Bellevue HeadStart
(425) 456-6062
Affordable childcare, preschool, after-school and summer programs
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
7th Day Adventist Church (Wed 930am-12pm)
(425) 746-1763
Offers free clothing and small household needs for anyone in need; Provides limited emergency food
YWCA Family Village
(425) 556-1350
Men’s clothing service
COUNSELING
City University (sliding scale)
(425) 709-5333
Students in the masters program offer affordable individual, family and couple counseling services; no prescriptions written
Eastside Domestic Violence
(425) 746-1940
Confidential services; assists in preparing safety plans, domestic violence education and services and referrals
Sea Mar (sliding scale)
(425) 454-2605
Provides affordable primary health and dental care; Serves Spanish speaking and low-income children and adults
Sound Mental Health (sliding scale)
(206) 302-2300
Provides comprehensive counseling and case management services; accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurances
CULTURAL SERVICES
Eastside Cultural Navigator Program
(425) 425-2800
Free assistance to immigrants and refugees regarding community referrals and support
DISABILITIES SERVICES
Alliance of People with disabilities
(425) 558-0993
Provides information, referral and advocacy for individuals with disabilities
Arc of King County
(206) 364-6337
Provides information, referral, advocacy and support for individuals and families of developmental disabilities
EMPLOYMENT
Goodwill Job Training
(425) 289-0040
Adult basic education classes; GED preparation, basic computer, life-skills; 8-week retail and customer-service training program
Workfirst (Bellevue College)
(425) 564-5474
Language and employment skills and training for individuals receiving TANF
Worksource
(425) 861-3700
Provides services for job-seekers; computer and telephone access; computer job-matching service; re-employment counselors; job coaching; resume workshops
YWCA Eastside Employment Services
(425) 556-1352
Vocational and educational counseling, career and skills assessment
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Catholic Community Services (Wed 2pm-5pm )
(425) 213-1963
Provides emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention, move-in costs, utility bills, prescriptions and transportation
DSHS Community Services Center
(866) 877-2233
General financial assistance programs offering financial, food, medical and childcare
Hopelink/ rent & case management (425) 943-7555
Hopelink/ energy assistance (disconnect letter) (425) 869-6027
Hopelink/ energy assistance (non-crisis) (800) 348-7144
Housing Stability Project (rental/move-in) 211
Screening for eviction prevention and move-in costs assistance
Jewish Family Svcs. (rental & deposit)
(206) 861-8796
Provides basic needs and financial services to King County residents
Salvation Army
(425) 452-7300
Provides financial assistance for rental, move-in, utilities, food, school supplies
FOOD ASSISTANCE
DSHS Food Stamps
(866) 877-2233
Application and information for state food stamps program
Emergency Feeding Program
(425) 653-1652
Provides referral to local distribution center to receive a 2-day supply of nutritionally balanced food that accommodates dietary and cultural needs
Hopelink Food Bank
(425) 943-7555
Provides emergency food bags and food bank program
Food Banks Serving Seattle and King County List
PDF file providing a list of area food banks
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
DSHS (department of social & health services)
(877) 501-2233
General financial assistance programs offering financial, food, medical and childcare
Employment Security Office
(800) 318-6022
Application and information for unemployment services, job-seeking services and referral
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
Application and information for social security number, disability benefits, retirement Medicare
HOMELESS RESOURCES/Men & Women
Compass Service
(206) 357-3180
Offers toilets, showers, and laundry facilities for homeless adults; provides toiletries and hygiene packets, mail services, transitional housing, men’s shelters
Congregations for the Homeless
(425) 749-8369
Provides food, shelter and life-coaching to homeless men
Share-wheel Eastside tent city
(206) 448-7889
Provides overnight shelter for homeless adults; indoor facility accepts pre-screened adults; Tent City offers portable showers and nightly hot-meals
Urban Rest Stop (showers, laundry, referral)
(206) 332-0110
Provides no-cost services for homeless adults and children
HOUSING
ARCH A Regional Coalition for Housing
(425) 861-3676
Provides list of available affordable renting and purchasing housing programs
Fair Housing (discrimination)
(888) 766-8800
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development provides housing resources, referral and support services for individuals and families
Foreclosure Hotline
(800) 368-1455
Urban League of Seattle provides comprehensive housing counseling services
Habitat for Humanity
(425) 869-6007
Affordable home purchasing program
HUD (Housing & Urban Development)
(206) 220-5101
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development provides housing resources, referral and support services for individuals and families; fair housing and discrimination information
King County Housing Authority
(206) 574-1100
Subsidized rental programs for low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities; Section 8 voucher program information and application
King County Housing Preservation Program
(206) 315-4380
Provides information and applications for affordable housing programs and grants
Legal Action Center (tenant’s rights)
(206) 324-6890
Provides eviction and landlord tenant issues to low-income individuals and families
Overlake Christian Church
(425) 702-0303
Transitional housing facility and program for pregnant women ages 18 and over with no other children in their custody
Seattle Housing Authority
(206) 615-3300
Provides information and application on low- income public housing rentals for individuals or families ; do not have to be residents of Seattle, but housing options will be within Seattle city limits
Tenants Union of WA
(206) 723-0500
Provides education and information and referrals regarding landlord/tenant laws
Solid Ground: Mortgage Counseling
(206) 694-6766
Provides education, information, counseling and housing programs to prevent eviction, foreclosure and homelessness
YWCA
(206) 461-4888
Provides a variety of emergency, temporary and permanent housing programs for women and families
HYGIENE ITEMS/Free toiletries
Compass Service
(206) 357-3180
Provides services, shelter and referral for individuals and families facing homelessness; hygiene center offers showers, restrooms and laundry facilities; banking and mailing services
Overlake Service League
(425) 451-1175
Provides a variety of social services to residents of Bellevue; financial, educational scholarships, food pantry and emergency assistance of food, clothing and toiletries
Urban Rest Stop
(206) 332-0110
Provides no-cost services for homeless adults and children; toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo
IMMIGRATION/CITIZENSHIP
www.immigrationdirect.com
*For Student, Work or Tourist Visa visit website or contact King County Bar Association for attorney assistance (sliding-scale available)
(206) 267-7010
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (citizenship only)
Direct legal services for low-income immigrants
(206)587 4009
International Rescue Committee (citizenship only)
Refugee services to provide referral to social services; promotes and assists self-sufficiency; immigration services; permanent- residence application services; no-charge and nominal fees available
(206) 623-2105
LEGAL SERVICES
Eastside Legal Assistance Program
(425) 747-7274
Provides free or low-cost legal assistance
Columbia Legal Services
(206) 464- 1122
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals
King County Bar Association
(206)267-7010
Lawyer referral service
NW Justice Project
(206) 464-1519
Provides free civil legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals
Unemployment Law Project
(206) 441-9178x10
Free legal assistance to people who have been turned-down or denied unemployment benefits
MEDICAL
Eastgate Public Health
(206) 296-4920
Provides primary health and dental services to low-income individuals and families
HealthPoint
(425) 882-1697
Provides medical and dental care to individuals regardless of inability to pay
Partnership for Prescription Alliance
(877) 923-6779
Free or nearly free prescription assistance to low-income individuals
Rotacare Free Clinic/Hopelink
(425) 828-4304
Basic health care and prescriptions for low-income or uninsured individuals
WA Basic Health Plan
(800) 826-2444
State sponsored program providing low-cost health care coverage-Waitlist only
Washington Women in Need
(425) 451-8838
Provides grants to cover health care premium payments and prescription costs to women
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Pass BC Cashier’s Office (student pricing)
(425) 564-2309
Metro, Sound and Sounder transit pass for a student discount
Metro Rideshare/Carpool
(206) 625-4500
Resource for commuting options
ZipCar (short-term car rental)
(866) 494-7227
Short-term car rental; ages 25 and older; BC student discount