Nevigating Difficult Times: Support & Resources

Energy, Food and Housing

·       Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - provides energy assistance through local organizations

·       Food Banks – find a local food bank, search by zip code or state

·       Food Assistance – food assistance through Economic Services Administration

·       Food Assistance – find food assistance through Washington State Department of Agriculture

·       Housing Assistance, Rental Assistance and Homeless information – US Housing and Urban Development, Washington

·       Rental Assistance – eviction rent assistance resources

Legal and Financial Assistance

·       Washington Law Help – provides self-help resource for civil matters

·       Northwest Justice Project – provides civil legal assistance to people with low-income

·       Mortgage Assistance, Education and Resources - Mortgage assistance and foreclosure prevention information for Washington state homeowners.

·       Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - provides information and resources to help people protect and manage their finances

National, State and County Crisis and Emergency Support

·       County Crisis Lines - available for all people in Washington, regardless of income or insurance

·       Crisis Connections - serves the emotional and physical needs of all people in Washington

·       National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call (800) 273-8255

·       Emergency Programs – medical programs, emergency food and cash assistance through Economic Services Administration

Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction

·       A Mindful State – personal narratives, advice and resources related to mental health

·       Crisis Text Line – to Connect with a Crisis Counselor, text “HOME” to 741741

·       NAMI Washington – advocate for mental health services, provides support and resources

·       Rethinking Drinking (National Institutes of Health)

·       Washington Recovery Helpline - for mental health, substance use or gambling challenges