SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Each community is served by a publicly supported Senior Information and Assistance telephone referral service. This number is usually your best starting point. Even if you are trying to locate services in another part of the state or country, this program will put you in touch with its counterpart in that community and offer information on the full spectrum of senior care resources; eligibility requirements; etc.
Senior Information and Assistance (King County)
2208 2nd Avenue #100 Seattle 98121
206.448.3110
1.888.435.3377
www.seniorservices.org
Senior Information and Assistance (Snohomish County)
8221 44th Ave. W Suite E Mukilteo 98275
1.800.422.2024
www.sssc.org
OTHER INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS
Evergreen Care Network
Affiliated with Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
12040 NE 128th St. Suite B1-140 Kirkland 98034
425.899.3200
1.800.676.6692
www.evergreenhealthcare.org
General information and referral service concerning health and social services available to older adults, caregivers, disabled and chronically ill persons. Information is specific to East King County.
Community Information Line
206.461.3200 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
1.800.621.4636
Crisis Clinic
206.461.3222
1.866.427.4747
1.866.4CRISIS
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
720 8th Ave. S. #200 Seattle 98104
206.695.7600
Chinese Information and Service Center
409 Maynard S. #203 Seattle 98104
206.624.5633
El Centro De La Raza
2424 164th Ave. S Seattle 98144
206.329.7960
For additional multi-cultural resource information, call Senior Information and Assistance at 206.448.3110.
CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
These agencies provide a broad range of services for older adults. Some offer programs for minorities or individuals with special needs. If you do not find what you need, call Senior Information and Assistance at 206.448.3110 or the Evergreen Care Network 425.899.3200.
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
720 8th Ave. S #200 Seattle 98104
206.695.7600
ACRS - Bellevue Satellite Office
14044 NE 8th St. Bellevue 98007
425.562.2913
Social services for elderly Asians: family and individual counseling, advocacy, bilingual communication, meals, substance abuse counseling. Most services available on a sliding fee scale.
Catholic Community Services
12828 Northup Way Suite 100 Bellevue 98005
425.284.2211
Counseling; emergency assistance; low-income housing options; volunteers to assist with home care and government related forms.
Chinese Information and Service Center
409 Maynard Ave. S #203 Seattle 98104
206.624.5633
Services for elderly Chinese, including adult day care, case management, and educational programs. All major dialects are spoken. Most services are offered for free.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
3808 S. Angeline Seattle 98118
206.461.4880
Case management services for elderly Hispanics. Mental health, transitional housing, substance abuse and domestic violence programs.
El Centro De La Raza
2524 16th Ave. S Seattle 98144
206.329.7960
Services for the Chicano/Latino community, including some specialized programs for older adults and home delivered meals. Most services are offered for free.
Evergreen Care Network
425.899.3200
Affiliated with Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Partially funded by Seattle King County Aging and Disability Services to provide case management, COPES and Respite Care services for NE King County. No fee.
Hopelink
425.869.6000
www.hope-link.org
Services include food banks, transportation, emergency financial aid and energy assistance. Contact the main office or a branch in your area. Branch offices:
Bellevue Hopelink
14812 Main St.
Bellevue 98007
425.943.7555
Includes Literacy
Learning Center |
Redmond Hopelink
16225 NE 87th St.
Redmond 98052
425.882.0241 |
Kirkland Hopelink
302 First St. Kirkland 98033
425.889.7880 |
Shoreline Hopelink
2002 NE 150th St. #145
Shoreline 98155
206.365.4045 |
Northshore Hopelink
18220 96th Ave. NE
Bothell 98011
425.485.6521 |
Snoqualmie Valley Hopelink
31957 E Commercial
Carnation 98014
425.333.4163
26320 NE Cherry St. B-1
Duvall 98019
425.558.2459 |
Jewish Family Services
1601 16th Ave. Seattle 98122
206.461.3240
Counseling, financial assistance, telephone reassurance, homemaker programs, volunteer programs, Kosher food bank,, and refugee resettlement. Most on a sliding fee scale.
Mercer Island Senior Programs
Betsy Zuber, MS Geriatric Specialist
2040 84th Ave. SE Mercer Island 98040
206.236.3525
Services for Mercer Island residents only.
Overlake Hospital Senior Care
1120 112th Ave. NE #100 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5800
Information and assistance, case management, education and wellness programs for Overlake Hopsital Medical Center clients.
Seattle Indian Health Board
611 12th Ave. S. #200 Seattle 98144
206.324.9360
A wide range of health and social services for Native Americans.
PRIVATE CONSULTATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Private Case Managers are trained social workers and nurses who provide tailored services to seniors and their families who need to make life changes, investigate services for the home, consider moving and/or need ongoing visits. Services include assessment, consultation, counseling, ongoing monitoring, and/or visiting. Fee for service. This is a partial listing. For more information, contact Senior Information and Assistance at 206-448-3110.
Barbara Bridges, RN, MSN
16212 Bothell Way SE #F127 Mill Creek 98012
1.800.799.3414
Families in Transition
1811 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE Issaquah 98029
425.313.5895
Overlake Hospital Senior Care Private Case Management
1120 112th Ave. NE #100 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5800
Partners in Care
444 NE Ravenna Blvd #303 Seattle 98115
206.525.2729
Second Family
1415 Orange Pl. N Seattle 98109
206.285.4589
Sound Options
5929 Westgate Blvd #C Tacoma 98406
1.800.628.7649
SOCIAL SECURITY
A federal program designed to replace part of the income that you ad your family lose when you retire, become severely disabled or die. Social Security benefits may include retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits or disability insurance. Call the Social Security Administration for details and applications.
Social Security Administration
505 106th Ave. NE #301 Bellevue 98004
1.800.772.1213
www.ssa.gov
Provides applications and administration for federal Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, Social Security Disability Income, and survivor and death benefit programs. To receive Social Security benefits, an individual must have paid into the Social Security system for a certain period.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
505 106th Ave. NE #301 Bellevue 98004
1.800.772.1213
SSI pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled and/or blind and have limited income and own few resources. Individuals may qualify for SSI even if they have not paid into the Social Security system.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides many benefits to those who have served on active military duty in the armed forces, and to their dependents. Services include VA medical care, burial and death benefits, and disability benefits.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
915 2nd Ave. Suite 1214, Federal Building Seattle 98174
1.800.827.1000
The regional office determines an individual’s eligibility for veterans benefits, benefits for spouses, widows and children.
VA Medical Center Clinics and Hospital
1660 S. Columbia Way Seattle 98108
206.762.1010
1.800.329.8387
Inpatient and outpatient services are provided for eligible veterans.