Everyone For Veterans:

Veterans needing support:​ If you are a combat veteran seeking assistance with dental care or other services and goods, find out how we can help improve your quality of life.  Apply for assistance here

Everyone for Veterans:  

Exciting news! We are now collaborating with VOSH to provide optometry services to low-income combat veterans and their families. VOSH's mission is to "provide the gift of vision and eye health to people worldwide. VOSH facilitates the provision and the sustainability of vision care worldwide for people who can neither afford nor obtain such care."  Are you a veteran needing for eye care? Join the Wingman Program and state "optometry care" under goods and services requested.

NAMI Eastside: NAMI HOMEFRONT

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions. The program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/ Veteran. The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions. You must have access to a laptop, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. To hear audio, you will need to call in via telephone. We recommend you use a headset or headphones. An application process is required to ensure this program is a good fit. Space is limited.

King County: New child care subsidies for student veterans

In partnership with the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Child Care Resources has launched a Veteran Student Child Care Subsidy program to support veteran students with the costs of child care while they pursue their post-secondary education or training program. The Veteran Student Child Care Subsidy program pays between 50-90% of average King County child care rates, depending on income and family size.

The Dispute Resolution Center of King County

opens pathways to understanding and solving conflict.  Eligibility: Seniors 55+ and family caregivers Veterans and their family members  Mediation is a confidential meeting process facilitated by a professional mediator who helps people work together to resolve disagreements and find mutual and satisfying solutions. Types of Housing Disputes: Neighbor & Roommate * Landlord/Tenant * Foreclosures * Divorce   Flyer in English  Flyer in Spanish

King County Veterans Program (KCVP)

To support our community members during the COVID-19 crises, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP), supported with Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) funds, is now offering housing stabilization assistance for veterans and their family members who have been affected by COVID-19.  Available funds will help support veterans and their families who have fallen behind on housing costs, including both rent and mortgage costs.   Funds received by veterans and their families will be based on documented amounts owed with a maximum award of $1,500.  Veterans who have received rental or mortgage assistance from KCVP in the past 12 months for reasons other than impacts of COVID-19 may also be eligible for COVID-19 housing stabilization funds.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) has funds to provide financial assistance to eligible Veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak. Veterans must meet the following criteria and be able to provide verification to qualify for assistance.  Flyer here

KCVP staff provide a physical presence each week at the Maple Valley Food Bank, the Auburn Senior Center and the Auburn Veterans of Foreign Wars. KCVP staff are out in communities (following safe social distancing guidelines), meeting veterans where they are, to connect veterans to services who might not otherwise know that help is available.

VA Puget Sound Health Care System One-stop services for at risk and homeless Veterans ! 

officially opened the doors to its Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) December 2019.  The CRRC team offers needed resources to help to Veterans overcome barriers they may be experiencing.  Contact Us! 305 S. Lucile St. Seattle, WA  98108 206-764-5149 Open Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)

has many programs within King County to help veterans and their families. The programs include a homeless vet program, vet family program, recently or currently incarcerated vets program, and a veteran service officer program, to help with VA claims. Our eligibility criteria is very broad, including vets with any discharge status, any time served, in any branch, including national guard or reserves. We can help with resources, housing referrals for currently homeless folks, family supports, counseling referrals, advocacy, and so on.  More information HERE  and  HERE.

King County: Pathfinders and Navigators

Connecting more veterans, service members and their families to support services with specially trained Pathfinders and Navigators. The community-based Pathfinders and Navigators will reach out to veterans, servicemembers, and their families throughout King County, focusing on those who face the greatest barriers, including veterans who are women, transgender, Native Americans, people of color, veterans who are experiencing homelessness, and their families. In addition to services, the Pathfinders and Navigators will connect veterans who experience isolation to supportive communities.

Outreach to Veterans of Color
El Centro de la Raza
Riishaar Baker | rbaker@elecentrodelaraza.com | 206-957-4610 (North & Central KC)
Laura Aguilar | laguilar@elcentrodelaraza.com | 253-329-6965 (South King County)

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Monica Brass | mbrass@urbanleague.org | 206-741-2452

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation
Kenneth Johnson | kjohnson@valleycities.org | 425-757-7875

Pathfinder Coordinator
FOB Hope
Monique Brown | mbrown@fobhope.org | 253-970-4431

Outreach to Transgender Veterans
Ingersoll Gender Center
So’le Celestial | so’le@ingersollgendercenter.org | 253-604-8751

Outreach to Women Veterans
Minority Veterans of America
Melissa Margain | mmargain@minorityvets.org | 706-294-1638
Also, see their Assistance Page and COVID response page: http://www.minorityvets.org/covid19/

Outreach to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Therapeutic Health Services
Jamica Jenkins | jamicaj@ths-wa.org | 253-632-8434

Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
Kelsey McGarry | kelsey.mcgarry@dva.wa.gov | 206-900-4785

Outreach to Native American Veterans
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Mike Tulee | mtulee@unitedindians.org |206-829-2214

Outreach to Military Families
Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
Cathi Geisler | cathi.geisler@dva.wa.gov | 206-641-6865

The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Training Sessions For Providers

The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) supports VSHSL-funded providers and programs by offering core competency trainings. These trainings are meant to help providers attain and maintain key skills and concepts. Training topics are informed by responses to the annual narrative report. This resource is available to eligible providers at no cost. Initial trainings are live in-person or webinar format. Some trainings have been recorded and are available for free on the website.

Resources for Veterans 

Helplines

1 (877) 904-8387 or 206-454-2799 King County hotline to connect veterans to federal and local programs 

1 (877) 424-3838 veterans affair 24/7 hotline for homeless or at-risk veterans 

1 (800) 273-8255 or text 838255 veteran's crisis line

1 (888) 823-7458 a confidential line for families and friends seeking service for a loved one

Shelters and Housing Assistance 

Veteran’s Transitional Housing Program

Michael’s Place is a male only transitional housing program for veterans

HUD-VASH Support Services receive housing assistance through public agencies 

YWCA Veteran’s Supportive Services for low-income veterans support towards housing stability 

Financial Assistance and Employment Assistance 

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program  12 months of tuition and housing allowance 

Veterans of Foreign War funds up to $1500 grant for basic life needs 

Counseling and Psychiatric Care

Seattle Vet Center offers individual and group counseling for veterans

Therapeutic Health Services Eastside Branch (425) 747-7892 or 1 (833) 278-HELP

Seattle VA Medical Center Mental Health Clinic: (206) 764-2007

Benefit and Claims Assistance  

Call VFW Post 3436 (425) 837-9478 for assistance with applying for VA claims and benefits

Call VA Benefits Counselors 1 (800) 827-1000 for benefit application assistance