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Information & Assistance offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Bellevue

655 156th Avenue Southeast, #308, Bellevue, WA 98007

Line 550 bus (2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way - Bellevue Way NE & Main St). Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Focuses on Chinese adults ages 55 and older, and of low-income, as well as non-English and limited-English speaking individuals and families who have difficulty accessing resources and assistance due to language, cultural or geographical barriers.

Hours

Office: M-F, 8:30am-5pm. Service hours vary.
https://cisc-seattle.org/senior-and-disabled-adults/#toc_CISC_Bilingual_Preschool
[email protected]

Languages

Ukrainian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese

Application process

Call or visit in person.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Other Information

Languages

Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Mandarin
Cantonese
Russian

Focus Population

Asian Americans

Description

Helps Chinese older adults sustain independence through short-term intervention by providing information and direct assistance, such as: -  Interpretation   -  Translation and clerical aid services -  Supportive counseling toward accessing appropriate resources and welfare programs.    Program additionally helps with applying for public benefits programs such as:   -  Security Supplemental Income (SSI)  WA Apple Health (Medicaid)   -  Medicare  Food Assistance Programs -  Energy/utility assistance -  Senior housing

Providing organization

Chinese Information and Service Center

Multi-service family support center helps Chinese immigrants and their families understand and navigate American culture.