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Comprehensive assessment and services to veterans who have been honorably discharged for assistance with housing and support services including deposit/short term rental assistance; pre-employment assistance; connection with available resources through the VA.

Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.

Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic. Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM. International District Legal Clinic Chinese Information and Services Center 611 S Lane St. Seattle, WA 98144

The UW Veterans Clinic engages student attorneys in direct, continuous pro bono representation of King County veterans in benefit claims appeals, discharge upgrade representation, and other advocacy and legal consultations. The UW Clinical Law Program has a 45-year history of service to communities in need, including providing individual legal services and representation to veterans and support to organizations that represent or assist veterans.

Serves as the portal for the veterans of Snohomish County regarding any matter that impacts a veteran or their family, including personal hardship, lack of medical care coverage, or exploration into federal VA benefits or programs. Provides limited emergency financial assistance to veterans and their dependents in accordance with basic eligibility requirements. The following services are available to eligible Snohomish County veterans and/or their families: - Emergency Vouchers - Homeless Services - Case Management - Advocacy - Alcohol & Drug Referral - Services to Senior & Disabled Veterans - Incarcerated Veterans Outreach - VA Medical Center Referrals and Enrollments - Everett Vets Center Referrals - Claims/Benefits/Appeals/Upgrades - Employment Services

Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families.  A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF.  The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them.  Temporary emergency assistance is available for:   Rental and mortgage assistance   Energy or utilities assistance   Food assistance   Transportation assistance   Medical and prescription coverage   Burial or cremation assistance   Auto repair   Appliance repair   Clothing

Connects veterans to needed resources, assisting them in accessing services and navigating the variety of existing programs.   Can help them obtain their DD-214 (proof of having served in the military) and apply for benefits with Veterans Affairs. As needed, they can also help with housing, financial benefits, medical benefits, employment, upgrading discharge, education or other specific issues. Also provides mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

A Housing program through a grant from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Rental assistance, case management and supportive services, SSVF serves qualifying veterans and their families with the goal of finding and maintaining stable housing.

Helps veterans file claims for benefits through the Veterans Administration, including representation for Veterans Benefits claims.   Helps veterans trying to obtain services such as -  Discharge upgrades -  Disability benefits -  VA home loan -  VA education benefits -  Health care benefits   Provides information and referral to other services for veterans.

Offers advocacy, information and referral, and assistance with VA claims and benefits for veterans.

This fund may be disbursed to indigent veterans and their families or the families of those deceased in the amount not to exceed $1,800.00 per applicant per calendar year, not to exceed two years, unless the indigent veteran qualifies for additional funds. After one year of waiting, the veteran may reapply for further assistance with proof of eligibility. (Exceptions are burial and catastrophic expenses) Approval granted only for the following: 1. Past Due Rent or Mortgage 2. Past Due Utilities; electric, water or Natural Gas 3. Needed Food Items 4. Needed Fire Wood or Propane

Helps low-income veterans or spouses of veterans with funeral expenses, utilities, rent/housing, emergency medical expenses, food vouchers, gas vouchers, and applying for VA benefits. Funeral assistance is up to $1,000. Rent/Housing assistance up to $1,000 or 75% of rent, whichever is lower. Other expenses are up to $500.

Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining military/veteran benefits, securing documents needed for representation, bringing cases to the Board of Veterans Appeals and assistance with change of discharge status. Cannot provide legal assistance.

Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families.  A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF.  The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them.  Temporary emergency assistance is available for:   Rental and mortgage assistance   Energy or utilities assistance   Food assistance   Transportation assistance   Medical and prescription coverage   Burial or cremation assistance   Auto repair   Appliance repair   Clothing

Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining military/veteran benefits, securing documents needed for representation, bringing cases to the Board of Veterans Appeals and assistance with change of discharge status. Cannot provide legal assistance.

Provides assistance in applying for all types of veteran benefits including pension, disability, burial, and survivor benefits for family members.

Provides support services for veterans and their families in the Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan Counties. Services include rapid rehousing; homelessness prevention; and support in obtaining benefits, such as counseling, employment and training, educational assistance, and health care services.

Provides timely emergency or crisis relief for eligible veterans and/or eligible family members. May be able to assist with - Deposit: (Residence or Utilities) one time only - Education: Tuition Assistance, books and equipment - Medical / Dental / Optometry: Once per year 12-month period - two times total - Rent or Mortgage: Once per year, no more than 2 consecutive times total - Transportation reimbursement for travel to VA or other Medical Facilities and local bus tokens. - Utilities including power, water, garbage, and propane with proof of shut off Assistance is granted on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed. It is not intended to provide continuing assistance on a routine basis.

Provides emergency funding and assistance with claims to the VA for veterans and their dependents. Works in partnership with Skagit County Public Health. Types of financial assistance include - Food, gas, & clothing - Utilities with disconnect notice - Mortgage, rental, security deposit - Transportation assistance Also assists with getting discharge documents/DD-214 requests, case management, budgeting, and referrals to additional services.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

Provides a one-stop resource of local services to assist veterans with housing, counseling, job search, and mentoring, among other things. Also offers assistance with obtaining earned benefits.

The purpose of the Walla Walla County Veterans’ Relief Program is to provide emergency assistance to all local eligible indigent veterans and family members. - Facilitates the effective use of assistance funds through efficient model programs that benefit veterans and family members experiencing financial hardships - Contracts with Helpline to serve veterans who are eligible for assistance.

Focuses on providing supportive services including outreach, care coordination and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Services include: - Healthcare Assistance - Employment Assistance - Financial Management - Transportation Assistance - Financial Assistance - Peer-to-Peer Support - VA Benefits Assistance - Legal Assistance - Housing Support - Educational Assistance - Nutritional Assistance - Individual and Group Counseling. Veterans Assistance Fund County program that helps Thurston County eligible veterans with rent, mortgage and shelter assistance. Transportation Assistance Available Monday through Friday, between 8am and 4pm. Provides veterans with a door to door service to medical appointments in Thurston County, or to the American Lake VA Medical Center. Call (360) 456-3850 by noon of the day prior to the appointment. Financial Management Available by appointment. Legal Assistance Available the 2nd and 4th W from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Nutrition Assistance Food Bank available every day during normal business hours. Lacey Vet Center - Outstation Counselors are available by appointment only. Services include individual, group, marriage/family, couples, bereavement, military sexual trauma and PTSD counseling. All counseling services are free and confidential. Veterans Housing Options Group - VHOG Provides information on housing resources for veterans who are experiencing homeless, or are at high risk for experiencing homelessness. Includes information on VA, WDVA, SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), Sidewalk, Family Support Center, Salvation Army and WorkSource.

Assists with the preparation and processing of claims for all state and federal veterans benefits, including disability compensation, widows' and survivors' pensions, aid & attendance, health care benefits, and educational benefits.   Provides counseling and referral services using a case management approach. Represents veterans in cases adjudicated with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle. Provides outreach in areas not near a veterans service office.