Millions of Americans have walked by homeless people everyday, wanting to help but not knowing how. All someone has to do is take ten seconds to pick up the phone to bring the homeless immediate help. It only takes one minute to make a permanent difference in their lives. Someone who sees a homeless person can dial a nationwide toll-free number 1-800-HUD-1010 that will connect them to the local social service agency. That agency can then respond with an offer of help for that homeless person. Also, the agency will give you suggestions for what you can do to help the homeless, such as : Donate to local food banks, tutor homeless children, or pay a months rent for an apartment for a homeless person.
There are many places homeless people can go to get help when they need it. Here is a list of some of the places different homeless people can go to get help with different problems and situations, and some of the different things these places can do to help. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
COMPASS CENTER ( 461-7837) 77 S WASHINGTON, SEATTLE 98104
Mailing address, banking service, message phone, and 14 day storage of property for homeless Hours- 8 a.m.-2:30 pm Free haircuts Mon 6-9:30 pm
STREET LINKS (206-283-3300)
YOUTH HOTLINE 1-888-397-KIDS
CONTACT: CHRISTINE BUNCH
2142 TENTH AVE. WEST
SEATTLE WA 98119
Street Links is a program of Seattle Children’s Home, it is a mobile program that provides medical treatment, counseling, referral services, transportation, food and clothing to youth on the streets.
FREEMONT PUBLIC ASSOCIATION (634-1882)
Free vouchers for families to stay in motels. Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm
YWCA (461-4882)
1118 Fifth Ave. Seattle 98101
Four weeks emergency shelter for women and children. No Meals, Call for screening
DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICE CENTER (464-1570)
517 third Ave, Seattle 98104
18+ Priority to women, men over 50, mentally ill, physically disabled chemically dependent.
TEEN SHELTER (522-4366)
In University District For youth 13-17. Different locations each night.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (526-2000)
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105
In and out services for disabled youth. medical coupons, sliding scale fees. Referral from primary care provider may be required.
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY (281-5700)
521 SECOND AVE W, SEATTLE 98119
Information referral and follow-up services for children and adults who are disabled.
CRISIS CLINIC (461-3222) 1-800-244-5767
24 hour counseling for persons in crisis. Confidential
WOMEN’S THERAPY REFERRAL SERVICE (634-2682)
1914 N.34TH SEATTLE 98103
In person therapy referrals for women, men, and couples. Sliding scale referrals fee. Homeless in Seattle
UNIVERSITY FOOD BANK
523-7060
1413 NE 50th St. , Seattle 98105
open:
Tue. 12:30-2 p.m. For seniors and disabled only
Wed. 9:30-1:30 General public
Thur. 7:15-8:15 p.m. For students and working people only(must have proof)
Fri. 12-4 p.m. General public
CENTRAL AREA MOTIVATION PROGRAM
329-4111
722 18th Ave., Seattle 98122
For SW Seattle & Central district
Day by last name:
(A-M) Thur. 8:30 a.m.- noon
(N-Z) Fri. 8:30-Noon
N. END EMERGENCY CENTER
789-7800
7005 24th Ave. NW , Seattle 98117
For zip codes 98107, 98117, and 98119
Wed. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Thur. 10-3
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
622-5177
318 2nd Ave. Ext. S, Seattle 98104
Free breakfast at 7-8:30 a.m.
Free meal after chapel at 11 a.m., 7p.m.
$1 a meal at 12:15-1p.m., No 5-6pm meal on last Thur. of month.
COMPASS CENTER
461-7837
77 S. Washington, Seattle 98104
Free meals on:
Mon. Noon-1pm
Tues. 7-8:15am
Wed. 5:30- 6:30pm
Thur. 7-8:15am
Fri. 7-8:15am
Sat. 8:30-Noon
Sun. 11am-12:30 pm
TEEN FEED AND SHELTER
522-4366
4515 16th Ave.NE, Seattle 98105(mailing address)
Meals for youth(13-20 years old)
Mon. At 6pm- NE 47th between 15th & 16th NE
Mon.-Tues. at 7:30- NE 43rd and NE 15th (back alley)
Wed. -Thur. At 7pm- NE 45th and NE 16th(back alley)
Shelters for youth 8pm- 8am:
Mon. 47th NE between 15th&16th
Tue. 42nd NE and Brooklyn NE
Wed. 4525 19th Ave. NE (covenant house)
Thur. 47th NE between 15th&16th
Fri. 16th NE & 50th NE (downstairs)
Sat. 12th NE & 50th NE(alley)
Volunteers are needed especially during the Summer.
Volunteers need to come consistently.
Call for volunteer info.
(Funding is private- through churches and foundations)
UNIVERSITY FAMILY YMCA
524-1400
5003 12th Ave. E., Seattle 98105
Sat. 5-7pm- free showers for homeless teens.
Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
Call or come by. Must be 18 or older to volunteer.
TEEN LINE
1-800-562-1240
722-4222 Call for volunteering info. Should be a teen.
Mon.-Thur. 3-9pm
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT YOUTH CENTER
525-1213
4516 15th Ave. NE, 98105
Counseling, food, showers, employment, clothes, and referrals.
Donations and volunteers are needed.
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