October 2007:
Contact us:
24-Hour Crisis Line
(206) 461-3222
(866) 4CRISIS or
(866) 427-4747
(206) 461-3219 TTY
24 hours, daily
2-1-1 Community
Information Line
Dial 2-1-1 or
(206) 461-3200
(800) 621-4636
(206) 461-3610 TTY
M-F, 7:30am-7:30pm;
Sa, 9:30am-2:30pm
Teen Link
(206) 461-4922
(866) TEENLINK or
(866) 833-6546
(206) 461-3219 TTY
6-10pm, nightly
Business Office
1515 Dexter Ave N
Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 461-3210
Fax: (206) 461-8368
M-F, 8am-5pm
2-1-1 Community Information Line Collecting Holiday Resources
Phoneworkers on the
2-1-1 Community Information Line expect to be able to provide callers with
complete holiday program referrals by Nov. 1. Agencies that have holiday
programs will be contacted by the 2-1-1 Resource Center about how to update
their holiday information. If your agency will be providing assistance for Thanksgiving,
Christmas or other holidays this season, please call (206) 461-3210 and ask to
speak to someone in the Resource Center.
Chaya Offers Muslim-Focused
Domestic Violence Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 27
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
IMAN Center
515 State St
Kirkland
Chaya
is hosting a conference on healthy Muslim families and ending domestic
violence. Topics include Quranic Family Models, Panel Discussion and a
comparison of Washington State Family Law and Islamic Law. Modest attire is
required with long pants for men and scarves/hijab for women. To RSVP call
(206) 568-7576.
Participate in Unite to End Homelessness Community
Resource Exchanges
Tuesday, Nov. 13
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, downtown Seattle
Thursday, Nov 15
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.,
Spirit of Washington Event Center, downtown Renton
United
Way of King County will coordinate two resource exchanges to connect
critical services to people who are homeless. United Way is also asking
organizations to arrange supply drives to gather care packages containing
toiletries, winter hats and gloves and other items for homeless people. These
care packages will be distributed at the resource exchange. For details, on
the event, click here.
Five Civil Rights Forums Planned
In October, the King County Office of Civil Rights
is sponsoring five free civil rights forums around the county.
Specialists will be available to provide practical advice, focusing on civil
rights basics such as how to recognize discrimination, where and how to
report it, and how to prevent discrimination from occurring. The forums
will give practical help to renters and property managers, employers and
employees, business owners and customers who have questions about their
responsibilities and civil rights under anti-discrimination laws. For
details, click here.
Grief Workshop Offered
Saturdays, Oct. 27 – Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m..
Seattle location.
Providence
Hospice of Seattle will present a free workshop that will give
participants an opportunity to explore and share their grief story through
movement. No prior movement experience is necessary. Attendance at all three
sessions is encouraged, and registration is required. For more information or
to register, please call (206) 320-7157.
Free Hepatitis C Testing Offered
911 Western Ave
Maritime Building,
Suite 302, Seattle
The Hepatitis Education Project is now offering free, confidential
hepatitis C testing at the office in downtown Seattle.
Testing will initially be
available by appointment only; they hope to make testing available on a drop-in basis sometime next
year. To schedule a time for a free hepatitis C test, call (206) 732-0311.
Washington Public Service Career Fair
Monday, Oct. 29
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Seattle Center
The Evergreen Chapter of the American
Society for Public Administration, in collaboration with Puget Sound area
local, county, state and federal government agencies, is sponsoring a career
fair for individuals interested in government jobs. Event includes seminars
on job hunting techniques, information about the work of the participating
local, state and federal government agencies. For details, click here.
Web Site for Nonprofits Launched
As a service to the south Puget
Sound nonprofit community, NonProfit Solutions NW’s new Web site, contains a
community fundraising event calendar, new position announcements and speakers
bureau. To post an event, employment position opening or speaker
availability, go to the Web
site and click on “Events Calendar,” “Job Board” or “Find a Speaker” to
register, or contact us. The posting will appear in the next Web site
update, within one week.
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Energy
Assistance Line Opens
Hannah Newton, Crisis Clinic Resource Specialist
Eligible King County residents can now call the
automated Energy Assistance Appointment Line for help with their heating and
other energy bills through the PSE HELP (Puget Sound Energy’s Home Energy
Lifetime Program) and the federal LIHEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance
Program). The intake line will provide information about scheduling
appointments for North and East King County residents at Hopelink, South King
County residents at the Multi-Service Center, and Seattle residents at CAMP –
Central Area Motivation Program.
Only PSE HELP appointments will be available Oct.
1. LIHEAP funds have not yet been distributed to agencies, but appointments
for LIHEAP assistance will likely become available sometime in November. CAMP
will initially be taking appointments for gas assistance only. Hopelink will
not be scheduling any appointments until mid October. Multi-Service Center is
scheduling appointments for all energy assistance. Appointment line is
automated, so clients can make calls any time, 24 hours daily. If no
appointments are available, they should call back the following day, when
more slots will open up.
Clients whose power has already been shut off must
also call the Energy Assistance Appointment Line, which will provide detailed
information about obtaining an emergency appointment. Emergency appointment
procedures vary at the three agencies. Clients who are house bound with a
verifiable disability must also call the Energy Assistance Appointment Line,
for information about applying by mail.
Operators are available M-F, 9-11am, for those who
have difficulty navigating the automated system or who need language
interpretation.
The monthly maximum income guidelines for the
energy assistance are as follows:
1-person household - $1,595
2-person household - $2,138
3-person household - $2,682
4-person household - $3,226
5-person household - $3,770
For households of more than five people click here.
Note: the above incomes are gross income
qualifications, and they qualify residents for the PSE HELP program. The
LIHEAP program has lower income guidelines. For LIHEAP guidelines, click here. •
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Severe Weather
Shelters to Open
To
view updated information about the severe weather shelters in Community Resources Online, search
under the keyword of “Bad Weather Shelters.”
·
Angeline’s Center (2030 3rd Ave., Seattle) - Provides 40
seasonal shelter beds for women Oct. 1 through spring. Register in person
from 6-9pm nightly. Drop-ins welcome after 9pm, on a space-available basis.
King County Winter Response Shelter (500 4th Ave, Seattle) – Provides 50 shelter
beds nightly from Oct. 15 through March 31 for men. Line up in the
park next to 4th Avenue, just south of the courthouse and
Jefferson Street. Access to the shelter takes place through the loading dock
on Jefferson Street.
·
City of Seattle Severe
Weather Shelters
Seattle’s severe weather shelters are
open from Oct. 1 through March 31 when one of the following severe weather
conditions are met: Occurrence or prediction of 32 degrees or below,
occurrence or prediction of a high temperature of 35 degrees, or excessive
precipitation. Last winter, the shelters were opened 94 nights during the
five-month span, significantly more than the 44 nights in 2005-06 and the 60
nights in 2004-05. The city will also open overflow shelters if necessary.
– Frye Hotel (223 Yesler
Way, Seattle) – Provides 25 beds of severe-weather shelter for women.
– Seattle City Hall (600 4th Ave, Seattle) – Provides 75
beds of severe-weather shelter for men and women. •
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Two Free Resource Directories Available
The Helpful Connections Guide for
Northshore/Shoreline is now available. The booklet, available in five
languages besides English, is targeted to refugees and immigrants who not
only need resource information but also need to know how various service
systems work. To download the 48-page guide, click here, or click on the
hyperlink to receive an order form.
The 2007 edition of the Renton Community Resource Directory
is now available in 14 languages. Renton
is a very diverse community with over 63 languages spoken in the Renton
School District's English As a Second Language / ELL Program. Linking
residents to existing resources through the directory can be the first step
towards self-sufficiency and independence. Download the booklet in any of the
14 languages by clicking here. •
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Critical
Resource Updates
Compiled by Crisis
Clinic’s Resource Center
It is always
recommended to check Community
Resources Online for additional information and for the most current
information updates of the following resources.
Catholic
Community Services – Harrington House is interviewing for five openings.
It is a transitional housing facility for homeless and pregnant teens.
The shelter at Family and Adult Service Center now
does intake 24 hours daily by phone only. No walk-ins are accepted.
Episcopal
Church of the Redeemer – Butterfly Thrift Shop and financial assistance
services have closed.
Northwest
Labor and Employment Law Office (LELO) no longer offers a re-licensing
program for people who have lost their license because they can’t afford to
pay their tickets.
Tent City 3 has moved from Haller
Lake in North Seattle to Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila and
will remain there until Dec. 1.
Westwood
Christian Assembly has changed the hours for its programs. Hours
for the Hot Meal and the Clothes Closet have changed. Clothes Closet is Tu,
from noon-2:30 p.m., and the Hot Meal is Tu, from noon-2 p.m. •
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October
and November Selected
Resources
Compiled by Crisis
Clinic’s Resource Center Staff
This column
highlights available timely resources in the community information
database that might otherwise go unnoticed by our users. It is always
recommended to check Community
Resources Online for additional information and for the most current
information concerning the following resources.
October Resource Highlights
Families
for Effective Autism Treatment - FEAT of Washington
Program hosts children with autism and their siblings. Activities are
designed to get children out of the house and facilitate productive social
interaction with other children. Activities are run by trained facilitators
and include fun, social and educational activities geared specifically for
children with autism and their siblings. Provides three hours of quality
respite for parents. Every second Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
October through June.
FamilyWorks
Offers one-on-one tutoring and community workshops/programs to help children
build skills and self-esteem. Community members, organizations and volunteers
conduct workshops and activities relating to careers, dealing with conflict,
cultural diversity, nutrition, gardening, art and music. Tutoring: 3:45-5:30
p.m., M. Tutoring/community workshops/programs: 3:45-5:30 p.m., W. Program
offered during school year, October through May.
Intiman
Theatre Company
Living History Tour uses theatre and theatrical improvisation to engage
students in debate, discussion and analysis of history, literature and
contemporary events. Drawing from the central ideas presented by great
playwrights produced on Intiman's stage, the program encourages students to
explore history, political movements and ethical issues. Program tours Puget
Sound-area high schools from mid-October through November of each year.
SmileMobile
Mobile dental van offers oral health services for children on a year-round
basis. Basic dental services include examinations, preventive care, fillings
and minor oral surgery. Van locations vary in Washington state. Will be in
Tukwila Oct. 29-Nov. 3. Accepts medical coupons and offers sliding scale fees
with up to 90 percent off the fee.
Solid Ground - Volunteer
Program
Volunteers, many who are homebound, knit or crochet handmade hats, scarves,
mittens and baby items for homeless people in Seattle/King County.
Approximately 3,000 items are made annually. Volunteers who want to make
clothing are asked to call or visit the office. Finished clothing is given to
shelters and agencies in the community. Agencies should enquire in October
about application and distribution dates (usually November-December) every
year.
November Resource
Highlights
Griefworks
Holds forums in November and December on coping with grief during the
holidays.
Rebuilding Together
Eastside
Recipients will have a one-day, home repair project completed by volunteers.
Services include interior and exterior painting, carpentry, minor plumbing
repairs, electrical work, accessibility modifications, yard work, etc. Call
for an application. Applications are due by Nov. 30 of each year and final
selection of houses will be announced by Jan. 30 of each year. Applicants are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Washington
State Utilities and Transportation Commission – Consumer Affairs
Begins its moratorium on utility disconnection. Under state law, utilities
supplying electricity or natural gas for home heating cannot discontinue
service for low-income households between Nov. 15 and March 15 for reasons of
nonpayment, provided the customer complies with the provisions of the law. If
the customer does not comply with the provisions, the company can disconnect the
electricity and refuse to reconnect until the entire balance owed to the
utility is paid. •
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Talk,” Crisis Clinic’s free monthly e-newsletter, provides critical resource
changes, community events, feature articles on important health and human
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This Newsletter was last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 01:33 PM
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