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Prepare Early for Winter Help with Winter Bills Beginning in October each year, three King County agencies - Hopelink, CAMP - Central Area Motivation Program and the Multi-Service Center - administer the regional Energy Assistance Program, providing heating and other energy cost assistance to income-eligible area residents. Designed to help offset high wintertime utility costs, the Energy Assistance Program does not require households to have disconnection notices or even overdue bills in order to be eligible. To apply for the program, clients must call the automated Energy Assistance Appointment Line to schedule an appointment at one of the three participating agencies, determined by ZIP code. Severe Winter Shelter Emergency shelters will be open on nights between October 1st and March 31st when weather meets the "severe weather" criteria (outlined below). For more information, contact: Survival Services staff Mary Flowers (206) 684-0231. Severe Weather Criteria: These criteria must be accompanied by a decision of the Survival Services Unit Manager to open the severe weather shelters. temperatures at or below 32 degrees for one or more successive days, taking into account wind chill factor; OR snow accumulation exceeding or expected to exceed .25 inches in depth; OR two or more successive days of .50 inches of rainfall; AND other conditions deemed severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of homeless persons. Co-ed Severe Weather Shelter, City Hall Location: City Hall – 4th & Cherry Type: Co-ed; men & women sheltered in separate areas of the building Capacity: 75 Opens at 9pm. NOTE: It is important that participants do not arrive at the shelter before 8:30pm. People will be accepted at the shelter until capacity is reached from 9pm-1:30am. Procedure: People may be referred by any service provider. Referral form to be presented upon entry is preferred, but not necessary. Women’s Severe Weather Shelter Location: Community room of the Frye Hotel at 3rd and Yesler Type: Women Only Capacity: 25 beds Normal Hours: 8pm-7am Prepare for Flu Season The H1N1 (swine flu) virus is expected to make a resurgence this fall. A vaccine is being developed that will be recommended but not required for children. It may become available locally as soon as October, and it will be distributed widely. For more information, call the Seattle & King County Public Health Flu Hotline at (877) 903-5464 or visit the Public Health Web site. Warm Clothes for the Homeless Solid Ground - Retired & Senior Volunteer Program has volunteers, many who are homebound, knit or crochet handmade hats, scarves, mittens and baby items for homeless people in Seattle/King County. 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. Call to receive an application form (206) 957-4779 ext. 120. Return to the top WANTED: Holiday Program Information In the next couple of weeks, staff from Crisis Clinic's 2-1-1 Community Information Line will be calling around to agencies to ask about Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday programs. Each year, 2-1-1 is flooded with calls asking for assistance with holiday groceries, meals and gifts from people in need. If your agency has information about holiday programs for 2009, please call us at (206) 461-3210 x0 and ask to speak with a Holiday Specialist in the Resource Center. Return to the top Critical Resource Updates Check Community Resources Online for additional information and for the most current updates of the following resources. 2nd Chance Ministries is a new agency added to the Community Resources Online. They are a domestic violence transitional house, for single women with no children in their custody. Wallingford Senior Center is closing on November 1st, 2009. Services are provided through the end of October. For more information, click here. Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington is now operational and their clinics are up and running. Center for Children & Youth Justice, Lawyers Fostering Independence Program is now listed on Community Resources Online. For more information, click here. Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Program (RIAP) closed on August 24th, 2009. Return to the top October and November Selected Resources This column highlights 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 Solid Ground Tenant Education Workshops will provide general information about tenant laws and provide tools and resources to get help for housing problems. Here is a list of class locations and times: Des Moines Activity Center Tuesday, October 20, 11am 2045 S. 216th St, Des Moines Maple Valley Community Center Thursday, October 29, 5pm 22010 SE 248th St, Maple Valley City of Bellevue - Utilities Tax Relief Program The City of Bellevue's Tax Relief Program offers a year-end rebate of tax on utilities for low-income households in Bellevue. Applicants must meet income guidelines (total income in 2009 for a single person is $28,231 or less or $32,271 or less for married/co-tenant and can apply October 1 through November 27. For more information, call (425) 452-6932. Domestic Violence Awareness Events During the month of October, Highline Community College hosts a variety of events geared toward education and healing activities for those who have been touched by domestic violence. The October month of events is sponsored by Highline Community College Women’s Programs in coordination with King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Call (206) 878-3710 ext. 3340 or email the Women's Programs at wopro@highline.edu for more information. Arc of King County Provides grants four times a year to people with developmental disabilities for necessities such as basic household furnishings, first-time rent and utility deposits, home safety and mobility devices such as fences, wheelchair ramps and hand rails, as well as assistive technology. Requests for up to $1,000 may be made. Call (206) 364-6337 or email mjmagruder@arcofkingcounty.org for more information. Applications are available on the Web site. Next grant deadline is October 31, 2009. November Resource Highlights Stay tuned in the November issue of Resource Talk for more information on Thanksgiving and other holiday events and resources. Search Community Resources Online with keywords "Thanksgiving Baskets" and "Thanksgiving Meals." Puget Sound Energy - Natural Gas/Electric Services Offers winter disconnection moratorium from November 15 to March 15, allowing customers to avoid disconnection by setting up a bill payment plan. Customers must provide written notice of inability to pay within five business days of late notice (unless there are extenuating circumstances) and follow detailed application process. Customers with a verified medical emergency, including dependency on a life support system, may apply for a 30-day extension of current electric or natural gas bill. Medicare Part D Enrollment will only be open from November 15th through December 31st of each year and enrollees may change plans during this time. _{Return to the top} Resource Talk; Crisis Clinic's free monthly e-newsletter, provides critical resource changes, community events, feature articles on important health and human service topics and updates to the annual publication of the Where to Turn Plus directory. Click here to subscribe or unsubscribe to Resource Talk. You may view past issues of Resource Talk by clicking here. Crisis Clinic offers a variety of products to help connect people with critical resources. Information about purchasing Crisis Clinic's Where to Turn Directories, Where to Turn CD-ROMs, customized reports, customized mailing labels and holiday lists can be found online by clicking here. Crisis Clinic respects the privacy of our Web site users. For business purposes, please e-mail us at ResourceCenter@CrisisClinic.org or call us at (206) 461-3210. http://www.CrisisClinic.org	In this issue: Prepare Early for Winter WANTED: Holiday Program Information Critical Resource Updates Resource Talk - New Design. We created a new look for the newsletter, and the new logo is coming soon. Stay tuned! 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, 8am-6pm Teen Link (206) 461-4922 (866) TEENLINK or (866) 833-6546 (206) 461-3219 TTY 6-10pm, nightly TeenLink@CrisisClinic.org Business Office (206) 461-3210 Fax: (206) 461-8368 M-F, 8am-5pm Info@CrisisClinic.org Volunteer Services (206) 461-3210 ext. 611 M-F, 8am-5pm Emergency Preparedness Fair Tuesday, Oct. 20 Meadowbrook Community Center 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle The fair will feature a number of information booths as well as 9 skill-building workshops. There will be hands-on safety demonstrations for earthquake safety and how to store emergency supplies. The fair is also an opportunity to build a safety supply kit as you visit the different exhibitor tables. The fair runs from 10am-2pm. A free lunch will be provided from 11am-1pm. Free Theater Performances October 12-18 Theater Puget Sound hosts Live Theatre Week, and offers free plays, theater tours, sneak-peak rehearsals, and much, much more! For free theater tickets, check the Web site for performance listings. You will need a free SeattlePerforms.com account to reserve tickets. Tickets are available online beginning Oct. 5 or in person on Oct. 4 noon–3pm at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion. Breast Cancer Education: Powered by Knowledge Thursday, Oct. 8 Refreshments at 6:45pm, program at 7-8:30pm Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle Learn about therapies for early stage breast cancer, managing common side effects, insights for living through and beyond breast cancer, maintaining your health through nutrition and exercise and follow-up care. Free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend. National Coming Out Day October is GLBT History Month and October 11th is now being recognized as National Coming Out Day. The GLBT History Month Web site will highlight the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender icons—one each day—with a free video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. Free Community Health Care Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am-3pm Rainier Community Center 4600 38th Ave S, Seattle Services will include blood pressure reading, mammography, pharmacist, massage therapy, chiropractic consultations and referrals, HIV AIDS info/testing, bone density, elder services, cancer awareness, nutrition/exercise, information tables, and workshops. Registration is necessary for a mammogram. For information and to register for a mammogram, contact Evelyn Kirby (425) 228-5902 or ekirby5018@aol.com Green River Resource Fair Thursday, Oct. 8, 10:30–3pm Green River Community College is partnering with local human service providers to inform students and community members of what services they offer around housing, bus passes, food, motel vouchers, childcare, etc. There will also be representatives from Student Services areas on campus talking about what GRCC offers for students and community members. Town Hall Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30pm 1119 8th Ave, Seattle Peter Maass, a writer for New York Times Magazine, speaks about his book "Totaling the Cost of Oil" which documents the complex consequence of the global addiction to oil. Advance tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or (800) 838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30pm. Referendum 71 Debate Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30–9pm 1119 8th Ave, Seattle Referendum 71 is a November ballot measure filed by opponents of same-sex partnerships. The event panel is still taking shape, but, considering the rancor around this issue, expect a balanced conversation including politicians, advocates and citizens from both sides of the issue. Advance tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or (800) 838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30pm.
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