Social Service Resources

Social Service Resources

Contact Information
Guy B. Williams, M.Ed.
Human Services Manager
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-430-6600

Help Lines

  • Crisis Clinic Community Information: 2-1-1
  • 1-877-211-9274 / TDD 206-461-3610  Operators will direct you to telephone numbers for local health and human services, including housing, food and clothing, volunteering, caregiver resources, legal help, utility assistance, health care, and disability services.

Human Services Guide

Children / Teens / Parenting

Communities in Schools of Renton
425-430-6659
Site Coordinators work with at-risk students, families, and schools to provide students with the resources they need to stay in school. Mentors work with students at risk of academic failure in elementary and middle school.

Family Development – PACT (Parents & Children Together)
253-874-3630
In-home based intervention to families at risk of CPS involvement. Focus on improving family functioning/ parenting skills.

Issaquah School Foundation/VOICE Mentor Program
425-391-8557
Mentors work with Issaquah School District students to increase performance and self-esteem, develop critical social skills and reengage them in their school.
 
Renton Area Youth Services – RAYS UP
206-772-2050
One-on-one coaching, social,
emotional skills groups, and out-of-school activities.

Clothing

Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank
425-271-5091
300 Rainier Ave. N
Monday-Thursdays 1-5 p.m.

Free, clean wearable clothing to needy children and families in the community.

Dept of Social & Health Services (DSHS)

Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
1-877-501-2233
Apply for cash benefits and EBT (food) cards, and child care. Applications may be done via phone from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

The Renton office located at 500 SW 7th Street, #B, provides walk-in services weekdays from 8:00am- 5:00pm. Customers who check in by 2:00pm will be served that day.

——To replace an EBT card, call 1-888-328-9271.

Disabilities

Bridge Disability Ministries
425-885-1006 
Medical Equipment Center provides used durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. Open Mon-Thurs 9:30am-6:00pm, Fridays 9:30am-1:30pm; message phone 425-885-1008. 
 
Children’s Therapy Center
253-854-5660
Physical, occupational and speech therapy for young children with neuro-developmental disabilities.

Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network—Community Advocacy Program
425-656-4305
Community Advocates provide one-on-one advocacy, peer support groups and youth prevention programs.

24-hour Crisis Line
425-656-STOP(7867) or 1-877-465-7234
Offers a 24-hour crisis line to victims of domestic violence.

Confidential Shelter for Renton Residents
425-656-7867

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 
1-888-99VOICE (1-888-998-6423)
Provides crisis intervention counseling support, legal, medical information, and advocacy to victims of sexual assault.

Lifewire – Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
425-746-1940
Provides safety planning, resource referral, 24-hr helpline, adult/teen/child support groups, mental health therapy, legal advocacy, assistance with landlords, and support for children.

YWCA of Seattle King County
425-226-1266 (Renton office) 

YWCA Domestic Violence (DV) Children’s Program
Provides a 10 week education/skill based curriculum for children ages 3-18 and non-abusive caregivers in their home.

YWCA Domestic Violence Community Advocate
Provides Domestic Violence counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups.

Education

Renton School District
425-204-2300


Renton School District McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance
425-204-2431
Education support for homeless students. Get help enrolling in school, transportation to school, or barriers to succeeding in school.

Employment

Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee / Advanced Manufacturing Prep (APM) Training Center
206-764-7940    
Provides pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training in manufacturing and career navigation.

Orion
253-661-7805  
Vocational services including skills training,  vocational counseling and one-on-one assistance to link with employers and retain employment.

Partner in Employment
206-429-3824
Helps refugees and immigrants to connect with resources, overcome barriers to employment, and access family wage jobs.

Puget Sound Training Center
425-656-5950  
Employment services including customized skills training, intensive one-on- one case management, career coaching, job placement assistance, and workshops to improve life skills and job readiness.

Food

Margie Williams Helping Hands 425-255-1446 www.mwhh.org  Distributes food on Saturdays, 8:00–11:00am to low income families/others in need.

Salvation Army Food Bank 425-255-5969 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm 206 S Tobin, Renton

Homeless Services

FOOD

REACH – Meal Coalition
425-209-0594
Support and the following meals:
Warm Dinner: Fri.-Sun. (5:30 to 6:30pm)
Warm Breakfast Mon.-Fri. (8:00 to 10:00am)

Salvation Army Food Bank / Community Supper 
425-255-5974 
720 S. Tobin, Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-6:30pm

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Seattle King County Mobile
No fee, walk-in care for anyone experiencing homelessness or homeless in the last year.
• Medical Van: 2nd & last Thursday of the month, 3:30pm-7:30pm at 720 S. Tobin St., Renton
• Dental Van: Last Thursday of the month, 3:30pm-7:30pm at 720 S. Tobin St., Renton

Valley Cities Counseling and Referral – Homeless Outreach
253-833-7444
Outreach-based behavioral health, substance use, and community linkage services; and increased access to healthcare for people in Renton experiencing homelessness.

SHELTER

Friends of Youth / Youth and Young Adult Shelter
• 24-hour under-18 Shelter Hotline: 206-236-5437
• 24-hour King County Safe Place Line: 800-422-8336
• Young Adult Overnight Shelter: 425-449-3868
• Transitional Living Intake Line: 206-409-6009 Youth-only shelter for young people dealing with  a family crisis or currently homeless.

Catholic Community Services-Arise Homeless Shelter
253-854-0077
Case management support tailored to each individual’s needs and strengths and connecting people to resources.
Kent: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm 
Renton: Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm by appointment

Multi-Service Center Shelter and Transitional Housing
Call 2-1-1.

Nexus Youth and Families / Arcadia House 
253-939-2202
Safe drop-in center for youth and young adults, and overnight emergency shelter for young adults. Help accessing resources, meeting basic needs, and connecting with supportive adults.

REACH-Center of Hope
425-277-7594
Day & night shelters. Intake Mondays-Fridays 7:30am-4:00pm.

Way Back Inn
206-682-7382
Transitional housing for homeless families.

YWCA Emergency Housing– Access to services
Call 2-1-1.
Provides Emergency shelter for homeless families.

YOUTH OUTREACH

Friends of Youth / Outreach and Drop-In Services for Homeless 
425-298-4846

Referral information, crisis intervention, case management services of homeless youth, and more.

Immigration / Refugee

Mother Africa / SAFARI Building Sustainable Alliances for African Refugees and Immigrants 
253-277-7625 
Case management, referrals to resources, and assistance to navigate education, health, & social /immigration systems.

Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) – Family Support Program
206-957-2029 
Multicultural and multilingual case management, advocacy, comprehensive employment services and vocational training, ESL, housing & emergency assistance, and immigration services to refugee and immigrant families.

St. Vincent de Paul Seattle King County—Centro Rendu
253-499-4245 
Culturally responsive education and case management services to low-income Latino families.

Ukrainian Community Center of Washington
425-430-8229 
—Crisis Family Intervention Professional Mental Health Counseling & Parenting Education Sessions in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
—Refugee Assistance Provides Cultural Orientation and Intensive Case Management Services to Russian/ Ukrainian speaking refugees and immigrants.

West African Community Council / Immigration Legal Program
206-349-0892 
Housing advocacy, financial assistance/education, family counseling, referrals to community resources, tutoring, computer classes, after school programs, food assistance, immigration advocacy, school advocacy, career development and fair wage/employment advocacy.

Information / Referral (Crisis Line)

Crisis Clinic Community Information Line 
206-461-3222 / 2-1-1 / 1-800-621-4636
​www.211.org  
Comprehensive listing of social services available in King County. Provides information and referrals to services.  2-1-1 is the entry point for homelessness housing services.

24-Hour Crisis Line 206-461-3222 or 866-4-CRISIS (866-427-4747): Free, confidential crisis intervention and support services to anyone in emotional crisis or needing help in King County.

Legal Assistance

King County Bar Foundation – Neighborhood Legal Clinics 206-267-7070 
​www.kcba.org  Free, limited legal advice and referrals for low income residents. 

Services in Renton at downtown library on Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Call Tues-Thurs, 9:00am-12:00pm to make an appointment. Civil legal issues only.

Medical / Dental Care

Cedar River Clinics 800-572-4223 www.cedarriverclinics.org Services include abortion, birth control, well woman, and LGBTQ Wellness.  Assistance available for reproductive health care needs.

HealthPoint – Dental Care www.healthpointchc.org
Kent - 253-796-4071
Tukwila - 206-839-3600
Dental services to all residents, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fees available for low income residents. Dental facilities are located in Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Redmond, and Tukwila.
 
HealthPoint – Primary Medical Care & Natural Health www.healthpointchc.org
Renton - 425-226-5536, Kent - 253-852-2866
Primary medical care to all residents, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fees available for low-income residents. Primary medical care clinics are located in Auburn, Bothell, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila.


Mental Health

Renton Area Youth Services – Counseling 
425-271-5600 www .rays.org School based culturally appropriate mental health counseling & prevention/education services to children and families in the Renton School District 

Rent and Utility Assistance

Catholic Community Services – Emergency 
Assistance Services
253-850-2523 
May provide food/utility assistance on a one-time only basis. Call Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm.  Also provides non-perishable food bags & bus tickets once a month.

Multi-Service Center – Emergency Financial Assistance Program
253-893-0024  
Emergency, one-time assistance for homeless prevention and utility bill assistance (no move-in, or damage deposit help). 

Rental: Limited, one-time rent assistance to Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and SeaTac residents. 

Utility Assistance available to Kent, Renton, and SeaTac residents. Call Tuesdays between 9:00am- 12:00pm for 
appointment.

St. Vincent de Paul Seattle King County – Emergency Assistance
206-767-6449 
Assistance to Renton residents with rent and utilities to prevent eviction and homelessness. Limited rental and utility assistance. Call between 9:00am-3:00pm. Closed in July.

Seniors

Catholic Community Services – Chore Services 1-888-649-6850 www.ccsww.org Volunteer assistance with household chores, transportation, yard work, etc. to low income elders and adults with disabilities.

Sound Generations – Meals on Wheels
206-448-5767 www.soundgenerations.org  Home delivered meals to homebound seniors over 60 years old and disabled persons under 60 years old.

Community Dining – Nutritious (from scratch), hot lunch program Mon-Fri 11:30am, at Renton Senior Activity Center, call 425-254-1128 for info and reservations.

Transportation - *Hyde Shuttle 206-727-6262 - Call for details.

*Senior Information and Assistance 1-888-435-3377

Washington Poison Control Hotline

Washington Poison Control Hotline: 800-222-1222

Winterizing Your Home

Seven 7 tips to winterizing your home and get you ready for approaching winter weather.

  • Clean gutters, disconnect and drain all outside hoses

  • Repair roof leaks and remove tree branches

  • Wrap water pipes in basement or crawl spaces with insulation sleeves

  • Consider an insulated blanket for the hot water heater

  • Keep fireplace flue close when not in use

  • Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells to allow war air to circulate around pipes in kitchen and bathroom

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