King County 211
King County 211 connects people to the help they need. We provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it's for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank.
Live Hours | Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm
24/7 Access | Automated Text & Database
*Please Note: Due to the complexity of referrals, we are not able to offer Rent (Eviction Prevention), Utilities (Disconnection Protections), or Legal service referrals via chat. For these needs, please call us at 211 or 800.621.4636, Monday- Friday, 9am to 5pm.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you helping me stay in my home and making sure my granddaughter has a safe place to live. I don’t know what I would have done without you. I’m just so grateful to Crisis Clinic for the help I received.
Grandmother from Seattle who was worried she could lose the apartment she shared with her 5-year-old granddaughter
There would be many more people, living lives of significantly less quality in our community if it wasn’t for all the work that you all do. I know that I and many people like me rely on your service and expertise to help people throughout the county. Thank you!
Case manager looking for permanent affordable housing for her client
Looking for Resources?
If you live in King County, are looking for community resources, and are not finding what you need by searching our database, please call, text, or chat us.
Seattle Housing Authority Housing Choice Vouchers
Beginning January 17, 2024, the Seattle Housing Authority will open its application for a chance to receive a Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as Section 8). The opportunity to apply will be ongoing, and applicants on the voucher list will be chosen at random when vouchers are available.
Traumatic Brain Injury Support (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can include injuries to the head or neck, such as those from a sudden blow, jolt or bump to the head. Anyone can experience a TBI and it is a major cause of death and disability in the United States.
Free and Low Cost Zoo, Aquarium, Park and Museum Passes
Families receiving SNAP, WIC and those in the Foster/Kinship program may qualify for free or reduced cost access to local zoos, aquariums, parks and children's museums! Click below for more information.
211
Local
1-800-621-4636
Toll Free
711
TTY
For live text assistance M-F 9am - 5pm
text your zip code to 898211
For automated text assistance 24/7
text WAOD to 898211
We provide immediate language interpretation in more than
155 languages.
Holiday Closures 2025
| HOLIDAY | DATE OBSERVED | DAY OF THE WEEK |
| NEW YEARS DAY | 1/1/25 | WEDNESDAY |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY | 1/20/25 | MONDAY |
| CESAR CHAVEZ DAY (OBSERVED) | 3/31/25 | MONDAY |
| MEMORIAL DAY | 5/26/25 | MONDAY |
| JUNETEENTH | 6/19/25 | THURSDAY |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY | 7/4/25 | FRIDAY |
| LABOR DAY | 9/1/25 | MONDAY |
| INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY | 10/13/25 | MONDAY |
| VETERANS DAY | 11/11/25 | TUESDAY |
| THANKSGIVING | 11/27/25 | THURSDAY |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY | 11/28/25 | FRIDAY |
| CHRISTMAS DAY | 12/25/25 | THURSDAY |
Emergency Services Brochures
South King County Emergency Services
November 2024
East & North King County Emergency Services
November 2024
Seattle Support Services
November 2024
Seattle/King County Emergency Shelters
November 2024
Seattle Health Services
November 2024
Seattle Food Services
November 2024
Thank you to our funding partners: City of Seattle, King County Veterans and Human Services Levy, Washington State, WIN211, and the cities of Bellevue, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Issaquah, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline and Tukwila.
King County 211 maintains the highest standards of professionalism and is accredited by Inform USA.
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