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211
2-1-1 Community Resources Online (CRO) is a database of health and human services in Washington State. It includes more than 5,000 services and 1,500 agencies.
crisisclinic.org/education/2-1-1-community-resources
disclaimer
211 is a centralized phone number you can call to find help for getting food, jobs, housing, legal, medical assistance and many other resources. As trans people, we know that we might or might not get a sensitive, informed response from many places we go for help, and 211 is no exception. However, in addition to the other resources listed in this guide, calling 211 is another way to start your search for basic needs resources in the King County area.
45th Street Clinic (Neighborcare Teen Clinic)
Gender affirming services for youth and young adults ages 12-23 who are currently homeless or have been homeless at some point in the last 12 months. See Health Services section for more information on services.
neighborcare.org/clinics/neighborcare-health-45th-street
1629 N 45th St, Seattle WA • 206-633-7650
Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services
Empowers Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives. Provides comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues.
adwas.org • 8623 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle 98115
206-922-7088 • Email
ACLU Washington
The ACLU of Washington is the state affiliate of the ACLU, a national civil rights and civil liberties organization.
aclu-wa.org/how-get-legal-help-aclu
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 630 Seattle • 206-624-2180
Al-Anon/Alateen, AA, NA
While there are no trans specific groups, there are many “gay” meetings in the greater Seattle area that are attended by trans people. For a complete listing, call the 24-hour line and inquire directly.
All Trans Support Groups by Ingersoll
A place for trans, gender variant, genderqueer, questioning, friends, family and community allies to come together for information and mutual support. Meets every Wednesday, no exceptions.
http://ingersollgendercenter.org/what-we-do/peer-support-group • 517 E Pike Street, Seattle
206-849-7859 • Email
Apartment Finder
API Chaya Queer Network Program
Works to build skills within Asian Pacific Islander (API) LGBTIQ communities, raise the visibility of our community and concerns, and support survivors of violence through advocacy and safety planning.
ARCH Housing
archhousing.org/renters/apartment-lists.html
16225 NE 87th Street, Suite A-3 Redmond • 425-861-3676 • Email
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Empowers Autistic residents of Washington to have our voices heard in society’s conversations about us.
AzuQar Queer Latinx Dance Night
A dance night for the Latinx community to feel at home with the music we grew up with.
Babes @ YWCA
A peer support program for women and families a ected by HIV.
babesnetwork.org • 1118 Fifth Ave, Seattle 98101
206-720-5566 • Email
Bellweather Housing
bellwetherhousing.org/find-an-apartment
1651 Bellevue Ave Seattle • 206-623-0506 • Email
Bethany United Church of Christ
bethanyseattle.org • 6230 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle
206-725-7535 • Email
BGLAD @ Youth Eastside Services
A weekly confidential support group held in Bellevue. Meets every Thursday from 6 – 8 PM. Counselors are licensed mental health practitioners with specialized training specifically for with children, young adults, and families.
youtheastsidesideservices.org • 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond • 425-556-2370
Blanket Fort Films
A nonprofit film production company that empowers filmmakers from underrepresented communities (LGBTQ, POC, and women) through cost-free access to motion picture education and gear.
blanketfortfilms.org • 1515 12th Avenue, Suite E, Seattle
206-251-0530 • Email
Camp Ten Trees
A residential youth summer camp for LGBTQ communities and their allies. Offers one-week outdoor camps in the spring, summer and fall. Summer camp programming is trans inclusive and trans celebratory. For campers ages 8-17. Volunteer opportunities for 18+.
Capitol Hill Housing
capitolhillhousing.org • 1620 12th Avenue, Suite 205 Seattle
206-329-7303 • Email
Cedar River Clinics
Provides abortions, birth control, well woman care, and LGBTQ wellness services, including specialized transgender care based on the informed consent model.
Services include hormone therapy, surgical referrals, post-surgical follow up, and clerical services. Two days per month are dedicated to LGBTQ wellness services.
cedarriverclinics.org • 263 Rainier Ave South #200, Renton |
509 Olive Way Suite 1454, Seattle | 1401-A Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma • 800-572-4223 • Email
Center for Multi-cultural Health
Monday through Friday, 9 AM—5 PM. By appointment and walk-in.
multi-culturalhealth.org • 1120 E Terrace St, Seattle
206-461-6910 ext 212 • Email
Center For Spiritual Living
spiritualliving.org • 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
206-527-8801
CLEAR Hotline (Northwest Justice Project)
Offers a toll-free legal advice hotline for low-income individuals in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income and more.
nwjustice.org/clear-hotline • 401 Second Avenue S, Suite 407 Seattle
1-888-201-1014 | 1-888-387-7111 (for senior over 60) | 1-800-833-6384 (for the deaf and hard of hearing)
Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence Local Services
A list of King County domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking programs of organizational members of the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence. The Coalition itself does not provide direct services.
COLAGE-Seattle
Programs and resources for youth with an LGBTQ parent to connect with a supportive community of peers. Also hosts social events such as potlucks, volunteer activities, and themed-parties.
colage.org • 509 10th Ave E
855-4-COLAGE • Email
Country Doctor
A community clinic in Capitol Hill that provides primary care services and an on-site pharmacy. Also has a walk-in after hours clinic at the Swedish Cherry Hill location. Offers a sliding scale for patients without insurance. No walk-ins, call to schedule an appointment.
countrydoctor.org/country-doctor-community-clinic
500 19th Ave E, Seattle • 206-299-1600
D Center at University of Washington
A disabled student center run by and for disabled, chronically ill, deaf, mad and/ or neurodivergent students at the UW. A space for disabled students to meet, build community, share skills, create events and create disability culture and activism on campus.
depts.washington.edu/dcenter/wordpress
University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall 024
206-685-0949 • Email
Darqness Seattle
A queer and trans people of color party and arts collective. Hosts regular dance and music events around the Seattle area.
DESC Emergency Shelter
Provides a nightly place to sleep and a hot meal for up to 383 people across four locations:
- The Morrison: 517 Third Avenue (men and women)
- Queen Anne Shelter: 157 Roy Street (men)
- 505 Third Avenue (men)
- Kerner-Scott House: 510 Minor Avenue North (women)
Disability Rights Washington
Advances the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. Works to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
disabilityrightswa.org • 315 5th Ave S Ste 850, Seattle, WA
206-324-1521 / 800-562-2702 (in WA State) • Email
Diverse Harmony
Presents music that allows youth of diverse backgrounds to share their love of music and be accepted for who they are. Ages 13-22.
Elizabeth Gregory Home
Serves single homeless cis and trans women in the greater Seattle area by providing transitional housing, a day center and case management services
eghseattle.org • 1604 NE 50th St, Seattle • 206-729-0262 • Email
Emerald City BLACK PRIDE
Sponsors Emerald City Black Pride in Seattle. This occurs annually in August, with additional events throughout the year to celebrate LGBTQ people of color.
Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church
mccseattle.org • 1415 NE 43rd Street
206-325-2421 • Email
Emerald City Social Club
A social and educational organization for the transgender community in Seattle.
theemeraldcity.org • Ravenna • 425-827-9494
Entre Hermanos
Promotes the health and well-being of the Latino/a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community in a culturally appropriate environment through disease prevention, education, support services, advocacy and community building. Hosts a trans support group that meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
entrehermanos.org • 1105 23rd Ave, Seattle
206-322-7700 • Email
Entre Hermanos
Mondays, 1—4:30 PM. By appointment and walk-in.
entrehermanos.org/en/hiv-prevention • 1105 23rd Ave, Seattle
Entre Hermanos Grupo SOMOS
Grupo positivo support group for Latinos living with HIV. Includes a meal, social interaction, and a presentation.
entrehermanos.org • 1105 23rd Ave, Seattle
206-322-7700 • Email
Expanded Disability Resources
A community-editable document of all the disability resources in King County not listed here. Includes additional deaf and hard of hearing resources, mental health resources, and more.
for more resources about Accessibility & Disability Justice, refer to the Providers page.
Fair Work Center
A hub for workers to understand and exercise their legal rights, improve working conditions and connect with community resources. Provides a monthly legal clinic and an LGBTQ-friendly intake process.
fairworkcenter.org • 5308 Martin Luther King Jr. Way b#102 Seattle
1-844-485-1195 • Email
Gay City Arts
Collaborates with local LGBTQ artists to galvanize an audience for queer arts, foster the development of LGBTQ artists and works, and facilitate artistic excellence that is accessible.
gaycity.org/arts • 517 E Pike St, Seattle
Gay City Health Project
Monday through Friday, 3—8 PM, Saturday 12:30 – 5 PM. By appointment and walk-in.
gaycity.org/testing • 517 E Pike St, Seattle • 206-860-6969
Gay City’s Elder Resources Page
A ground-breaking project designed to better understand the aging and health needs of LGBT adults 50 years of age and older. Their goal is to understand the wellness and health needs of these communities so we have information and are prepared to address the aging needs of LGBT elders now and for generations to come.
Gay City’s Spirituality and Religion Page
Gender Alliance of the South Sound
A non-profit group for the transgender community within the South Puget Sound area of Washington state. Provides support, referral to resources, peer-to-peer support and fellowship for individuals who are transgender, crossgender, intersexed, androgyne, gender variant, cross-dresser, or are involved in activities or expressions of gender identity or presentation divergent from their gender assigned at birth.
Meets every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Friday and 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 PM – 9 PM in Tacoma at the Oasis Rainbow Center, located at 2215 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma.
Gender Diversity
Offers medical/mental health provider referral & consultations and hosts monthly support groups to help families navigate a wide range of issues related to supporting their transgender & gender diverse children. Meets monthly on Sunday afternoons. See website for times.
genderdiversity.org/family-support-groups
Seattle Children’s Hospital • 1-855-4GENDER • Email
Gender Diversity
A youth-led support group for trans and gender diverse youth. Up to age 20. Meets monthly on the 3rd Sunday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Call/email for address and directions.
Gender Justice League
A grassroots activist collective that focuses on community building, leadership development, education and advocacy. They host Seattle Trans Pride, Gender Justice Awards, and Say Her Name Legal Clinics.
genderjusticeleague.org • 1433 12th Ave Suite A1, Seattle
Email
Gender Odyssey
Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender diverse children of all ages, their families and supporters, and the professionals who serve them.
Gender Tender
A performance and teaching project that prioritizes transgender, non-binary and multiracial perspectives in process and presentation.
Generations Aging with Pride
Provides health and wellness, information and referral, training and enrichment classes for all LGBTQ people age 50 and up. Classes are sponsored by Lifelong Recreation.
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center
Provides services that empower Deaf and hard of hearing people to live independent and productive lives with full access to rights, privileges, and opportunities. Assists clients in understanding and obtaining appropriate accommodations needs in accordance with the ADA.
hsdc.org • 1625 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA
206-323-5770 • Email
HEYO @ Lifelong
Through peer-to-peer outreach and education, reduces stigma around queer issues and promotes healthy sexual choices. Meetings occur on the first and last Wednesdays of every month from 6 – 8 PM. Open to all LGBTQ & allied youth ages 16 – 24.
Ingersoll Gender Center
An all-volunteer organization for transgender, gender variant and genderqueer people that focuses on direct peer support, community building, education and advocacy.
ingersollcenter.org • 517 E Pike St, Lower Level, Seattle
206-849-7859 • Email
Ingersoll Gender Center’s Provider Database
A database of trans competent medical and mental health providers compiled through an ongoing community collaboration.
Ingersoll Job Board
Sign up to receive emailed weekly job listings.
Isis at Ravenna House (YouthCare)
A Transitional Living Program for youth ages 18-22, housing the GLBTQA community.
youthcare.org/our-programs/shelter-and-housing/transitional-housing/isis-ravenna-house
206-694-4500 • Email
Jewish Voice for Peace
Jubilee Women’s Center
Serves low-income women in the community with classes on technology, life skills and job readiness, along with a free clothing boutique, community referrals, and computer lab.
jwcenter.org • 620 18th Avenue East, Seattle • 206-324-1244
Kadima Reconstructionist Community
kadima.org • 832 32nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
206-547-3914 • Email Office • Email Rabbi
King County Crisis Line
The King County Crisis Line is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. They provide immediate crisis care to help those experiencing emotional crises. While not a trans specific, they are the only 24 hour crisis line in King County and are a primary source for emergency mental health services.
866-4CRISIS (427-4747) • https://crisisclinic.org
Legal Voice
Pursues justice for all women and girls in the Northwest through litigation, legislative advocacy and education.
legalvoice.org • 907 Pine Suite 500, Seattle
206-682-9552 • Email
LGBT Commission of the City of Seattle
Addresses and presents the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender citizens of Seattle to the mayor, city council, and all city departments through recommendation of legislation, policy, programs, and budget items.
seattle.gov/lgbt • 810 Third Avenue, Suite 750, Seattle
206-684-4500 • Email
LGBTQ Allyship
Builds power among LGBTQ communities and allies in Washington through community organizing, education, advocacy, and developing grassroots leadership. Their Trans Advocate Program is for trans and gender non-conforming workers whose labor rights have been violated.
allyship.org/programs/trans-gender-non-conforming-justice
1105 23rd Avenue, Seattle • 206-930-6668 • Email
LGBTQ Discussion Group @ Maple Valley Community Center
A group for discussing LGBTQ issues in a safe and respectful environment. Open to all teens.
maplevalleycc.org/teencenter • 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley
425-432-1272 • Email
LGBTQ, Questioning, and Allied Youth Drop-In Group at RAYS
Serves children and youth from birth to age 24. Strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families by restoring hope and stability in the face of emotional conflict, substance abuse, and poverty.
rays.org • 1025 South 3rd St Renton, WA
425-271-5600 • Email
Liberation United Church of Christ
mylucc.org/home • 832 32nd Avenue
Lifelong
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM—5 PM. By appointment and walk-in.
llaa.org • 1016 E. Pike St, 3rd Floor, Seattle • 206-957-1600
Lifelong
Refers eligible clients to HIV-dedicated units within non-profit and for-profit owners of affordable housing.
Lifelong
Case managers work one-on-one with people living with HIV/AIDS, including assistance with medical insurance, housing, groceries and meals, and recovery support services.
llaa.org • 1016 E. Pike St, 3rd Floor, Seattle
206-957-1600
LIHI tiny houses
A development company that builds tiny house villages and homeless encampments:
- Ballard Encampment: 2826 NW Market Street, Seattle • 206-390-9292
- Interbay Encampment: 3234 17th Avenue W, Seattle • 206-356-4484
- Othello Village: 7544 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle • 425-615-0800
- Tiny House Village: 1419 22nd Avenue, Seattle • 206-601-0999
Lions Main Art Collective
A Seattle-based community of queer and trans artists that showcases innovative and interdisciplinary art.
Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens
Provides older adults with professional, confidential information and referrals to caregiver support, credit-debt relief and financial planning, homecare resources, housing options, long-term care solutions and more.
seattle.gov • 700 5th Ave Suite 5800, Seattle • 206-386-1001
MyTransHealth
A national curated database of trans competent providers.
Neighborcare Health Youth Clinic at 45th Street
Provides gender affirming services for youth and young adults who are currently homeless or have been homeless. By appointment and walk-in. Services include: primary medical care, acupuncture, mental health counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, HIV counseling, dental care, yoga classes, naturopathy, meditation, massage, health education, social service referrals and outreach.
neighborcare.org/clinics/neighborcare-health-45th-street
1629 North 45th Street, Seattle • 206-633-3350
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
thenbcf.org/article/8/all-are-welcome
19300 108th Ave SE, Renton • 425-282-6220
New Horizons
In addition to providing case management, employment training, weekday breakfasts, and evening drop-ins, offers 20 beds for emergency youth shelter, and 12 beds for transitional shelter. Gender-neutral sleeping areas available.
- Drop-In: Sun 6 – 9 PM, Mon-Thurs 7 – 9 PM
- Breakfast: Mon-Fri 8 – 8:45 AM
- Young Adult Emergency Shelter: Sun-Thurs 9:30 PM – 7:30 AM
nhmin.org • 2709 3rd Avenue, Seattle
206-374-0866 • Email
Night Crush
A monthly dance party in Seattle for queers and their legit allies.
NOOR: LGBTQI Muslims of Seattle
NorthWest Access Fund
Provides funding to people with disabilities in Washington and Oregon to purchase assistive technology and achieve greater independence.
nwaccessfund.org • 1437 South Jackson Street, Suite #302 Seattle 98144
206-328-5116 (Phone) / 206-328-5126 (Fax) / 1-888-494-4775 (TTY)
Email
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Advances the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
nwirp.org/get-help • 615 2nd Avenue Suite 400 Seattle
206-587-4009
Northwest LGBT Senior Care Providers Network
An informal network of senior care providers working together to provide advocacy and quality of care for the LGBT seniors in Washington.
Northwest Two Spirit Society
This group is open to those who identify as Two-Spirit and our valued Allies. Two-Spirit are those who are Aboriginal/First Nation/Native American/ American Indian/Alaskan Native, Metis, Inuit and Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ Transgender. Provides cultural and ceremonial support to two spirit people, especially young people and their families.
NW Chronically Ill & Disabled Trans & Queer folks for Disability Justice!
This group is for radical chronically ill, neuroatypical, deaf, and disabled queer and/or trans folks living in Oregon and Washington. This is an open discussion forum with a focus on radical queer, trans, and disability justice and politics.
NW Network
Provides LGBTQ specific advocacy and safety planning support youth and young adults who have experienced or are at risk for any kind of victimization or harm.
Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate information, resources and services for diverse families who have family members with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.
multiculturalfamilies.org/wordpress
24437 Russell Rd., Suite # 220 Kent, WA 98032 • 253-216-4479
ORCA LIFT
A reduced transit fare for use on King County’s Metro buses, Link light rail, express buses, water taxis, and streetcars. ORCA LIFT cards can be used for Metro buses for only $1.50 per trip, any time of the day.
Orion Center (YouthCare)
Provides nightly emergency shelter for up to twenty 18-24 year olds, where they can also do their laundry and take a hot shower. Also offers meals and drop-in services to youth up to age 22 who are homeless or in unstable housing.
- Breakfast: Monday–Friday, 8:30 – 9 AM
- Lunch: Monday–Friday, 12:30 – 1 PM
- Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 6 – 6:30 PM
youthcare.org • 1828 Yale Avenue, Seattle
206-622-5555 • Email
Out of the Closet (AHF)
Mon through Sat, 11 AM – 7 PM, Thurs 3 – 7 PM. Testing provided by Gay City. Walk-in only.
1016 E. Pike St, Seattle
Outspoken Speakers Bureau
A diverse group of LGBTQ and allied youth and adults dedicated to challenging oppression and violence through community education and story telling. For youth ages 14-23.
Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS)
Offers education, employment and housing support to help homeless youth become engaged, self sufficient members of the community.
Peace on the Streets By Kids From the Streets (PSKS)
Programs act as stepping stones to transition youth from the streets to self-sufficiency. See entry in Housing section for more info.
People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN)
HIV testing focused on people of color. Monday through Friday, 10 AM—4 PM. By appointment and walk-in.
pocaan.org/POCAAN • 1609 19th Avenue, Seattle • 206-322-7061
People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN)
A multicultural AIDS prevention organization that provides advocacy, emotional support, gatherings, chemical dependency support, and peer support for HIV+ individuals.
pocaan.org • 1105 23rd Ave, Seattle • 206-322-7061
PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside
A chapter of PFLAG National serving residents of East King County communities. Meets the third Thursday of each month, from 7 to 9 PM
pflagbellevue.org/lgbtq-resources • 1934 108th Avenue, Bellevue 98004
206-325-7724 • Email
PFLAG Seattle & Renton
Hosts monthly meetings in Seattle and Renton for anyone who seeks a safe place for education, understanding, acceptance and support.
seattle-pflag.org • 1111 Harvard Ave (Seattle First Baptist)
206-325-7724 • Email
Pink Crush Soccer
An all-gender queer and trans indoor soccer team. All skill levels are welcome! Games are on Sunday evenings as part of Arena Sports indoor adult soccer league.
Planned Parenthood
Call to make an appointment. No walk-ins.
2001 E Madison, Seattle • 800-769-0045
POW! @ Navos
For LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13-21. Get support, talk about successes and challenges, make friends, work on social justice projects, participate in community events, and have tons of fun.
navos.org/pow • 1033 SW 152nd St, Burien • 206-326-9112
Powerful Voices
Provides an employment program, case managment, and empowerment programs for girls in middle schools and juvenile detention.
powerfulvoices.org/programs/index.shtml • 1620 18th Avenue, Suite 100 Seattle, WA
206-860-1026 • Email