100+ Washington State resources across 19 categories — addiction recovery, overdose prevention, mental health, housing, reentry, legal aid, veterans, peer support, employment, and more.
Resource information can change. Please call or visit the organization's website to confirm hours, availability, and eligibility before going in person.
Free 24/7 mental health crisis support
24/7 crisis line for King County residents
Mental health crisis info and support
Licensed outpatient mental health & substance use treatment in Seattle & Tacoma. Individual therapy, IOP, psychiatric care, EMDR, DBT, and addiction recovery — serves adults & youth.
Washington State Division of Behavioral Health
Local community mental health services in WA
Outpatient mental health services, Seattle area
Community mental health, SW King County
Statewide recovery housing directory
Housing and support for chronically homeless
Emergency and transitional housing statewide
Housing programs across greater Seattle
SNAP and food assistance eligibility
Accessible transit for individuals with disabilities
Employment centers and job search support
Low-cost healthcare for uninsured/underinsured
Culturally competent community healthcare
Peer support community for people in recovery
24/7 free, confidential support for substance use, mental health & gambling — plus referrals to local treatment within 24 hrs
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referrals and information for substance use and mental health disorders. English & Spanish.
Find AA meetings across Washington State — in-person and online. No fees, no requirements except a desire to stop drinking.
NA meetings across Washington for anyone wanting to stop using drugs. Free, peer-led, twelve-step fellowship.
Science-based, secular alternative to 12-step. Mutual support meetings for addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, and more.
Democratically run, self-supporting, drug-free homes for people in recovery. Statewide network with available vacancies.
Peer-led statewide organization connecting people in recovery, families, and advocates. Virtual support groups and recovery programs.
Find free Narcan/naloxone near you. Available statewide without a prescription. Overdose reversal medication saves lives.
Order free naloxone kits mailed directly to any Washington State address. No insurance required. Available in English and Spanish.
On-demand telemedicine buprenorphine prescriptions 24/7 — reduces opioid cravings, withdrawal, and overdose risk. Free.
Immediate 24/7 expert advice for poisoning, overdose, or toxic substance exposure. Free, confidential, statewide.
Statewide reentry support — treatment, transitional housing, and job skills training for people with criminal histories.
16-week culinary job training program for adults facing barriers to employment including incarceration history. No cost to participants.
Comprehensive legal guides, policy education, and reentry support resources for people navigating life after incarceration in WA.
Nonviolent communication, mindfulness, and peer support programs both inside and outside prison. Healing-centered reentry support.
Washington State Department of Corrections reentry support — graduated reentry, work release, community justice centers statewide.
Connects formerly incarcerated job seekers with second-chance employers. Employment assistance and peer mentoring, King County.
Free civil legal help for low-income Washingtonians. Call for consultations on housing, benefits, family law, and reentry rights.
Free legal representation for low-income and vulnerable Washingtonians, including reentry, housing, and benefits issues.
Free civil legal aid across Washington State. Offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and statewide. Immigration, housing, family, and benefits.
Free, confidential support for veterans and their families in crisis. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Comprehensive mental health, addiction treatment, and primary care for veterans in the Puget Sound region. Walk-ins welcome.
King County program supporting justice-involved veterans with advocacy, treatment access, alternative sentencing, and reentry services.
Over 100 free peer support, education, and socialization groups, 7 days a week. For mental health, addiction recovery, and more.
Free peer-led support groups for adults living with mental health conditions and their families. In-person and online.
Peer community centers providing belonging, recovery support, and practical help to people experiencing addiction and homelessness.
Washington State law (2018, expanded 2026) bans employers from asking about your criminal history until AFTER they decide you're qualified. Know your rights before you apply.
Seattle's "Ban the Box" law — one of the strongest in the US — stops employers from using criminal records to screen you out early. File complaints if your rights are violated.
Vacating (expunging) eligible convictions in Washington removes them from most background checks — making it much easier to get hired, rent housing, and rebuild. Free legal guidance available.
Employment placement, pre-release services, and job-readiness training specifically for formerly incarcerated individuals. Locations in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Kent, Olympia, and more.
National directory of second-chance employers, reentry job fairs, and step-by-step guides for job hunting with a record. Includes Washington State resources.
Seattle-based nonprofit advocating for second-chance employment. Partners with employers across WA to create fair hiring — and hosts job fairs connecting formerly incarcerated people with employers.
Statewide WA jobs program specifically designed for people with criminal histories. Job placement, on-site work training, and manufacturing employment. One of the largest second-chance employers in the state.
Employers who hire ex-felons qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 40% of first-year wages. Share this with potential employers — it increases your chances of being hired significantly.
Free job placement and career support for women in King County, including those with criminal histories. Resume help, interview coaching, job matching, and employer connections.
Curated directory of WA employers, staffing agencies, and job sites that specifically include people with criminal records. Regularly updated, county by county.
Free 24/7 crisis support by text. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US. Confidential — connects you to a trained crisis counselor.
Free statewide helpline connecting people to food, housing, mental health, and crisis services 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 or search online.
King County's 24/7 behavioral health crisis line — connects to mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric evaluation.
Pierce County's 24/7 crisis line for mental health and substance use emergencies. Mobile crisis support available.
Serving Snohomish County — mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and case management for people experiencing homelessness or instability.
Outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment in the Seattle metro area. Sliding scale fees, accepts Medicaid.
Oversees King County's public mental health and SUD treatment system. Find local contracted providers and access programs.
Methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment for opioid use disorder. Clinics in Seattle and Olympia. Accepts Apple Health.
Methadone maintenance and opioid use disorder treatment through Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Sliding scale available.
Outpatient opioid treatment program in Tacoma — methadone and counseling for opioid use disorder. Accepts most insurance.
Medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine/Suboxone) for opioid use disorder. Serving King and Snohomish counties.
Find federally approved MOUD (methadone, buprenorphine) clinics near you. National database — filter by location and payment type.
Emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and transitional housing in Tacoma. Open to men, women, and families.
Coordinates shelter, housing, and homelessness services across King County. Use the resource finder to locate shelter near you.
Public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers for low-income individuals and families in the Tacoma area.
Public housing and housing assistance programs in Seattle. Manages affordable housing communities and rental assistance.
Homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services in the greater Seattle and King County area.
Free daily meals and food boxes in Tacoma. No eligibility requirements — walk in. Open every day of the year.
Largest food bank distributor in Pierce County — provides food to 50+ member food banks. Find your nearest food pantry.
Seattle's directory of meal programs, food banks, and shelter. Managed by the City of Seattle — search by neighborhood.
WA Dept. of Corrections program providing short-term housing assistance funds to eligible individuals releasing from prison.
Free reentry resource guide maintained by the Seattle Public Library — housing, employment, legal aid, benefits, and social services after release.
Free civil legal help for low-income residents of Pierce County — housing, family law, benefits, and reentry rights.
Free and reduced-cost medical and non-emergency transportation for low-income people in King, Snohomish, and Kittitas counties.
Apple Health covers non-emergency medical transportation to covered appointments. Call to arrange rides to treatment, clinics, or the pharmacy.
Apply online for Apple Health, Basic Food (SNAP), childcare, housing assistance, and other public benefits all in one place.
Washington's free or low-cost health insurance through Medicaid — covers medical, dental, mental health, and addiction treatment.
Shop and enroll in health insurance through Washington's official marketplace. Get help with premiums and costs.
Apply for Basic Food (SNAP), cash assistance, Apple Health, childcare, and other DSHS programs. Offices in Seattle and Tacoma.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Call, text, or chat online — safety planning and referrals.
Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, and support groups for domestic violence survivors in the Seattle area.
Domestic violence services including emergency shelter, legal aid, and advocacy for survivors in South King and Pierce Counties.
Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and housing support for domestic violence survivors in the Tacoma area.
Washington State 24/7 domestic violence hotline — safety planning, shelter referrals, legal information, and emergency support.
Services for young people aged 12–24 experiencing homelessness in Seattle — shelter, housing, job training, and mental health.
Education support, mentorship, and resources for youth in foster care across Washington State — helping kids stay in school.
Safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth in the Seattle area — drop-in programs, support groups, mental health resources, and community.
LGBTQ+ community center in Tacoma offering support groups, resources, counseling referrals, and a safe community space.
Free family resource centers across Washington providing parenting support, crisis help, and connection to local services.
State agency helping Washington veterans access federal benefits, mental health services, financial assistance, and peer support.
Our team can help you navigate resources and connect you with the support most relevant to your situation — no judgment, no fees.