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Recovery Resource Directory

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.

If you or someone you know is in crisis right nowCall or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7, free, and confidential.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis

Free 24/7 mental health crisis support

Call or text 988

Crisis Connections (King County)

Crisis

24/7 crisis line for King County residents

(866) 427-4747

Pierce County Crisis Line

Crisis

24/7 crisis support for Pierce County

(800) 576-7764

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) WA

Crisis

Mental health crisis info and support

(800) 950-6264

New Era Mental Health

Mental Health

Licensed outpatient mental health & substance use treatment in Seattle & Tacoma. Individual therapy, IOP, psychiatric care, EMDR, DBT, and addiction recovery — serves adults & youth.

(253) 600-9339

DSHS Behavioral Health

Mental Health

Washington State Division of Behavioral Health

1-877-301-4557

Community Mental Health Centers

Mental Health

Local community mental health services in WA

Varies by location

Sound Mental Health

Mental Health

Outpatient mental health services, Seattle area

(206) 302-2200

Navos Mental Health Solutions

Mental Health

Community mental health, SW King County

(206) 933-7299

WA Recovery Housing Network

Recovery Housing

Statewide recovery housing directory

(360) 350-9290

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)

Recovery Housing

Housing and support for chronically homeless

(206) 464-1570

Catholic Community Services

Recovery Housing

Emergency and transitional housing statewide

(206) 328-5696

Compass Housing Alliance

Recovery Housing

Housing programs across greater Seattle

(206) 474-1100

YWCA Seattle

Recovery Housing

Housing and support services for women

(206) 461-4888

WA State Food Assistance Program

Food Assistance

SNAP and food assistance eligibility

1-877-501-2233

Food Lifeline

Food Assistance

Food bank network across Western WA

(206) 545-6600

Northwest Harvest

Food Assistance

Statewide hunger relief network

(800) 722-6924

King County Metro

Transportation

Public transit for King County

(206) 553-3000

Pierce Transit

Transportation

Transit services in Pierce County

(253) 581-8000

DART (Dial-A-Ride)

Transportation

Accessible transit for individuals with disabilities

Varies by county

WorkSource Washington

Employment

Employment centers and job search support

1-800-752-2500

DSHS WorkFirst

Employment

Employment assistance through DSHS

1-877-501-2233

Goodwill Job Training

Employment

Job training and placement services

(206) 329-1000

Apple Health (Medicaid)

Healthcare

Washington State Medicaid program

1-800-562-3022

Community Health Centers

Healthcare

Low-cost healthcare for uninsured/underinsured

Varies by location

Sea Mar Community Health

Healthcare

Culturally competent community healthcare

(206) 764-4700

United Way 211

Community Support

Comprehensive community resource directory

Dial 2-1-1

Recovery Café

Community Support

Peer support community for people in recovery

(206) 374-8731

Washington Recovery Help Line

Addiction Recovery

24/7 free, confidential support for substance use, mental health & gambling — plus referrals to local treatment within 24 hrs

(866) 789-1511

SAMHSA National Helpline

Addiction Recovery

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referrals and information for substance use and mental health disorders. English & Spanish.

1-800-662-4357

Alcoholics Anonymous — Washington

Addiction Recovery

Find AA meetings across Washington State — in-person and online. No fees, no requirements except a desire to stop drinking.

Find meetings online

Narcotics Anonymous — Washington

Addiction Recovery

NA meetings across Washington for anyone wanting to stop using drugs. Free, peer-led, twelve-step fellowship.

Find meetings online

SMART Recovery Washington

Addiction Recovery

Science-based, secular alternative to 12-step. Mutual support meetings for addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, and more.

Find meetings online

Oxford House Washington

Addiction Recovery

Democratically run, self-supporting, drug-free homes for people in recovery. Statewide network with available vacancies.

(540) 785-4340

Washington Recovery Alliance

Addiction Recovery

Peer-led statewide organization connecting people in recovery, families, and advocates. Virtual support groups and recovery programs.

Contact online

WA DOH Naloxone Finder

Overdose Prevention

Find free Narcan/naloxone near you. Available statewide without a prescription. Overdose reversal medication saves lives.

Search the map online

PHRA Free Naloxone by Mail (WA)

Overdose Prevention

Order free naloxone kits mailed directly to any Washington State address. No insurance required. Available in English and Spanish.

Order online — free

24/7 TeleBuprenorphine (King County)

Overdose Prevention

On-demand telemedicine buprenorphine prescriptions 24/7 — reduces opioid cravings, withdrawal, and overdose risk. Free.

(206) 289-0287

Washington Poison Center

Overdose Prevention

Immediate 24/7 expert advice for poisoning, overdose, or toxic substance exposure. Free, confidential, statewide.

1-800-222-1222

Pioneer Human Services

Reentry & Reintegration

Statewide reentry support — treatment, transitional housing, and job skills training for people with criminal histories.

(206) 587-4800

FareStart — Job Training

Reentry & Reintegration

16-week culinary job training program for adults facing barriers to employment including incarceration history. No cost to participants.

(206) 726-1172

Civil Survival — Reentry Resources

Reentry & Reintegration

Comprehensive legal guides, policy education, and reentry support resources for people navigating life after incarceration in WA.

Online resources

The Freedom Project WA

Reentry & Reintegration

Nonviolent communication, mindfulness, and peer support programs both inside and outside prison. Healing-centered reentry support.

(206) 760-9300

WA DOC Reentry Programs

Reentry & Reintegration

Washington State Department of Corrections reentry support — graduated reentry, work release, community justice centers statewide.

Online resources

Interaction Transition

Reentry & Reintegration

Connects formerly incarcerated job seekers with second-chance employers. Employment assistance and peer mentoring, King County.

Contact online

CLEAR Line — Statewide Legal Aid

Legal Aid

Free civil legal help for low-income Washingtonians. Call for consultations on housing, benefits, family law, and reentry rights.

1-888-201-1014

Columbia Legal Services

Legal Aid

Free legal representation for low-income and vulnerable Washingtonians, including reentry, housing, and benefits issues.

(360) 943-6260

Northwest Justice Project

Legal Aid

Free civil legal aid across Washington State. Offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and statewide. Immigration, housing, family, and benefits.

1-888-201-1014

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans

Free, confidential support for veterans and their families in crisis. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.

988 — then press 1

VA Puget Sound Health Care

Veterans

Comprehensive mental health, addiction treatment, and primary care for veterans in the Puget Sound region. Walk-ins welcome.

(206) 762-1010

Incarcerated Veterans Reintegration (IVRS)

Veterans

King County program supporting justice-involved veterans with advocacy, treatment access, alternative sentencing, and reentry services.

(206) 263-9160

Peer Seattle — Support Groups

Peer Support

Over 100 free peer support, education, and socialization groups, 7 days a week. For mental health, addiction recovery, and more.

(206) 722-9292

NAMI Seattle — Peer Support Groups

Peer Support

Free peer-led support groups for adults living with mental health conditions and their families. In-person and online.

(206) 783-6264

Recovery Café Network WA

Peer Support

Peer community centers providing belonging, recovery support, and practical help to people experiencing addiction and homelessness.

(206) 374-8731

WA Fair Chance Act — Know Your Rights

Second Chance Jobs

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.

WA AG Civil Rights: (360) 753-6200

Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance

Second Chance Jobs

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.

Office of Labor Standards: (206) 256-5297

WA State Record Vacation (Expungement)

Second Chance Jobs

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.

CLEAR Line: 1-888-201-1014

TRAC Associates

Second Chance Jobs

Employment placement, pre-release services, and job-readiness training specifically for formerly incarcerated individuals. Locations in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Kent, Olympia, and more.

(206) 343-0200

Jails to Jobs

Second Chance Jobs

National directory of second-chance employers, reentry job fairs, and step-by-step guides for job hunting with a record. Includes Washington State resources.

Online resource

Dave's Killer Bread Foundation

Second Chance Jobs

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.

Contact online

Pioneer Human Services — Employment

Second Chance Jobs

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.

(206) 587-4800

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Second Chance Jobs

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.

WA ESD: 1-800-318-6022

YWCA Works — Women's Employment

Second Chance Jobs

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.

(206) 461-4882

Civil Survival — Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated

Second Chance Jobs

Curated directory of WA employers, staffing agencies, and job sites that specifically include people with criminal records. Regularly updated, county by county.

Online resource

Crisis Text Line

Crisis

Free 24/7 crisis support by text. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US. Confidential — connects you to a trained crisis counselor.

Text HOME to 741741

Washington 211

Crisis

Free statewide helpline connecting people to food, housing, mental health, and crisis services 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 or search online.

Dial 2-1-1

King County Behavioral Health Crisis

Crisis

King County's 24/7 behavioral health crisis line — connects to mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric evaluation.

(866) 427-4747

Pierce County Behavioral Health Crisis

Crisis

Pierce County's 24/7 crisis line for mental health and substance use emergencies. Mobile crisis support available.

(800) 576-7764

Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR)

Mental Health

Serving Snohomish County — mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and case management for people experiencing homelessness or instability.

(425) 347-5015

Therapeutic Health Services

Mental Health

Outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment in the Seattle metro area. Sliding scale fees, accepts Medicaid.

(206) 323-0930

King County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Mental Health

Oversees King County's public mental health and SUD treatment system. Find local contracted providers and access programs.

(206) 263-9000

Evergreen Treatment Services

MOUD Clinic

Methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment for opioid use disorder. Clinics in Seattle and Olympia. Accepts Apple Health.

(206) 223-3644

Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Treatment

MOUD Clinic

Methadone maintenance and opioid use disorder treatment through Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Sliding scale available.

(253) 798-4721

Cedar Wellness Center

MOUD Clinic

Outpatient opioid treatment program in Tacoma — methadone and counseling for opioid use disorder. Accepts most insurance.

(253) 507-2710

Northwest Integrated Health

MOUD Clinic

Medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine/Suboxone) for opioid use disorder. Serving King and Snohomish counties.

(206) 634-3270

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

MOUD Clinic

Find federally approved MOUD (methadone, buprenorphine) clinics near you. National database — filter by location and payment type.

1-800-662-4357

Tacoma Rescue Mission

Shelter & Housing

Emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and transitional housing in Tacoma. Open to men, women, and families.

(253) 383-4493

King County Regional Homelessness Authority

Shelter & Housing

Coordinates shelter, housing, and homelessness services across King County. Use the resource finder to locate shelter near you.

(206) 263-9036

Tacoma Housing Authority

Shelter & Housing

Public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers for low-income individuals and families in the Tacoma area.

(253) 207-4400

Seattle Housing Authority

Shelter & Housing

Public housing and housing assistance programs in Seattle. Manages affordable housing communities and rental assistance.

(206) 615-3300

Solid Ground

Shelter & Housing

Homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services in the greater Seattle and King County area.

(206) 694-6700

Tacoma Rescue Mission — Food

Food Assistance

Free daily meals and food boxes in Tacoma. No eligibility requirements — walk in. Open every day of the year.

(253) 383-4493

Emergency Food Network (Pierce County)

Food Assistance

Largest food bank distributor in Pierce County — provides food to 50+ member food banks. Find your nearest food pantry.

(253) 584-1040

Seattle Food and Shelter Resources

Food Assistance

Seattle's directory of meal programs, food banks, and shelter. Managed by the City of Seattle — search by neighborhood.

Dial 2-1-1

DOC Reentry Housing Assistance Program

Reentry & Reintegration

WA Dept. of Corrections program providing short-term housing assistance funds to eligible individuals releasing from prison.

(360) 725-8213

Seattle Public Library — Reentry Resources

Reentry & Reintegration

Free reentry resource guide maintained by the Seattle Public Library — housing, employment, legal aid, benefits, and social services after release.

(206) 386-4636

Tacoma-Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services

Legal Aid

Free civil legal help for low-income residents of Pierce County — housing, family law, benefits, and reentry rights.

(253) 572-5134

Hopelink Transportation

Transportation

Free and reduced-cost medical and non-emergency transportation for low-income people in King, Snohomish, and Kittitas counties.

(425) 869-6000

Paratransit & Apple Health Medical Transport

Transportation

Apple Health covers non-emergency medical transportation to covered appointments. Call to arrange rides to treatment, clinics, or the pharmacy.

1-877-501-2233

Washington Connection — Benefits Portal

Benefits & Medicaid

Apply online for Apple Health, Basic Food (SNAP), childcare, housing assistance, and other public benefits all in one place.

1-877-501-2233

Apple Health / Medicaid Enrollment

Benefits & Medicaid

Washington's free or low-cost health insurance through Medicaid — covers medical, dental, mental health, and addiction treatment.

1-800-562-3022

WA Health Benefit Exchange — Healthplanfinder

Benefits & Medicaid

Shop and enroll in health insurance through Washington's official marketplace. Get help with premiums and costs.

1-855-923-4633

DSHS Benefits — Cash, Food & Medical

Benefits & Medicaid

Apply for Basic Food (SNAP), cash assistance, Apple Health, childcare, and other DSHS programs. Offices in Seattle and Tacoma.

1-877-501-2233

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic Violence

Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Call, text, or chat online — safety planning and referrals.

1-800-799-7233

New Beginnings (Seattle)

Domestic Violence

Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, and support groups for domestic violence survivors in the Seattle area.

(206) 522-9472

DAWN — DV Action Network (South King County)

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence services including emergency shelter, legal aid, and advocacy for survivors in South King and Pierce Counties.

(253) 852-5302

Tacoma — Catholic Community Services DV

Domestic Violence

Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and housing support for domestic violence survivors in the Tacoma area.

(253) 474-4970

WA State DV Hotline

Domestic Violence

Washington State 24/7 domestic violence hotline — safety planning, shelter referrals, legal information, and emergency support.

1-800-562-6025

YouthCare (Youth Homelessness — Seattle)

Youth & Family

Services for young people aged 12–24 experiencing homelessness in Seattle — shelter, housing, job training, and mental health.

(206) 694-4500

Treehouse — Youth in Foster Care

Youth & Family

Education support, mentorship, and resources for youth in foster care across Washington State — helping kids stay in school.

(206) 767-7000

Lambert House (LGBTQ+ Youth — Seattle)

Youth & LGBTQ+

Safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth in the Seattle area — drop-in programs, support groups, mental health resources, and community.

(206) 322-2515

Q Center (LGBTQ+ Community — Tacoma)

Youth & LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ community center in Tacoma offering support groups, resources, counseling referrals, and a safe community space.

(253) 474-2014

Family Support Centers of WA

Youth & Family

Free family resource centers across Washington providing parenting support, crisis help, and connection to local services.

(360) 694-0567

WA State Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans

State agency helping Washington veterans access federal benefits, mental health services, financial assistance, and peer support.

1-800-562-2308

Vet Center — Readjustment Counseling

Veterans

Free confidential counseling for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors. Locations in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and more.

1-877-927-8387

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