For more information about local community and Seattle University resources for childcare assistance, emergency, health, housing, social services and veteran services visit the webpages listed below.
Emergency
King County Emergency Services
Safety and emergency-related services in King County.
Health Care
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is the public health department for King County, Washington. The work includes disease control, health promotion, and equitable access to healthcare.
Housing
Housing Information
Visit the Seattle University School of Law Admissions Guide to Living in Seattle page to learn more about Seattle neighborhoods, apartment search engines and roommate referral services.
Resources for Renters
View Seattle Renter's Handbook for a summary of rights and responsibilities for tenants, along with resources for financial assistance, Tenant's Union and free legal help.
Mental Health/Psychological Services
24-Hour Seattle Crisis Line
Immediate help to people in emotional crisis. Call Crisis Connections at 206-461-3222 or 866-427-4747.
Seattle University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS promotes the psychological health of students and the campus community through affirmative therapy and other multi-culturally informed services, in order to empower students to participate fully in campus life.
Call Seattle University Counseling and Psychological Services at 206-296-6000.
King County Mental Health Services
King County Mental Health Services provides publicly funded mental health services to low-income people in need. View this page for a comprehensive list of resources.
Social Support
Basic Food Assistance
Find Your Eligibility for DSHS Services
A table provided by the DSHS provides a general overview of the requirements for each program. See if you qualify for any of these programs through this questionnaire.
USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is the federal food assistance program that provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Department of Community and Human Services
DCHS offers a range of social and community services in King County.
WA 2-1-1 is an online directory of health and human service programs to find resources like food banks (food pantries), emergency shelters, transportation, health clinics, rent or utilities assistance, legal help, and many more. If you need additional assistance, you can also call 2-1-1 to speak directly with an Information & Referral Specialist.
Veteran Support
Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
The WDVA provides information on benefits, services, and programs for Washington State veterans.
GI Bill Information
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is home for all Educational Benefits provides by The Department of Veterans Affairs.
Seattle University School of Law Veteran Support
See the SU School of Law Veteran Benefits and Resources webpage which provides information for veteran support and services.
Seattle University School of Law provides these links as a courtesy to its students. These sites are not endorsed by Seattle University. Some of these sites require personal information. We urge you to use your discretion and be careful when disclosing this type of information. We encourage you to explore your options using various resources so that you can make well informed decisions about your current and future finances.
