It’s critical residents of the 30th district have access to the resources and services they need. During these challenging times when the rights of protected classes are under attack from the federal government, it’s more important than ever that we come together to look out for our community and ensure our neighbors have the support they need.
Resources for Seniors:
- General resources: https://wa.gov/seniors
- Support for caregivers: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/agencies-help#FCSP
- Long term care housing: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/residential-care-services/long-term-care-residential-options
Resources for Children and Families:
- Office of Education Ombuds: https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en
- Office of Family and Children Ombuds: https://ofco.wa.gov/
- Family community resources from Help Me Grow WA: https://helpmegrowwa.org/
- Family Separation Response Task Force: https://dcyf.wa.gov/EOTaskForce
- Dial the number 211 to connect with community resources statewide.
- Dial 988 to connect with crisis support lifeline for mental and behavioral health challenges.
Immigration and Refugee related resources:
- Rapid Response Hub: https://www.cha.wa.gov/rapid-response-hub
- Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington: https://www.atg.wa.gov/know-your-rights-civil-immigration-enforcement-washington
- Immigration resources from the Attorney Generals Office (scroll to bottom): https://www.atg.wa.gov/publications-reports
- Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/office-refugee-and-immigrant-assistance
LGBTQ Community resources:
- General resources statewide and by county: https://lgbtq.wa.gov/resources/county/Statewide
- Information from the Attorney General’s Office on Gender Affirming Care: Know Your Rights: Gender Affirming Care
- Information on patient rights for gender-affirming care: Gender-affirming medical coverage rights | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Information on how to file an appeal if denied care, including form letters: Common reasons for a denial and examples of appeal letters | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner