Washington State and Local Level Referrals

When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.

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For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.

For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.

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Washington State and Local Level Referrals

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Category	Entity	Type of Assistance	Telephone Number
Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Division of Developmental Disabilities	Information on services and programs offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, available for people with disabilities and caretakers.	360-407-1500
Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Provides services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and speech-disabled facing communication barriers. Services includes telecommunications, reasonable accommodations and client services.	800-422-7930 (Voice/TTY) 360-725-3450 (Voice) 360-725-3455 (TTY)
Aging Services	Washington Aging and Long-Term Support Administration	Programs, support, and services for aging individuals. Long term care, residential care, and directory of local services, information, and resources by county.	360-725-2300
Agricultural Aid	Washington State USDA Farm Service Agency	USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.	509-323-3000
Agricultural Aid	Washington USDA Rural Development	USDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.	360-704-7740
Agricultural Aid	Washington Department of Agriculture	Information on animal services, food safety, plant protection, licenses, permits, grant programs, agriculture disaster, and marketing.	360-902-1800
Animals/Pets	Washington State Animal Response Team	The Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) helps companion animals and livestock out of immediate crisis and dangerous situations. Opportunities for training, donation, and volunteerism available.	Emergency: 425-681-5498
Consumer Services	Washington Office of Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division	Information on consumer issues, outreach and education, Lemon Law Program, Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program, scams, price gouging, and consumer complaint services.	800-551-4636 (in-state) 206-464-6684 Online form available
Contractors	Washington Department of Labor & Industry: Trades and Licensing	Online contractor's license verification and consumer complaints services.	360-902-5800
Crisis Counseling	Crisis Clinic of the Peninsulas	Serving Kitsap, Clallam & Jefferson Counties. Providing crisis intervention, information referral, and a supportive listening ear to people who are experiencing situational distress	Emergency: 911 800-843-4793 360-479-3033
Crisis Counseling	The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties	Provides confidential, anonymous and immediate response, at no cost, to Thurston and Mason County residents.	Emergency: 911 360-586-2800 (Crisis Line) 360-586-2777 (Youth Help Line)
Crisis Counseling	Washington Suicide and Crisis Hotlines	Listing of local suicide and crisis lines, outreach clinics, and mental health providers, 24/7 support in the area.	Emergency: 911 See listing for local numbers and locations
Disaster Specific Information
Disaster Unemployment	Washington Employment Security Department: Unemployment Benefits	When Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information. This assistance provides weekly beneﬁt payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs.	800-318-6022 Online eServices available
Essential Needs	Washington Information Network 2-1-1	Health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs. Online database search available by location.	211 877-211-9274
Essential Needs	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Food, Cash, Medical	Application assistance for public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and other state financial assistance.	Community Services: 800-865-7801
Essential Needs	Washington Department of Health: Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program	WIC is for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. Nutrition evaluation and monthly vouchers to receive supplemental, highly nutritious foods such as cereal, cheese, milk, eggs, peanut butter and dried beans. Online directory for WIC Clinics.	General: 800-841-1410
Essential Needs	Food Lifeline	Supporting food banks, shelters, and meal programs throughout Western Washington. Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance, online "Need Food" search by location.	877-404-7543 206-545-6600
Essential Needs	Washington State Dept of Agriculture: Food Access	Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance.	360-725-5640
Family & Protective Service	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Report Abuse and Neglect	Individuals concerned with children or adults at risk for abuse and neglect.	Emergency: 911 866-363-4276 TTY: 800-624-6186 Relay: 711
Financial Assistance	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Economic Services	Information and application for Economic Services. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program. The WorkFirst Program helps participants find and keep jobs.	800-865-7801
Health Care Services	Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)	In Washington State, Medicaid is called Apple Health. Apple Health provides preventative care, like cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services	1-800-562-3022
Financial Assistance	U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA)	Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster.	800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339
Health Care Services	Washington Apple Health Behavioral Health	Assistance with mental health, substance use, recovery support, peer support, employment support, housing support and prevention	360-725-1500
Health Care Services	Washington Department of Social & Health Services: Aged, Blind and Disabled	Information about Health care coverage for aged, blind or disabled individuals.	800-865-7801
Housing Information	Washington USDA Rural Development	USDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.	360-704-7740
Housing Information	Washington Department of Social and Health Services: Housing Assistance	Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Program provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity. HEN may include limited rent and utility assistance, move in costs, personal health and hygiene items, cleaning supplies and transportation assistance.	800-865-7801 Agency prefers people apply online
Insurance	Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner	General insurance information and online fraud or complaint reporting services.	800-562-6900
Legal Services	Washington State Bar Association: Public	Information and referrals for legal clinics and programs, affordable legal services, and referrals to attorneys providing legal services to individuals affected by a disaster.	800-945-9722 206-443-9722
Roadside Assistance & Road Conditions	Washington Department of Transportation: 511 Travel Information	State highway traffic and weather information is available by dialing 511 from most phones. Online traffic information available.	511 800-695-7623
Tax Assistance	Washington State Department of Revenue	State tax information assistance for individuals and businesses. Online fraud reporting. Local office listing and contact information.	360-705-6741 Business licensing 360-705-6705 Tax assistance 360-704-5900 Sales & Use Tax Live chat online
Veterans Services	Washington Department of Veterans Affairs	Information regarding veteran benefits including pensions, medical care, home loans, burial, and life insurance.	800-562-2308 360-725-2200 TDD: 360-725-2199
Vital Statistics	Washington Department of Licensing	Replacement identification and drivers license services, vehicle registration, boat registration, and title services. Online services available, and directory of "Office locations".	See office locations directory
Vital Statistics	Washington Department of Health: Licenses, Permits, and Certificates	Replacement birth, death, marriage certificates and other vital document services.	360-236-4300
Volunteer	VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY

Referrals Last Updated: May 2024

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