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General Information & Referrals

North Sound 2-1-1/Volunteers of America Western Washington

2-1-1 is the most comprehensive database of community resources in our county, and staff can refer people to services for housing, food, transportation, utility, and other needs. Dial 2 -1 – 1, visit https://www.voaww.org/northsound211 or make an appointment with the South County Advocate, call or text 425-405-2004 or email: ecarranza@voaww.org

Senior Resources and Health Programs

Edmonds Senior Center: Offers a wide range of health and social programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community at the Edmonds Waterfront Center and Lake Ballinger Center in Mountlake Terrace. Programs are in three pillars: Health and Wellness, Social Recreation and the Arts. (425)774-5555 Edmonds Waterfront Center | Connecting & Enriching Our Community

Homage: Provides a variety of services including mental health support, food and nutrition services (Meals on Wheels), care coordination, transportation, and minor home repair for low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. (425)355-1112  Home – Homage

Northwest Neighbors Network: Empowers seniors and adults with disabilities to thrive in the place they call home through neighborly connections and services such as transportation to appointments and to run errands, social visits, light work around the home and more. (253)237-2848 Home – Northwest Neighbors Network

 

Direct Healthcare Services

Lahai Health: A comprehensive primary care clinic serving people who are uninsured and living on low incomes. They have multiple locations in the area including in Lynnwood.  Services include integrated and comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health counseling. (206)363-4015 Lahai Health – Bringing hope and health to communities.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County: Provides affordable medical, dental, pharmacy and mental health services for underserved populations. They have multiple locations Snohomish County including in Edmonds and Lynnwood.  (425)789-3789 Community Health Center of Snohomish County, Washington

Sea Mar Community Health Centers: A community-based health organization committed to providing quality medical, dental, pharmacy, mental health and health education services to diverse communities, specializing in service to the Latino community. They have multiple locations Snohomish County including in Lynnwood. Sea Mar – Community Health Centers

Project Access NW:  Improves access to specialty health care for low-income and underinsured or uninsured patients. They matches volunteer specialty care providers and hospital partners with carefully pre-screened patients in need of care. (206)788-4204 Project Access Northwest

Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation: Provides assistance to any Washington state resident whose prescription drug coverage is inadequate, even if you have private insurance, Medicaid, or a plan on the healthcare exchange. The mission is to make medications available to low moderate income, uninsured, and underinsured Washingtonians at no or reduced cost. To make an appointment, call (206) 518-0839 or email rods@prescriptiondrugassistance.org  Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation (PDAF)

Mental Health Services

Center for Human Services: Services strengthen the community through counseling, education, and support to children, youth, adults, and families. (206)362-7282 Home – Center for Human Services

NAMI Snohomish and Island County: A nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI hosts support groups at Verdant. (425)339-3620 NAMI Sno-Isle: Mental Health Advocacy, Education, Support and Public Awareness

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: DVS is dedicated to ending domestic abuse by providing a wide range of services for victims, including their children, and by facilitating social change. (425)259-2827 Home – Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County

Lahai Health: In addition to its primary care clinic, Lahai also offers mental health counseling. They have multiple locations in the area including in Lynnwood.  (206)363-4015 Lahai Health – Bringing hope and health to communities.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County: Offers mental health services for underserved populations in addition to other medical services. They have multiple locations Snohomish County including in Edmonds and Lynnwood.  (425)789-3789 Community Health Center of Snohomish County, Washington

Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Provides mental health services for low income populations in addition to other medical services. Specializing in service to the Latino community, Sea Mar has multiple locations Snohomish County including in Lynnwood. Sea Mar – Community Health Centers

Project Access NW:  Improves access to specialty health care including mental health services for low-income and underinsured or uninsured patients. They matches volunteer specialty care providers and hospital partners with carefully pre-screened patients in need of care. (206)788-4204 Project Access Northwest

Youth Programs

Project Girl Mentoring Program: Fosters the advancement of young women of color to make positive life choices and to maximize their authentic potential through mentorship. (425)522-3862 Project Girl Mentoring Program | Lynnwood, WA United States

The Clearwater School Well Being Center: Provides a variety of youth and family programs and services that encompass mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing such as reading groups, art and music programs, parent support groups and more. (425)489-2050 Well Being Center — The Clearwater School

Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County: Through its club locations, provides young people ages 5-18 with a safe and positive place to spend their time before and after school and during the summer. In South Snohomish County, there are locations in Edmonds and Lynnwood. (425)258-2436 Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County

The ACCESS Project: Serves underprivileged youth grappling with mental health challenges with an emphasis on the BIPOC youth population in the Edmonds School District. Acts as a comprehensive information and referral hub, orchestrating community and mental health resources and youth engagement programs tailored to the unique needs of youth in South Snohomish County. (425)510-4073 The Access Project | Home – The ACCESS Project

Food Security

Lynnwood Food Bank: Provides nutritious food while serving and celebrating diverse cultural communities. Food pick ups are on Wednesdays and Fridays. The food truck serves Edmonds College on Thursdays and a variety of low-income apartment complexes on Saturdays. (425)745-1635 Lynnwood Food Bank | Home

Edmonds Food Bank: Supports those seeking food and nutrition security in the greater Edmonds community. Appointment pickups on Mondays and Tuesdays and has a number of offsite food distribution sites with nonprofit partners. (425)778-5833 Edmonds Food Bank | Peeling Back The Layers Of Food Insecurity

Millennia Ministries: Addresses food security challenges in a variety of ways including an in person food pantry and a mobile food pantry for those with transportation or mobility barriers.  (425)259-3555 Community Services Outreach | Millennia Ministries | Everett

Concern For Neighbors Food Bank: Serves low-income families in Mountlake Terrace with distribution on Tuesdays. (425)778-7227 Home | Concern for Neighbors Food Bank Mountlake Terrace WA 

Foundation for Edmonds School District: Through its Nourishing Network program, serves children in the Edmonds School District with weekend meal kits, summer meals, pop up pantries and holiday meals.  Nourishing Network – Foundation ESD

Cultural Support

Latino Educational Training Institute: Facilitates the personal and financial success of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants and low-income individuals to pursue their dreams and become leaders in their communities. LETI strives to support family well-being and resilience through education, cultural awareness, and social justice, providing a forum for voices in the fight for racial equity. (425)775-2688 Latino Educational Training Institute

Korean Community Service Center: Meets the social services needs for Korean American immigrants who face language, cultural, and financial barriers. Offers a variety of programs for seniors, parents and youth. (425) 776-2400 Korean Community Service Center WA 한인생활상담소

Korean Women’s Association: Provides multi-cultural, multi-lingual human services, regardless of race or ethnic background, to diverse communities through education, socialization, advocacy, and support. (253)535-4202 The Korean Women’s Association | Washington | KWA

Washington West African Center: Connects the West African community with the wider public by supporting the wellbeing of young children and elders in the community. (253)235-2132 Washington West African Center (WAWAC) – Washington West African Center (WAWAC)

Oceania Northwest: Committed to the care of Oceania peoples through dedicated programs focused on healing and wellness, and meaningful community solutions for Oceanians living in our area. (253)478-3240 Oceania Northwest

Project Girl Mentoring Program: Fosters the advancement of young women of color to make positive life choices and to maximize their authentic potential through mentorship. (425)522-3862 Project Girl Mentoring Program | Lynnwood, WA United States

The Clearwater School Well Being Center: Provides a variety of Latino focused youth and family programs and services that encompass mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing such as reading groups, art and music programs, parent support groups and more. (425)489-2050 Well Being Center — The Clearwater School

Recovery

Evergreen Recovery Centers: Provides a variety of services for persons with substance use disorders including outpatient treatment, behavioral health assessments, harm reduction outreach health services and continuing care programs. (425)493-5310 Evergreen Recovery Centers

Drug Abuse Council of Snohomish County dba Sound Pathways/Pacific Treatment Alternatives: Provides tailored programs and services to address the needs of individuals encountering difficulties related to alcohol, substance abuse, mental health, and housing stability. (425) 259-7142 Sound Pathways | Sound Pathways

Advocates Recovery Services: Offers client driven, evidenced-based practices with staff trained as CCAR Certified Recovery Coaches to assist clients as they seek to break free of addiction. (425) 971-1774 Recovery Services | Medical Outreach | Advocates Recovery Services

Housing and Support for Unhoused

YWCA Seattle, King, Snohomish: Provides an emergency women’s shelter in Lynnwood that has provided safe housing and resources for single women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County for more than two decades. (425) 774-9843 x226 https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/pathways-women

Millennia Ministries: Provides support for those facing housing instability including advocacy, referrals and help transitioning to permanent supportive housing. (425)259-3555 Community Services Outreach | Millennia Ministries | Everett

Jean Kim Hygiene Center: Provides warm showers, food, clothing and community. Located at 19726 64th Ave West in Lynnwood. www.jeankimfoundation.org

Washington Kids in Transition: Serves students and families in South Snohomish County who are homeless or facing housing instability. They provide emergency resources such as rental and utility assistance, motel vouchers, food, toiletries and clothes. 425-361-2916 Washington Kids in Transition: Meeting needs of homeless children

North Sound 2-1-1/Volunteers of America Western Washington: 2-1-1 is the most comprehensive database of community resources in our county, and staff can refer people to services for housing, food, transportation, utility, and other needs. Dial 2 -1 – 1, visit https://www.voaww.org/northsound211 or make an appointment with the South County Advocate, call or text 425-405-2004 or email: ecarranza@voaww.org