Resources
Resources for you and your children are available in the community. You can always ask for help. The following is a list of resources in King County, Washington. The person you talk to will understand what you are going through. They will give you information on keeping safe, and what your options are. Emergency shelter is a safe place for you and your children to have time to think about your future. Help is also provided to obtain food, clothing, medical care, transportation, and other necessities.
*Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (Safe homes)
Advocates for Abused and Battered Lesbians
*Broadview Emergency Shelter
*Catherine Booth House (Confidential Shelter)
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service
*Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (Confidential Shelter)
East Cherry YWCA (Shelter/Community Advocacy Program)
*Eastside Domestic Violence Program (Confidential shelter and Community Advocacy Program)
*New Beginnings (Confidential Shelter)
Refugee Women’s Alliance
Seattle Indian Health Board
YWCA of Seattle-King County (Shelter) For information and referral to resources in other parts of Washington State you can call:
*Domestic Violence Hotline (toll free)
EMERGENCY If you are being abused and are in fear for your safety, call the police
Police
Legal There are people to help you through the courts in King County. Many of these services are free. They can provide you with information and advocacy if you want to protection order, if you need help through a criminal action, or if you have questions about other legal rights.
King County District Courts (civil and criminal)
City of Seattle Domestic Violence Unit (criminal)
Protection Order Advocacy Program
Evergreen Legal Services / Abused Women Project
Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
* 24-hour service
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