Resources for Seniors

Information and Assistance for Ethnic Communities

The City of Seattle funds a number of organizations in Seattle to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate information and assistance to ethnic communities.

2007 Funded Agencies and Programs

• The African American Elders Program, 206-328-5639, provides information and assistance and case management services for African American elders in central and south Seattle.



• Asian Counseling and Referral Services, 206-695-7600, serves Asian, Pacific Islander and Russian clients.



• The Chinese Information and Service Center, 206-624-5633, serves Chinese elders.



• Latino Information and Assistance, 206-764-4700, is a program of SeaMar Community Health Centers and serves Spanish-speaking elders.



• Neighborhood House, 206-461-4522, serves East African, Southeast Asian and other low-income residents of south Seattle, Tukwila and White Center.



• The Pike Market Senior Center, 206-728-2773, serves residents of downtown Seattle and homeless seniors.

Information

• Residents of East King County should contact Evergreen Care Network, 425- 899-3200.



• For a comprehensive list of resources throughout King County, contact the 211 Community Information Line, by dialing 211 or 1-800-621-4636.

For more information, call Aging & Disability Services in the Seattle Human Services Department at 206-684-0660, or email aginginfo@seattle.gov.