Community Resource Center
A social service hub within the courthouse, the Community Resource Center is a place where those in need can access social services and community support.
All services open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Some services may not be available 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location
600 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 235
Services On-Site
The following services are offered on-site and provide immediate assistance. Please note the hours may vary by provider.
Download a listing of available resources here: Community Resource Center Brochure.
Basic Needs
- Clothing bank
- Hygiene kits
- Bus Tickets
- Food and shelter referral
- Free cell phone service enrollment
- Free PO Boxes
- ID Voucher and Replacement
Emergency Food Assistance
Emergency Feeding Program
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Nutritional food bags that meet a wide variety of individual needs and provide enough food for two days.
Chemical Dependency Assessments
Center for Human Services
Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Chemical dependency assessments, counseling services and referrals to treatment options.
Navos
Hours: Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Chemical dependency assessments, DUI assessments counseling services and referrals to treatment options.
Cowlitz Tribal Health Services
Hours: Thursday, 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Chemical dependency/SUD assessments (odd Thursdays), precontemplation in recovery group (even Thursdays), and referrals to case management, deferred prosecution/DUI, and medically assisted treatment options.
DUI Victim's Panel
1st Choice
Hours: 1st, 3rd, and 4th Friday of each month, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (no appointment needed)
Services Provided: Learn about the impacts of DUI related crashes. $50 if court ordered.
Employment Resources
Employment Workshop
Hours: Monday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Help with job readiness, resume development, interview skills, how to discuss criminal history and more.
Employment Services
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: One-on-one assistance and referrals. New job listings weekly.
Food, Cash, and Medical Assistance
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided:
- Applications for DSHS benefits including food, cash and housing assistance (EBT, TANF, HEN)
- Income verification
- ID card replacement
- DSHS review
Public Health - Seattle and King County
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Free to low cost health insurance enrollment.
Housing/Homeless Services
Catholic Community Services
Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) Housing Program Enrollment and housing resources.
Downtown Seattle Association
Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Personalized case management for homeless individuals, job placement, ID replacement assistance and more.
Literacy and Library Services
Seattle Public Library
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Access to Internet, books, CDs, DVDs, job resources, sign-up for library card, ESL and computer classes.
Transportation
Orca Lift
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Apply for a reduced fare bus card.
Workshops
To sign up for the workshops, call (206) 684-9291 or come in person to the Community Resource Center.
Free Life Skills Workshop
Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Description: Improve communication, resilience, relationship-building, and goal-setting skills.
Free Self-Awareness Workshop
Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Develop greater self-esteem by creating positive change from the inside out
Patronizing Intervention/John's Class
Hours: 4th Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Increase knowledge of the social, health, and legal consequences of prostitution (court-referred only).
Hepatitis Class (includes free viral hepatitis testing)
Hours: 4th Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Get tested and learn about HIV/HBV/HCV prevention and treatment from HEP experts.
Need Assistance?
Call us at (206) 684-9291 or email SMCResource.Center@seattle.gov