Basic Needs
Food Banks & Meal Sites
Food banks offer food to take home and eat while meal sites provide hot meals at specific times.
Transportation
Options for transportation and reduced public transit far programs.
Education & Employment
Places to Find Jobs
Local organizations that help people find jobs and online job boards, including those specifically for people who have been incarcerated.
Education Programs
There are lots of organization supporting people seeking further education.
Legal Support
Restorative Justice & Conflict Resolution
Organizations helping people with restorative justice, conflict resolution, victim support, and other similar support for people.
Government Assistance & Financial Support
Governmental Programs
Lists of the numerous government programs that can help you with most needs including food, housing, cash assistance, and more.
Debt & Finances
Organizations to help with credit, financial assistance, and financial education
Healthcare & Safety
Medical Providers (Clinics, Vision, Dental)
Many organizations provide free and reduced-fee medical services.
Disability Resources
Organizations specifically helping people with disabilities.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Numerous 24-hour hotlines for immediate support and organizations throughout Washington supporting people with mental and behavioral health services.
Substance Use & Addiction Support
Many organizations and hotlines are available to support you with substance use problems, needle exchanges, and other addiction issues such as gambling.
Housing
Housing Resources
Extensive resources for finding housing as a formerly incarcerated person. Includes many specific organizations providing housing in Washington, including transitional housing.
Rent & Utility Assistance
Ways to get help with paying rent and utilities along with home weatherization, emergency repairs, and more.
Emergency Shelters
Emergency shelters, including those available during cold weather or for specific groups including youth and domestic violence survivors.
Identity-Specific Supports
Veteran Supports
Help lines, government programs, and private organizations all exist to serve the specific needs of veterans.
Re-entry
Reentry Support
Organizations and programs across Washington state help people successfully return to their communities after incarceration.