Thursday, January 15, 2015

King County Veterans Program

Most Counties in Washington State have their own programs for supporting veterans. This week we look at King County.

The King County Veterans Program serves low-income, homeless, disabled, and at-risk veterans and their families. For an appointment, call (206) 296-7656.
  • Who is served: Veterans, current service members, National Guard members, Reserve members, and dependents of these military personnel may be eligible for services. 
  • Limits: Length of service standards, Income guidelines, etc
  • Services: 
    • Emergency financial assistance 
    • Housing assistance 
    • Employment guidance and assistance 
    • Case management 
    • Life stability 
    • Veterans' benefits counseling 
    • Mental health referrals 
    • Other supportive services
  • Where/When: Ten offices throughout King County.
    • Seattle: 2124 - 4th Avenue, 4th Floor
      Co-located with Public Health-Seattle & King County
      206-296-7656.
      Walk-In Hours: 8:30 to 11:30, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Tuesday's walk-in hours are 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
    • Renton: 500 SW Seventh Street, Suite 100
      206-477-7022
      Walk-In Hours: 8:30 to 11:30, Monday through Thursday.
    • Other Sites Click Here.
This program is funded by King County residents through a special levy. Learn more about the program from its printable brochure and its web page. Are you in a different county? See the county-by-county map of veterans services.

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