VETERAN SERVICES
SEATTLE LOCATIONS:
African American Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (VA Regional office)
Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd AVE, Room 1062B, Seattle WA 98174
M, Th 10am-2pm
American Legion (VA Regional office)
P: (206)341-8262
Jackson Federal Bldg, 915 2nd AVE, Room 1042, Seattle WA 98174
M-F 8am-12pm appointments and walk-ins, 8am-2:30pm phone calls
Catholic Community Services Michael’s Place
1307 E. Spring St., Central Seattle
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Transitional housing for homeless adult male veterans who have a mental health diagnosis or are in recovery and eligible for transitional housing through the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VA Hospital). Application is done via the VA system or King County Veterans organizations. Residents must pay 25 percent of their gross income.
Compass Housing Alliance
Veterans Center Renton
Pioneer Square Men’s Program
Shoreline Veterans Program
Office: 77 S. Washington St., Central Seattle
Multiple programs that provide permanent housing, transitional housing, case management and supportive services. Serves low-income veterans, including couples and families. Call for more information.
Website: compasshousingalliance.org
Community Psychiatric Clinic
After hours crisis line:
P: (206)-461-3222
11000 Lake City Way NE, North Seattle
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 – 5 p.m. No walk-in hours for Supportive Services for Veteran Families Rapid-rehousing to exit homelessness, move-in assistance and case management. Serves single adult veterans and veteran families with a discharge other than dishonorable who are experiencing homelessness. Call for a screening. No fees.
Website: cpcwa.org/veterans
Website: www.ssvfcpc.org
Disabled American Veterans Network office
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; closed on Federal Holidays Transportation to medical services at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Appointments are required one week in advance. Veterans can bring an escort or service dog with a doctor’s note. Serves veterans with disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible. No fees.
Located at the VA Medical Center
DAV Service Officer
Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd AVE, Room 1040, Seattle WA 98174 / 206-341-8267
Call for an appt. M, T, TH, F 8am-3pm; W 8:00am-11:30am
Website: dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride/
El Centro de la Raza
Veterans Specialist
2524 16th Ave. S., South Seattle
Office: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Information and referrals to assist veterans with food, housing, filing claims, appealing a VA decision, PTSD and crisis management, military sexual trauma and employment assistance. Services Veterans, especially women veterans and veterans of color. Serves veterans of all discharge types. Call or visit site. No fees.
Website: elcentrodelaraza.org/what-we-do/
Fiduciary Services Foundation
705 2nd Avenue, Downtown Seattle
M-F 9am – 5pm
Call for appointment
(Not a free service)
King County Veterans Program
P: (206) 477-8282
2106 Second Ave. First Floor, Central Seattle
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Walk-In’s Mon/Wed/Thur 8:30 – 11:30; Tues 1:00 – 3:00pm
Services focus on financial assistance, case management, employment, mental health counseling and incarcerated veterans. Serves veterans, service members and their legal dependents living in King County. Veterans, current service members, National Guard members, Reserve Members and dependents of these military personnel may be eligible for services. Clients are subject to program requirements, length of service standards and income guidelines.
Documents Required: certificate of discharge or documentation of current activation (such as DD214 or statement of service), pay stubs for last 30 days (if applicable) and any documentation of current benefits including food stamps, SSI/SSDI or VA Disability. No fees
Medicare Plans Resource Center
Website: https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/
MedicarePlans.com helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE benefits and how to enroll. They also address FAQs and provide additional valuable organizational resources and helplines.
Military Order of the Purple Heart (VA Regional office)
P: (206)341.8296
915 2nd Ave, Room 1062D, Seattle, WA 98104
National Association for Black Veterans
2301 S. Jackson St., Suite 103, Seattle
Call first – sometimes not in office
Paralyzed Veterans of America
915 2nd Ave., Suite 1054, Seattle
M-F 8am – 4pm
By Appoinment
Pioneer Human Services
P: (206) 624-0082 ext 104
Office: 108 E. Spruce St., Central Seattle Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Transitional housing and case management services. In addition to counseling and treatment, offers vocational programs and employment services. Participants can stay up to two years. Serves male veterans struggling with substance use disorder and/or mental illness. Must have honorable or general discharge from the military. Call to find out about available units; ask about the Mark Cooper House. Can get referral from the Veteran’s Administration. Call for fee information.
Website: pioneerhumanservices.org/housing/
Seattle Vet Center
735 E. Marginal Way S., Room 1102, South Seattle
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 9a.m. – 5 p.m. Flexible hours by appointment
Offers benefit counseling, job service referrals and bereavement counseling. Offers mental health intake assessments for veterans who experienced PTSD, and/or sexual trauma in the military. Offers short-term trainings on living/coping skills as well as long-term multiple-focus trainings. Will refer to other agencies. Serves veterans and sometimes veterans’ families. Call or visit site. If available, bring medical discharge and separation (DD214) papers. No fees.
Website: vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Services.asp
Valley Cities Counseling
Veteran resources and mental health counseling, including military related PTSD and military sexual trauma. Veterans do not have to be Valley Cities clients to access Veterans Services. Serves veterans, including Active, Reserves, National Guard and their families.
North Seattle 10521 Meridian Ave. N; Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
South Seattle 8444 Rainier Ave. S; Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Des Moines 26401 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 201; Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Central Seattle 1537 Western Ave. Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Assessments: Tue., 8:30 a.m.
Website: valleycities.org
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound
Inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, including evaluation, assessment and treatment for substance abuse, for veterans enrolled in the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
Apply for VA health care by visiting or calling any VA health care facility or veterans’ benefits office. If income guidelines are met, no fees.
Primary Care Only: Lake City
12360 Lake City Way NE Suite 200; Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
South Seattle Hospital
1660 S. Columbian Way Social work: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Website: pugetsound.va.gov/locations/
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VA Regional office)
915 2nd Avenue, Rm 1044, Seattle, WA 98174
M-F, 8:00am – 12:00pm Walk-Ins | M-F 12:00pm-3PM Scheduled Hearing Appointments Only
Vietnam Veterans of America (VA Regional office)
915 2nd Ave, Rm 1058, Seattle, WA 98174-1001
William Booth Center
811 Maynard Ave. S., Central Seattle Daily: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Structured sober transitional housing for male veterans, 18 and older. Maximum stay varies by program. Performs background checks. Entry done through a process established by the VA. Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Website: northwest.salvationarmy.org
Wounded Warrior Project
By Appointment
Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
YWCA of Seattle
2024 Third Ave., Central Seattle
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Employment and training services for veterans, regardless of discharge status. Call for more information or visit in person. Documents Required: DD214 or proof of veteran status, valid photo I.D. and Social Security Card. No fees.
Website: ywcaworks.org/programs/
BELLEVUE LOCATIONS:
Boots to Shoes Foundation
3006 Northup Way Suite 301, Bellevue
Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pairs trained volunteers from the business and professional communities with veterans to assist their career transition to civilian jobs. Serves post 9/11 veterans who are seeking assistance with job search and career transition. Complete an online application. Veterans and mentors meet twice per month, in person, phone, email and Skype. No fees.
Website: bootstoshoes.org/veterans/
BURIEN LOCATIONS:
Paralyzed Veterans of America
616 SW 152nd Street Suite B, Burien, WA 98166
By Appointment