Human Services: Assistance and Discount Programs
Need help? Call the Crisis Clinic Community Information Line,
2-1-1, 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm on Saturdays. If your cell phone does not connect, dial 1-800-621-4636. TDD 206-461-3610. Operators will direct you to telephone numbers for local health and human services, including housing, food and clothing, volunteering, caregiver resources, legal help, utility assistance, health care, and disability services.
See the Renton Community Resource Directory, right, for names and telephone numbers of local and area-wide human services agencies and organizations.
Our information and referral line, 425-430-6650, is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except holidays. The relay line for callers who are deaf is 1-800-833-6388.
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Application for reduced utility rates and utility tax rebate Must be 61 or older, or permanently disabled. Income qualifications on application.
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Cable TV discount application $36 discount per year for qualified applicants.
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Chore services
- Clothing - See Renton Clothes Bank
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Community resources for social services
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Credit Card/Debt Assistance Major bank and credit-card companies are offering assistance with credit-card debt. For more information go to www.helpwithmycredit.org, or call toll-free (866) 941-1030.
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DSHS - Renton Community Service Office (CSO)
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Domestic violence For victims of domestic violence; also see further resources on the Community Resource Directory, right
College scholarship fund for survivors of domestic violence
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ESL Local ESL programs and resources for English language learners at all levels of proficiency. See also the ESL and Literacy Services website sponsored by the King County Library System.
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Food bank locations
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Food stamps - Online application
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Homeless shelters Also see the Community Resource Directory, in the sidebar at right, under Emergency Shelter/Assistance
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Housing Repair Assistance Program For qualified homeowners within the city of Renton.
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Housing Repair Assistance Program Application
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Housing Resources in Renton Rentals, transitional and emergency housing, first-time homebuyers, and other resources
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Human Services Division, City of Renton
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Immigration and Naturalization Guide
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Landlord/Tenant Issues Guide; additional resources and links
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Legal resources Research assistance from the King County Law Library and Legal Services. See also the King County Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association.
- Money Management - Free money management resources offered available through the Bank on Seattle-King County Program. Past problems with bank accounts-visit Get Checking Northwest. Money 101, a workbook for college students, is available at whatsmyscore.org.
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Passports
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Prescription help for Washington state residents (and its website). Additional help may be available from the pharmaceutical companies that make your drugs. Go to www.helpingpatients.org to find out more.
- Rent assistance referrals. See Utility assistance referrals, below. Also see the Housing Resources page.
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Shelters for the homeless
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Subsidized housing options
- Utility assistance referrals. Please see the Renton Community Resource Directory, right, under Energy/Utility Assistance Programs, or the following links: The Salvation Army, Catholic Community Services, Multi-Service Center, or St. Vincent de Paul (the local telephone number for St. Vincent de Paul is 206-767-6449).
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Utility reduced rates and tax rebate application Must be 62 or older, or permanently disabled. Income qualifications on application.
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Volunteer chore services