211

Housing & Shelter · Washington · Free

Dial 211 — free 24/7 referral to housing, food, utility help, and shelters including LGBTQ+ welcoming options. A starting point for case management, emergency vouchers, and longer-term placement. Case managers help navigate Section 8, public housing, and rapid-rehousing programs while you're stable in shelter. Family rejection is the #1 cause of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness — interventions sometimes restore housing if family is willing to work with counselors. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in...

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