The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation : Crisis Relief

Crisis Relief

The database below contains crisis relief resources in the areas of childcare, employment, food, health, housing, and legal assistance in the five-state region we serve. Click on the name of an organization to be directed to their Web site.

Name	Service	State	Description
Alaska - Department of Health and Social Services	Multiple Services	Alaska	An online resource for Alaska residents, including information for seniors, locations of public health centers, and Medicaid.
Alaska - HUD	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Alaska	A resource for Alaskans, including: HOPE for Homeowners program, subsidized housing, and foreclosure information.
Alaska 211	Multiple Services	Alaska	Alaska 211 is a free, confidential, health and human services information and referral system. You may speak directly with an Information and Referral Specialist live by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or you may search the online database 24/7.
Alaska Job Center Network	Employment	Alaska	Contains an online job resource tool for Alaskans.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation	Legal Assistance	Alaska	Provides information on legal assistance for low-income Alaskans.
Alaska Temporary Assistance Program	Childcare	Alaska	Provides information on cash assistance and work services for low-income families with children.
Child Care Program Office	Childcare	Alaska	Provides a childcare service and referral listing, with special attention to infants, school age childcare, and children with special needs.
Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Alaska	A program primarily for people age 21 through 64 who do not qualify for Medicaid benefits, have very little income, and have inadequate or no health insurance.
Covenant House	Childcare	Alaska	Provides information, and serves homeless and runaway youth in crisis.
Denali KidCare	Childcare	Alaska	Provides information on state insurance program for children ages 0-18.
Director of Rural Health Clinics - Oregon	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Oregon	Provides a listing of rural health clinics in Oregon.
Food Lifeline	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Washington state	Includes a listing of food banks served in Western Washington - listed by county.
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Alaska	Provides health-related resources for Native Alaskans.
Hopelink	Multiple Services	Washington state	Provides services in many areas including food, housing, emergency financial assistance, interpretive services, and housing programs. Hopelink provides services in North and East King County, including Bellevue, Snoqualmie Valley (extending through Skykomish), Northshore, Redmond, Kirkland, and Shoreline.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Washington state	Provides a list of counseling agencies in Washington state certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Or phone 1-877-894-HOME.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Oregon	People at risk of foreclosure can contact a counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This page allows you to view a list of certified agencies in your state.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Idaho	People at risk of foreclosure can contact a counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This page allows you to view a list of certified agencies in your state.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Alaska	People at risk of foreclosure can contact a counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This page allows you to view a list of certified agencies in your state.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Montana	People at risk of foreclosure can contact a counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This page allows you to view a list of certified agencies in your state.
Idaho - HUD	Homeless Information	Idaho	A state listing of resources for the homeless.
Idaho - Rural Assistance Center	Multiple Services	Idaho	Provides a listing of resources specifically targeted to rural communities.
Idaho 211 - Care Line	Multiple Services	Idaho	A program of the Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho 211 is a free statewide community database with programs that offer free or low-cost health and human services. Search the database or dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 from anywhere in Idaho.
Idaho Child	Childcare	Idaho	A resource for Idaho parents and includes an Early Childhood Information clearinghouse.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare	Multiple Services	Idaho	Contains information on a wide range of services including food stamps, Medicaid, and emergency/crisis services.
Idaho Department of Labor	Employment	Idaho	Includes an online job listing and resource site for the state of Idaho.
Idaho Legal Aid	Legal Assistance	Idaho	Provides legal services to the underprivileged.
King County Social Services	Multiple Services	Washington state	Contains links to social services for children/youth, housing, job training, seniors, veterans, and women.
Montana - Adult Mental Health Services	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Montana	A listing of mental health services offered to Montana adults, including crisis stabilization services.
Montana - Department of Health and Human Services	Multiple Services	Montana	Includes a resource for public health and human service resources in Montana, including child wellness information.
Montana - Disability & Health Program	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Montana	Provides resources on financial assistance with disability and health programs and other information.
Montana - Job Listings	Employment	Montana	Contains information on Montana's online employment resource Web site.
Montana - Rural Assistance Center	Multiple Services	Montana	A site listing resources specifically targeted to rural communities in Montana.
Montana 211	Multiple Services	Montana	A program of the Department of Health and Welfare, Montana 211 is a free statewide community database containing information on free or low-cost health and human services as well as volunteer opportunities. Currently, the 2-1-1 phone services only serve the following counties: Cascade, Gallatin, Park, Mineral, Missoula, and Ravalli - all other areas are serviced by the online site only.
Montana Legal Services Association	Legal Assistance	Montana	A listing of legal information for residents of the state of Montana.
Office of Children's Services	Childcare	Alaska	Includes information about state child services in Alaska. Included in the site is information on Indian Child Welfare/Tribal partnerships, residential care, and strengthening families.
Oregon 211	Multiple Services	Oregon	Contains human service providers and local services available throughout Oregon.
Oregon Department of Human Services	Childcare	Oregon	Provides information on eligibility for a DHS childcare subsidy.
Oregon Food Bank	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Oregon	Provides an online locator to help find a food bank near you.
Oregon Health Plan	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Oregon	Provides information about Oregon's health and prescription insurance plans.
Oregon Helps!	Multiple Services	Oregon	Lists different food, health, financial assistance, housing, children and family, veterans, disabled, and senior services in Oregon.
Oregon Homeless Information	Homeless Information	Oregon	Listing of services for the homeless.
Oregon Law Help	Legal Assistance	Oregon	Provides information and resources for all types of legal needs.
Oregon SafeNet	Multiple Services	Oregon	Free information and referral helpline for Oregon. You can also dial toll-free 1-800-723-3638.
Oregon State Child Care Resource & Referral Network	Childcare	Oregon	Statewide childcare resource and referral system.
Oregon State Housing and Community Services	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Oregon	Includes information on housing and emergency shelter, rental assistance programs, emergency food programs, energy, and utility assistance.
State of Oregon Community Services	Multiple Services	Oregon	Provides resource listings for families in Oregon.
State of Oregon Department of Human Services	Multiple Services	Oregon	A centralized resource site for Oregon residents.
State of Oregon Jobs Page	Employment	Oregon	Provides tools and resources for those looking for employment in the state of Oregon.
The HOPE NOW Hotlink	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Oregon	1-888-995-HOPE (4673) is a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation. The service is free and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The HOPE NOW Hotlink	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Idaho	1-888-995-HOPE (4673) is a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation. A counselor will work with you to find a solution. The service is free and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The HOPE NOW Hotlink	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Washington state	Counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation. The Web site or hotline will help you find HUD approved counselors in your area. The service is free and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).
The HOPE NOW Hotlink	Housing, Mortgage Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Default Resolution Information	Alaska	1-888-995-HOPE (4673) is a counseling service and is free and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Washington Information Network 211	Multiple Services	Washington state	Contains over 8,200 health and human service providers, representing 11,300 sites and more than 19,800 local services available throughout Washington to help meet your needs. If you do not find the service you need on the Web site, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Washington to speak to a 2-1-1 Information and Referral Specialist for assistance. Or dial toll free 1-877-211-WASH (9274).
Washington Law Help	Legal Assistance	Washington state	Provides information and resources for all types of legal needs.
Washington State Basic Health	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Washington state	Provides information about the Basic Health state-sponsored program providing low-cost healthcare coverage through private health plans.
Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network	Childcare	Washington state	A resource site for childcare resources in Washington state, including listings of licensed childcare providers and information on help to pay for childcare.
Washington State Coalition for the Homeless	Homeless Information	Washington state	Offers a listing of agencies and other resources targeted to ending homelessness.
Washington State Department of Community, Trade, & Economic Development	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Washington state	Provides an online locator to help you find a food bank near you.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services	Multiple Services	Washington state	Includes information on mental health, senior services, health, employment, and other state social services.
Washington State Employment - WorkSource	Employment	Washington state	Listings for jobs, job training, employment assistance, tuition assistance, and other services.
WithinReach	Emergency Food Resources and Health Services	Washington state	Helps Washington state families apply for health and food programs online, and locate resources in their local communities. The Web site has health information for pregnant women, parents of new babies, and families with children.