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Note: Family Law CASA does not support or endorse any of the agencies listed below; the information is provided only to assist those seeking resources. Some agencies may have been omitted unintentionally.

King County Community-Based D.V. Agencies

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GENERAL SERVICES OFFERED

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
8623 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA  98115
Ph: (206) 726-0093 (TTY)
Crisis: (206) 236-3134 (TTY)
www.adwas.org

ADWAS provides direct services, advocacy and counseling/therapy to Deaf and Deaf & Blind survivors of DV and/or SA, and their families; we also offer information and training to legal and medical professionals, thus enhancing their cultural knowledge and enabling them to fulfill the needs of Deaf clients with skill and compassion.  Operates transitional housing units, and operates the national domestic violence hotline for Deaf survivors.

Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center
PO Box 14047
Seattle, WA  98114
Ph: (206) 467-9976
Crisis: (206) 467-9976
www.apiwfsc.org

Conducts community organizing; outreach; education; information and referrals to advocacy, legal services, and housing; multi-lingual/cultural advocacy and linkage with Natural Helper support services; and technical assistance/training in response to domestic violence and sexual assault in Asian & Pacific Islander communities.

Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing Program
c/o Solid Ground
1501 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph:  (206) 694-6700

Broadview provides shelter and transitional housing in individual studio apartments. Services include shelter, one-on-one counseling, legal advocacy, children and youth services, health care access and referral and a toll-free help line. On-site support groups include domestic violence, chemical dependency, parenting, and age appropriate children and youth groups.   Transitional housing for women with children is provided on a sliding fee scale.

Catherine Booth House
PO Box 20128
Seattle, WA 98102
Ph: (206) 324-4943
Crisis: (206) 324-4943 (Shelter)

Catherine Booth House is operated by the Salvation Army and has a 28-day shelter program for survivors of DV; provides advocacy for legal, community, children’s, parents’, and chemical dependency programs; provides referrals, support groups, and counseling services; provides specialized support for older women and women in jail.

Chaya                                      
PO Box 12917                                       Seattle, WA 98111-4917        Helpline:
(206) 325-0325                           
Toll free:
1-877-922-4292                       Office: (206) 568-7576
www.chayaseattle.org

Chaya serves South Asian women in crisis, and mobilizes South Asians to address domestic violence issues in their communities. (South Asian refers to persons from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet).
Chaya provides culturally-specific, multilingual advocacy services, information, referrals and peer support to women who call our 24-hour help line or who come to us through referrals. Chaya mobilizes within South Asian communities with the long-term goal of effecting systemic change through grassroots community building, outreach, and educational programs.

Communities Against Rape and Abuse (CARA)
801 23rd Ave, S, Suite G1
Seattle, 98144
Ph: (206) 322-4856 (TTY)
www.cara-seattle.org

CARA uses community organizing, popular education, community-level intervention, and support/dialogue groups to increase community support for survivors of rape and abuse and sustain grassroots action to build safer and more peaceful communities. CARA works with all communities with a specific focus on Black communities, disability communities, and young people. 

Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
3808 S Angeline
Seattle, WA  98118
Ph: (206) 461-4880
Crisis: N/A
www.consejo-wa.org

Consejo Counseling and Referral Services is a community mental health clinic that provides mental health services for children and adults, vocational rehabilitation services, substance abuse prevention, intervention and outpatient services for Hispanics living in the King County area. Consejo operates a domestic violence program that provides community advocacy, legal advocacy, and peer support groups.  Consejo operates transitional housing programs for DV survivors and for homeless mentally ill clients.

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

PO Box 88007
Tukwila, WA 98138
Ph: (425) 656-4305
Crisis: (425) 656-7867
Shelter:  (206) 622-1881
www.dawnonline.org

DAWN offers a 24-hour crisis line, a 25-bed confidential shelter, multiple extended stay units, and a community advocacy program (CAP).  The shelter offers culturally appropriate advocacy services, medical care, mental health counseling, play and family therapy, chemical dependency support groups, women’s groups, HIV testing and counseling, education, emotional support, access to computers, emergency cash assistance, information and referral, and children’s advocacy and programming. The CAP offers DV education, safety planning, emotional support, legal advocacy, referrals, emergency cash assistance, motel vouchers, support groups with child care, community education, professional trainings, and teen advocacy.

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 6398
Bellevue, WA  98008-0398
Business Phone: (425) 562-8840
Crisis: (425) 746-1940
(800) 827-8840
www.edvp.org

EDVP services includes a 24-hour crisis line, community advocacy (individual intakes, shared case advocacy, systems advocacy, education, professional trainings, and outreach), legal advocacy, support groups for women, children’s groups, parent education groups, advocacy at the Eastgate welfare office, confidential shelter for women and their children, hotel vouchers, emergency shelter option through apartments, and rental assistance program for survivors transitioning in place. EDVP also provides a transitional housing program for women dealing with dual issues of safety and sobriety.

Jewish Family Services
1601 16th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Ph: (206) 461-3240

Jewish Family Services' DV Program, Project DVORA, provides advocacy-based counseling, legal advocacy, support groups for Jewish women, and Jewish healing rituals. It offers DV training, education and consultation to rabbis, other Jewish communal professionals, and the Jewish community at large. Project DVORA also consults with secular agencies to make their services sensitive to the needs of Jewish families, and collaborates across programs within Seattle JFS, assisting in screening for DV, consulting with therapists and case managers around individuals & DV situations, and coordinating training programs.

New Beginnings
PO Box 75125
Seattle, WA 98175-0125
Admin: (206) 783-4520
24-hr Crisis: (206) 522-9472
www.newbegin.org

DV programs include a 21-bed emergency shelter, a 17-unit transitional apartment building, and a community advocacy program offering a weekly chemical dependency/domestic violence group, parenting classes and six weekly support groups in four neighborhoods.  Each program offers advocacy-based counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and services for children.  Social Change program includes community presentations, professional training, and a teen educator who works with youth in schools.

Northwest Family Life Learning and Counseling Center (NWFL)

1015 NE 113th Street
Seattle, WA  98125
Ph: (206) 363-9601
24 hr Crisis: 866-427-4747 www.northwestfamilylife.org

NWFL provides survivor advocacy through women’s support groups, children’s play groups, and chemical dependency groups for women and teens.  Survivor advocates provide safety planning and education and facilitate access to safe housing, medical care, childcare, legal and other services.  A free legal clinic is offered on-site.  NWFL is committed to community outreach and education aimed at raising awareness and reducing the incidence of violence.  Work within the faith-based community (Christian women who have suffered abuse, clergy and congregations) is emphasized, but is not the exclusive focus of NWFL. 

The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, and Lesbian Survivors of Abuse (NW Network)
PO Box 18436
Seattle, WA  98118
Ph: (206) 568-7777
TTY msg: (206) 517-9670
www.nwnetwork.org

The NW Network is a community-based, non-profit, social change organization.  The NW Network provides safety planning, advocacy, counseling, support groups, basic legal advocacy and referrals to bisexual, trans, lesbian, and gay survivors of dating and domestic violence.  The NW Network participates in community organizing efforts to end racism, homophobia, economic injustice, environmental injustice, and other conditions which perpetuate violence.  The NW network provides community education, forums, and events, as well as training for social service providers and social change activists. 

Refugee Women's Alliance
(ReWA)
4008 Martin Luther King Jr., Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
Ph: (206) 721-0243
www.rewa.org

REWA services include ESL classes, early childhood and parenting education, youth services, citizenship classes, services for people with developmental disabilities, mental health counseling, and domestic violence program.  The domestic violence program provides culturally appropriate multi-lingual advocacy in 14 languages to DV survivors, and operates a program for survivors of trafficking.

SeaTac Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Business address:
17900 International Blvd.
SeaTac, WA 98188-4236
Ph: (206) 973-4933

The City of SeaTac has an advocate to provide domestic violence survivor advocacy services including safety planning, DV education, resource referrals, community outreach and education. These services are offered in a confidential location.  The program also offers access to clothing bank, free toiletry program and a Christmas adopt-a-family program.

Seattle Indian Health Board
611-12th Ave. S
PO Box 3364
Seattle, WA  98114
Ph: (206) 324-9360 x2806
www.sihb.org

Seattle Indian Health Board's Domestic Violence Community Advocate Project seeks to raise the awareness of Native Americans, Canadian Natives, Alaska Natives, Aleuts and Eskimos living in the greater Seattle area to recognize the ill of DV.  It also seeks to stop the violence by helping survivors find support services, free legal advocacy and renewed self-esteem.  Privacy and confidentiality are honored at all times.

YWCA East Cherry
2820 E Cherry Street
Seattle, WA
Ph: (206) 568-7845
Crisis: N/A
www.ywcaworks.org

The goal of the E. Cherry YWCA DV program is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for women to address the abuse in their lives.  The program offers support groups, counseling, public education, crisis intervention, and assistance through the legal system.  The program offers services to all women who have experienced DV with specialized programs for African American women.

YWCA—South King County
1010 S 2nd
Renton, WA 98055
Ph: (425) 226-1266
Other housing programs:
(425) 255-1201 

The YWCA provides advocacy-based counseling, support groups, emergency resources and public education about domestic violence.  Advocates meet survivors in a safe place anywhere in South King County. The YWCA’s Anita Vista Transitional Housing Program is for families who have experienced domestic violence. 

Other Services for Adult D.V. Survivors

24 Hour DV Hotlines:

  • Domestic Violence Statewide 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-562-6025 (Voice and TTY)
  • DAWN: Domestic Violence Abuse Women’s Network: (425) 656-7867
  • East Side Domestic Violence Program: (425) 746-1940
  • New Beginnings: (206) 522-9472
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224 TTY
  • Domestic Violence Information Line: (206) 205-5555 (recorded information only)
  • King County Crisis Clinic:  (206) 461-3222 or 1-866-4-CRISIS

Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotlines:

  • King County Sexual Assault Resource Center:
    24 hr Resource Line: 1-888-99-VOICE   Main Office: (425) 226-5062
  • Harborview Center for Sexual Assault & Traumatic Stress:
    (206) 744-1600 or (206) 744-1616
    (TDD)
  • Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS):
    (206) 726-0093 (TTY only) or (206) 236-3134 (TTY Hotline)

Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 

(206) 722-3700:  This helpline provides crisis intervention and emotional support for those affected by addiction.  The helpline offers information and referral to community resources and support groups, and refers to in-patient and out-patient treatment programs.

Community Information Line:   

For information about community services available throughout the county call 2-1-1 or
(206) 461-3200 or
(206) 461-3610 (TTY).  This referral line connects people to local health and human service information, DV agencies, and referral providers.

Cultural and Language Assistance: 

The Multi-lingual Access Project (MAP) is a collaborative of community agencies working together to assist women with little or no English to access domestic violence services that are linguistically and culturally specific.  Funded by the City of Seattle Human Services Department, MAP seeks to reduce the number of, and tolerance to, DV incidents in multi-ethnic and immigrant communities, and to increase the responsiveness of mainstream communities to battered women and families.  MAP accomplishes this through cultural and linguistically appropriate outreach, education collaboration and advocacy.  A major focus is to expand the pool of language advocates by providing training for interpreters interested in DV.  Through the Language Institute trainings, advocates are recruited to volunteer in the after-hours cell phone program implemented by Consejo and Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) and as language advocates at MAP member programs providing DV services.  A recently launched MAP website provides DV information in 10 languages (Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Russian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Somali, Hindi and Spanish).   Emergency information cards containing basic information about safety planning, where to go for help, and where to access the Internet to view the MAP Website, are being developed.  These cards, which are small enough for women to hide easily, will be distributed in women’s restrooms, hair salons, doctor’s offices and clinics.  For more information about the MAP project see www.map-seattle.org   Participating MAP agencies include:

Health Care Access:

The Community Health Access Program (CHAP) (206) 284-0331 or 1-800-756-KIDS.  CHAP provides health, mental health and dental referrals for low-income women and children.  CHAP provides information on DSHS Medicaid and Washington Basic Health Plan insurance programs.

Eastside Legal Assistance Program  (East & Northeast King County) www.elap.org

(425) 747-7274 

King County Neighborhood Legal Clinics (Countywide) (206) 267-7070

King County Protection Order Advocacy Programs:    
 
Northeast District Court/Redmond Division: (M/W/F only)
Regional Justice Center Kent Division: 
King County Courthouse Seattle: 



(206) 205-7012
 
(206) 205-7406(206) 296-9547

King County Bar Association Lawyer Referral: (Ask for Domestic Violence assistance). http://www.kcba.org (206) 267-7010
King County Family Law Facilitators: Help with legal forms & information on legal procedures for parenting plans, child support, & family law issues.

(206) 296-9092 Seattle
(206) 205-2526 Kent

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Help for refugees or immigrants with immigration issues www.nwirp.org (206) 587-4009

Northwest Justice Project: (Ask for Domestic Violence assistance) http://www.nwjustice.org/ (Online legal resource directory)

(206) 464-1519 x 295
Legal Voice (formerly Northwest Women’s Law Center):  Help with legal information & referral (206) 621-7691
Office of Support Enforcement:  Child Support Resource Center (206) 341-7000

D.V. Services for Teens

Crisis Intervention, Information and Referral:

  • Teen Link (1-866-TEEN-LINK) offers a helpline operated by teen volunteers trained by Crisis Clinic from 6-10 p.m. daily. Teens calling this number when the helpline is closed will be transferred directly to Crisis Clinic for support from an adult.
  • Teen Line- Alcohol/Drug Help Line (1-800-562-1240).   This line is staffed by teens Mon-Fri 3-9 p.m.  The services offered are not confined to chemical dependency issues. 
  • Eastside Domestic Violence Program’s (EDVP) 24-hour crisis line (425) 746-1940 or 1-800-827-8840  Provides teen resources and referral to Youth Eastside Services (YES) Dating Violence Program. YES is usually able to meet with a teen within 24 hours and will come to a school or teen center to make services more accessible. There are several general crisis lines available for youth but most of them are not 24 hour lines, and those that are often go directly to voice mail instead of connecting with a live person. 

 Counseling Services:  As many as one in three teenagers have been sexually assaulted, with survivors often left struggling with emotional, behavioral and social difficulties in the aftermath. Counseling guides teens through the painful healing process, while therapy groups for teen survivors help them realize they are not alone. Youth Eastside Services provides counseling for teens who have been sexually abused or survivors of domestic violence. The Atlantic Street Center provides customized counseling services for youth to support them in coping with difficult issues like domestic violence.  The Atlantic Street Center also supports two family centers:  New Holly Youth and Family Center and Rainier Beach Family Center.  It is important to note here that for youth who are seen in juvenile court, family counseling is not recommended until further risk assessment has been completed.

Peer Advocacy:  Trained staff coordinates with teen peer advocates to assist adolescents to end or prevent dating violence, sexual assault, family violence and substance abuse and to access appropriate resources such as crime victim compensation benefits, counseling, teen support groups, etc.  Services are provided in King County schools. Consejo Counseling and Referral Services, Youth Eastside Services, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, and Chaya provide peer advocacy services.

Outreach and Education:  Educational presentations provided at local high schools and middle schools on dating violence, healthy dating relationships, creating boundaries, sexual assault prevention, substance abuse, DV in families, and resources/referral information.  Trained professional staff and peer educators provide outreach and education services throughout King County.

Support Groups:  Eastside Domestic Violence Program offers a weekly support group (called Voices) for youth ages 12-18 that have been exposed to domestic violence at any point.  Young women and young men are encouraged to seek support from their peers and group leaders.  Call EDVP at (425) 562-8840 or
1-800-827-8840 Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm to join. 

Prostitution Prevention Network:  This network works to reduce the prostitution and exploitation of youth and young adults through prevention, intervention and community education.  Contact the Secure Crisis Residential Center at (206) 587-0992.

Community Information Lines and Web Sites

Crisis Clinic Hotline:  24 Hour Service.  Provides immediate crisis support and referral for DV and other emotional concerns.  www.crisisclinic.org

(206) 461-3222
1-866-4-CRISIS

Childhaven’s Crisis Nursery: 24 Hour Service.  Provides emergency respite care for children birth to six years of age.  May help with siblings up to twelve for family crisis.

(206) 328-5437

Community Information Line: Provides referral for DV services, basic needs and other community supports.

2-1-1
(206) 461-3200

Community Health Access Program: Provides referral for mental health, dental, child development, and health care providers.  Provides referral for medical insurance programs.

(206) 284-0331
1-800-756-5437

Family Help Line / Parent Trust: Provides information for parenting resources and family activities. www.parenttrust.org

1-800-932-4673

King County Coalition Against DV: Provides information on DV services and parenting/support groups for DV survivors and children.  Provides information on DV training, conferences, and other community activities in King County.  www.kccadv.org

(206) 568-5454

Teen Hotline: (8AM – 10PM) Provides crisis counseling and referral for DV concerns, Drug/Alcohol and other emotional support for teens.

(206) 722-4222

Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 24 Hour Service.  Provides referral to DV programs and shelter services.

1-800-562-6025

Counseling/Therapy, Groups, and other Community Support Services

Broadview Emergency
Shelter & Transitional Housing Program
PO Box 31209
Seattle, WA  98103
(206) 299-2500

Broadview is a facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units), and support services to women, children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence and other problems. Support services include on site crisis intervention, case management, advocacy-based counseling, legal advocacy, information, referral and long-term stabilization services. Provides parenting support groups and information on domestic violence effects on children and youth.

Broadview’s Children's Program is responsible for developing and implementing services and activities that respond to the unique needs of homeless children, youth and mothers residing at Broadview.  The program serves children & youth; ages from birth to 22.

  • Provides family time, swimming and age appropriate groups for children
  • Provides childcare during adult groups and meetings.
  • Provides general advocacy (with school, CPS, camps, healthcare providers, etc.)
  • Assists with school enrollment, transportation, clothing bank, uniform assistance, and referrals to Family Support Workers

Consejo
3808 S Angeline St.
Seattle WA  98118 
(206) 461-4880

DV program assists the mother and the children obtaining the necessary resources to break the cycle of violence and/or leave the abusive situation.

  • Offers parenting classes for DV survivors  (provide tools to support recovery of the children)
  • Provides Spanish Parenting for Mothers, which is an ongoing parenting support group (clients can join the group any time)
  • Provides male and female teen support groups
  • All Consejo staff are bilingual in Spanish and English, and are bi-cultural
  • Services are provided in the Seattle Office.   Therapy/case management services provided through satellite offices in Bothell, Bellevue and Federal Way.
  • Accepts Medical Coupon or Insurance.  May provide some services to children at no cost.

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)
PO Box 88007
Tukwila, WA 98035

Community & Youth Advocate
(425) 656-4305 x249

Kids Club
(425) 656-4305 x7

Kids Club

  •  Free program
  •  Serves children ages 6 – 10 years
  •  Provides eight weekly support group sessions to help kids deal with past  exposure to DV
  • Evidence backed national model developed by Dr. Sandra Graham-Bermann of the University of Michigan that has demonstrated the ability to increase a child’s feeling of safety, decrease stress, improve communication, and increase school readiness.
  • Non-abusing parents are involved and attend the sessions with their child(ren)
  • Groups held in a confidential South King County location

Children’s Services through DAWN’s House confidential shelter:

  • This program serves children birth to 18 who are residing at the DAWN shelter
  • Provides children's groups with the focus on creating a peaceful environment where the children can share their experiences and engage in activities to learn about feelings, respectful behavior, self-esteem and anti-bullying behaviors through art, games and role playing
  • Enclosed Teen Room to provide space for teens ages 12 – 18 for private teen groups, individual privacy and support.  New computers provided.
  • Newly remodeled Children's Annex, including a quiet library space stocked with books specifically reviewed for content appropriate to children who have experienced domestic violence
  • Tutoring, childcare, enrollment in schools and daycare
  • Parenting workshops with additional support throughout the week
  • Individualized resources and support
  • Field trips and planned family activities
DAWN is also working in collaboration with the University of Washington to provide the opportunity for children ages 6 – 18 to participate in a research study that is testing the efficacy of how four specific play therapy interventions facilitate sharing and identification of feelings around the abuse the child has experienced.

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 746-1940

Parent Support Group

  • Parenting support group is a parenting group that offers education and support to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Participants discuss parenting challenges and learn new parenting techniques, how DV affects children/parenting and gain confidence by learning new ways to approach parenting.
  • Group is held at a confidential East King County location at no cost.

Children’s Support Group/Kids Club

  • Children’s group is offered simultaneously with parent support group.
  • Serves children ages 0-11 years.
  • Older children (ages 4 and up) focus on diverse activities with advocates that cover topics such as feelings, anger management, safety, self-esteem, healthy relationships and the violence they have witnessed in their homes.
  • Kids Club is periodically offered in place of Children’s Support Group.
  • Kids Club is an evidence backed national model developed by Dr. Sandra Graham-Bermann of the University of Michigan that has demonstrated the ability to increase a child’s feeling of safety, decrease stress, improve communication, and increase school readiness.
  • Mothers are involved and attend some of the Kids Club sessions with their child/children.

Jewish Family Service
1601 6th Ave.             
Seattle, WA  98122 (206) 461-3240

  • Project DVORA: Domestic Violence, Outreach, Response and Advocacy Program which provides advocacy based counseling to survivors, Jewish rituals in healing from DV, and outreach/education to Jewish community and secular program providers. 
  • Provides Kids Club children’s groups for all religious/cultural backgrounds with co-current parenting group for families who have experienced DV.  Kids Club is an evidence backed national model developed by Dr. Sandra Graham-Bermann of the University of Michigan that has demonstrated the ability to increase a child’s feeling of safety, decrease stress, improve communication, and increase school readiness.   Serves children in two groups, ages 5-8 years and 9-12 years. 

Mental Health Referrals:
For referral to a local Medicaid provider: call the Community Health Access Project: (206) 284-0331.  For referrals for private insurance, call the health plan.

  • There are community mental health agencies located throughout King County that accept Medical coupons.  Private insurance may also cover mental health services.
  • Infants, children, and you who exhibit behavioral or emotional problems can receive mental health assessments, counseling and therapy
  • Ask to schedule an appointment with a clinician who has had training and experience in working with children exposed to DV
  • Community Mental Health providers accept Medicaid and Private Insurance

New Beginnings
P.O. Box 75125
Seattle, WA, 98175
24 Hr Hotline
(206) 522-9472

Kid’s Club

  • Serves children ages 5-12 years
  • Provides ten weekly support group sessions to help kids deal with past exposure to DV.
  • Evidence backed national model developed by Dr. Sandra Graham-Bermann of the University of Michigan that has demonstrated the ability to increase a child’s feeling of safety, improve problem solving skills, and enhance social connectedness.
  • Non abusing parents are involved and attend three sessions with their child
  • Groups held in a confidential location in greater Seattle area at no cost

Parenting Classes for Women Who have Experienced DV:

  • Provide weekly parenting support groups
  • Help  mothers understand impact of DV on children
  • Teach mothers how to talk and listen to their children about DV
  • Support mothers in strengthening relationships with their children
  • Free childcare is provided

Safe Havens Visitation Center
Mailing Address:
220 4th Avenue South,
Kent, WA, 98032
Main Phone: (253) 856-5140
Fax: (253) 856-6140

Program Director:
Tracee Parker
(253) 856-5074

    • Provide a safe and accessible, culturally sensitive supervised visitation program for families affected by intimate partner abuse and violence. Safe Haven’s philosophy of service is to increase survivor and child safety while decreasing opportunities for further abuse, regardless of which parent has custody.
    • Provides ONE HOUR VISITS, up to ONE TIME PER WEEK.  There are no child age restrictions, although visits may be shortened for very young infants.
    • Court order is not required, but all clients are expected to abide by the guidelines and service agreements.   Safety precautions include separate parking and entrances, staggered arrival and departure, one-on-one supervision by highly trained monitors, and in-person, in-depth intake interviews with each parent.
    • Service by appointment only. Call 253-856-5140 Wednesday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Service hours are Wednesday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
    • Located near the downtown Kent area and generally serve South King County residents, but there are no specific geographic limitations.  It is required that visitation is between the custodial and non-custodial parents and that DV, sexual assault, child abuse, or stalking have been identified as a safety concern.
    • Services provided on a sliding scale ($2 - $75 per visit) based on proof of income. We require the visiting parent to pay the visit fees (unless otherwise ordered by the court) but require a one-time, non-refundable intake fee of $25 for each parent. Scholarships can be requested to help cover the cost of the intake fee as needed.

Sound Mental Health
Auburn
4238 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 876-7600

Tukwila
6100 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 444-7800

The Children’s Domestic Violence Response Team:

    • Serves children ages 3-18 years and survivors who have witnessed DV
    • Provides evidenced-based therapy, such as TF-CBT and PCIT along with play therapy and Kids Club* DV groups
    • Utilizes a team model to offer integrated advocacy and mental health services
    • Partnered with YWCA South King County and DAWN
    • Overall goals are to decrease trauma symptoms, increase resiliency and protective factors, address child’s possible belief that the DV is their fault, and improve social and relationship skills so that children can access social supports in the future

South King County YWCA
1010 South 2nd Street
Renton, WA  98055
Kellie Rogers
(425) 226-1266 x1029
Spanish Speakers:
(425) 226-1266 x1038
Brochures:
(425) 226-1266

The Children’s Domestic Violence Program:

  • Serves children ages 3-12 years who have witnessed DV
  • Provides in-home counseling services for children who have witnessed DV and are currently living in a safe environment. 
  • Provides safety planning, conflict resolution, counseling, and parenting support
  • Serves children residing in south King County
  • No charge for services.  Funding is provided from multiple sources
  • Provides education materials on Children and DV

Wellspring Family Services Domestic Violence Intervention program
1900 Rainier Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 826-3044

"DV Dads”:

  • A five-month program, that meets twice per month, for fathers who have completed the weekly portion of their domestic violence batterer’s intervention program.
  • This class is designed to equip batterers in understanding the impact their violence against their intimate partner has had on their children.
  • This class is ongoing. This group is located in the Seattle office.   Fees are based on a sliding scale.  Medicaid and private insurance not accepted.
Youth Eastside Services
999 164th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA.  98008
(425) 747-4937
  • Serves children affected by DV ages 6 through 20.   Provides individual and family counseling (not including the abuser), and case management services.
  • Serves children living in Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, and Sammamish areas for counseling or drug/alcohol services
  • Provides Teen Dating Violence Services including crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling, group support, advocacy, and peer outreach programs
  • Accepts Medical Coupons and Medical Insurance, and offers Sliding Fee Scale.

Specialized DV Services For Teens

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 746-1940

  • Voices:

    • Serves youth ages 12-18
    • Voices is a weekly, no cost support group for youth who have been exposed to domestic violence. 
    • Provides a safe and fun environment for youth to share their experiences with peers and to provide support for each other.
    • Empowers youth to take a lead role in what they would like to accomplish in group.
    • Youth are able to join even if their parents are not using other services provided by EDVP.

Step-Up
1211 East Alder St.
Seattle, WA  98122
(206) 296-7841

  • Provides Group counseling for teens who have been violent with parents and other family members. 
  • Each group is divided into a session for both the parents and teens together, as well as a separate session for teens and parents 
  • The focus for teens is on taking responsibility for their abusive behavior and developing new skills for resolving conflict.  The focus for parents is getting support from other parents and developing new parenting skills.
  • Interested parties can be referred by any outside entity and can self refer.  
  • Serves youth ages 13-17 living in King County. 
  • There is no charge for the program. 

Youth Eastside Services
Teen Dating Violence Program:
999 164th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA.  98008
(425) 747-4937

  • Serves teens affected by DV through age 20.   Provides individual and family counseling (not including the abuser), and case management services.  Serves up to age 19 for drug/alcohol counseling
  • Serves any geographical location for Teen Dating Violence Services.  No fee for Teen DV Services. 
  • Provides Teen Dating Violence Services including crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling, group support, advocacy, peer outreach programs and case management services.     
  • Accepts Medical Coupons and Medical Insurance.  Offers Sliding Fee Scale. 

Trauma Service

Children’s Response Center Services for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
1120 112th Avenue NE #130
Bellevue, WA  98004
(425) 469-3384(425) 454-1589 TDD

 

  • Crisis support and intervention – available 24-hours including from Harborview Medical Center Emergency Department after regular business hours
  • Evaluation and assessment for post-trauma reactions including witness to violence and physical abuse
  • Trauma focused counseling / therapy for children experiencing emotional or behavioral symptoms
  • Legal advocacy in cases where child involved in criminal proceedings
  • Medical advocacy and referral to care as appropriate
  • Coordination of care and referral for services with other DV, mental health, and teen service providers or other community support services
  • Serves non-offending family members and children ages 3-17 residing in East and North King County outside Seattle city limits
  • Accepts Medicaid, Crime Victims Compensation (CVC), and private insurance.  Harborview Charity Care program also available as appropriate
Harborview Medical Center Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
401 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Mailing:
325 9th AVE,
Box 359947
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 744-1600
  • Crisis support and intervention – available 24-hours including from Harborview Medical Center Emergency Department after regular business hours
  • Has 24 hour crisis intervention availability by telephone
  • Provides evaluation for post-trauma reactions
  • Provides counseling and therapy for children experiencing emotional or behavioral trauma symptoms
  • Legal advocacy in cases where child involved in criminal proceedings
  • Medical advocacy and referral to care as appropriate
  • Coordinates care and refers for services with other  DV, mental health, and  teen service providers or other community support services
  • Serves children of all ages throughout King County
  • Services provided to survivors and their family members
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
200 Mill AVE S, Suite 10
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 226-5062
24 Hr Line: 1-888-99-VOICE
  • Crisis support and intervention
  • Has 24 hour crisis intervention availability by telephone
  • Provides evaluation for post-trauma reactions
  • Provides counseling and therapy for children experiencing emotional or behavioral trauma symptoms
  • Legal advocacy in cases where child involved in criminal proceedings
  • Medical advocacy and referral to care as appropriate
  • Coordinates care and refers for services with other  DV, mental health, and  teen service providers or other community support services
  • Serves children of all ages throughout King County
  • Accepts Medicaid and Private Insurance
  • Services provided to survivors and their family members

Child Abuse or Neglect

To make a referral for Children/Youth with Abuse and Neglect Concerns call Washington State Children’s Administration (CA) Intake:

King County Daytime CA Intake (Monday through Friday 8-5):
1-800-609-8764

Statewide CA Intake (Evening/Weekends/Holidays):
1-800-562-5624
  • CPS investigates reports of child abuse and neglect.
  • Referrals that are accepted for investigation are assigned to a social worker who will interview the children and caregivers.  The social worker completes a safety assessment and risk assessment for the family and makes findings for their investigation.  The social worker can develop a safety plan with the caregiver and their children. 
  • For families eligible for CPS case management services resources can be made available for daycare, basic needs, and other supports.

Updated: 08/2010

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