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Washington Local Resources

Washington 211 can help residents locate food, housing, utility assistance and other nearby services. Washington Connection is a separate route for applying for or managing DSHS assistance. If the need involves support at home or planning care, the state’s long-term care information page points to Community Living Connections and other contacts who can help explain possible local options.

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Community Resource Guide · Sources Checked October 2, 2026

Start With Washington 211

Washington 211 provides statewide resource referrals, including Southwest Washington counties previously served by Oregon’s 211info.

Washington 211

Call 211 or 877-211-9274, or use the Washington 211 online search.

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Southwest Washington residents should now use Washington 211 rather than older Oregon 211info contact guidance. When seeking state benefits, follow DSHS instructions for the particular assistance you need; different health coverage situations may use different routes. For support at home, ask a local navigator which office handles information, assessment and applications.

Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.

Official Washington Resource Directories

Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.

Washington 211

Find local food, housing, utilities and other community services through the statewide directory. The service also lists an alternate number if dialing 211 does not work.

wa211.org

Washington DSHS application guidance

Review online, in-person and phone routes for DSHS assistance. Follow the official Washington Connection link for applications, renewals or updates appropriate to your case.

dshs.wa.gov

Washington long-term care starting points

Explore state guidance and Community Living Connections links when planning support at home or other care. Ask about local options before choosing an application route.

www.dshs.wa.gov

Plan Your Next Steps

  1. Search Washington 211 with the place where help is needed, including Southwest Washington locations that appear in older Oregon resource guides.
  2. Review DSHS application instructions and use Washington Connection where directed for the relevant benefit or case task.
  3. Use Getting Started with Long-Term Care to locate a support navigator and ask about community options and any separate intake requirements.

Questions To Ask Your Local Provider

  • Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
  • What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
  • Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
  • If this program is full, where should I try next?

Common Questions

Where do I start for local help in Washington?

Start with Washington 211. Washington 211 provides statewide resource referrals, including Southwest Washington counties previously served by Oregon’s 211info.

Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?

A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.

What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?

Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.

Sources & Further Reading

Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.

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