Community Resources
The links below are provided as a resource for Renton Technical College students, staff, and community members. The links are not intended as a promotion for any organizations listed.
State-Wide Community Resource Search Assistance
Case Managers
Department of Social and Health Services
Developmental Disabilities
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Housing
- Get Help — DAWN (dawnrising.org) 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- New Beginnings
- LifeWire
- Sophia Way
Drug and Alcohol
- Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers near Renton, WA
- Renton Area Youth & Family Services- Substance Use Disorder Program
- Lakeside-Milam Recovery Center-Renton WA Outpatient Rehab
Emergency Resources
- City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide 2019-2020
- DSHS-Emergency Programs
- Emergency Resources (instructure.com)
- Multi-Service Center - Emergency Assistance
- Need Help Paying Bills - Renton Assistance Programs
- St. Vincent de Paul - Local Assistance & Services
- Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
Financial Aid Assistance
- Basic Food Employment Training (BFET)
- RTC - Financial Aid & Scholarships
- RTC - Opportunity Grant
- United Way Resources
- Worker Retraining
- Workforce Education Funding Opportunities
Food
- FoodPantries.Org - Auburn Food Pantries
- FoodPantries.Org - Bellevue Food Pantries
- FoodPantries.Org - Seattle Food Pantries
- Get Extra Money for Food | United Way of King County + sign up
- Multi-Service Center -Food & Clothing
- REACH - Food Pantry & Shelter for Women and Families
Grief & Loss Support
- Valley Medical Center | Grief Support Resources
- Grief Support Services of King County | Providence
- Valley Med: Bereavement Resource List (2016)
- The Healing Center | A Grief Support Community
- GriefShare: Grief Support Groups Meeting Weekly
- Loss Survivors : Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
- Valley Med: After Loved One's Death Check-List
Healthy Habits, Nutrition Assistance
Housing
- Behavioral Health Housing
- Case Management
- Shelters
- Emergency Shelters:
- Family Centers:
- Veteran Shelters
- Pet-Friendly Shelters
- General/Multi-service housing/shelters:
- Trafficking survivors
Internet Services
Job Seeking / Resources
Legal Assistance
- KCBA King County Bar - Free Legal Assistance Washington state
- LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic
- Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)
- Criminal History Records - Expungement Checklist
- Washington Law Help
LGBTQ Counseling and Resources
- Healthy Life Recovery: Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community
- King County Prevention/Education Resources
- LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic
- NW Network - Local Resources
- PFLAG - LGBTQ Resources
- RTC - LGBTQ Resources
- Trevor Space - LGBTQ Youth
- Valley Medical - LGBTQ
Listening Session Resources
Medical, Dental, Vision
- Medical
- Medicaid eligible
- Dental
- Vision
Mental Health Counseling
- Clinics:
Multi-Cultural Resources
- Open Doors - For Multicultural Families
- ACRS - Asian Counseling Resource Referral
- Multicultural Counselors | Counselors
Multi-Cultural, and African American/Black Resources
- 211- Phone & Online Community Resource Guide
- Byrd Barr Place - Programs & Services + Byrd Barr Place - Home Page
- Christ Free Clinic - Local Community Resources
- City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide 2019-2020
- King County - Community Mental Health Services
- King County Prevention/Education Resources
- MSC-Multi-Service Center
- Multicultural Counselors | Counselors
- Neighborhood House
- Parent Help 123 - Resource Finder - Clinics
- Psychology Today: Find African American Therapist
- Renton Area Youth & Family Services
- Therapy For Black Girls - Listing
- Therapy For Black Men - Listing
- United Way Benefits Hub
Pregnancy, Child Care, Parenting Classes, Baby Supplies & Support Groups
- Community Parenting Resources | Swedish Medical Center Seattle and Issaquah
- First Steps (maternity and infant care) | Washington State Health Care Authority
- Free diapers and baby supplies Seattle and King County (needhelppayingbills.com)
- Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) - King County
- Neighborcare Health - Pregnancy
- Nido Familiar/Family Nest Pregnancy and Parenting Support - Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington (ccsww.org)
- Parent Groups – FOCS (focseattle.org)
- Parenthelp123
- Pregnancy, child and teen health services and resources - King County
- Renton Technical College Foundation | Grants (rtc.edu)
- Resources — Cooper House
- United Way - Parent+
- Valley Medical - Parents
- Valley Medical - RotaCare Renton & Bellevue
- Vision House
- Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
Sexual Assault Help
- Title IX | Renton Technical College (rtc.edu)
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (wcsap.org)
- Home | King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (kcsarc.org)
- Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources: Washington State Department of Health
Suicide Prevention
- Alternatives to Suicide | Mental Health Presentations | HelpingMinds
- Crisis Connections - 24-Hour Crisis Line: 206-461-3222 or 1-866-427-4747
- You can also text “HEAL” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741
- Home - Teen Link
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Suicide Prevention Guide (for Family and Friends)
- For 24-hour assistance, you may call the King County Crisis Clinic at 206-461-3222 or 866-4CRISIS (427-4747). In an emergency, call Renton Police at (425) 430-7500 or 911.
- ULifeline
Tax Preparation
Veteran
CONTACT US
Building I – Student Success Center
behavioralhealth@rtc.edu
(425) 235-6635
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