Washington Assistance and Aid Programs.

Locate ways how to get aid, including rent and energy bill assistance, in all cities and counties in Washington, including Seattle and Spokane.

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
The TBRA Rental Assistance Program provides low-income and struggling households with security and utility deposits, and will help them with paying up to 12 months of rent. There is also aid available for homeless and families in transition. Find additional ways to get help with rent. (360) 725-2943. More.

Basic Health
Basic Health is a Washington state-sponsored program that provides low-cost health care coverage and insurance through private health plans. Very affordable healthcare coverage. 1-800-660-9840

General Assistance Unemployable (GAU)
A state-funded grant program that provides medical benefits and cash grants to persons who are mentally incapacitated and/or physically unemployable for 90 days from the date of application. 1-877-501-2233

Free Mortgage and Foreclosure Counseling
Hundreds of attorneys across the state have joined together to provide struggling families and individuals with free legal advice to help them save their home. Learn more.

There are also dozens of non-profit agencies that are certified by HUD. Contact these agencies for foreclosure prevention advice. Learn more.

Working Connections Child Care Program
This aid program helps individuals and families with paying for child care expenses and bills.

Emergency Cash Assistance
If your family has an emergency, and if you need a one-time cash payment to keep safe housing, pay utilities, or for general help, you may be eligible for this aid program. 1-800-737-0617

Legal Representation and Assistance
The state of Washington offers residents access to lawyers and non-profit law firms that will provide them with free legal aid. Learn more.

Debt Consolidation, Housing, and Financial Counseling
Learn what types of resources are available to help Washington residents get out of debt, repair their credit, and receive housing counseling. A number of certified not for profit counseling specialists operate in the region. Find debt and credit counseling in Washington.

State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
A low cost health insurance coverage plan offered for young adults under the age of 19 who live on their own, or with working parents, single parents, grandparents, friends, or other family members. (877) 543-7669

Free Health Care
There are also many free clinics located in Washington. You can find some in your county below, or click here for additional locations.

Some locations focus on helping individuals and families of all ages meet their dental needs by providing high quality dental services on a sliding fee scale. Continue.

Emergency Food Assistance
If you are in need of food and have very little money, you may qualify for emergency food assistance.

Basic Food Program
This program helps lower income families and individuals receive a more nutritious diet by supplementing their income with Basic Food benefits.

In addition, dozens of food banks around Washington provide free food assistance. Get information on Washington food banks.

Energy Bill Assistance
Residents of Washington State have access to a large number of financial assistance programs for paying utility bills. Many companies give discounts and also provide weatherization services. Read more.

Assistance From Washington Cities and Counties