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​FIND HELP FOR IMMIGRANTs

(Available regardless of immigration status)

​JCIRA can help with vital services for refugees, asylum seekers, other immigrants, or DACA recipients.

If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs legal help:
Check out the free or low cost legal services (servicios legales gratuitos/de bajo costo).

If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs financial help for legal fees, rent, school fees, or other living costs:
See how to apply for the JCIRA Legal Defense and Family Support Fund. (¿Necessita ayuda con costos legales o ostros costos?)
Do you or someone you know want to learn English or study to take the citizenship exam?
Find out about our ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. Send an email to zamberchar@hotmail.com. Classes are Wednesday evenings and are currently on Zoom.

Are you an undocumented student or a DACA recipient who wishes to go on to higher education? 
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) administers programs that help people access and pay for college. As a DACA recipient or an undocumented student you are eligible for in-state tuition, and you may qualify for financial aid and scholarships. For more information go to this WSAC page. You can also go directly to Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WAFSS).


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other places to seek help in jefferson county

If you or your family's personal safety is at stake and you need help right now and cannot wait, call the Crisis Line at 9-1-1.
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JCIRA partners with other organizations that provide assistance to immigrants and their families right here in Jefferson County. Here are a few places you can find help with basic needs:


Food
YMCA Youth Meal Support                               360-385-5811

Brinnon Food Bank                                         360-701-0483
151 Corey Street, Brinnon
(Tues. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
 
Port Townsend Food Bank                               360-385-9462
1925 Blaine Street, Port Townsend
Sat. (ages 65+) 11:30-2 p.m.,
Wed. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
Tri-Area Food Bank                                         360-385-9462
760 Chimacum Rd., Hadlock
 
Quilcene Food Bank                                       360-765-0904
294952 Hwy. 101, Quilcene
 
Physical Health
JC Mash Services (free clinic)                         360-385-0321
620 Tyler St., Port Townsend
Tues. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 
Mental Health Support
Discovery Behavioral Health                          360-385-0321
John Dury (speaks Spanish)
 
National Prevention Suicide Lifeline               800-273-8255

Housing
Olycap                                                          360-385-2571
 
Bayside Housing                                            360-385-1403
 
Coast Shelter                                                360-385-2571
 
Peninsula Housing Authority                           360-379-2565
 
Olympic Neighbors                                        360-344-2190
(serving people with developmental
Disabilities & their families)

YMCA logo

A Wealth of Resources:
​The YMCA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY




The YMCA of Jefferson County is one of our most valuable partners. 

The "Y" has connections with community agencies and nonprofits throughout the county. See this downloadable card on the YMCA website for help with housing, food, mental and physical health, financial assistance, and other basic needs.


more help with THE FAMILY RESOURCE NAVIGATOR, tanya barnett

Tanya Barnett, YMCATanya Barnett can put you in touch with the right resources.
Tanya is available by phone and email from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Whether you need housing, food, healthcare, assistance with parenting, or other basic support, she can help.
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Contact Tanya at 360-563-6025 or send an email to:
tanya@olympicpeninsulaymca.org.

If you need a Spanish translator, contact JCIRA first at JCIRAwa@gmail.com.
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NEED MORE HELP WITH IMMIGRATION ISSUES? SEE OUR RESOURCES PAGE.

​Photo credits:Banner photo with wall graffito "No One is Illeal" by Miko Guziuk on Unsplash; YMCA logo and photo of Tanya Barnett, courtesy of YMCA of Jefferson County.

​Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates

P.O. Box 647
Port Townsend, WA 98368
​JCIRAwa@gmail.com
360-232-6070
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    • BOARD MEMBERS
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