find HELP FOR IMMIGRANTs
(Regardless of immigration status)
JCIRA can help with vital services for refugees, asylum seekers, other immigrants, or DACA recipients.
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.
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 stros costos?)
If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs food, housing, or medical aid, check
this list of local resources.
If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs legal help:
Check out the free or low-cost legal services.
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.
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 stros costos?)
If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs food, housing, or medical aid, check
this list of local resources.
If you are an immigrant, or know someone who needs legal help:
Check out the free or low-cost legal services.
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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. Contact JCIRA at 360-232-6070 for more information. 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
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
All Jefferson County Food Banks
jeffersoncountyfoodbanks.org
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
Infants and Children Under 360-385-9432
Jefferson Public Health
615 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend
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
Immediate Shelter
Jefferson Emergency Shelter
Basement of the American Legion Building
209 Monroe Street
Port Townsend
(Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week)
Housing
Olycap 360-385-2571
(See Additional Services below)
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)
Additional Services
Dove House Crisis Line 360-385-5291
1045 10th Street
Port Townsend
(Advocacy, basic needs, housing help, and resources
for survivors of domestic violence, sexual
assault, and other crime in addition to
housing)
Olympic Community Action (OlyCap) 360-385-2571
www.olycap.org
(In addition to housing, helps with all
basic needs, such as rent, utilities, gas, public
transportation and more)
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A Wealth of Resources:
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more help with THE FAMILY RESOURCE NAVIGATOR, tanya barnett
Tanya 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.
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.
Whether you need housing, food, healthcare, assistance with parenting, or other basic support, she can help.
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.
ALSO SEE OUR COMMUNITY 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.
