Assistance

Ongoing Services Of Interest

Senior Rights Assistance Program
Free 30-minutes
Call SRA at (206) 448-5720 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
SRA provides free legal and consumer information to older adults and their families. Highly trained volunteers support clients by helping to problem-solve, providing information and resources plus making appropriate referrals to other agencies within the community. SRA coordinates the Elder Law Clinic in Seattle and Kent.

In collaboration with the King County Bar Association, SRA coordinates the Elder Law Legal Clinic in Seattle and Kent. Clients can meet with an attorney for ½ hour and receive free legal advice on a variety of elder law issues. A new addition to the clinic is the creation of simple wills for clients who meet eligibility criteria. Clients can have a will created or updated.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Call (877) 501-2233 for more information and to check on eligibility criteria.
You may be eligible for SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Two-thirds of adults 50+ who are eligible for benefits do not apply because they think they are ineligible.  Eligibility is based on a number of factors including income, household size and disability.

Home Repair
Call (206) 448-5751.
Income eligibility required.
Minor Home Repair’s highly skilled Repair Technicians make minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical
repairs and install wheelchair ramps, grab bars and handrails. This service is available to homeowners of all ages in Seattle, Shoreline and Bellevue.
Applications are available at the Reception Desk at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Utility Bill Discounts For Seniors

Utility bill discounts for City Light/Seattle Public Utilities are handled by the Utility Discount Program, (206) 684-0268

Discount Card Programs

Gold Card Discount
Call (888) 435-3377 for more information.
Gold Cards are available at the Reception Desk at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Washington State Discount Prescription Card
To join, call (800) 913-4146.
Save on generic and brand-name drugs.