Human Services

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Phone: (877) 501-2233

Apply online for benefits, including food and cash assistance. See website for details.

24/7 access to community resources for youth in crisis, ages 13-17. Phone: (425) 877-5171 (call or text)

Emergency shelter, supportive housing, legal advocacy and community-based resources for victims of domestic violence in Snohomish County. Phone: (425) 252-2873

24/7 hotline for those in crisis or those concerned about a friend or loved one. Options available for Veterans, Deaf + Hard of Hearing, online chat and services in Spanish. Phone: 988 (call or text)

Hotline for teens in crisis, available 7 days a week. Calls received between 6pm-10pm are answered by a teen peer counselor. Phone: (866) 833-6546 (call or text) After Hours: (866) 789-1511

Employment support for those with a disability or disabling condition, including job searching, training, resume building and specialized employment opportunities. Phone: (425) 774-3338

Statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington. Phone: (425) 258-6300

Offers programs and support that strengthens businesses, supports workers, and assists unemployed residents obtain gainful employment. Phone: (425) 921-3423

Provides low-barrier, direct support for Snohomish County residents aged 14-24 with connections to education, career skills training, community and employment resources, and workshops. Phone: (425) 374-8351

Families may come to the Food Bank every week to receive services which include canned and dry goods, meats, deli and dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, desserts, bread, and miscellaneous items. Drive-thru available. Phone: (425) 745-1635

Food assistance and other services for families in South Snohomish County. Phone: (425) 774-7766

Lynnwood Food Resources - English/Spanish(PDF, 127KB)

Lynnwood Food Resources - Arabic(PDF, 140KB)

Lynnwood Food Resources - Dari(PDF, 133KB)

Lynnwood Food Resources - Hindi(PDF, 175KB)

Lynnwood Food Resources - Punjabi(PDF, 134KB)

Primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals. Phone: (425) 835-5200

Free Nurse Advice Line is available outside of clinic hours of operation. Phone: (425) 640-5544

Health care for underserved individuals and families in King and Snohomish Counties. Services include integrated and comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health counseling for free or reduced cost. Phone: (206) 363-4105 

Access point for Coordinated Entry and housing services, as well as other local and regional services. Phone: 211

Connects people with federal and local rent assistance, as well as helping individuals achieve housing stabilization. Phone: (425) 290-8499 

Free civil legal aid services to eligible low-income residents of Snohomish County, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, primarily in the areas of Family Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Housing, and Wills for Seniors. Phone: (425) 258-9283

Critical services including mental health support, food & nutrition services, healthcare coordination, transportation and minor home repair for low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. Phone: (425) 355-1112

145 emergency shelter beds for men and 100 beds for women and children. Phone: (425) 740-2500

45-day emergency shelter for single adult women and mothers with children. Clients have their own room and meet regularly with an advocate to develop and execute a Housing Stability Action Plan. Phone: (425) 774-9843

Information regarding bus schedules and routes, as well as a trip planner, rider alerts and a listing of popular Lynnwood destinations.    Phone: (888) 889-6368

An on-demand shared ride service for travel anywhere within the Alderwood service area for the same price as our local bus fare.          Phone: (425) 521-5600

Reduced transit fares for low-income households, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those on Medicare and other certain state benefit programs in King and Snohomish Counties. Individuals under 18 ride free with a youth ORCA card. Phone: (800) 756-5437

Reduced rates and annual rebates to qualifying low-income households for the City’s water, sewer, and storm utilities. Paper copies of the application are available at Lynnwood City Hall and the Lynnwood Recreation Center during regular business hours. Phone: (425) 670-5164

The Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time per heating season assistance in paying the heat bill for eligible households. Additional utility assistance grants available. Phone: (425) 388-3880