Community Services Directory
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Emergency Numbers:
911 - Police
911 - Fire
911 - Medical
211 - All other Referal Services
| Child Protective Services |
(800) 562-5624 |
| Coast Guard (Search & Rescue) |
(206) 220-7001 |
| Crisis Line |
(866) 427-4747 |
| FBI (Seattle office) |
(206) 622-0460 |
| Poison Center |
(800) 222-1222 |
| Washington State Patrol |
(206) 464-6610 |
| Adult Protective Services |
(206) 341-7660 |
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse:
| Al-Anon/Alateen Meeting info. |
(206) 625-0000 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
(206) 587-2838 |
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Alcohol and Drug 24-hour Help Line
- Teen Line (3-7pm) |
(800) 562-1240
(877) 345-8336 |
| Catholic Comm. Services Chemical Dependancy |
(800) 499-5979 |
| Debtor's Anonymous |
(800) 421-2383 |
| Evergreen Treatment Services |
(206) 223-3644 |
| Gambling Anonymous Hotline |
(800) 547-6133 |
| Highline Addiction Recovery |
(206) 248-4787 |
| Kent Youth & Family Services |
(253) 859-0300 |
| King Co. Chemical Abuse/Depend. |
(206) 263-9000 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) |
(800) 927-6080 |
| Nar-Anon Information Service |
(800) 477-6291 |
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Narcotics Anonymous S King Co. |
(253) 872-3494 |
Recovery Centers of King Co.
- Seattle Office
- Kent Office |
(206) 322-2970
(253) 584-6513
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| Renacer Youth Treatment Center |
(206) 766-6960 |
| Ruth Dykeman Youth & Family |
(206) 243-5544 |
| Ryther Child Center |
(206) 525-5050 |
| SeaMar/Des Moines Recovery Center |
(206) 878-7393 |
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Animal Control:
| 24-Hour Emergency Vet |
(206) 243-2982 |
| Des Moines Police Animal Control Division |
(206) 870-6549 |
| King County Animal Services Line |
(206) 296-7387 |
| Pet License Des Moines |
(206) 878-3301 |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife |
(425) 775-1311 |
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Business & Service Organizations:
| Des Moines Legacy Foundation |
(206) 870-6527 |
| Destination Des Moines |
(206) 824-9462 |
| Kiwanis Club |
(206) 878-8294 |
| Lions Club |
(206) 244-3913 |
| Masons |
(206) 878-8916 |
| Order of the Oddfellows |
(206) 870-6333 |
| Rotary Club |
(206) 623-0023 |
| Southwest Kig County Chamber of Commerce |
(206) 575-1633 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars |
(206) 782-8618 |
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Non Proit Child Care:
Churches & Places of Worship:
| Bet Chaverim Synagogue |
(206) 557-0403 |
| Brooklake Center |
(253) 838-7522 |
| Des Moines Assembly of God |
(206) 946-7910 |
| Des Moines Gospel Chapel |
(206) 878-2145 |
| Des Moines United Methodist Church |
(206) 878-8301 |
| First Baptist Church of Des Moines |
(206) 878-3972 |
| Grace Lutheran Church |
(206) 878-2460 |
| Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church |
(253) 839-0731 |
| Jehovah Witness/Redondo |
(253) 839-3212 |
| Korean Lutheran Church |
(253) 839-0731 |
| Lifepoint Foursquare Church |
(206) 824-7001 |
| Marcus Whitman Presbyterian Church |
(206) 878-2013 |
| Midway Covenant Chuch |
(206) 878-4861 |
| Normandy Christian |
(206) 878-4740 |
| Open Door Baptist Church |
(206) 851-8640 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Church |
(206) 824-2978 |
| Salvation Army |
(253) 946-1346 |
| Somoan Christian Fellowship |
(206) 870-1663 |
| St. Philomena's Catholic Church |
(206) 878-8709 |
| Southminister Presbyterian |
(206) 878-8133 |
| Taproot Church |
(206) 878-7433 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church |
(253) 839-5200 |
| Word International Ministries |
(253) 945-9673 |
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City of Des Moines:
| Animal Control |
(206) 870-6549 |
| Building Permits |
(206) 870-7576 |
| City Attorney |
(206) 870-6553 |
| City Clerk |
(206) 878-4595 |
| City Cable |
Channel 21 |
City Hall
- (TDD) |
(206) 878-4595
(206) 824-6024 |
| City Manager |
(206) 870-6541 |
| Community Development Department |
(206) 870-7576 |
| Construction Hotline |
(206) 870-7585 |
| Engineering |
(206) 870-6522 |
| Finance |
(206) 870-6512 |
| Human Services |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Information Line (Des Moines) |
(206) 870-7585 |
| Job Line (Des Moines) |
(206) 870-6593 |
| Marina |
(206) 824-5700 |
| Municipal Court |
(206) 878-4597 |
| Park & Recreation |
(206) 870-6527 |
| Police (Non-emergency: voice and TDD) |
(206) 878-3301 |
| Public Works |
(206) 870-6559 |
| Senior Services |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Web Page |
www.desmoineswa.gov |
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Clothing:
| Midway Covenant Church Clothing |
(206) 878-4861 |
| Multi-Service Center/Federal Way |
(253) 838-6810 |
| Pregnancy Aid (Maternity and infant wear) |
(206) 878-3770 |
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Consumer Affairs:
Better Business Bureau
- TDD |
(206) 431-2222
(206) 448-6237 |
| Clear Point Financial Solutions |
(800) 634-2227 |
| Comcast |
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| King County Office of Citizen Complaints |
(206) 296-3452 |
| US Consumer Product Safety Commission |
(800) 638-2772 |
| Washington State Attorney General Consumer Line (dial & request tape on subject) |
(206) 464-6811 |
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Counseling / Mental Health:
| Asian Counselng & Refferal |
(206) 695-7511 |
| Auburn Youth Services |
(253) 939-2202 |
| Catholic Community Services |
(206) 328-5774 |
| Compassionate Friends (Parents/Grandparents who lost child/grandchild) |
(206) 241-1139 |
| Consejo Counseling & Refferral |
(425) 746-4512 |
| Crisis Clinic |
(206) 461-3222 |
| Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center |
(206) 933-7100 |
| Lutheran Counseling Center |
(206) 364-1046 |
| Nat. Alliance for Mentally Ill |
(253) 941-0782 |
| Recovery Centers of King County |
(253) 854-6513 |
| Ruth Dykman Youth & Family Services |
(206) 243-5544 |
| Seattle Mental Health |
(206) 302-2300 |
| Teen Link |
(888) 431-8336 |
| Valley Cities Counseling |
(253) 939-4055 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Family Services |
(206) 382-5340 |
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Dental:
| Easter Seal (dental referrals for disabled |
(206) 281-5700 |
| Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers (dental clinics for low income) |
(206) 461-6935 |
| Seattle/King County Dental Society (low income, seniors, referral only) |
(206) 443-7607 |
| Seattle/King County Public Health Dept. Dental clinic referral |
(206) 296-4620 |
| Senior Info. & Asst. (60+ referrals) |
(206) 448-3110 |
| United Cerebral Palsy (Dental clinic) |
(206) 633-6725 |
| University of Wash. (School of Dentistry) |
(206) 543-5830 |
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Domestic Violence:
| Adult Protectve Service |
(206) 341-7660 |
| Asian/Pac. Islander Family Shelter |
(206) 467-9976 |
| Catherine Booth Shelter |
(206) 324-4943 |
| Childhaven |
(206) 624-6447 ex: 4900 |
| Child Protective Services |
(800) 562-5624 |
| Consejo Counseling & Refferral |
(206) 461-4880 |
| Crisis Clinic |
(206) 461-3222 |
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DAWN
- Shelter
- 24hr. Crisis Line |
(866) 286-3296
(425) 656-7876
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| Domestic Violence Hotline |
(800) 562-6025 |
| DSHS Children & Family Services |
(206) 721-6500 |
| King County Coalition Against Dom. Volience |
(206) 568-5454 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Center |
(800) 825-7273 |
| New Beginnings Shelter |
(206) 522-9472 |
| N.W. Network of Bisexual, Trans & Lesbian Survivors of Abuse |
(866) 363-4276 |
| Nursing Home Patient Abuse & Neglect |
(800) 562-6078 |
| Protective Order Advocacy Progam |
(206) 205-7406 |
| Refuge Women's Alliance |
(206) 721-0243 |
| Seattle Indian Health Board |
(206) 324-9360 |
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Education:
| Colleges & Vo-Tech |
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| Highline Community College |
(206) 878-3710 |
| Puget Sound Skills Center |
(206) 433-2524 |
| Schools - Public |
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| Des Moines Elementary |
(206) 433-2541 |
| Highline Choice Academy |
(206) 433-2318 |
| Highline Interim School |
(206) 433-2561 |
| Highline School Special Services |
(206) 433-2125 |
| Madrona Elementry |
(206) 433-2478 |
| Midway Elementary |
(206) 433-2379 |
| Mt. Rainier Senior High |
(206) 433-2441 |
| North Hill Elementary |
(206) 433-2137 |
| Pacific Middle School |
(206) 433-2581 |
| Parkside Primary School |
(206) 433-2485 |
| Woodmont Elementary |
(253) 945-4500 |
| Schools - Private |
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| Des Moines Creek School |
(206) 824-4468 |
| Evergreen Lutheran School 9-12 |
(253) 946-4488 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran School K-8 |
(253) 839-6516 |
| Montessori Spring Valley School |
(253) 874-6003 |
| St. Philomena Catholic School |
(206) 824-4051 |
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Employment:
| ANEW (Apprenticeship & non-traditional Employment for Women) |
(425) 235-2212 |
| Casa Latina |
(206) 956-0779 |
| Dept. of Social & Health Services |
(206) 439-6530 |
| Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
(206) 859-2343 |
| Ruth Dykman |
(206) 243-5544 |
| Highline Community College Career Center |
(206) 878-3710 |
| Highline Youth & Family Services |
(206) 243-5544 |
| King County Work Source (Renton) |
(206) 205-3500 |
| Work Training Programs |
(206) 296-5220 |
| New Start Program (White Center) |
(206) 205-6765 |
| Skyway Training Program |
(206) 296-7433 |
| State Dept. of Labor & Industries |
(206) 281-5400 |
| Teen Job Line |
(425) 990-3779 |
| Washington Women's Employment & Education |
(253) 859-3718 |
| Workforce Development Council |
(206) 448-0474 |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs:
| Asian Counseling & Referral |
(206) 695-7511 |
| Casa Latino |
(206) 956-0779 |
| Center for Career Alternatives |
(206) 322-9080 |
| Chinese Info. Service Center |
(206) 624-5633 |
| Consejo Counseling Referral Service |
(206) 461-4880 |
| Des Moines Library |
(206) 824-6066 |
| El Centro de la Raza |
(206) 329-7960 |
| Employment Opportunities Center Refugee Woman's Alliance |
(206) 721-0243 |
| HCC Adult Literacy |
(206) 878-3710 ex: 3303 |
| Rainier Beach Family Center |
(206) 723-1301 |
| Refugee Resetlement |
(206) 323-3152 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance |
(206) 721-0423 |
| South Seattle Community College |
(206) 764-5363 |
| Workforce Development |
(206) 878-3710 ex: 3353 |
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Environmental:
| Burn Ban Hotline |
(800) 595-4341 |
| Hazardous Substance Information |
(800) 633-7585 |
| Recycling Information |
(800) 732-9253 |
| Sea-Tac Airport Noise Complaints |
(206) 433-5393 |
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Food and Meals:
| Des Moines Food Bank |
(206) 878-2660 |
| Des Moines Senior Center (Mon-Thurs. hot lunch) |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Emergency Feeding Program |
(206) 329-0300 |
| Food Stamp Information |
(206) 341-7426 |
| Meals on Wheels |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Northwest Harvest |
(206) 625-0755 |
| St. Vincent de Paul |
(206) 767-6449 |
| Salvation Army |
(253) 946-7933 |
| WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) |
(253) 838-4977 |
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Health-Disabilities:
| Human Services Help Line |
211 |
| ARC of King County |
(206) 364-8384 |
| Asian Counseling & Referral |
(206) 695-7511 |
| Birth to Three - Federal Way |
(253) 874-5445 |
| Childrens Therapy Center of Kent |
(253) 854-5660 |
| Chore Services |
(425) 284-2240 |
| Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center |
(425) 226-6111 |
| Highline School District Special Education |
(206) 433-2125 |
| Seattle/King Co. Aging and Disability |
(206) 684-0660 |
| Veterans Affairs |
(800) 827-1000 |
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Health/Hospice/In Home Care:
| Catholic omunity Service Homecare |
(206) 322-3637 |
| Community Information Line |
211 |
| Highline Home Health & Hospice |
(206) 439-9095 |
| Hospice of Seattle |
(206) 320-4000 |
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Health Resources:
| 24-Hour Nurse |
(206) 246-8773 |
| AIDS Prevention Project |
(206) 205-7837 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Puget Sound |
(800) 848-7097 |
| American Cancer Society |
(206) 283-1152 |
| American Diabetes Association |
(800) 628-8808 |
| American Heart Association |
(800) 562-6718 |
| American Lung Association |
(800) 732-9339 |
| Arthritis Foundation |
(800) 542-0295 |
| Cancer Lifeline |
(800) 255-5505 |
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Community Health Centers (Healthpoint):
- Burien
- Federal Way
- Kent |
(206) 244-0264
(253) 874-7634
(253) 852-2866 |
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Dental Clinics (Healthpoint)
- Federal Way Community Clinic
- Kent Community Clinic
- Renton Public Health |
(253) 874-7646
(253) 796-4071
(206) 296-4955 |
| DSHS |
(206) 341-7430 |
| Epilepsy Association |
(206) 547-4551 |
| Family Health Hotline |
(800) 322-2588 |
| Family Planning Hotline |
(800) 770-4334 |
| King Co. Comm. Health Access Program |
(206) 284-0331 |
| Medicare |
(800) 772-1213 |
| Northwest Kidney Centers |
(206) 292-2771 |
| Optometric Center of Seattle |
(206) 325-1100 |
| Planned Parenthood Federal Way |
(253) 661-7002 |
| Planned Parenthood Kent |
(253) 854-2343 |
| Planned Parentood - Sex Info. Line |
(206) 328-7711 |
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Public Health Info. Line
- Federal Way Health Services
- Kent Maternity Support Services
- Teen Clinic - Burien
- Teen Clinic - Kent
- White Center Health Services |
(253) 838-4557
(206) 296-4500
(206) 439-9300
(206) 296-7450
(206) 296-4646 |
| SeaMar Comm. Health Center |
(206) 762-3730 |
| S.T.D. Hotline |
(800) 227-8922 |
| Washington Poison Control |
(206) 526-2121 |
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Hospitals:
| Auburn Regional Medical Center |
(253) 833-7711 |
| Highline Medical Center |
(206) 244-9970 |
| St. Francis Hospital |
(253) 835-8100 |
| Ve. Affairs Health Center |
(206) 762-1010 |
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Housing:
| Home Repair Loans |
(206) 296-7640 |
| King County Housing Authority |
(206) 574-1248 |
| Section 8 Housing (DSHS) |
(206) 214-1300 |
| Savation Army |
(253) 946-7933 |
| SHAG (Senior Housing Assistance Group) |
(888) 450-7424 |
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Legal:
| Consumer Credit Northwest |
(800) 244-1183 |
| Des Moines City Attorney |
(206) 870-6553 |
| Des Moines City Prosecutor |
(206) 870-6515 |
| Des Moines Municipal Court |
(206) 878-4597 |
| Insurance Commissioner-Washington State |
(800) 562-6900 |
| King County Bar Assoc. |
(206) 624-9365 |
| King County Prosecuting Attorney |
(206) 296-9000 |
| Legal Action Center (Housing) |
(206) 324-6890 |
| Legal Information & Referral |
(206) 621-7691 |
| Neighborhood Legal Clinics |
(206) 267-7070 |
| N.W.Immigration Life Project |
(800) 445-5771 |
| NW Justice Project |
(206) 464-1519 |
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Public Defenders Offices:
- A.C.A.
- Northwest
- S.C.R.A.P.
- T.D.A. |
(253) 520-6509 or (206) 624-8105
(206) 674-4700
(206) 322-8400
(206) 447-3900 |
| Protective Order Advocacy |
(206) 205-7406 |
| Regional Justice Center in Kent |
(206) 205-2501 |
| Victim Assistance Program |
(206) 205-7411 |
| Seattle Tenants Union |
(206) 723-0500 |
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Libraries:
| Des Moines Library |
(206) 824-6066 |
| Woodmont Library |
(253) 839-0121 |
| King County Library Answer Line |
(800) 462-9600 |
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Historical Society / Museum:
Des Moines Historical Society & Museum
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(206) 824-5226 |
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Parenting Support:
| 24-Hour Crisis Nursey |
(206) 328-5437 |
| 24-Hour Family Help Line |
(206) 233-0139 |
| CHANGES Parent Support Network |
(206) 241-1536 |
| Child Care Resources |
(206) 329-1011 |
| Early Parent Support |
(206) 547-8570 |
| Moms Club of Des Moines |
(206) 212-6292 |
| Parkside Family Center |
(206) 433-2392 |
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Recreation / Youth Services:
| Before/After School Program |
(206) 870-6527 |
| Big Brothers of South King County |
(206) 273-9060 |
| Boy Scouts/Chief Seattle Council |
(206) 725-5200 |
Boys and Girls Clubs
- King County
- Federal Way |
(206) 243-3487
(253) 941-2722 |
| Camp Fire Boys & Girls |
(253) 854-3676 |
| Des Moines Park & Recreation Department |
(206) 870-6527 |
| Girl Scouts/Southcenter, Tukwila |
(206) 433-8833 |
| Swimming - Mt. Rainier Pool |
(206) 296-4278 |
| YMCA |
(206) 244-5880 |
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Senior Services:
| AARP (American Assoc. of Retired Persons) (senior info. and services) |
(206) 526-7918 |
| Adult Day Care Servces (Wesley) |
(206) 592-1211 |
| Adult Day Care Association |
(206) 461-3899 |
| Adult Protective Services |
(206) 341-7660 |
| Cable Discount |
(206) 870-6513 |
| Caregiver Information Line |
211 |
| Chore Services |
(800) 328-5787 |
| Des Moines Senior Center (lunch, social services, classes) |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Friend to Friend Program (nursing home visitation) |
(206) 246-5150 |
| Geriatric Dental Group |
(253) 839-1300 |
| Long Term Care |
(800) 310-5654 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman |
(206) 694-6790 |
| Meals on Wheels |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Medical Equipment Lending |
(206) 878-1642 |
| Medicare/Social Security |
(800) 772-1213 |
| METRO ACCESS Transportation |
(206) 263-3113 |
| Reduced Property Tax |
(206) 296-3920 |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program |
(206) 957-4779 |
| Senior Companion Program |
(206) 329-0515 |
| Senior Information and Assistance |
(206) 448-3110 |
| Senior Rights Assistance |
(206) 448-5720 |
| Senior Shuttle Transportation |
(206) 727-6262 |
| Widowed Info. & Consultation |
(206) 241-5650 |
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Shelter / Temporary Housing:
| Domestic Violence - Women |
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| Catherine Booth House |
(206) 324-4943 |
| D.A.W.N. |
(206) 622-1881 |
| New Beginnings |
(206) 522-9472 |
| HOMELESS - Men |
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| Compass Center |
(206) 357-3100 |
| HOMELESS - Women |
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| Hospitality House |
(206) 242-1860 |
| Salvation Army |
(206) 447-9944 |
| HOMELESS - Youth |
(206) 447-9944 |
| So. King Co. Youth Shelter |
(253) 735-3582 |
| Seveson House (males 15-18) |
(206) 804-8866 |
| Friends of Youth |
(206) 236-5437 |
| FAMILIES |
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| Catholic Community Services |
(800) 870-3204 |
So. King Co. Multi-Services
- Federal Way
- Kent |
(253) 854-3437
(253) 854-3437 ex. 104 |
| YMCA |
(425) 255-1201 |
| Temporary Housing |
211 |
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Transportation:
| American Cancer Society |
(800) 227-2345 |
| AMTRAK |
(800) 872-7245 |
| Emissions |
(800) 272-3780 |
| Medicaid Transportation |
(800) 923-7433 |
| METRO Transit |
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- ACCESS - for disabled
- Customer Service
- Reduced Fare
- Rider Information
- Route Information |
(206) 263-3113
(206) 553-3060
(206) 553-3060
(206) 553-3000
(206) 553-3000 |
| Rider Match |
(888) 814-1300 |
| Seatac Airport |
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| Seattle Bicycle Maps |
(206) 684-7583 |
| Senior Shuttle-Seniors & local only |
(206) 727-6262 |
| Sound Transit |
(888) 889-6368 |
| Volunteer Transportation-Seniors only-Medical |
(206) 448-5740 |
| Washington State Department of Transportation |
511 |
| Washington State Ferries |
511 |
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Area Utilities/Services:
| Allied Waste |
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| Comcast |
(800) 266-2278 |
| Des Moines Post Office |
(206) 824-3647 |
| Dig Safely |
(800) 424-5555 |
| Hazardous Waste Disposal |
(206) 296-4692 |
| Highline Water District |
(206) 824-0375 |
| Lakehaven Sewer & Water |
(253) 941-1516 |
| Midway Sewer & Water |
(206) 824-4960 |
| Puget Sound Energy |
(888) 225-5773 |
| South King Co. Fire District |
(253) 839-6234 |
| Southwest Suburban Sewer |
(206) 244-9575 |
| Qwest Customer Service |
(800) 244-1111 |
| Qwest Repair Service |
(800) 573-1311 |
| Water District No. 54 |
(206) 878-7210 |
| Utility/Rent Assistance |
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| Neighbor House Helpline |
(206) 767-7124 |
| Multi Service Center |
(800) 348-7144 |
| Salvation Army |
(253) 946-7933 |
| Highline Water District reduced rate |
(206) 824-0375 ex:137 |
| Qwest |
(800) 244-1111 |
| WA. Telephone Assistance |
(800) 562-6150 |
Vital Statistics:
| Birth & Death Certificates |
(206) 296-4768 |
| Divorce Records |
(206) 296-9300 |
| Drivers License |
(253) 872-2782 |
| Marriage Licenses |
(206) 296-4021 |
| Marriage Records |
(206) 296-1570 |
| Vehicle/Vesel License |
(206) 296-4000 |
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Voter Registration:
| At all Public Schools and Libraries |
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| Des Moines City Clerk |
(206) 878-4595 |
| King County Voter Registration Option #2 |
(206) 296-8683 |
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Thanks to the City of Des Moines Human Services Advisory Committee for their time on this publication. |
