Seattle Human Services@SeattleHSD

Official account of the City of Seattle's Human Services Department. View the City’s policies at seattle.gov/digital

 Seattle, WA
seattle.gov/human-services
Joined March 2010
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As Domestic Violence Awareness Month approaches in October, our latest Employee Spotlight features Michelle Smith of the Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Check it out: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…
HSD Employee Spotlight graphic featuring Michelle Smith near a stream in the woods.

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Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson joined last week's meeting of the Mayor's Council on African American Elders to share her thoughts on the City's direction and hear from advisory council members. Learn more about the MCAAE at seattle.gov/MCAAE.
Members of the MCAAE pose for a group photo with Mayor Wilson.

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September is Hunger Action Month. Seattle’s map of Emergency Food Resources is a designed to help people in need to find free meals & groceries. It's also a great way to identify local food organizations that need volunteers and donations! Check it out: app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJ…
Screenshot of a map of Seattle with dots representing food resources.

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Last week, Seattle Human Services leaders joined the Low Income Housing Institute and City officials at the groundbreaking for the Glassyard Commons RV Safe Lot and Tiny House Village. Read more about this facility in the West Seattle Blog: westseattleblog.com/2026/09/…
A group of City leaders and LIHI staffers pose with shovels at the site of the Glassyard Commons groundbreaking.

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Are you 16-24 and looking to explore career options? APPLY NOW for Learn & Earn: Foundations! Applications close Sept. 25 at 5 PM. Weekly 2-hour workshops 10/26 to 3/27 on job readiness and career planning. And you can earn stipends! Get details: seattle.gov/SYEP
Learn & Earn: Foundations graphic with young people working in a laboratory that reads: Explore career options and gain job readiness skills.

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Join the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders and Age Friendly Seattle on Sunday, 9/13 as they celebrate Grandparents Day, honoring the wisdom, strength, and legacy of the elders who inspire and guide our families and communities. Get details/RSVP: form.jotform.com/26232714233…
Collage of older adults and young people attending the Grandparents and African American Elders' Day at Northwest African American Museum.

ALT Collage of older adults and young people attending the Grandparents and African American Elders' Day at Northwest African American Museum.
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The Mayor’s Council on African American Elders is an advisory council that provides recommendations to City leaders on issues impacting Black elders, ensuring their needs and experiences inform Seattle's policies and priorities. Learn more about the MCAAE: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…
Community Corner graphic featuring a group of smiling MCAAE members and the Seattle Human Services logo.

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Kudos to @KCPubHealth, Chief Seattle Club, and ETS for bringing a substance use disorder counselor to the CSC's Pioneer Square day center. This is a great example of using opioid settlement funds to connect people to treatment, resources, and support. publichealthinsider.com/2026…

Opening doors when people are ready – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

A partnership between Chief Seattle Club and Evergreen Treatment Services offers immediate support to people who ask for help with substance use. Funded by the King County Opioid Settlement, the...

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Our latest Employee Spotlight features Dwight Jackson, who supervises HSD Outreach Teams connecting people experiencing homelessness in central and south Seattle with available shelter and services. Read about Dwight's approach to this critical work: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…
HSD Employee Spotlight graphic with Dwight Jackson standing in front of a colorful wall.

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Did you know that the City of Seattle is expanding eligibility for the Utility Discount Program to nearly 30% more customers next year? Find out if you might be eligible for these discounts or other utility bill assistance. humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…

Utility Bill Assistance to Expand in January 2027 - Human Interests

Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing utility services, including electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, continues to rise. The...

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Hundreds of young people from finished their Seattle Youth Employment Program internships this week. They included Imani Davenport, who made this TikTok about working with HSD's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Thank you and congrats, Imani! tiktok.com/@thecityintern/vi…

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TikTok | Make Your Day

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Applications are now open for Learn & Earn: Foundations! The Seattle Youth Employment Program provides job readiness training and career planning workshops for youth ages 16-24 entering the workforce. Get details, including eligibility requirements, at seattle.gov/SYEP.
2027-27 Learn & Earn: Foundations graphic with several young people holding certificates

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Thank you to @MayorOfSeattle Katie Wilson for stopping by our Summer Meals Program site at Van Asselt Community Center earlier today! The Summer Meals Program continues through 8/21 at sites across Seattle. Find a site near you at seattle.gov/summer-food or text FOOD to 509-509.
Four adults stand at a table offering free food to four children.

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Today, Seattle Human Services launched a Request for Qualifications process to ID qualified organizations interested in providing emergency shelter development, emergency shelter operations, and behavioral health care at emergency shelters. Get details: seattle.gov/human-services/f…
HSD graphic with Seattle skyline and icons representing the three aspects of the Shelter Expansion Roster RFQ: developing shelters, operating shelters, and providing behavioral health care.

ALT HSD graphic with Seattle skyline and icons representing the three aspects of the Shelter Expansion Roster RFQ: developing shelters, operating shelters, and providing behavioral health care.
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Tier 2 smoke and heat activations are now in place through Friday, Aug. 7. Visit kcrha.org/severe-weather-she… to learn what that means (and how/where to stay cool) and go to pscleanair.gov for updates on staying safe amid wildfire smoke.

Severe Weather Response - KCRHA

Find overnight and daytime shelter information for severe weather events for Seattle and King County from the Regional Homelessness Authority.

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With elevated HeatRisk and air quality that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups forecasted, KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols. We are activating air quality response protocols effective immediately and heat response protocols tomorrow. kcrha.org/severe-weather
KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols for heat and wildfire smoke. Tier 2 Air Quality response protocols will be activated effective immediately, and will deactivate on Friday, August 7. Tier 2 Extreme Heat response protocols will activate tomorrow, August 4, and will remain active through Friday, August 7, deactivating on the morning of Saturday, August 8. More information is coming as we connect with local service providers to update cooling center and shelter information. kcrha.org/severe-weather

ALT KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols for heat and wildfire smoke. Tier 2 Air Quality response protocols will be activated effective immediately, and will deactivate on Friday, August 7. Tier 2 Extreme Heat response protocols will activate tomorrow, August 4, and will remain active through Friday, August 7, deactivating on the morning of Saturday, August 8. More information is coming as we connect with local service providers to update cooling center and shelter information. kcrha.org/severe-weather
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North Helpline and the Hunger Intervention Program are joining forces as North Seattle Food Connection! They're creating a place where clients can pick out groceries, enjoy a meal, receive housing assistance, and access other services — all under one roof. humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…
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This summer, we're proud to welcome 12 interns from the Seattle Youth Employment Program. In our latest Employee Spotlight, four introduce themselves and describe what they are hoping to get out of their experience. Check it out at our blog: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2…
HSD Employee Spotlight graphic featuring five smiling SYEP interns wearing Summer Food Service Program shirts.

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Age Friendly Seattle is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Join the party! 💲 Sign up for Age Friendly discounts for older adults and people with disabilities 🗓️ Attend monthly Civic Coffee educational events 🎓 Take the anti-ageism online training seattle.gov/age-friendly
A gift box with the Age Friendly Seattle logo and party favors spilling out below balloons in the number 10.

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An Age Friendly Seattle GOLD Card and FLASH Card above the Seattle skyline and the words: "Age Friendly Discounts"

ALT An Age Friendly Seattle GOLD Card and FLASH Card above the Seattle skyline and the words: "Age Friendly Discounts"

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With elevated HeatRisk in the forecast, KCRHA is activating tier 2 severe weather protocols from Mon 7/20 through Tues 7/21, winding down the morning of Wed 7/22. Click through for resources in our area, like Seattle and North King: kcrha.org/severe-weather
Image is of a sunset over Seattle, with white text overlaid reading High NWS HeatRisk Cooling Resources: With elevated HeatRisk in the orange category in the forecast, KCRHA is activating tier 2 severe weather protocols from Monday, July 20 through Tuesday, July 21, winding down the morning of Wednesday, July 22.

ALT Image is of a sunset over Seattle, with white text overlaid reading High NWS HeatRisk Cooling Resources: With elevated HeatRisk in the orange category in the forecast, KCRHA is activating tier 2 severe weather protocols from Monday, July 20 through Tuesday, July 21, winding down the morning of Wednesday, July 22.

These images contain lists of available resources for the July 20 – 21 severe weather Tier 2 heat activation. All of this information can be more accessibly accessed at kcrha.org/severe-weather

ALT These images contain lists of available resources for the July 20 – 21 severe weather Tier 2 heat activation. All of this information can be more accessibly accessed at kcrha.org/severe-weather

These images contain lists of available resources for the July 20 – 21 severe weather Tier 2 heat activation. All of this information can be more accessibly accessed at kcrha.org/severe-weather

ALT These images contain lists of available resources for the July 20 – 21 severe weather Tier 2 heat activation. All of this information can be more accessibly accessed at kcrha.org/severe-weather

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Thank you, West Seattle Blog, for stopping by our Summer Food Celebration. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the Summer Food Service Program, which is providing free meals to all kids ages 1-18 thru Aug. 21. Find a site near you: seattle.gov/summer-food westseattleblog.com/2026/07/…
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