General Assistance Programs and Local Organizations

  • Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

    Provides, housing assistance, child support, vocational rehabilitation, adult care, mental health services, disability support, food and cash and medical assistance

    1-877-501-2233

  • Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) – Thurston County

    Provides monthly essential needs, rental assistance, security deposits, move in costs, and case management/counseling 

    360-583-3410

  • Olympia Free Clinic

    Provides high-quality care for acute medical problems at no cost to the patient (not emergency medical care), treat their immediate medical needs, and then bridge care to a more permanent medical home, mental health services, and specialty clinics

    (360)-890-4074

  • ROOF Community Services

    Provides food bank, community referrals, income tax preparation, energy assistance, rental assistance, well water sample drop off, and kids after school and summer program

    360-273-6375

  • PEER Olympia

    Provides Peer Coaching services, at no cost, that empower individuals in achieving their life goals. Also provides support groups, employment support, and connects people with a 1 on 1 peer that will walk beside them in their quest for resources in the community.

    360-522-9060

  • CIELO

    Provides education, counseling, and advocacy. Also provides multilingual support services to victims of crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

    360-709-0931

  • Capital Recovery Center

    Provides peer support services for anyone with mental health challenges, an outreach/housing program, and the Olympia Buprenorphine Clinic for community members experiencing opioid/fentanyl use disorder, seeking management with buprenorphine and comfort medications.

    360-357-2582

  • Senior Services for South Sound

    Provides a senior nutrition program, multiple activities and classes for seniors, and more supportive services

    360-586-6181