Other Places to Go for Help
To report suspected child abuse or neglect call 911 or contact Child Protective Services at 1-(866)-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276).
Aging and Adult Services
Children and Family Services
Child Support Services
Developmental Disability Services
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
Legal Services for Families and Children
Mental Health Services
Education Services
Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Community Resources in Your Area
Aging and Adult Services
- DSHS Adult Protective Services
Health and safety concerns involving vulnerable adults in their own homes:
1-(800)-422-3263 - DSHS Residential Care Services Hotline
Health and safety concerns involving residents in long-term care facilities:
1-(800)-562-6078 - Long Term Care Ombudsman
Independent mediation and advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities:
1-(800)-562-6028
Children and Family Services
- DSHS Children’s Administration Constituent Relations
Inquiries and complaints regarding DSHS Children’s Administration:
1-(800)-723-4831
Child Care
- WA State Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Information and referrals on licensed child care providers:
1-(800)-609-8764 - CPS 24-Hour Hot Line
Child safety concerns involving licensed child care facilities or homes:
1-(866)-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276)
Families in Conflict
- DSHS Children’s Administration 24-hour Hot Line
Crisis intervention counseling for families in conflict:
1-(800)-422-7556 - DSHS Children’s Administration Constituent Relations
Information and complaints involving family assessment and counseling services; At-Risk Youth (ARY) petitions; and Child in Need of Services (CHINS ) petitions:
1-(800)-723-4831
Juvenile Rehabilitation
- DSHS Constituent Services
Inquiries, referrals and complaints:
1-(800)-737-0617
Missing and Runaway Children
- National Runaway Switchboard
Confidential inquiries and referrals for parents and runaway youth:
1-(800)-621-4000 - Washington State Patrol Missing Children Clearinghouse
Inquires relating to missing children:
1-(800)-543-5678
Sexually Aggressive Youth
- DSHS Children’s Administration Constituent Relations
Inquiries and complaints:
1-(800)-723-4831
Child Support Services
- DSHS Office of Support Enforcement
Information and complaints:
1-(800)-457-6202
Developmental Disability Services
- Developmental Disabilities Council
Inquiries and referrals on community programs, children’s services and housing:
1-(800)-634-4473
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
- WA State Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline
Inquiries and referrals to local programs and shelters:
1-(800)-562-6025 - DCTED Crime Victims Advocacy
Inquiries and referrals to local services:
1-(800)-822-1067
Legal Services for Families and Children
- Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral system (CLEAR)
Information and referrals:
1-(888)-201-1014
1-(206)-464-1519 [King Co.] - Northwest Women’s Law Center
Information and referrals:
1-(206)-621-7691 - Disability Rights Washington
Information, referrals and advocacy for people with developmental, physical or mental disabilities:
1-(800)-562-2702
1-(800)-905-0209 [TTY]
Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Ombudsman
Complaints about Mental Health Services - DSHS Consumer Affairs
Information and referrals:
1-(800)-446-0259 - DSHS Constituent Services
Complaints:
1-(800)-737-0617
Education Services
- Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction Special Education Ombudsman
1-(360)-725-6075 - Office of the Education Ombudsman
1-(866)-297-2597 - Sound Options Mediation and Training Group
Mediation services for parents and local school districts:
1-(800)-692-2540
Substance Abuse Treatment Services
- DSHS Alcohol/Drug 24-Hour Help Line
Information and referrals:
1-(800)-562-1240 - DSHS Constituent Services
Complaints:
1-(800)-737-0617
Community Resources in Your Area
- Search for information on the community services online or dial 211 from a landline telephone