In these uncertain times, many are facing pressures compounded by health concerns, social distancing, child and family care, and economic stresses. While community-based organizations along with public and private services are ready to respond and assist, it can be challenging to locate these resources. This page includes a curated list of resources. If you do not see what you are looking for, contact Washington 211, a hotline to connect you with community resources.
Free Testing
The City of Seattle and King County offer (and maintain information about) free COVID testing. Please follow the links for testing locations and procedures.
University-wide Academic and Personnel Resources
- UW Coronavirus Facts & Response (including an FAQ section)
- Facts and information regarding the move to remote instruction (includes information about classes, grading, graduation, etc.)
- Message from the UW President regarding spring quarter
- Disability Resources for Students
- Counseling services: Let’s Talk, the Counseling Center and Hall Health Mental Health
- Livewell (Formerly Student Health and Wellness)
- Husky Health and Well-Being (all UW Seattle Student Health Services in One Place)
- SafeCampus
- Be Real Youth Program
- International Student Services: Coronavirus information for F1 & J1 students
- Race and Equity Initiative
- Resources for combating stigmatization, bias and xenophobia
- Library updates
Online learning
- Academic Support Programs
- Student help for online learning
- Odegaard Writing and Research Center
- Online tutoring via CLUE
- Online tutoring via the Instructional Center (IC)
- Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT): How to access accommodations in an online learning environment
- Zoom for students: UW is offering free Pro-Zoom (video-conferencing) accounts to all students
- Accessible Technology at UW
- Humanities Academic Services Center
Technology Access
- UW Student Technology Loan Program
- Internet connectivity for learning, teaching, and working remotely
- Comcast internet access for students
- Comcast's Internet Essentials for qualifying new, low income customers impacted by COVID-19
- Scout App: find technology loan items that are available to check out near you
Food resources
- Map of local food banks
- UW Seattle food pantry
- Northwest Harvest SODO Community Market: pre-bagged produce, prepared foods, and shelf-stable groceries
- Cedar Park Northshore Food Bank in Kenmore
- Family Works Food Banks in Wallingford and Greenwood
- Ballard Food Bank
- St.Leo’s Food Connection Food Bank in Pierce County
- Salvation Army
- Mutual Aid Solidarity Network's Seattle Area COVID-19 Request Support Form
Emergency funding
- Student Financial Aid has created an FAQ to support students with information related to financial aid
- UW Emergency Aid available for undergraduate and graduate students to assist with unexpected financial hardships
- Short-Term Loans through UW Financial Aid
Utility assistance
If you are facing financial hardship and unable to pay your utilities, you may be able to request utility bill assistance from one the following local agencies:
- Hopelink Emergency Service Centers in Kirkland/Northshore
- St. Vincent DePaul
- King County Veterans’ Program
- Snohomish County Utility Assistance
- King County Energy Assistance Program
Resources for parents
- UW Resources for Parents
- The Center for Child and Family Well-Being
- Childcare options
- The Child Mind Institute has published a resource on how to talk to young people about COVID-19.
- Seattle Children’s Hospital has published information on Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19. The information is also available in the following languages: Spanish | Somali | Tagalog | Chinese
- Free Meals for Children age 18 and under (children do NOT have to be enrolled in Northshore School District)
- Free lunch for Seattle Public School students: Monday through Friday 11 am - 1 pm
Transportation
- Ride requests
- Community Transit modified services and fares
- Sound Transit modified services and fares
- King County Metro Alerts and Updates
Legal Resources
Mental health resources
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on Managing Anxiety & Stress during COVID-19 and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers.
- People who already are managing existing mental health conditions should prioritize self-care during difficult times and should contact their clinicians if they have questions or concerns. To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Text “START” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has an article on Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty.
- The Hope Center has outlined resources for supporting college students during this crisis.