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Jun
21

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion

“If you are in crisis, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Connections Line at 866-427-4747. Additional helplines:

Local and National Resources

Local Resources:

King County 2-1-1: 800-621-4636

Washington Teen-Link: 866-833-6546

WA Listens: 988 Lifeline

WA Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511

WA Warm Line: 877-500-9276

 

National Resources:

The Trevor Project: call 866-488-7386, text 678678

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)

The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

The LGBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

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For a comprehensive list of LGBTQ+ community resources, please contact OERSJ@KingCounty.Gov.

King County Services Available to Transgender Servicemembers and Veterans

Offers housing assistance, financial support, employment services, behavioral health, and care coordination.

Open to all who meet King County’s broad definition of "veteran," including those discharged under less-than-honorable conditions.

How to Access:

Phone: 206-263-8387 (VETS)

Website: https://kingcounty.gov/veterans

Walk-in Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30–11:00 AM & 1:00–3:00 PM

Locations: Tukwila and Northgate offices

Northgate: 9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98115

Tukwila: 645 Andover Park West, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188

VSHSL-Funded Services - LGBTQIA+ Legal Aid, Peer Support, and Navigation


VSHSL funds providers offering legal aid, peer support, and LGBTQ+-specific veteran navigation services.

Includes culturally responsive partnerships such as:

Minority Veterans of America (MVA)

  • www.minorityvets.org
  • Email: info@minorityvets.org

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    Lavender Rights Project

  • Phone: (206) 639-7955
  • www.lavenderrightsproject.org


    • VSHSL Strategies Supported:
  • SS5 – Veteran Provider Training Supports: Military cultural competency training for providers working with LGBTQ+ veterans.
  • VORP – Veteran Outreach & Resource Programs: Outreach, mutual aid fund, and support focused on minority and LGBTQ+ veterans.

    • Qmmunity House


    Q'mmunity House is a Veteran, Senior, and Human Services Levy -funded transitional housing site for LGBTQ+ veterans, operated in partnership with Minority Veterans of America.

    Access/Referral: Contact MVA directly for eligibility and referral

    Military Inclusion Center

  • A first-of-its-kind hub in Tukwila for LGBTQ+ and minority veterans, operated by Minority Veterans of America.
  • Will provide inclusive services, peer support, and navigation assistance.
  • Point of Contact: MVA – info@minorityvets.org

    • Behavioral Health and Gender-Affirming Supports


    King County Veterans Program and other programs can refer veterans to inclusive mental health and healthcare partners. Many providers offer gender-affirming care, including counseling, transition support, and advocacy.

     

    Access Points:
    KCVP: 206-263-8387 (VETS)
    Resource Access Team (RAT): 206-809-7115

    Housing Navigation and Emergency Access

    Transgender veterans at risk of losing military housing may qualify for emergency shelter or transitional housing, including LGBTQ+ affirming sites.

    Referral Pathways:
  • King County Veterans Program: 206-263-8387 (VETS)
    • Walk-in: Mon–Fri, 8:30–11:00 AM & 1:00–3:00 PM
  • RAT: 206-809-7115
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