Our services
Assistance and Discounts
Save money on utilities, childcare, food, housing, home repairs, internet, and transportation.
Food and Nutrition
Find food and nutrition resources throughout the City.
Aging and Disability
Find discounts, events, health services and more for older adults and people with disabilities.
Safety and Victim Support
Find support services for crime survivors and volunteer to keep our communities safe.
Youth and Young Adults
Find food and career preparation programs for ages 16-24.
For Providers
Find funding for your organization or learn how to partner with Seattle Human Services.
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News and updates
12/29
Michael Adusah first joined the Human Services Department in March 2023. He’s a Senior Planner with the Aging and Disability Services division, working closely with an ADS advisory council that advocates for older adults and people with [...]
12/18
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Jordan [...]
11/26
When SNAP benefits were disrupted November 1 amid the federal shutdown, tens of thousands of Seattle residents were suddenly left scared and wondering how they would afford to feed their families for unforeseeable future. On October 30, [...]
11/25
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by [...]
About Human Services
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. We advance our Vision and Mission by investing in community-based organizations and programs that support strong and healthy communities.
We do this work in collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Seattle City Council, King County, United Way of King County, Public Health—Seattle & King County, and many, many other regional partners. Learn more about HSD.
More than 2.8 million community meals served to low‐income and vulnerable populations in 2024
- More than 34,000 Utility Discount Program (UDP) customers enrolled—8,318 new to the program in 2024
- 138,457 home food deliveries to Seattle residents in 2024, a 20 percent increase from the previous year
- 240,531 dental and/or medical visits provided to low-income and vulnerable populations
- 293 youth participated in paid opportunities through the Seattle Youth Employment Program
- 8,359 survivors received domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or gender-based violence services
- 20,527 people contacted Community Living Connections and 15,383 long-term care assessments completed