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Lutheran Community Services Northwest

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Multi-state nonprofit serving WA, OR, and ID with behavioral health, family/community support, refugee and immigrant services, housing, and aging services for older foreign-born adults.

Regional nonprofit operating across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with core service lines in behavioral health, family and community support, refugee and immigrant services, and housing (through the former Compass Housing Alliance). Aging and Independent Living offers the Older Adults Support Program for foreign-born adults age 60 and over in King County, including refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, Amerasians, trafficking victims, Iraqi and Afghan SIVs, and humanitarian parolees. Services include case management, resource connection, and online English and citizenship classes, plus case management in King County through a partnership with HealthierHere. Headquartered in Washington.

Cost. Many programs free or grant-funded; eligibility varies by program.

Services offered

  • Behavioral Health Services
    Behavioral health

    Recovery support for addiction, trauma, and mental health.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Family and Community Support
    Case management

    Programs to break cycles of poverty and trauma and strengthen families.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Refugee and Immigrant Services
    Case management

    Resettlement and support for refugees and immigrants.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Child Wellness Programs
    Case management

    Support for children experiencing adversity in safe, stable environments.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Crime Victim Services
    Advocacy

    Support for crime victims through healing, recovery, and legal processes.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Housing Services (via Compass)
    Housing assistance

    Affordable housing and shelter through Compass Housing Alliance affiliation.

    lcsnw.org/
  • Safe Route Immigration
    Legal aid

    Immigration legal services program.

    lcsnw.org/
  • English Language and Citizenship Classes
    Adult education

    Multilingual online classes preparing immigrants for naturalization.

    lcsnw.org/program/aging-and-independent-living/
  • Case Management (King County)
    Case management

    Helps clients with housing, food, transportation, and behavioral health needs.

    lcsnw.org/program/aging-and-independent-living/

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