Seattle, Washington

Phone number: 206-737-0242

Address: Confidential

Services: Safety Planning, housing navigation, legal help, support groups and youth services 

Eligibility: Adults and teens experiencing abuse, friends and family may also call

Before you go: Local advocates 6am - 10 pm daily; overnight calls transferred to the national hotline.

877-922-4292 / 206-325-0325; Mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm
Address / access: P.O. Box 14047, Seattle, WA 98114 (mail only).
Services: Safety planning, advocacy counseling, basic legal advocacy, therapy and referrals.
Eligibility: Free confidential support centered on Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

211 for King County intake
Address / access: Phone intake; regional office details are available online.
Services: Civil legal screening and referrals.
Eligibility: Generally for eligible low-income residents; case and capacity rules apply.
Before you go: Mention any court deadline at the start of intake.

206-587-4009 / 800-445-5771

Address / access: 615 2nd Ave., Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104.

Services: Immigration legal help, including options connected to domestic violence and trafficking.

Eligibility: Call for screening; Seattle serves King and Snohomish counties. Waitlists can be long.

Before you go: Phone intake: weekdays 9:30 am–noon and 1–4:30 pm. Representation is not guaranteed.

425-747-7274; Spanish: 425-620-2778
Address / access: Appointments and clinics; ask for the current meeting location

Services: Civil legal advice; domestic violence and housing programs.
Eligibility: King County residents unable to afford a lawyer; request screening.
Before you go: Clinic advice does not automatically include court representation.

For case guidance, use local legal aid or a DV advocate.
Address / access: Online forms; confirm the correct court and local filing route.
Services: Official protection order petition and related forms.
Eligibility: Eligibility depends on Washington law and your facts; a form does not guarantee an order.
Before you go: Tell intake about urgent danger, children, hearing dates and existing orders. Clerks
provide procedural information, not personal legal advice

Non-emergency: 206-625-5011
Address / access: Call for the appropriate reporting or precinct location.
Services: Local reporting and navigation; ask about victim services and report copies.
Eligibility: People seeking police assistance in the jurisdiction. Use 911 for immediate danger.
Before you go: Police-linked services have different confidentiality rules from independent DV advocates.

Identify a safe place, a trusted contact and an exit/ride plan. Agree on a code phrase if safe. Teach children to seek help rather than intervene. You can request support without committing to leave.

Documents, Medicine and Money

If safe, gather IDs, birth certificates, medications, keys, necessary phone numbers, court orders, school/medical records and some money. Do not delay emergency help because documents are missing. An advocate can help with replacements.

Children, School and Work

Discuss safe pickup rules and authorized contacts with appropriate staff. Keep existing court/parenting orders available and ask a lawyer before changing a court-ordered arrangement. Ask about safe exchanges and trauma support.

Location Sharing & Shared Accounts

Consider Apple/Google accounts, family sharing, photos, maps, vehicle apps, smart-home cameras, wearables and shared phone plans. Private browsing does not hide activity from account holders, spyware or network monitoring.

Passwords, Trackers, Evidence

From a safer device, make a plan before changing passwords, disconnecting accounts or disabling a tracker: changes can alert an abuser. If safe, preserve original messages, screenshots and dates in a place the abuser cannot access. Ask an advocate about documenting safely.

Pets, Access & Privacy

Include pet food, medicines and records in a plan if safe; ask about foster/boarding before travel. Include mobility equipment, communication devices and personal-care support. Keep shelter addresses and safe contact information private.