Information & Resources

DSHS Child Protective Services
To Report Abuse or Neglect Involving Children
Call: 1-800-562-5624 (Statewide Hotline Number)

To Report Abuse or Neglect of Adults in Their Own Homes
Call: 1-800-346-9257 (Region #4) Ask for APS Intake

To Report Abuse or Neglect Involving Adults in Facilities
Call: 1-800-562-6078 (Statewide Number)

Specialized Recreation
The King county parks and Recreation office has many ongoing and special events
including evening dances.
Call for schedule of events, times and cost: (206) 205-8335

Seattle Parks and Recreation
100 Dexter Avenue N.
General Information: (206) 684-4075
For a complete overview of Seattle Parks & Recreation including addresses and features of each park: http://www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/parks/parkspaces/parklist.htm

Senior Services
2208 Second Avenue
Tel: 1-888-4ELDERS or (206) 448-3110 or TDD (206) 448-5025
Website: http://www.seniorservices.org
Senior services offers a monthly I & A Passport newsletter with a calendar of events and resources. There are many resources available to seniors including volunteer transportation, minor home repair, senior rights assistance, an African-American outreach program and the senior information and assistance/ caregiver support group. By calling or visiting the website you can find phone numbers for all of these services, as well as, available benefits, applications for Meals on Wheels or the Mobile Market and other community and housing resources.

Shoreline Parks and Recreation
Shoreline City Hall
17544 Midvale Ave. N.
Tel: (206) 546-5041
Email: pks@ci.shoreline.wa.us
Scholarships are available for youth and developmentally disabled programs. Please call the Shoreline Pool at (206) 362-1307 or the Spartan Gym at
(206) 418-3383 for more information.

Transportation
METRO Transit
Call or see website for route schedules: http://transit.metrokc.gov/
Tel: (206) 553-3000
Regional Reduced Fare Permit
Discounted bus pass for adults with developmental disability.
Cost: One time fee of $3.00 then each bus ride is .25 cents
Call: (206) 553-3060, M-F 8am-5pm for paperwork.
TTY users call (206) 384-1739, and request an application form.
Requires doctor's signature and check box that says that the person requires an
attendant while riding the bus. (Then companion rides free)
Once paperwork is submitted, pick up pass at King Street Station, 201 S. Jackson St
Need Photo ID unless over 65 years of age.
Open: M-F 8am-5pm.

Flash Cards
Are available for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities through the mayor's office. They offer discounts and reduced entrance fees to many venues.
Requirements for applying for the card are listed on the paperwork and on the website.
The cards provide identification and eligibility to receive discounts at various businesses, reduced fares on Amtrak, and free tickets to the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium.
To obtain a card print the paperwork off the website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/
(Look for the Mayor's office link) or call the community line at, 1-800-621-4636 for more information.

Also available through the Mayor's office is a Disability Resource Link page with many valuable contacts for information and services.
http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/ads/disabilitylinks.htm

CPR & First Aid Training Courses
The following organizations offer courses that will fulfill CPR/ First Aid Requirements. Please call or email or visit their websites for current class availability and registration.
Seattle King County Red Cross - 1900 25th Avenue South
PO Box 3097, Seattle, WA 98114-3097
Phone: (206) 323-2345 Fax: (206) 325-8211
Email: info@seattleredcross.org
Web: http://www.seattleredcross.org/

Snohomish County Red Cross - 2530 Lombard Avenue
Everett, Washington 98201
Tel: (425) 252-4103
Email: chapter@redcrosssnoco.org
Web: http://www.redcrosssnoco.org
Many Community Centers and Fire Stations also offer CPR and First Aid Training.