Seattle Human Services

We are celebrating National Nurses Week and the invaluable contributions nurses make in our community. HSD employs a small but mighty team of Aging and Disability Services nursing staff who support medically complex clients living in their own homes. Thank you to all nurses!

The Victim Support Team provides support to survivors of violence during a critical time of need. Applications are now open for the 2026 VST volunteer cohort! Learn more at info sessions May 7, 13, 18 & 22. Sign up for a session and apply to the VST at seattle.gov/victim-support….

On Saturday, May 16, join HSD’s Aging & Disability Services division for a FREE screening of "My Mama Joe: Hope & Help," followed by a Q&A with local experts in caregiving, dementia navigation, and healthy living. Get details and register now: mamajoeproject.com/seattle.

The Opioid Recovery & Care Access (ORCA) Center is a 24/7, low-barrier facility operated by the Downtown Emergency Services Center that provides immediate, compassionate care for people after an opioid overdose. Learn more in our latest Community Corner: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2026/04/30/com…

What's the best thing about being a Recruiter for Seattle Human Services? Kamal De Campos of HSD's Human Resources unit has the answer in our latest Employee Spotlight. He also explains HSD’s newly streamlined recruiting and hiring processes. Check it out: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2026/04/28/hsd…

It's Denim Day! HSD, led by the Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, wore denim to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention & stand with survivors. If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault, call 888-998-6423 or visit kcsarc.org

Thank you, Seattle Times, for sharing info about our Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Low-income older adults in King County can apply by May 8 for $80 e-Benefit cards to buy fresh food for local farmers markets at sfmnp-seattleking.org. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/s…

Join us in wearing denim on Wednesday to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and stand in solidarity with survivors. See denimday.org to learn more. If your team wears denim on Wednesday, please tag us in your photos! #DenimDay #sexualassaultprevention

For sexual assault survivors, the first step doesn’t have to be a police report—it can be support, information, and choice. Seek Then Speak is a City of Seattle tool that helps survivors complete a report online, on their own terms. Learn more: bit.ly/4eH2XCqhttps:/…

Two of our fabulous interns -- Sonali Agarwal of Age Friendly Seattle and Sarah Desai of Aging & Disability Services -- have been named to the Husky 100 at the University of Washington @UW. Congrats to both and thank you to all of our incredible interns! washington.edu/husky100

April 19-25 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week? In Seattle, it coincides with the application period for the Victim Support Team, volunteers who provide support to survivors of violence during a critical time of need. Learn more and apply by May 29 at seattle.gov/victim-support….

Celebrating 30 years of service, Seattle’s Victim Support Team provides compassionate and non-judgmental support to survivors of violence during a critical time of need. Applications for the 2026 VST volunteer cohort are now open! Learn more: seattle.gov/human-services…

Seattle Human Services is proud to support the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which helps low-income older adults in King County purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Applications are open through May 8 for the 2026 benefit. To apply, visit sfmnp-seattleking.org.

Access to fresh, affordable, nutritious, and culturally relevant food is a key ingredient in building strong, healthy communities. Help us track food needs! If you live in WA and are 18 or older, participate in the Washington State Food Security Survey: redcap.link/WAFOOD6

Applications for 2026 Seattle Youth Employment Program internships are open! SYEP offers hundreds of young people (ages 16-24) paid internships across Seattle. Visit seattle.gov/syep for eligibility info and application instructions. Tag a young person in the comments!

We're excited to see City funding being used to expand non-congregate shelter options and bring more of our neighbors indoors. Congratulations to @KingCoRHA! kcrha.org/news-expanding…

Know any young people looking for opportunities this summer? Youth applications for the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Internship Program open TODAY! Applications are due by 5 pm on May 4. Visit seattle.gov/SYEP for eligibility info and application instructions.

In her unique role at HSD, Rebecca Kuhn gets to work with caring, passionate, and committed staff across the department to ensure our services are accessible to all. Read all about Rebecca in our Human Interests blog: humaninterests.seattle.gov/2026/03/17/emp…

As Women’s History Month continues, we're spotlighting some partners who focus on uplifting and empowering women. @APIChayaSEA provides culturally specific support services help survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence. bit.ly/HS-community

Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and a real opportunity to move forward. Our City's newest Tiny House Village, "Olympic Hills," is now open in the Lake City neighborhood in North Seattle. Learn more in this blog post from the @KingCoRHA: kcrha.org/news-expanding…