Resources for Immigrants and Refugees

Health care 

Get help from RTC's Behavioral Health - Click  Links to an external site.Here Links to an external site. 

United Way “Get Help” page:  Click Here Links to an external site. 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service in Seattle, Washington:   Click Here Links to an external site. https://acrs.org/ Links to an external site.

Asian Counseling and Referral Service is offering remote intake evaluations and psychiatry services

​​​​​​​You can self-refer to ask about their services at:  cyfintake@acrs.org

Washington State Department of Health: f Links to an external site.ree clinics Links to an external site.

How to obtain charity care Links to an external site.

Health recommendations Links to an external site. 

UndocuHealth tip: How to relieve the anxiety of COVID-19 Links to an external site.

UndocuHealth tip: How to build up your immune system during COVID-19 Links to an external site. (Developed after hearing that many poor communities are running out of traditional medicines in stores)

UndocuHealth video: How to make your own hand sanitizer Links to an external site.

The “public charge” rule will not be triggered in any situation where immigrants and their families need testing or care for Covid-19. (more at the National Immigration Law Center Links to an external site..)

More Medical Resource - Click Here Links to an external site.

Washington State Resources

Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs: COVID-19 Assistance and Public Charge FAQ for Immigrants Links to an external site.

This is a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) information guide for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services during this COVID-19 outbreak. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs will continue updating this site as developments occur. We plan on translating this page once the information becomes more permanent. If you are bilingual, please consider helping communicate the below information to your immigrant and refugee neighbors and friends.

Seattle area COVID-19 Request Support Form Links to an external site.

If you would like food or other supplies dropped off at your front door, please use this form. We are prioritizing folks who are sick, disabled, quarantined without pay, elderly, undocumented, queer, Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color — including those displaced from Seattle to the nearby areas.

One America COVID 19 (Coronavirus)- Resources for Immigrants Links to an external site.

We’ve compiled a list of resources in Washington State (some in multiple languages) to ensure everyone in our communities are able to receive the care and necessities they need. They categories are the following:

• General COVID-19 Information
• Federal Resources
• County Resources
• City Resources
• Education Resources
• Unemployment Resources
• Resources for Undocumented folks

Request Funds from JeffCo Mutual Aid Links to an external site.

This form should be used by individuals in Jefferson County, WA who are experiencing financial hardship from the Covid-19 crisis. That includes folks who have been laid off work or have less work due to Covid-19 closures. Requests are capped at $150 at this time.

The JeffCo Mutual Aid team will not share the information gathered with this form, without your affirmative consent. Feedback is welcome, our contact info is at: www.jeffcomutualaid.com.

Seattle Public Schools Coronavirus Response FAQ Links to an external site.

All Schools Closed Through End of the School Year. 

City Resources

• ​​​​​​​City of SeaTac Human Service Providers Links to an external site.
• City of Seattle Food Vouchers during this pandemic Links to an external site.
• City of Tacoma COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program Links to an external site.
• Seattle COVID-19 “Request Support” Form Links to an external site.
•   Links to an external site.– If you need food or other supplies dropped at your front door.

• Spanish Links to an external site.
• Amharic Links to an external site.
• Tigrinya Links to an external site.
• Vietnamese Links to an external site.
• City of Seattle COVID-19 list of services and benefits Links to an external site.
• Eastside King County COVID-19 Resource Directory Links to an external site.
• City of Seattle 2020 Emergency Fund for Businesses Links to an external site. Impacted by COVID-19 (in multiple languages – Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese)
• Chinatown International District $1,500 Grants for Restaurants Links to an external site.

• V Links to an external site.ietnamese Links to an external site.
• Chinese Links to an external site.

Immigration and DACA renewals 

Though USCIS offices are closed, they’ve waived the requirement for new biometrics in DACA renewals, so immigrant youth CAN renew DACA. See resources in English Links to an external site., Spanish. Links to an external site. Also see: COVID-19 USCIS Office Closures Guidance Links to an external site.

National Resources

IRS Tax Filing Extensions Links to an external site.

Nee more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file.

United We Dream Undocu Friendly Care Centers Links to an external site.

United We Dream compiled a list of healthcare centers accessible to the undocumented community.

Betancourt Macias Family Emergency Fund Links to an external site.

Fund for undocumented folks who have been impacted by COVID-19. People can donate or apply to receive the fund.

COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Immigrants Links to an external site.
List of resources for undocumented immigrants facing COVID-19

ImmSchools: Supporting Undocumented Students & Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic Links to an external site.

Resource guide for teachers, schools staff, principals and others serving the immigrant community in schools.

National Domestic Workers Alliance: Coronavirus Care Fund Links to an external site.

The Coronavirus Care Fund was established by the National Domestic Workers Alliance to provide emergency assistance for home care workers, nannies and house cleaners to support them in staying safe and staying home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and to care for themselves and their families. 

Qualifying applicants who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic can receive $400 in emergency assistance from the Fund.

At this time, the Coronavirus Care Fund application is open to domestic workers who have participated in activities of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), NDWA chapters, affiliate organizations, circles and current Alia users.

We will open the Fund for applications from other domestic workers as soon as funding allows. If you do not currently qualify to apply, please complete the form below. We will let you know as soon as the Fund is open to all domestic workers.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease Links to an external site.

Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.

Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.

NILC: Update on Access to Health Care for Immigrants and Their Families Links to an external site.

In this difficult time, we want to provide some reminders about access to health care for immigrants and their family members, including new funding that Congress recently made available for coronavirus testing.

One Fair Way Emergency Fund Links to an external site.

Are you a service worker struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis? We’re here to help!

We are actively raising money for this emergency fund and will be making temporary cash gifts to workers as funding becomes available. This information collected will only be used for the purposes of communicating with you for follow-up steps. We are receiving a significant number of applications, so we appreciate your understanding.

Asylum Connect Verified LGBTQ+ Affirming and Immigrant Friendly Resources Providing Services During COVID-19 Links to an external site.

We have included a list highlighting the verified LGBTQ+ affirming and immigrant friendly resources continuing to offer help (either in-person or virtually) in the United States during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whether you are seeking LGBTQ+ asylum or undocumented, a LGBTQ+ student impacted by early school and dorm closures, or simply in need of a free LGBTQ+ affirming service, AsylumConnect is here for you during this crisis.

*Check our free resource website and mobile app for more detailed information on each verified direct service provider listed below.

This list will be updated regularly by the AsylumConnect team during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact us here or leave a comment on this post if you know of a LGBTQ+ and immigrant friendly resource that should be added to this list.

Immigrant Connections: English Learner Family Engagement During Coronavirus Links to an external site.

Resources for English Learner students.

NAKASEC Community Resources for COVID-19 Links to an external site.

A list of national and regional community resources.

My Undocumented Life: Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and their Families During COVID-19 Links to an external site.

At My Undocumented Life we have compiled a list of resources and news that can help undocumented and mixed-status families during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We update this page frequently so be sure to bookmark it and share it with your networks!

Mutual Fund for Latina/os/x Elders Links to an external site.

Fill out this short form to make cash, groceries, or help requests. Application closes April 4th at 12 pm. During the first phase we will try to fund between $100-250.

ROC RELIEF Links to an external site.

In this time of crisis, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United is providing resources and financial assistance to restaurant workers impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Program Links to an external site.

Southern Smoke is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable foundation. Our Emergency Relief Program provides emergency funding to those employed by or own restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier that are faced unforeseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by insurance. We stand with those in our community and are committed to “taking care of our own”.

Application Verification and Award process: Each application will be verified by the Executive Director or a committee of volunteers. Once applications are verified, the application will be distributed to a separate Awards Committee. The Awards Committee will be made up of trusted community members. The Awards Committee will select awardees by vote and will determine the awarded amount to be distributed. All funds granted are subject to taxation to the greatest extent of the law.

Please fill out the following application if you believe you meet the necessary criteria for Southern Smoke’s Emergency Relief Fund. Please only apply if insurance is not providing you with compensation for your emergency.

Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation: COVID-19 RESOURCES AND INFORMATION Links to an external site.

We are a nationwide community dedicated to making the restaurant industry more hospitable to everyone.

Contra COVID Links to an external site.

Contra COVID is an organization dedicated to helping Latino and immigrant families during this pandemic

We are a group of students and professionals from Harvard Medical School and medical institutions around the country who are dedicated to ensuring that Latino and immigrant individuals have the information they need to protect themselves and their families

Our Mission:

We work hard to provide timely culturally relevant health and social information in an easily accessible format for communities across the nation

Our Vision:

To provide people of all backgrounds  the information, health, and social resources they need to thrive during times of hardship

Techqueria COVID-19 Fund Application for the Undocumented Community Links to an external site.

Techqueria is launching a fund to support undocumented members of our community and beyond who are negatively impacted by COVID-19. Apply by clicking on the link.

Students & Universities

Free Broadband to K-12 and College Students Links to an external site.
In response to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, Altice USA has taken several steps to ensure that Americans within the communities we serve have reliable access to high-speed broadband connectivity to keep them connected to the people, information, and resources they rely on.

Altice USA is committed to helping schools and students stay connected during this unprecedented time. For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not currently have home internet access, we are offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint.

Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, eligible households interested in this solution can call:

866-200-9522 to enroll in Optimum region
888-633-0030 to enroll in Suddenlink region

Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More Links to an external site.
In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans rely on high speed broadband in nearly every aspect of their lives and Charter is committed to ensuring our customers maintain reliable access to the online resources and information they want and need. To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:

1.  Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

• Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.
• Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
• Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.

Scholly Student Relief Fund Links to an external site.
Due to COVID-19, Scholly is providing $200 in cash assistance to students, parents of a student, or graduates. They aim to provide essential financial help to buy groceries, health supplies, and other necessities to those in need. If you’re a student, parent of a student, or graduate, you to apply TODAY.