Community Resources

The Southeast Seattle Senior Center is one of many organizations serving aging adults in Seattle. We encourage you to learn more about what services and options are available to you!

Resources at SESSC

New Computer Lab Hours
Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Please make note of the new Computer Lab hours.

The Seattle-Rainier Lions Club collects eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones to repair and send all over the world. Donate items you no longer use at our Front Desk.

Medical and Emergency Card
We care about your safety and health!  We encourage all participants to complete a Medical & Emergency card which provides us with valuable information in the case of an emergency. Call Alex at 206-722-0317 for more information.

Please feel free to borrow any book and/or donate current paperbacks to the center.

Drop off donations for the Rainier Valley Food Bank right here at the Senior Center.

Diabetes Shoe Program
If you are diabetic and need special shoes, Priority Footwear can provide you with custom fitted shoes just for you.  Mary Williams, Client Service Coordinator, can be reached at 206-957-7772 or 206-393-2725.  Cost can be covered through Medicare.

Medical Equipment Loans
We have a limited number of walkers, canes, wheelchairs and other home health aids available for your use at no charge to you.  Please contact Alex at 206-722-0317 for more details.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
This group meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the week on the second floor from 2:00pm—3:00pm.

Resources Through Other Agencies

Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 from any land line in King County to receive referral information from a referral specialist? Referrals are available on a wide range of services offered in King County. Services include utility assistance, health and dental, transportation, special assistance for caregivers, employment training and other government programs. Don’t struggle alone…call 2-1-1 for assistance!

Enjoy delicious home-delivered meals that are available for delivery throughout King County. Interested? Please contact Senior Services at 206-448-3110 for details about this program.

This is a Catholic Community Services program which provides FREE chore assistance to low-income aging adults as well as adults living with disabilities. Volunteers can assist you with a variety of chore assistance, including:

• Light housekeeping
• Grocery Shopping
• Yard Work
• Transportation

All Volunteers from Catholic Community Service programs are carefully screened through background checks, personal references and an interview. You can learn more about the program and eligibility guidelines by calling 1-888-649-6850 or 206-328-5787.

Sponsored by Senior Services, the Minor Home Repair program offers low-cost repairs for minor plumbing, electrical, or carpentry problems. Homeowners of all ages in Seattle, Shoreline, and Bellevue are eligible. Please call 206-448-5751 to coordinate your services.

2208 2nd Ave, Seattle WA
www.seniorservices.org
(206) 448-5757

Established in 1967, Senior Services is the largest non-profit agency serving seniors in Washington. Its numerous programs include Information and Assistance, Meals on Wheels, Minor Home Repair, Senior Rights Assistance, Volunteer Transportation, and of course Senior Centers like SESSC. Senior Services can help older adults and caregivers meet a wide variety of needs.

500 30th Ave S, Seattle WA
www.centralareaseniorcenter.org
(206) 726-4926

Located on 30th Ave S one block south of Jackson Street, the Central Area Senior Center offers programs and services that complement those available at SESSC. We collaborate frequently on trips, programs, and events and many of our members utilize both centers regularly.

www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/index.htm
(206) 684-4951

The Lifelong Recreation department of Seattle Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of activities including trips and classes based at local community centers.

www.4elders.org
1-888-4ELDERS (1-888-435-3377)

This non-profit service provides free information and referral services over the phone. Their website also has links to many resources available to seniors.

www.lions19b.com/rainier.html

The Rainier branch of the Lions Club is a service organization that supports SESSC.

www.brightonapts.org
(206) 722-3922

Located next to SESSC, The Brighton provides affordable housing for low-and moderate-income seniors 55 years of age and older and their families in SE Seattle.

www.kingcounty.gov/healthServices/health/chronic/steps/harvc.aspx

The Healthy and Active Rainier Valley Coalition is a group of agencies and individuals that have come together in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle, Washington, to promote physical activity and nutrition.

www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/SoundSteps.htm

Sound Steps is a volunteer supported walking program with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lifelong Recreation. This program is designed to get adults age 50+ moving and gaining the health benefits of regular exercise.

Participants in this FREE, year-round program are connected to other walkers on their level and given tools to measure progress. Encouragement comes from the support of volunteer walk leaders and regular check-ins.

Sound Steps offers weekly walking groups from a variety of locations, monthly hikes, and a training program to participate in a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Walk event.

www.benefitscheckup.org

Find all the benefits you deserve! Benefits CheckUp allows you to search for benefits you may qualify for.

SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents.  We assist people of all ages with questions or complaints about health care coverage, including Medicare, Basic Health, prescription drugs, children's coverage, and more.