Wellness Information

Off Campus and Community Resources

Emergency funding & financial help

If you are facing financial hardship and unable to pay your bills, you may be able to request financial assistance from one of the following local agencies:

• Hopelink Emergency Service Centers in Kirkland/Northshore
• Salvation Army: Type in your zipcode to find local Salvation Army resources, including financial assistance
• St. Vincent DePaul
• Snohomish County Utility Assistance
• King County Energy Assistance Program
• King County Veterans’ Program

Food resources

Listed below are some of the many local food resources avaialble. Please double check all hours and locations before visitng as schedules may change. You can also make use of the on campus food pantries, the Husky Pantry and the Kodiak Cave.

• Map of local food pantries: type in your zipcode for a listing of the food pantry locations nearest you.
• Northwest Harvest SODO Community Market: pre-bagged produce, prepared foods, and shelf-stable groceries
• Cedar Park Northshore Food Bank in Kenmore 
• Family Works Food Banks in Wallingford and Greenwood 
• Ballard Food Bank 
• St.Leo’s Food Connection Food Bank in Pierce County 
• Salvation Army: Type in your zipcode to find all Salvation Army services near you, including food pantries.

Housing resources

• Housing resources through Hopelink 

Mental health resources

• People who are already managing existing mental health conditions should prioritize self-care during difficult times and should contact their clinicians if they have questions or concerns. To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Text “START” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has an article on Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty.
• The Hope Center has outlined resources for supporting college students during this crisis.

Resources for parents

• The Child Mind Institute has published a resource on how to talk to young people about COVID-19.
• Seattle Children’s Hospital has published information on Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19.  The information is also available in the following languages:  Spanish | Somali | Tagalog | Chinese 

Transportation

• ORCA Lift reduced fare bus service: You may qualify for reduced cost bus fares through the Orca Lift card. More information can be found online, or you may contact the Benefits Hub on campus with questions. 
• Ride requests for those registered with DART service. 
• Community Transit modified services and fares

Wellness Resources at UW Bothell & Cascadia College

There are many dimensions of wellness, all of which intersect and contribute to your wellbeing. UW Bothell and Cascadia College have resources to support your holistic wellness and help you thrive. Our Benefits Hub can help you identify, navigate, and connect with the appropriate resources to meet your needs.

Visit the campus library's Campus Amenities Guide for a comprehensive list of on-campus and community resources at UW Bothell and Cascadia College to support your wellbeing.

Didn't find what you're looking for?

UW Bothell and Cascadia College students and employees should contact the Health and Wellness Resource Center for more information hawrc@uw.edu.