Critical Resources

Campus Community

• Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC)
• Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
• The Husky Union Building (HUB)

COVID-19 Campus Updates

• Novel coronavirus & COVID-19: facts and resources from the University of Washington
• UW Academic Support Programs Online Learning Resources
• UW Career & Internship Center Student FAQs
• UW Disability Resources for Students COVID-19 FAQs
• UW International Student Services Coronavirus Information for F1 & J1 Students
• UW Office of Student Financial Aid COVID-19 FAQs
• UW Race & Equity Initiative COVID-19 Resources for Current Students
• Together We Will

COVID-19 Facts & Resources

As you explore the links below, please pay attention to how you feel while reading the news. If you notice a sinking feeling in your chest whenever you scroll through your Facebook feed or get a jolt of anxious jitters when a new breaking news alert pops up, perhaps it’s time to take a break.  If you don’t want to be out of the loop entirely, make checking the news a more mindful activity, by catching up on coronavirus updates one time per day at the same time each day, for a specific amount of time (such as no more than 30 minutes). This advice has been paraphrased from Right As Rain: What to Do If You’re Feeling Anxious About Coronavirus.

• Vaccination opportunities in the United States
• Novel coronavirus & COVID-19: facts and resources from the University of Washington
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19
• What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - PDF
• What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 - PDF
• Share facts about COVID-19 to help prevent stigma
• UW Counseling Center flyer for tips on coping with COVID-19 related stress- PDF
  • UW Counseling Center now offering Zoom appointments
  • UW Counseling Center Useful Links
  • UW now partners with My SSP to give students access to real-time, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, 24/7 and in multiple languages

Childcare

• Childcare at UW
• Childcare Assistance Program
• Childcare Resources
• Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)
• Lactation Stations at UW
• UWs Center for Child and Family Well-Being

Disability Access and Accommodations

• Academic Skills
• Accessible Technology
• Accommodation Reconsideration
• Disability Parking for Students
• Disability Resources for Students (DRS)
• UW Access Guide Map

Emergency Funding for School Expenses

• Office of Financial Aid: Short term loan funds

Food

• Northwest Harvest SODO Community Market
• University District Food Bank
• UW Food Pantry
• Washington Connection

Healthcare and Health Insurance

• Community Based Health Centers
• Information on Health Insurance for Students
• Planned Parenthood
• UW Hall Health
• UW Safer Sex Supply Menu
• Washington Health Plan Finder
• Washington State Health Care Authority Prescription Assistance

Housing

• King County Housing Authority (KCHA)
• Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)
• Rising out of the Shadows (ROOTS)
• University District Youth Center
• UW Affordable Rental Housing
• UW Emergency Aid
• Reach UW Outreach
• Seattle Housing Authority
• YWCA Housing

Internet Access & Technology

• Computers and Phone Devices
  • City of Seattle
  • Student Technology Loan Program
• Internet Access
  • City of Seattle
  • FCC Affordable Connectivity Program
  • Spectrum Internet Assist Program
• UW-IT Internet Connectivity Resources

Legal Services

• UW Legal Services 

Mental Health, Anxiety & Mindfulness

• Center for Child and Family Immediate Well-being Mindfulness & Compassion Resources (CCFWB)
• CCFWB Stress Check Audio Mindfulness Practices
  • +2 Breathing
  • 5-Minute
  • 10-Minute
  • 15-Minute
• Community-Sourced Resources for BIPOC Mental Health
• Crisis Connections
• MulticulturalCounselors.org
• NAMI Seattle Support Groups
• UW Counseling Center 
  • Let’s Talk, https://wellbeing.uw.edu/virtual-lets-talk/
  • MySPP 24/7 multilingual services 
  • UW Counseling Center Useful Links
• UW LiveWell
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)

Work

• Employment Security Department
• Handshake
• WorkSource Washington (SAMHSA)

Transportation

• BikeShare
• Dial-A-Ride Shuttle
• U-PASS
• NightRide shuttle
• Vehicle Rental (U-CAR)

Undocumented, Immigrant and Refugee Students

• Campus Resources for undocumented students
• Leadership Without Borders (LWB)
• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
• State & County Funding:
  • The King County Relief Fund is open to immigrants in King County who are NOT eligible for federal stimulus money or unemployment benefits. Approved applicants can receive $1,000. 
  • The King County Immigrant Fee Support Program is here to support immigrants in King County with paying for fees associated with the immigration process between January 1, 2022 and December 1, 2022. 
  • Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open to undocumented immigrants. Eligible applicants must live in Washington, be at least 18 years old and have experienced financial hardship because of the pandemic. Applicants must not have received federal stimulus funds or unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.The deadline to apply is November 14, 2022. Approved applicants can receive at least $1,000.