Using a $7.6 million federal grant, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) announced new locations around the state that will offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for those with opioid use disorder. MAT combines the use of medication with counseling and…
Multiple openings with US Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of workers for temporary jobs available in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions. The positions will be located across Area…
Free English classes for immigrants and refugees start in January
Hopelink is offering free English classes starting this Winter in Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue and Shoreline. Classes are offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Call 425-250-3007 in order to register or email englishforwork@hopelink. Clients are required to attend an initial…
Emergency shelter for HIV+ people opens in Seattle
King 5 News reports on the opening of the Bailey-Boushay House, “the first homeless shelter in the country to only serve people with HIV.” “The facility, run by Virginia Mason Hospital, has roughly 400 clients, almost a third of which…
Low-Income Veterans Eligible for Low-Cost Internet
Comcast has announced that it has expanded its Internet Essentials program to veteran households living within the Comcast service area. In the beginning, Internet Essentials was offered to low-income families with children eligible to participate in the National School Lunch…