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Local offices in San Juan County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
San Juan County Prosecutor Family Support Section
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Child support helpThe state Division of Child Support helps establish, change, and collect child support for county cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
State office
DSHS Mobile Community Services Office at San Juan Island Resource Center
476 Market St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- State benefits applicationsThe DSHS mobile office provides in-person help with food, cash, and other benefit programs during scheduled visits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
San Juan County Health & Community Services
145 Rhone St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Human services and housing supportStaff can connect residents with human services and limited housing assistance.Read more
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health services and clinics for county residents.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, screenings, and referrals.Read more
- Behavioral health programsThe county connects residents to mental health and substance use support programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
San Juan County Superior Court Services
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Family law and minor guardianship helpThe courthouse facilitator helps people without lawyers navigate family law cases and minor guardianship.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Older adults · County office
San Juan County Senior Services
589 Nash St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportStaff connect older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
600 Lakeway Dr., Suite 100, Bellingham, WA 98225
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with support and care services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrcwa.org
Veterans · County office
San Juan County Veterans Assistance Fund
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Veterans assistanceEligible veterans and their families can apply for help when they face urgent financial need.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Emergency help · County office
San Juan County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe department helps island residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
San Juan County, Washington website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in San Juan County, closest to the center of Friday Harbor first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Community Resource Network
60 miles from the center of Friday Harbor604 Ave C E, Snohomish, WA 98290
Hours
- Mon, Wed: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Resource Network
60 miles from the center of Friday Harbor14616 35th Ave SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012
Hours
- Mon: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Juan County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
The Opportunity Council
1419 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225-5039
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in San Juan County
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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