Yakima Community Resource Guide
Find help, hope, and support nearby.
Need Help Right Now?
These lines are free, confidential, and available now. If you're not sure who to call, dial 211.
For immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency.
Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support.
Local help with housing, food, utilities, and support.
Text HELP to 233733. Confidential 24/7 support.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Do not confront a suspected trafficker.
Simply Jesus Prayer Kitchen
Free meal, prayer, and community connection every Thursday in Yakima.
Simply Jesus Prayer Kitchen serves people with a warm meal, prayer, and a place to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity.
- When:
- Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 PM
- Where:
- 102 S. Naches Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
- Near:
- Neighborhood Connections / Connections on Naches
- Cost:
- Free
No forms. No pressure. Just food, prayer, and care.
A hand on the shoulder. A prayer over the meal.
Every Thursday, volunteers gather under the canopy to cook, serve, listen, and pray with anyone who comes. Nothing is asked of you. Come as you are.
Someone can sit with you and help you work through the paperwork.
Housing & Eviction Prevention
Neighborhood Connections (YNHS) — Coordinated Entry & Housing Assistance
102 S. Naches Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
Coordinated entry, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, housing navigation, rental assistance (when available).
Yakima County Human Services — Housing Resources & Referrals
yakimacounty.us/2333/Human-ServicesOIC of Washington
815 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
Rental assistance, utility assistance, emergency financial help, employment services.
Northwest Community Action Center (Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic)
706 Rentschler Ln., Toppenish, WA 98948
Housing support, homeless prevention, utility assistance, home repair resources, employment programs.
Free Showers & Hygiene
Neighborhood Showers (Yakima Neighborhood Health)
Yakima — 5 S. Naches Ave. · Every Wednesday, 12:00–3:00 PM Wapato — Community Center, 1109 S. Camas Ave. · 1st & 2nd Thursdays, 12:00–3:00 PM Toppenish — Hope for the Nations Foursquare Church, 603 Washington Ave. · Last 2 Thursdays, 12:00–3:00 PM Also offers: hygiene supplies, healthcare navigation, employment resources, community referrals.
Housing & Employment Support
ConsistentCare — Connecting People to Health
Housing search & applications, landlord communication, clothing & food resources, utility assistance, funding assistance, community resource referrals, advocacy & case management. Employment & education: job search assistance, resume/application help, interview prep, job coaching, GED assistance, college & trade school support. Qualifications: State Medicaid, age 17+, plus at least one of — homeless with complex health issue, mental health diagnosis, or substance use disorder.
consistentcare.org
Mental & Behavioral Health
Someone to talk to. Somewhere to start.
Rod's House — Free behavioral health support for youth and young adults ages 13–24
Call/Text (509) 438-0700·BHS@rodshouse.org
Yakima & Lower Valley. No insurance needed, 100% free, safe & confidential. One-on-one counseling, crisis support, peer support, resource navigation, group sessions & workshops. Who can get help: ages 13–24, experiencing housing instability or homelessness, located in Yakima or Lower Valley.
rodshouse.org
Recovery & Opioid Treatment
Same-day help. Low-barrier. You do not have to do this alone.
WA Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline — fast, low-barrier opioid treatment
(206) 289-0287·telebupe@uw.edu
7 days/week, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Same-day telehealth visit, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), prescription sent to local pharmacy, linkage to ongoing treatment & support. No-cost visits, no insurance required, ages 13+ including pregnant people.
Senior Support & Aging Resources
Southeast Yakima Community Center — Senior Programs
Meals, activities, and connection for older adults in the Yakima Valley.
People For People — Senior Transportation & Meals on Wheels
Rides to medical appointments, home-delivered meals, and community aging services.
pfp.orgAging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
1-800-572-4459
Information, assistance, and family caregiver support for adults 60+.
altcew.orgHelpful Websites
This page is provided for informational purposes only. Simply Jesus Prayer Kitchen and Simply Jesus Church do not own, operate, endorse, or receive compensation from any organization listed here, and listing an organization here does not imply a formal partnership or affiliation. Availability, eligibility, hours, and services may change — please contact each organization directly to confirm current details before visiting.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Crisis & Suicide Lifeline) or dial 911 for a life-threatening emergency.