Counseling and Assistance
Social Work
The social worker provides resource connection and navigation, emotional support, light case management, and assistance to groups as needed.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with the social worker, please call Amanda at 206-268-6766. Amanda is available for appointments 9-4:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Supports Groups
Caregivers Support Group
A peer lead support space providing opportunity to share thoughts and experiences with the goal of helping to identify and alleviate caregiver related stress.
Second Friday of the month 10:30 – 11:30 am – No Cost
Low Vision Support Group led by Mae and Jeanne
Second Monday of the month 10:30 – 11:30 am – No Cost
Parkinson’s Support Group led by our Social Worker
A peer lead support group for older adults living with Parkinson’s disease. Education, diagnosis support and resources to live life to the fullest.
Third Monday of the month, 11:30 – 1pm – No Cost
Financial Assistance
Financial Services with Kylle Bernethy
First Thursday of Each month, 10 am – 12 pm by appointment only. No Drop-ins. Kylle Bernethy is an independent financial services professional who assists with financial questions related to IRAs, Mutual Funds, Retirement Income Planning, Health Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance and Annuities. Note: Registered Representative of and offering securities through PlanMember Securities Corporation.
Additional Assistance & Support
Support / Resource Referrals
You can connect with services through the city of Seattle by clicking this link: Services and Programs Promoting Healthy Aging or calling (206) 684-0500, TT/TDD (206) 233-2778. Just follow the prompts. You will be directed to various services available to you in Seattle including the Gold Card and Age Friendly Seattle.
Aging and Disability Services
(206) 684-0600
Services for older adults, family caregivers and people with disabilities in Seattle and King County.
Sound Generations
(206) 448-5757
Since 1967, Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services) has connected older adults and adults with disabilities in King County with vital resources.
Pathways Information and Assistance
(206) 448-3110
Finding the information you need when you need it is not always easy. Sound Generations’ Pathways Information & Assistance Program provides a full range of information and resources to help King County seniors, people with disabilities, and those who care for them maintain independence and improve their quality of life. This is a service of Sound Generations at
Minor Home Repair
(206) 448-5751
Service is available to homeowners in Seattle. It allows you to have a professional do minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs. You only have to apply once, and then can ask for assistance for 3 years. If you do not want to fill out the paperwork, they will even send someone out to do it for you. Cost: $10 per hour plus the cost of parts.
PNA Villages
This is a great program providing many services for seniors to stay in their own community as they age. There are many services available and opportunities to volunteer. Community Partner: Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA). You can reach this service at (206) 789-1217.
Ballard Urban Rest Stop
(206) 258-3626
Monday-Friday: 6:30 am-10:30 am (recommended time)
Monday-Friday 11:30 am- 2:30 pm
Located on 2014 NW 57th Street in Ballard the Urban Rest Stop provides services for people to wash their clothing and make use of their showers.
Food Assistance
Weekday Lunches – Monday-Friday, Noon
Location: Harmony Dining Hall, Ballard NW Senior Center
It’s been proven that being social and interacting with others is good for you. Balanced nutrition is important to your health and aging well. Join us weekdays for Community Dining’s delicious made from scratch healthy meal for your dining pleasure. The new Chef Lori prepares great soups and meals. Many Wednesdays an informative speaker follows lunch for your enjoyment. Come early and chat with others, take a class, work on the puzzle, exercise, read a book or volunteer. See you at the Center. Suggested Donation: $5.00 per meal
Meals on Wheels
(206) 448-5767
A program of Sound Generations.
Ballard Food Bank
1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-7800
Different services offered varied hours Monday to Thursday. Check the site for exact times.
Ballard Food Bank provides access to nutritious food through our grocery-style food bank, no-cost café, home delivery, and Weekend Food for Kids program. It is also host the Community Resource Hub, where partner organizations offer a range of services like housing, medical care, and veterans’ benefits – all under one roof. The financial assistance program helps prevent homelessness through eviction prevention. Clients also have access to utility assistance, identification vouchers, and our mail program.
LGBTQ Resources
GenPride
(206) 393-3400
GenPride is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization serving the senior LGBTQ community in the city and surrounding King County.