Welcome to the City of Mill Creek’s resource guide with information regarding mental health, local food banks, financial aid, local business support and parent resources. If you have questions or need assistance finding answers, we are here to help you. You may call Kristen Rasmussen, Community Engagement Coordinator with the City of Mill Creek, at 425-361-8782 or email kristenr@cityofmillcreek.com on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If this is a life threatening emergency please call 9-1-1. Thank you.
COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy
Here is the City of Mill Creek’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy. This policy places employees and the public’s safety as its highest priority. The City is responsible to all employees and the public about protecting the safety of staff and the community. This policy may be used as a reminder of the City’s safety practices as City Hall services and spaces gradually begin to open.
The City of Mill Creek is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Our policy was created to communicate measures to minimize exposure in the workplace and in public settings during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. This policy is subject to change based on operational needs and updates to federal, state, local law and guidelines.
Essential Links and Phone Numbers for up-to-date information
• Snohomish Health District
• Snohomish County
• Snohomish County COVID-19 Response & Community Resource Hub
• Washington State
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Snohomish County Vaccine Appointments bit.ly/snocovaccine
• Snohomish County COVID-19 Call Center 425-339-5278
• Snohomish County COVID-19 Phone Line: 425-388-3944
• Líneatelefónica COVID-19 del condado de Snohomish: 425-388-7120
• Washington State COVID-19 Hotline: Call 1-800-525-0127 or text 211-211 for help
Food, Shelter and Other Outreach Resources
Call 2-1-1 for assistance or local resources. They will connect you to community resources statewide including food banks, emergency shelters, healthcare, employment preparation and more.
• Snohomish County Coronavirus Response & Community Resource Hub
• Snohomish Health District Coronavirus Information & Resources
Food Banks/Food Services
• Daily List for Free Meal Locations
• Food Banks by Area
• Mill Creek Food Bank located behind Gold Creek Community Church (4326 148th St SE, Mill Creek). Food bank hours: Mondays & Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. The Rotary Club of Mill Creek arranges donation pickups for the food bank every other Friday. To arrange a pickup, contact Mary Kay Voss at mkvrotary@yahoo.com.
• Edmonds Community College Food Bank
• Everett School District Remote Learning Meals: Meals will be available for pick up in the fall at more locations and times. Visit the link for more FAQs.
• Everett School District KIT (Kids in Transition Program)
If your family is homeless, or if you are in a temporary living situation due to economic circumstances, your preschool and school-aged children have certain rights and protections under federal law (McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act). Please visit our KIT program webpage for more information and resources here.
• Gold Creek Community Church: Services & Volunteers for seniors or any other community members needing assistance.
• Lynnwood Food Bank
• Northshore Senior Services- Bothell Location Door to Door Meals, Food Pantry information, Social Services Support, and Mental Health support. Additional COVID-19 Resources available or call (425) 286-1072.
• Northshore Senior Services- Bothell Location Door to Door Meals, Food Pantry, Social Services Support Available- FREE. Enjoy the Northshore Senior Center Navigator Newsletter.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides federal assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service so that no family goes hungry.
• Washington Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food stamps for Washington Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Additional funding available as a result of the coronavirus.
• WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) uses federal grants to provide state-level support for women and children who need nutritional support.
Insurance Coverage
Loss of coverage could make you newly eligible for free or low-cost coverage through Washington Apple Health, found here.
Housing
Complete an online application with Washington Connection www.washingtonconnection.org/home for some programs offered by the Washington State DSHS, Department of Children, Youth and Families, and the Healthcare Authority. Apply for: Rent and utility assistance; Move-in costs; Personal health and hygiene items; Cleaning supplies; and Transportation assistance. This process takes about an hour depending on your household circumstances.
Homeless Shelter locations
Mental Health/Crisis Services
• Addiction support at Addiction Center- Available 24/7 at 1-866-954-1652. Addition Resource.net and Rehabspot.
• Catholic Community Services- Assistance for individuals and families struggling with poverty and the most vulnerable in our communities.
• Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic
• National Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224. If you can not talk, text LOVEIS to 1-8666-331-9474.
• National Sexual Assault Hotline- Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673).
• Suicide Prevention- Volunteers of America Western Washington offers a crisis line for individuals who are in crisis and/or considering suicide. Call 1-800-584-3578 or visit www.imhurting.org.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources: has gathered some information and resources to assist the public with navigating mental health during this stressful time. Please visit their website to learn more. Additional online resources: