Local Olympia and Thurston County resources for Social Security Administration, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Shelters and more.

Thurston County DSHS

If you are elderly or disabled you may qualify for cash assistance, food stamps and/or medical insurance. We recommend you go into your local Community Service Office at the following addresses or you can call their customer service number at (877)501-2233.

DSHS Locations

Olympia DSHS CSO

6860 Capitol Blvd
Tumwater, WA 98501

Shelton DSHS CSO

2505 Olympic Hwy. N #440
Shelton, WA 98584

Chehalis CSO

151 NE Hampe Way
Chehalis, WA 98532

Aberdeen CSO

415 W. Wishkah
Aberdeen, WA 98520

Social Security

Social Security can be a difficult administrative process to navigate. After a denial you only have 60 days to appeal or you risk having to start the process over. Below are frequently used documents to help you in understanding the process.

Claims Processing

Application

The first step to applying from Social Security disability is the application which can be completed online at www.ssa.gov or in person at your local Social Security office.

Reconsideration

If you are denied upon initial application your have 60 days to appeal your decision and file a request for reconsideration.

Hearing

If you are denied upon reconsideration you may file a request for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

Appeals Council

If you are denied by the Administrative Law Judge the next level of appeal is to the Appeals Council.

If you are denied at the Appeals Council please contact our office to discuss the next steps in the appeal process for Social Security Disability.

Applications and Forms

For frequently used application forms and Social Security forms visit www.ssa.gov/forms or use the hyperlinks below.

Application for

Frequently Used Forms

Local Resources

Thurston County has resources for those in need including shelter, food and housing resources. Below is a list of community resources for Thurston County. Contact the 24 hours housing and Shelter hotline for immediate assistance (844) 628-7343.

SideWalk

Provides screening for rapid rehousing and local shelters from 10pm-2pm, Monday through Thursday.

Location: 1139 5th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 515-5587

Salvation Army Men and Women’s Transitional Shelter Program

Location: Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 352-8596

Rosie’s Place

CYS Shelter for young adults under the age of 24.

Location: 711 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506

Phone: (360) 586-2777

Family Support Center

Location:201 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 628-7342