WA MASS Project
ABOUT WA MASS PROJECT
The Washington Migrant and Asylum-Seeker Support Project (WA MASS Project) is a new project that helps newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers in Washington State connect to services.
The services are limited and free; they include legal assistance, case management, and housing. WA MASS Project services are provided by more than 20 organizations that work together to help immigrants in Washington with their legal case as well as to find a place to live, and learn to navigate different resources and services.
How it works
1 Determine if you are Eligible for WA MASS Project
Who can get help? You may be able to get WA MASS Project services if you:
- Entered the US on or after January 1, 2022, and
- Do not qualify for federal refugee services and benefits.
Learn more about eligibility requirements.
2 Meet with WA MASS Project Hub for an Intake (Virtually or In-Person)
During your intake, the Hub will determine if you are eligible for WA MASS Project services. If determined eligible, they will ask you questions to determine your needs and place you on a waitlist for referrals to services.
You can schedule an intake online, walk-in to a Hub office in Seattle or Spokane (no appointment needed) or leave a voicemail and we will call you to schedule an appointment.
- To request Intake appointment online, please complete Client Request for Eligibility Screening.
- If you would like to walk in, please check WA MASS Project Hub office hours for new clients.
- To leave a voicemail, call +1 (541) 703-8336 and we will get in touch to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about What Happens During an Intake with the Hub.
3 Wait for Spoke Organization to Contact You
After the intake you will be referred to a spoke organization for services as these become available and based on your needs.
If you already finished your intake with the WA MASS Project Hub, you are on the WA MASS Project waitlist and will be contacted when services become available.
What is the WA MASS Project waitlist?
This is a list of eligible and enrolled participants who are waiting to be connected to services. A waitlist exists because services are limited and demand is high.
The waitlist is being monitored and managed by the WA MASS Project Hub. Referrals are made based on need and service availability. When a service provider has capacity, the WA MASS Project Hub will refer participants from the waitlist, and the spoke organization will contact those participants directly.
You do not need to request another appointment or complete another intake. If you already finished your intake, you are on the waitlist and will be contacted when services become available.
Learn more about What Happens After an Intake with the Hub.
4 Receive Services
WA MASS Project provides three main types of help that are free:
Services may include:
- Placing you in limited emergency/hotel/shelter and permanent housing.
- Giving you information to help you access food assistance, medical care, school enrollment, job training, employment, and other benefits and resources.
- Connecting you and your family to an immigration lawyer to work on your individual case.
Note about Legal Services:
If you need legal services, you will first be referred to the North West Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), who prioritizes cases based on urgency and assigns cases to Legal Spoke Organizations. Read more about WA MASS Legal Services.
Resources are limited. High needs cases are prioritized for referrals to services.
Your Support Team:
You will work with one or more people from different spoke organizations:
- Emergency Housing Provider – place you in a shelter or hotel for a limited stay.
- Housing Navigation Provider – help you find your own apartment or home; short-term rent assistance may also be available.
- Case Manager – help you make a plan to address your needs, apply for benefits, and connect to resources.
- Immigration Legal Service Provider – provide consultation and support to submit certain applications.
How To Apply
There are multiple ways to connect to the Hub for an intake:
Our Services
WA MASS Project provides three main types of help that are free:
Resources
Explore other resources available through the WA MASS Project:
For Service Providers
Resources and tools for partner organizations: