
COVID-19 homelessness response
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Updated June 27, 2022: King County isolation and quarantine sites are operating at conventional status and serving all priority groups. However, admission and discharge criteria may fluctuate with room availability. In order to serve those at highest risk, in the event of low room availability we may need to move into contingency status and/or utilize our prioritization strategies at any time.
Testing sites for individuals experiencing homelessness
Isolation and quarantine services
Report positive case or possible transmission
For questions and assistance
COVID-19 information
For COVID-19 information and resources visit kingcounty.gov/covid.
For general questions about COVID-19 in Washington State call the Washington State COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127. Say your preferred language when connected.
Request an accommodation
If you have a disability and need accommodation, email publichealthaccommodations@kingcounty.gov.
Isolation and quarantine requests
For isolation and quarantine requests contact the King County COVID-19 Mobile Isolation and Quarantine Program at 206-848-0710. Staff are available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Non-medical questions about COVID-19, including compliance and business-related issues?
Contact King County COVID-19 Business and Community Information by submitting a written inquiry or report online.
Send us an email using our online form.
Guidance documents
All documents are in the process of being updated. For the latest information, please visit the CDC's COVID-19 website on People Experiencing Homelessness.
- February 2023 Guidance letter for homeless service providers
- Frequently Asked Questions About Homelessness and COVID-19
- Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting:
A homeless service provider's guide to effective and less toxic cleaning and disinfecting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Homelessness Response: Vaccine Resources
Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
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Sanitation & Hygiene Guide for homeless services providers
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City of Seattle hygiene facilities
Wildfire smoke during COVID-19: For Homeless service providers and meal programs (PDF)
Video and audio resources for homeless service providers
De-escalation tips for front-line providers
Audio file by Ellis Amdur, Crisis Intervention Trainer,
Health Care for the Homeless Network Skype Meeting, May 7, 2020
You may also download and save this MP4 file
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Two skills to help stay calm in crisis situations
Audio file by Ellis Amdur, Crisis Intervention Trainer,
Health Care for the Homeless Network Skype Meeting, May 5, 2020
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Two tactics to take control of a situation with people who are terrified or enraged
Audio file by Ellis Amdur, Crisis Intervention Trainer,
Health Care for the Homeless Network Skype Meeting, April 30, 2020
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Two tactics to communicate with people who are anxious or angry
Audio file by Ellis Amdur, Crisis Intervention Trainer,
Health Care for the Homeless Network Skype Meeting, April 21, 2020
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COVID Sanitation and Hygiene Webinar for Homeless Service Providers
Download: Sanitation and Hygiene Guide for Homeless Service Providers
Link/share our site at kingcounty.gov/covid/homeless