Community Program and Information and Referral offered by Tilikum in Vancouver
Offers varied programs and services to individuals, families, friends, co-workers, and community partners of deaf and hard of hearing.
Provides a resource and service center which includes an ASL/deaf culture resource library, special equipment store, public video phone, internet/computer access, and hosts events, workshops, presentations, and a monthly legal clinic. Also offers a variety of services through their community programs, including deaf senior citizen social groups, education and training, business meetings, ASL classes, craft classes, workshops, and case management which includes advocacy, communication assistance, peer counseling, and housing assistance.
Parents as Teachers (PAT) offered at St James Family Center
Provides advocates who can offer support and child rearing guidance. Also offers developmental screenings, play and learn groups, family fun nights, and information and referral to outside resources. May also provide diapers on an emergency basis.
Provides advocates who can offer support and child rearing guidance. Also offers developmental screenings, play and learn groups, family fun nights, and information and referral to outside resources. May also provide diapers on an emergency basis.
Provides telephone, online chat and email peer support, as well as factual information and local resources. Staffed by volunteers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum.
Provides a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns such as
- Coming out issues
- Gender and/or sexuality identities
- Relationship concerns
- Bullying
- Workplace issues
- HIV/AIDS anxiety
- Safer sex information
- Suicide
Staffed by highly trained volunteers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum.
Volunteers are supplied with an LGBTQ resource database in the US (www.LGBTNEARME. ORG) for those who are seeking additional support and ways to connect with their local community.
Mobile Clinic & Basic Needs Assistance offered by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services at Washington Fruit Community Center
Provides sports physicals and infant care with pediatrician onsite, vaccinations, nutrition education, assistance with patient portal and online health care. Also helps HOMELESS individuals apply for basic needs, such as move-in assistance, and helps finding needed resources.
Provides sports physicals and infant care with pediatrician onsite, vaccinations, nutrition education, assistance with patient portal and online health care, and basic needs; such as: rent assistance and help finding needed resources.
Aspen Victim Advocacy Services offered by Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima
Provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault and crimes. Victim Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide support, information, and referrals.
Provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault and crimes. Victim Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide support, information, and referrals. Serves those who have been harmed as a result of crimes such as assault, robbery, child abuse, identity theft, arson, kidnapping, hate crimes, and human trafficking. Provides advocacy, individual counseling, support through the legal and criminal justice systems, information about abuse and assault, and referrals to other helpful programs. The Kittitas location also offers shelter and other services for victims of domestic violence.
Individualized Family Services/Community Guide offered at Village Community Services
Hands-on and inclusive learning experiences for people with developmental disabilities.
This program helps people with developmental disabilities to access community activities and resources. VCS emphasizes hands on learning experiences in fun and welcoming environments.
Community Living Connections offered by Northwest Regional Council in Bellingham
Provides information about a variety of services and programs for seniors and people with disabilities such as in-home support and long-term care options as well as Medicaid long-term care coverage.
Provides information about accessing a wide variety of services and programs such as property tax deferrals, powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives, transportation, and parking permits for people with disabilities. Maintains a comprehensive list of boarding homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes, nursing homes, and respite care facilities. Offers information about Medicaid long term care coverage and the application process. Provides information and guidance on obtaining in-home support services for seniors and people with disabilities who need assistance.
Home Care Referral Registry offered at Rural Resource Community Action in Newport
The Home Care Referral Registry matches Washington State residents who receive publicly funded in-home care services with screened and pre-qualified home care workers. This service is available to individuals seeking to become an in-home care provider as well as individuals receiving a Medicaid In home care program. Services are also available to adults 18+ wanting to become an individual provider of in-home care services.
Contracting caregivers to do in home care for clients utilizing state services. COPES, MPC
Information and Assistance offered at Area Agency on Aging Lewis County
I&A staff link seniors and their families to available resources in their communities. Staff also provide general information, support and advocacy.
Information & Assistance (I&A) staff assists older adults age 60 and older by linking them to available community resources including:
- Personal care services,
- Transportation options,
- Counseling,
- Employment,
- Family caregiver support,
- Financial assistance,
- Energy Assistance,
- Legal services,
- Nutrition services,
- Prescription assistance,
- Medicare enrollment & insurance counseling,
- Respite care,
- Support and advocacy and
- I&A staff also provide general information.
Provides information and resources regarding developmental disability topics and issues.
Provides information and resources regarding developmental disability issues. Offers information, individualized consultation, referrals and workshops about community and government resources for people of all ages. Common topics include, but are not limited to: Social Security benefits such as SSI and SSDI, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility and services, Community Transition (HS graduates preparation for employment), special education, school issues, early intervention and birth-to-3 services, housing options, employment services, personal and respite care, finding doctors or therapists, transportation, recreational activities, guardianship and alternatives, and special needs trusts.
Information and Referral offered at Olympic Community Action Programs - Port Townsend
Serves as a conduit for connecting customers with resources in the community as well as advocating on their behalf as necessary.
Community Support Services serves as a conduit for connecting customers with resources in the community as well as advocating on their behalf, as necessary.
Helpline offered by Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter in Seattle
Provides information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Offers emotional support. Makes referrals to social, legal and health care resources. Offers general information about legal, financial and care decisions, as well as treatment options.
Provides information, education and support regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to callers.
Referrals and connections are made to social, legal and health care resources.
Offers general information about legal, financial and care decisions, as well as treatment options.
Care Consultation available to provide guidance and assist in identifying action steps.
Information and Assistance offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging - Long Beach
Provides free consultation, assistance, and advocacy for elders, their families, friends and other interested parties. Assists in coordinating services, decision making, and guiding clients through the system.
Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.
Transfer Stations Solid Waste Disposal offered at Snohomish County Public Works
Provides detailed information for transfer/solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste sites throughout Snohomish County.
Provides detailed information for transfer solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste sites throughout Snohomish County. This includes location, hours, contact information, rates and fees, restrictions, and the type of materials accepted at each site.
Information and Referral - Air Pollution offered at Northwest Clean Air Agency
The agency provides assistance and information about complying with air pollution regulations.
The agency provides assistance and information on complying with air pollution regulations that deal with asbestos removal, outdoor burning, heating with wood, air pollution sources, toxic air emissions. It also provides information about indoor air quality.
Resource Center offered at Sky Valley Integrated Service Center
A community hub where individuals and parents with children can attend programs and workshops, access community resources, connect with others, and receive information and referrals.
A community hub where individuals and parents with children can attend programs and workshops, access community resources, connect with others, and receive information and referrals. Services vary by location but may include use of the phone, use of the fax, access to applications for subsidized apartments, and use of the computer work stations. Clients are not able to use the resource center as a mailing address.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support offered at The Support Center
Provides shelter, referrals, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Provides shelter, referrals, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Also offers special assistance for immigrant women who are victims of domestic violence and don't speak English with resources, such as: interpreters; safety planning; referrals to local services like child support and divorce issues; orders of protection; getting documentation of abuse, medical records, and filing police reports; violence against women act self-petition (VAWA) if the battered petitioner qualifies; networking with other agencies to coordinate services; and follow-up with all of the above.
Basic Needs offered at Arlington Community Resource Center
Clients may receive an emergency food bag, toiletries/hygiene items, diapers, baby wipes, coats, flashlights, shoes, or other items as available.
Clients may receive emergency food assistance and/or hot meal, toiletries/hygiene items, diapers, baby wipes, some cold weather clothing such as coats and shoes (dependent upon donations), or other items as available. Assistance with past due utility bills may be available but is dependent on funding. Assistance is not guaranteed and funding is limited. Clients need to complete an intake.
Helpline offers support, resources and educational opportunities for the LGBTQI community as well as their parents, family members, straight allies and friends. Also offers support for issues related to coming out and self-acceptance.
Provides information and support for issues related to coming out and self-acceptance.
Callers can:
- Be directed to 24-hour Crisis Line if immediate help is needed.
- Receive info on monthly support meetings.
Directs callers to website for personal support and speaker requests.
Aspen Victim Advocacy Services offered by Comprehensive Healthcare in Kittitas County
Provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault and crimes. Offers shelter for domestic violence victims in Kittitas County.
Provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault and crimes. Victim Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide support, information, and referrals. Serves those who have been harmed as a result of crimes such as assault, robbery, child abuse, identity theft, arson, kidnapping, hate crimes, and human trafficking. Provides advocacy, individual counseling, support through the legal and criminal justice systems, information about abuse and assault, and referrals to other helpful programs. The Kittitas location also offers shelter and other services for victims of domestic violence.
Advocacy, Information and Referral offered by Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults' Region 10
Provides information, referral, consultation, and advocacy services related to deaf-blindness; links people who are both deaf and blind with services and training.
Advocates for the rights and needs of people who are deaf-blind.
Provides information and referral regarding deaf-blindness.
Links individuals who are deaf-blind with local skill-oriented and vocational rehabilitation services.
Provides consultation and other services to consumers, parents and service providers.
Determines eligibility for services at the Helen Keller National Center in New York.
Diabetes Detection offered at Diabetes Association of Pierce County
Detection tests are available at public sites, must be 18 or older to receive free test. This is not a health clinic, so following up with a doctor is recommended. Also provides free monitors, but not the strips, to those with low-incomes.
Detection tests are available at public sites, must be 18 or older to receive free test.
This is not a health clinic, so following up with a doctor is recommended.
Also provides free monitors, but not the strips, to those with low-incomes or pregnant women.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families at Washington State Department of Early Learning Harney
The Department of Early Learning is responsible for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, handling child care complaints and professional development for providers. Information available for parents of young children.
The Department of Early Learning is responsible for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, handling child care complaints and professional development for providers. Information available for parents of young children.
Information and Assistance Program offered by Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington in Moses Lake
Connects seniors, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities to the most appropriate resources.
Administers a variety of low or no-cost services to help seniors, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities by identifying their needs and linking them to the most appropriate resources.