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Washington Resources

The links below are to websites that offer information related to Washington sex offense laws, statistics and other related topics. All website listed below provided information only for the state of Washington. The resources below are listed in no particular order. If you know of any other resources that should be added to the Washington sex offender resource list, please contact us and let us know.

OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES

KENMORE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY

Community Resources for Kittitas County, Washington

PACIFIC COUNTY Resource Directory

Housing Resources

Community Connect–(503) 640-3263

HUD Subsidized Apartments in Oregon

Community Action Homeless and Housing Services–(503) 640-3263

Open Door Counseling Center –(503) 640-6689

Assistance and Housing

HOUSE OF MERCY MINISTRIES
PO Box 4204, Federal Way, WA 98003
206-651-7840
WebSite: HOM.church
20+ Houses covering King/Pierce/Whatcom/Yakima/Spokane Counties.
We accept all who are seeking reentry from incarceration to those transitioning from treatment centers, off the streets (some Covid restrictions apply), and anyone with the desire to participate in our House of Mercy Clean and Sober Faith Based Program. We assist residents in fulfilling DOC requirements, obtaining driver’s licenses and ID cards, DSHS (food stamps) and public assistance, and employment resources, and other items necessary for successful reentry into society. Program Fee varies depending on location.

Roland Beltran #206 730 6904
rents units to SO. In state of Washington below market value between 900 to 1100 for 1 to 2 bedrooms.
716 s 17th st
TACOMA, Washington 98405

BOYLSTON HOTEL
1517 Boylston Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
206-325-0836
Description: Capacity 39 rooms RCs. Laundry and pay phones available. $175/wk

CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS*
305 Lind Ave SW Apt#2, Renton, WA 98055
425-226-5050
Description: Includes both studios and one-bed room apartments. Laundry facilities included. RCs incl. level III. No children, no pets.

DAVE’S CLEAN AND SOBER HOUSE*
(206) 412-9201
Description: Operates two clean and sober houses in N. Seattle neighborhoods; Adults, 18+. No children, no pets. No level IIIs.$325-$550/mo. Varies by unit size.

PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES – PERMANENT ECONOMY HOUSING
7440 W. Marginal Way S, Seattle WA 98108
206-766-7940
Description: Provides low-cost permanent housing apartments. Units range from efficiencies (SRO’s) to studios and apartments; Low-income individuals, couples and families. $400-$590/mo., incl utilities and basic cable. Non-refundable $35 application fee & $75 non-refundable processing fee. Deposit amount is determined by rental screening application.

STEPHENSON HOUSE
206-767-4055
Description: Provides studio $595/mo. & sleeping rooms $410/mo. RCs may apply. Fees: Call to inquire.

STEP BY STEP RECOVERY HOUSE
1039 S 128TH St, Seattle WA 98168
www.stepbysteprecoveryhouse.org/
206-353-7501
Description: Provides beds and rooms for rent at a low price for people coming out of treatment of incarceration who are interested in a sober living home.; Clean and sober individuals with enough income to pay rent; Rent: $275-$500/mo., ranging from a shared room to a private room.

Fresh Start Housing
3403 Steamboat Island Road, PMB 590, Olympia WA 98502
freshstart_housing@yahoo.com
www.freshstarthousing.org/
Details: We accept some RCs in Thurston, Pierce, and Grays Harbor counties in Washington State. We accept DOV voucher, self- pay and some other types of payee funding. Apply at website

The Mack House
Holy Ghost Revival Ministries
P.O. Box 3688, Arlington WA 98223
http://holyghostrevivalministries.org

Landlord/Tenant Issues

Community Alliance of Tenants–(503) 288-0130

Fair Housing Council of Oregon–(503) 223-8295

Neighborhood Mediation Center–(503) 526-2523

HUD Housing Discrimination Hotline–(800) 669-9777

Purchasing a Home

Portland Housing Bureau–(503) 823-2375

Portland Housing Center–(503) 282-7744

Habitat for Humanity–(503) 844-7606

Fannie Mae Home Buyer Resources

Home Repair for Low Income Home Owners

Community Action Weatherization Program–(503) 648-6646

HARDE: Home Access and Repair for the Disabled and Elderly and Low Income Home Repair loans–(503) 846-8897

Habitat For Humanity Home Repair & Preservation–(503) 844-7606

Rebuilding Together–(503) 644-4544

Clean Energy Works–(855) 870-0049

Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Imagine Possibilities–(503) 649-6110

Independent Living Resources–(503) 232-7411

Washington County Department of Aging and Veterans Services–(503) 640-3489

State of Oregon – Links to Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

State of Oregon – Links to Mental Health Services

Emergency Assistance (food, clothing, misc.)

State of Oregon, Department of Human Services

Beaverton office–(503) 646-9952
Tigard office–(503) 670-9711
Hillsboro office–(503) 648-8951
Find your local office

Low Income Energy Assistance Program–(503) 648-6646

St. Vincent DePaul Society— (503) 235-7837

St. Vincent DePaul Society (emergency assistance)– (503) 235-8431

St Vincent DePaul Society (Hillsboro and North Plains)– (503) 693-7528

Love INC Greater Beaverton–(503) 336-5946

Love INC Greater Hillsboro–(503) 648-0700

Love INC Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood–(503)443-6888

Food Resources Locator https://jeffcowa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=de91d5b8ab7b4937bf02171e674e7acf

DSHS is sending emergency supplements to people who get Basic Food (EBT).

• • https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/SESA/BasicFoodEmergencySupplementsApril2020.pdf
  • https://www.facebook.com/WaStateDSHS

Jefferson County Food Resource Map

• • • https://jeffcowa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=de91d5b8ab7b4937bf02171e674e7acf

Summer Meals Program (Olympic Peninsula YMCA)

• • The 2020 Summer Meals program starts Monday, June 22 through Monday, August 31 for Chimacum, Port Townsend, and Brinnon School Districts. Quilcene School District will receive summer meals starting Wednesday, July 1 through Monday, August 31. The first week of Summer Meals (June 22-26) only lunch will be provided and the second week forward (June 29-August 31) breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meals will follow USDA guidelines and include milk, grains, fruits, veggies, and a meat or meat alternative. Some meals will be distributed at grab and go sites where children can walk up or their parents can drive up to each site where volunteers will hand them meals. Other meals will be distributed via school district bus routes.
    • 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Monday or Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose room at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 W. Valley Road, Chimacum, or at Chimacum Primary School, 313 Ness Corner Drive, Port Hadlock.
    • 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Tuesday or Thursday at Salish Coast Elementary School, 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, or Port Townsend High School, 1500 Van Ness Street, Port Townsend.
    • Meals will be distributed on Monday in Quilcene and Tuesday in Brinnon via school district bus routes. Families can pick up their meals at the same stop they did with their school bus driver. If you miss a day of delivery, please call our YMCA of Jefferson County office at 360-385-5811.
    • Fridays we will deliver back packs throughout Jefferson County with a weekend’s worth of food via school district bus routes. If you would benefit from a weekend backpack or know a family that would benefit from a weekend backpack, please contact the YMCA of Jefferson County office at 360-385-5811

• Neighborhood Legal Clinics Brochure
• Legal Resources and Assistance Brochure 

Northeast Pierce Resource Guide (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Mental Health and Counseling

Domestic Violence Resource Center 24-Hour Hotline–(503) 469-8620

Oregon Family Support Network–(503) 363-8068

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)–(503) 823-3937

LifeWorks Northwest–(503) 645-3581

Washington County Crisis Line–(503) 291-9111

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline–(800) 273-8255

Veteran’s Services

Department of Veterans, Aging and Disability Services–(503) 846-3060

Portland Veteran’s Medical Center–(503) 220-8262

Hillsboro Veteran’s Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)–(503) 906-2000

Veteran Community Resource and Referral Center–(503) 808-1256

VASH Program information

Information and Referral

The following may be able to refer you to resources in the community not listed here:

211 Info –dial 2-1-1 -or- (503) 222-5555

Links will open in a new window.

Housing

Transitional Housing Search

7820 A STREET,
Tacoma, WA – 98408

HOUSE OF MERCY MINISTRIES – Three locations in Seattle (206) 856-0013 Description: Offers a faith-based transition program for recovering addicts, homeless individuals and successful re-entry into society for those being released from prison. Operates three residential programs in King County and one in Pierce County. Offers employment assistance through a network of supporting employers and organizations. Also assists residents in fulfilling DOC requirements, obtaining driver’s licenses and ID cards, food stamps and public assistance, resume preparation and employment resources, and other items necessary for successful re-entry into society. Days/Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm. To Apply: Obtain an application form online, by calling or via email at contact@houseofmercyministries.net. Fees: $50 non-refundable application fee, $500 monthly program fee, $500 last month deposit. Sex Offenders: Yes

CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS*
305 Lind Ave SW apt#2, Renton, WA 98055
(425) 226-5050
Description: Includes both studios and one-bed room apartments. Laundry facilities included.
Days/Hours: 8AM–5PM, M-F
Eligibility: Admitted sex-offenders, up to and including level III. No children, no pets.
To Apply: Walk in. Fees: Call to inquire. (POSSIBLY NOT ACCEPTING ANY MORE)

DAVE’S CLEAN AND SOBER HOUSE*
(206) 412-9201
North Seattle Neighborhoods
Description: Operates two clean and sober houses in N. Seattle neighborhoods.
Eligibility: Adults, 18+. No children, no pets. No level III sex-offenders.
To Apply: Call for screening and application.
Fees: $325- $550. Varies by unit size.

PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES – PERMANENT ECONOMY HOUSING
(206) 766-7940
7440 W. Marginal Way S, Seattle WA 98108
Description: Provides low-cost permanent housing apartments. Units range from efficiencies (SRO’s) to studios and apartments.
Days/Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Eligibility: Low-income individuals, couples and families.
To Apply: Call to attend weekly orientation
Fees: Rent: $400-$590 per month, including utilities and basic cable. Requires Non-refundable
application fee of $35 and $75 non-refundable processing fee. Deposit amount is determined by rental screening application.

STEPHENSON HOUSE*
Contact Phone Number: (206) 767-4055
Your Name: Jacob (Jay) Wright
Your Email: jay054@msn.com
Days/Hours: 10AM – 6PM, M-F
To Apply: Call for screening.
Description: I am the current Resident Manager of the Stevenson House/Carleton Apartments located in the Georgetown neighborhood of South Seattle. I’m contacting you to update your information regarding our complex. Please note the spelling of the complex and I would like to update the rental rates.
Sleeper’s = $550/month
Studio’s = $1095/month
We do still rent to registered offenders, on or off of placement.
Please feel free to contact me at the number listed if you have any further questions.
Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Fees: Call to inquire.
6656 corson AVE S OFC, Seattle, WA 98108

STEP BY STEP RECOVERY HOUSE
http://www.stepbysteprecoveryhouse.org/
(206) 353-7501
1039 S 128TH St, Seattle WA 98168
Description: Provides beds and rooms for rent at a low price for people coming out of treatment of incarceration who are interested in a sober living home.
Days/Hours: M-F, 6am-9pm
Eligibility: Clean and sober individuals with enough income to pay rent.
To Apply: Call or apply through website.
Fees: Rent: $275-500, ranging from a shared room to a private room.

INTERACTION/TRANSITION HOUSE
http://www.interactiontransition.org
(206) 324-3932
935 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Description: Operates Transition House, which offers low-cost rent at an 18-bed facility for exoffenders. Other services (based at Transition House) include informal individual counseling, weekly group sessions, community resource referrals, and coordination of sex offender or drug and alcohol treatment where applicable. Waitlist may apply.
Days/Hours: 9AM-6PM, M-F
Eligibility: Serves both male and female offenders.
To Apply: Call for general information. A letter of inquiry is necessary to start the application process.
Fee: Room and board: $400 per month, plus $50 one-time, non-refundable administrative fee. Other services are free

State Register, Laws & Information

• Washington Public Sex Offender Registry – This is the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs official Sex Offender Registry database. It can be used to view information about a Sexual Offender.
• Washington State Institute for Public Policy – The public policy research agency for the Washington state legislature. The website has a number of research papers on sex offender policy.

Support & Counseling

• Sex Offender Resource Packet 2010 – A list of programs and agencies that help sex-offenders transition back into the community and may help with basic needs, housing, employment, and transitional support. This is a .pdf file.
• Washington Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers – The Washington Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (WATSA) is a state chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). ATSA was founded to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.

Other Resources

• Stop the Senate – Site to find out whom your state senator is and ways to contact him/her.
• Stop the House of Representatives- Site to find out whom your state House of Representative is and ways to contact him/her.

SUPPORT SERVICES

SOLANUS CASEY CENTER

Homepage – Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington

Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel imperative, Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington, under the leadership of the Archbishop of Seattle and the Boards of Trustees.

(206) 223-0907
1008 James St, Seattle, WA 98104
Description: Offers drop-in hospitality, advocacy, telephone use, resource information, and limited WA State ID and birth certificate assistance. Limited Spanish translation available by phone.
Days/Hours: M W F, 1-4pm.
Eligibility: Serves anyone in need. Primarily serves low-income people in transition and individuals just out of jail.
To Apply: Call or walk in.
Fee: No charge.

FREEDOM PROJECT
http://www.freedom-project.org/
(206) 325-5678
Description: Freedom Project strengthens community through supporting the transformation of prisoners into peacemakers. Offers trainings in concrete skills on Nonviolent Communication and mindfulness leading to reconciliation with individuals, loved ones, and community.
Days/Hours: 10AM–4PM, M-Th
Eligibility: Male and female ex- and sex-offenders.
To Apply: Call for more information.
Fees: No charge.

KING COUNTY VETERAN’S PROGRAM – VETERANS’ INCARCERATED PROJECT (VIP)
http://www.dva.wa.gov/incarcerated_project.html
(206) 296-7564
2124 4th Ave
4th Floor
Seattle, WA 98121
Description: Partners with the WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs to identify incarcerated veterans in the King County Jail System. Programs may include employment counseling, job referral, and a transitional housing program. Refers clients to resources for free or low-cost clothing, medical, dental,vision, and mental-health care.
Hours/Dates: M-F, 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm
Eligibility: Veterans who have served 180 days or more of active duty with an honorable or general discharge and are incarcerated in King County.
Fees: None

ABSTINENCE HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Housing Coordinator: 253-709-9188, Sex Offender Housing: 253-709-9192
Located in South King County
Days/Hours: Call anytime.
To Apply: Call to inquire about availability.
Fees: Call to inquire.

FARESTART
(206) 443-1233
700 Virginia St., Seattle, WA 98101
Description: Trains adults for food service industry jobs. 16-week training course covers many aspects of catering and restaurant operation and is tailored to meet the individual trainee’s interests and needs.Other areas covered include case management, assistance in securing housing, job readiness, job placement, and resume preparation assistance. Participants live in shelters while enrolled in the program.
Days/Hours: Office: M-F, 8:30am-5pm. Training: M-F, 8am-8pm; Su 11-6pm.
Eligibility: Homeless or unemployed adults eligible for food assistance, ages 18+. No level III Sexoffenders.

TRAC Associates 545 Andover Park W, Suite 211 Tukwila, WA 98188 Case Manager: Anne Wako Phone: (206) 574-0863, ext. 101 Email: anu@tracassoc.com

Interaction Transition – Employment Assistance Program
http://www.interactiontransition.org/index.html (206) 324-3932 1265 S. Main St, Suite 305-B. Seattle, WA, 98144 Description: An area non-profit agency dedicated to helping ex-offenders find meaningful employment. The employment assistance program provides employment readiness and job search assistance for those reentering society, or anyone with a criminal history who is facing barriers to employment. Eligibility: All King County residents who are ex-offenders and face barriers to gaining employment. Accepts sex offenders. To Apply: Call main number during business hours. Applicants can also apply through an online application form, http://www.interactiontransition.org/contact.html, and by walking into their office during business hours. Days/Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – WORK/TRAINING RELEASE FACILITIES
http://www.doc.wa.gov (360) 725-8213 7345 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 Description: The department contracts with private agencies to provide facilities for diagnostic services, work/training release and residential treatment. Days/Hours: Vary with the program. Eligibility: Varies with the program; depends, in part, on original sentencing, crime committed, time served, etc. Accepts sex offenders. To Apply: Call to inquire.

KING COUNTY VETERAN’S PROGRAM – VETERANS’ INCARCERATED PROJECT (VIP) http://www.dva.wa.gov/incarcerated_project.html (206) 296-7564 2124 4th Ave, 4th Floor Seattle, WA 98121 Description: Partners with the WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs to identify incarcerated veterans in the King County Jail System. Programs may include employment counseling, job referral, and a transitional housing program. Refers clients to resources for free or low-cost clothing, medical, dental, vision, and mental-health care. Days/Hours: M-F, 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm Eligibility: Veterans who have served 180 days or more of active duty with an honorable or general discharge and are incarcerated in King County. Accepts sex offenders. Fees: None.

Area code is 503 unless otherwise stated.
Community Resources
Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services
Information & Referral…………………846-4528
Al-Anon/Alateen …………………………292-1333
Alcoholics Anonymous………………..223-8569
Gamblers Anonymous………. 1-855-222-5542
Gambling Hotline……………… 1-877-695-4648
Narcotics Anonymous ………………..345-9839
Child Abuse/Domestic Violence
Child Abuse Hotline
(24 hours)………………………. 1-855-503-7233
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(24 hours) ……………………… 1-800-422-4453
Domestic Violence Crisis Line &
Resource Center (24 hours)…………… 469-8620
Parents Anonymous (24 hours)…….258-4557
Crisis Services
Alcohol/Drug Helpline………………….244-1312
Call to Safety Crisis Line………………235-5333
Cascade AIDS Project …………………223-5907
Hawthorn Walk-in Center
5240 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro
Mental Health Crisis (24 hours)…….291-9111

Sexual Assault Resource Center
(24 hours)…………………………………640-5311
Suicide Prevention Lifeline…. 1-800-273-8255
EMERGENCY ……………………………………..911
Health Clinics & Hospitals
Doernbecher Pediatric Clinic
Bethany………418-2000
Health Care Resource Line …………..846-8851
Kaiser Westside Medical Center…………………… 971-310-1000
Legacy Meridian Park
Medical Center…………………………..692-1212
Neighborhood Health Center Beaverton……848-5861
Planned Parenthood …………. 1-888-875-7820
Providence St. Vincent Hospital…….216-1234
School-based Health Centers………..846-8851
Tuality Community Hospital………….681-1111
Tuality Urgent Care Forest Grove..359-6180
Hillsboro……..681-4223
Virginia Garcia Clinic Beaverton……352-6000
Cornelius…….359-5564
Hillsboro …….601-7400
Homeless Services Community Connect……………………640-3263

Housing & Food
Community Action ……………………..648-6646
Energy Assistance ………………….615-0771
Rental Assistance …………………..615-0770
Oregon Food Bank ……………………..439-6510
Salvation Army…………………………..640-4311
Washington County Housing Services ……………………….846-4794
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)….846-3555
Information & Referral
Adelante Mujeres ……………………….992-0078
Centro Cultural …………………………..359-0446
Child Care Resource & Ref… 1-866-698-6155
Disability/Aging/Veteran Services ……. 846-3060
General Information & Referral …………….. 211
Legal Aid Services of Oregon ……….648-7163
Oregon Health Plan ………….. 1-800-699-9075
Recycling………………………………….846-3605
TTY (for hard of hearing)…………………….. 711
Poison Control Center (24 hours) ……………………… 1-800-222-1222
For additional resources please dial 211 or visit www.co.washington.or.us
TTY: 711

Abandoned Vehicles………………………..629-0111
Accident Reports (to get an officer to the scene) ……….629-0111
Adopt-a-Road ………………………………..846-7623
Aging Services……………………………….846-3060
Animal Services ……………………………..846-7041
Birth/Death Certificates…………………….846-3538
Building Inspection………………………….846-3699
Building Permits……………………………..846-3470
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours) .. 1-855-503-7233
Code Enforcement Land Use/Building ………………………..846-4875
Nuisance & Noise ………………………..846-3605
Communicable Disease/TB/STD………..846-3594
Community Development …………………846-8814
Community Involvement/
CPO Program…………………………………846-6288
Counseling & Victims’ Services…………846-3020
County Administration……………………..846-8685
County Commissioners……………………846-8681
County Information (general)…………….846-8611
Courts…………………………………………..846-8888

Developmental Disabilities………………..846-3150
Disability Services…………………………..846-3060
Dispute Resolution………………………………526-2523
District Attorney ……………………………..846-8671
Child Support ………………………………846-8759
Victim Assistance Program ……………846-8671
Elder Abuse …………………………….971-673-5200
Elections Office………………………………846-5800
Emergency Management …………………846-7575
Extension Service……………………………821-1150
(4-H, Agricultural/Master Gardener & Nutrition)
Fair Complex …………………………………648-1416
Family Justice Center………………………430-8300
Foodborne Illness Reporting……………..846-8722
Food Handler’s Permit……………………..846-3460
Garbage & Recycling ………………………846-3605
Housing Rehabilitation …………………….846-8897
Housing Services ……………………………846-4794
Human Resources ………………………….846-8606
Illegal Dumping………………………………846-3605
Immunizations/School Exclusion ……….846-4955
Jail ………………………………………………846-6826
Juvenile Department………………………..846-8861

Land Development/Current Planning…..846-8761
Law Library……………………………………846-8880
Library Locations ……………………………846-3222
Library Homebound Services ……………648-9785
Marriage Licenses ………………………….846-8786
Mental Health Services…………………….291-1155
Mental Health Crisis Line………………….291-9111
Oregon Dept of Human Services ……….648-8951
Parks
Hagg Lake & Scoggins Valley Park ….846-7000
Metzger Park ……………………………….846-7000
Tualatin Hills Park & Rec. District ……..645-6433
Passports ……………………………………..846-3979
Probation and Parole……………………….846-3400
Victims’ Services ………………………….846-3020
Property Tax Assessment…………………846-8741
Property Tax: Paid or Due ………………..846-8801
Property Values………………………………846-8826
Right-of-Way Permits………………………846-7623
Road Conditions (State)………… 1-800-977-6368
Road Construction ………………………….846-7800
Road Maintenance ………………………….846-7623

Senior/Disabled Transportation
(Ride Connection)…………………………290-3694
Septic Tank Permits ………………………..846-8722
Sewers/Surface Drainage …………………681-3600
Sheriff…………………………………………..846-2700
Non-Emergency Dispatch…………………629-0111
Storm Drains, Plugged …………………….547-8100
Street Lights ………………………………….846-3679
Surveyor……………………………………….846-8723
Taxes – Property …………………………….846-8741
Traffic Enforcement Request Line
(Sheriff)……………………………. 846-3998 x1145
Traffic Signals/Signs ……………………….846-7950
TriMet…………………………………………..238-7433
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue ……………649-8577
Veteran Services…………………………….846-3060
Watermaster (Water Rights & Wells)….846-7780
Women, Infants & Children ………………846-3555
Zoning/Setbacks …………………………….846-8761

Employment Assistance

Employment Assistance

The best way to get started with your job search is to attend an orientation! Orientations are every Monday at 2pm and Thursday at 9am. Interested job seekers can sign up for orientations for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs by Clicking here .

Clark County Community Resource Guide

Next can connect you with a ton of community supports and resources throughout Clark County, including the organizations below! Fill out an application to get connected with us, or reach out to us at clark@nextsuccess.org to learn more.

Community

• Cowlitz Indian Tribe – Substance Use Program (Longview, Vancouver, Tukwila)
• Cowlitz Indian Tribe – Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Longview & Vancouver)
• Cowlitz Indian Tribe – Pathways to Healing, Domestic Violence Support (Vancouver, Tukwila, Longview)
• Cowlitz Tribal Youth Program

Schools + Education

• Clark College
• Washington State University – Vancouver

Food

• Clark County Food Bank – Food Pantry Sites

Transportation

• CTRAN, Clark County
• Human Services Council, Transportation Services (Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum)

Employment

• American Workforce Group
• NW Staffing Resources
• Employers Overload
• Ascend Staffing
• Partners in Careers

Housing

• SHARE Vancouver, Housing
• Council for the Homeless, Emergency Shelter
• Janus Youth Programs
• Washington State School District Homeless Student Liaisons

Utilities

• Clark PUD
• City of Vancouver (water/sewer)
• Clark Regional Wastewater District
• NW Natural
• Waste Connections

Child Care + Family Resources

• Family-Community Resource Center, Vancouver Public Schools
• Child Care Aware of Washington’s Family Center at 1.800.446.1114 or familycenter@childcare.org for help searching for alternative child care.
• Child Care Aware is a nonprofit statewide child care resource and referral program for Washington State.
• Educational Service District 112 Child Care Resource and Referral line – 360.952.3466

Financial

• SHARE Vancouver, Financial Assistance
• FAFSA (Federal Student Aid/Scholarship)
• Building Industry Association of Clark County – Building Futures Foundation Scholarships
• Community Foundation of Southwest Washington Scholarships

Health

• Free Clinic of SW Washington
• The REACH Center, Recovery-Based Community Support
• Clark County Public Health
• Free or low-cost healthcare coverage Washington Apple Health
• Vancouver Lions Club (eyeglasses, hearing aids, and medical assistance to persons with sight or hearing disabilities)
• Washington State Department of Health (Note: State hotline available 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at 800.525.0127)
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Mental Health + Grief Support

• NAMI SW Washington, Mental Health Education & Support
• Catholic Community Services
• Family Solutions
• The Children’s Center (grief support and mental health)
• Columbia River Mental Health Services (mental health)
• Stepping Stones
• Mental Health Crisis Lines:
  • Southwest Washington (Clark, Skamania, Klickitat counties): 1-800-626-8137 | TTY 1-866-835-2755
  • Cowlitz County: 360-425-6064
  • Wahkiakum County: 1-800-635-5989
  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-8255

LGBTQ+

• Seattle Pride 2021 (Online)
• Queer Youth Resource Center: QYRC
• Triple Point
• PFLAG SW WA Chapter
• Vancouver USA Pride
• The Trevor Project
  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Crisis Line): 1-866-488-7386
  • Trevor Text (LGBTQ+ Crisis Text Line): Text START to 678678
• LGBT National Youth Talkline
• Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
• Planned Parenthood- Services for Transgender Patients
• Legacy Health- Transgender Health Services
• OHSU- Transgender Health Program
• Outside In
• Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)

COVID

• WA State COVID Vaccine Registration Information
• WA State Eviction Moratorium / https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/4th-EXTENSION-of-Eviction-Moratorium-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
• If your child care facility closed due to COVID-19 concerns, contact Child Care Aware of Washington’s Family Center at 1.800.446.1114 or familycenter@childcare.orgfor help searching for alternative child care.
• If you are an essential worker or first responder and need immediate childcare, WeeCare is opening up its full directory across the nation and 24/7 service to find, locate and place you immediately at a home daycare for back-up care. To learn more visit https://weecare.co/daycare-near-me or call 310.929.9579
• Washington State Corona Virus Response – including resources for businesses and individuals and multilingual resources
• COVID-19 fact sheet: English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese(traditional), Thai, Korean
• ASL captioned educational COVID-19 videos from Washington Department of Health 
• Options for COVID-19 Testing and Treatments for Uninsured Individuals
• Cities’ response: Camas, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal
• WA State Department of Financial Institutions’ list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the coronavirus

Other

• Northwest Justice Project, Legal Assistance
• Wi-Fi Hot Spots 
• Resources for Immigrants (some in other languages)
• Council for the Homeless Resource-Guide
• Important WorkSource Information English, Russian, Spanish
• 24-Hotlines
  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
  • Alcohol Hotline: 1-800-331-2900
  • Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
  • National Eating Disorders Association Crisis Line: 1-800-931-2237
  • Clark County YWCA SafeChoice, Domestic Violence Hotline: 360-695-0501 or 1-800-695-0167

Washington Resources – Sex Offender One Stop Resource

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