Resources by County
Purpose
To help families and providers quickly find out about what local services are available for children, youth, and and their families, especially those with disabilities or other special health needs.
County-specific Information and Referral Centers and service lists are included that focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) children and youth with special needs and their families, (2) children and youth generally, and (3) people of any age with disabilities. Click here for information about the main sources of material for this section
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Adams County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Adams County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
(509) 765-9206
Community Counseling Services of Adams County
(509) 488-5611 or (509) 659-HELP
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Asotin County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Asotin County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
YWCA/Crisis Services Information & Referral
Community services help hotline for Asotin and Garfield Counties
(208) 746-9655
Asotin County Mental Health Association
Crisis line
(509) 758-3341
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Benton-Franklin Health District
www.bfhd.wa.gov
Benton County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Benton County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Benton-Franklin County Children with Special Health
Care Needs Public Health Program
www.bfhd.wa.gov/ph/cwsn.php
Autism Society of Washington, Tri-Cities Chapter
www.aswtcc.org/
CONTACT Hopeline (Crisis number and community services help hotline)
(509) 943-6606
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| Chelan |
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Chelan-Douglas Social Service Directory
http://webpages.charter.net/starjim
Chelan Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Chelan County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Chelan-Douglas County Crisis Line (and community services help hotline)
(509) 662-7105
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Clallam County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Clallam County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington.
Local phone: (360) 415-5892.
Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Clallam County Children with Special Health Care Needs Public Health Program
www.clallam.net/HealthServices/html/hhs_cshcn.htm
Penninsula Community Mental Health Center (Crisis Line)
(360) 452-4500
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Clark County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Clark County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
SELF- Support for Early Learning and Families
Clark County's Early Learning Coalition website has resources for
parents, providers and the
public of Clark County. Comprehensive A to Z directory of community resources and services for children and families living in Southwest Washington. Information about parenting and family support, early learning, child care quality, nutrition, health care and more.
www.selfwa.org/
211 Info Information & Referral Program
Telephone operators can provide information on social and health servicers for the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area. Information will be available as an online, searchable database and is currently for sale as a resource directory in print. Phone: (360) 694-8899
http://211info.org/
Clark County Crisis Line
(360) 696-9560 or 1-800-626-8137
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Columbia Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Columbia County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Columbia County Services
Crisis line and community services hotline
(509) 382-2527
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| Cowlitz |
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Cowlitz County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Cowlitz County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
United Way of Cowlitz County
Community services help hotline
(360) 423-5320
Lower Columbia Mental Health (crisis line)
(360) 425-6064
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| Douglas |
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Chelan-Douglas Social Service Directory
http://webpages.charter.net/starjim
Douglas County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Douglas County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Chelan-Douglas County Crisis Line
(509) 662-7105
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Ferry County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Ferry County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Ferry Community Services (crisis line and community services hotline)
(509) 775-3341 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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| Franklin |
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Benton-Franklin Health District
www.bfhd.wa.gov/base/index.php
Franklin County Children with Special Needs Resources
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Franklin County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Autism Society of Washington, Tri-Cities Chapter
www.aswtcc.org/
CONTACT Helpline
(509) 943-6606
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Garfield County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Garfield County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
YWCA/Crisis Services Information & Referral
Community services help hotline for Asotin and Garfield Counties
(208) 746-9655
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Grant County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Grant County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Grant County Resources for Families Booklet
Compiled by the Grant County Health District. Available from the Health District and on the health district website's homepage in English, Spanish (Recursos Para Familias), and Russian (approx. 27 pages)
www.granthealth.org/
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
(509) 765-9206
www.nccac.net/
Crisis Line of Grant County
Crisis and Community Services Help Hotline
(509) 765-1717
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Grays Harbor County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Grays Harbor County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Coastal Community Action Program
Community services help hotline
(360) 533-5100
Evergreen Counseling Center
Crisis Line
(360) 532-4357 or 1-800-685-6556
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| Island |
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Island County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Island County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Island County Local Links to Medical and Social Services and Resources list
Compiled by Island County Health Department.
www.islandcounty.net/health/local_links.htm
Island County Opportunity Council
Community services help hotline
360-679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427
www.oppco.org/
Island Mental Health
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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| Jefferson |
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Jefferson County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Jefferson County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington. Local phone: (360) 415-5892. Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Jefferson County Real Choices Project
On-line information and resources for people in Jefferson County with developmental disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support.
Olympic Community Action Program
Community services help hotline
(360) 385-2571
Community Counseling Service
Crisis Line
(360) 385-0321 or 1-800-659-0321
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King County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
- Brief printable list of key local services available for children and youth with special health care needs and their families, including health services, child care, financial assistance, durable medical equipment, family-to family support, nutrition, etc.
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/child/~/media/healthServices/publichealth/
documents/cshcn/CSHCN_Resource_List.ashx
- Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for King County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Community Resources Online (CRO)
Find detailed information on over 7000 services in King County (includes some listings from neighboring counties). Search by topic, neighborhood, keyword, or agency name. Topic categories include health care, education, mental health services, food banks, legal help. Services of particular interest to children and youth and to people of all ages with disabilities can also be found under the topic "Target Groups".
CRO is funded by the City of Seatle and maintained and updated by the nonprofit Crisis Clinic, King County's primary information and referral agency for human services. Note: You do NOT have to be in crisis to access the resources.
http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/crisisclinic/default.htm
You can also CALL these numbers to get help finding services:
- Community Information Line (M-F 8am-6pm): (206) 461-3200, 1-800-621-INFO. -- get help over the phone finding the same services in the CRO website database.
- Teen Link (daily 6-10 pm) (206) 461-4922, 1-866-TEENLINK
- 24 Hour Crisis Line for people in emotional distress and in need of help in King County. 1-866-427-4747 (866.4.CRISIS) or (206) 461-3222 or (206) 461-3219 (tdd)
Community Connections: A Resource Guide for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Living in King County
Health, education, recreation, legal resources and more. Links to local, state and national resources. From the Arc of King County with support from the King County Developmental Disabilities Division.
www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/index.html
CHAP - Community Health Access Program
Apply for free or
low-cost insurance - Medicaid/Healthy Options - CHIP - Basic
Health or find a dentist, doctor, midwife, nurse or health screening
in the greater King County area. (206) 284-0331or toll free1-800-756-5437
(1-800-756-KIDS) (Interpreters and TTY are available.)
www.whf.org/chap
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Kitsap County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Kitsap County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Resources for Families with Children with Special Needs in Kitsap County
Compiled by the Kitsap County Interagency Coordinating Committee
www.kitsapicc.org/contact.htm
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington. Local phone: (360) 415-5892. Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Helpline House
Community service help hotline for Bainbridge Island Residents
(206) 842-7621
Bremerton Crisis Clinic/Kitsap Mental Health
Crisis line
(360) 479-3033
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Kittitas County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Kittitas County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Crisis Line (and community services help hotline)
(509) 925-4168 (Ellensburg) or
(509) 674-2881 (Roslyn, Cle Elum)
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| Klickitat |
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Counseling and Resource Center
Crisis line
1-800-235-4765
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Lewis County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Lewis County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Pope's Kids Place
Provides a variety of professional medical, respite and dental services for people in Southwestern Washington. The web site includes a resource directory of service providers and general information for parents in need.
www.popeskidsplace.org
Human Response Network
Crisis line and community services help hotline.
(360) 748-6601 or 1-800-244-7414
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Lincoln County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Lincoln County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
509-765-9206
www.nccac.net/
Lincoln County Counseling Center
Crisis line.
(509) 725-3001 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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Mason County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Mason County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Mason County Department of Personal Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
Describes the Mason County CSHCN program and includes a list of local numbers useful for families including early intervention services, parent-to-parent program, local school districts etc.
www.co.mason.wa.us/health/community_health/cshcn.php
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(360) 586-2800 or 1-800-627-2211
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Okanagon County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Okanagon County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Resources for Okanogan County
www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/resources/okanogan
Okanogan County Counseling Service
Crisis line and community services help hotline.
(509) 826-6191
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Pacific County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for
resources for Pacific County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department - Brief listing of community services
www.co.pacific.wa.us/health/index.htm
Crisis Support Network
Community services help hotline
(360) 484-7191 or 1-800-435-7276
Willapa Counseling Center
Crisis line
1-800-884-2298 or (360) 875-9426
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| Pend Oreille |
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Pend Oreille County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Pend Oreille County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Pend Oreille Mental Health
Crisis line
(509) 447-5651 or 1-800-767-6081
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Pierce County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Pierce County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Pierce County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities Resource Guide
Local and national resources with direct internet given www.pc2online.org/Page.aspx?nid=43
South Sound 2-1-1 - United Way of Pierce County
Free comprehensive information and referral service that connects people with essential health and human resources, including counseling, health care, housing and shelter and much more. Information and referral specialists offer compassion, understanding and advocacy to United Way of Pierce County callers.
The South Sound 2-1-1 call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 24-hour voice mail.
For questions or additional information about South Sound 2-1-1, please call 2-1-1 or toll free at 1-877-211-WASH (9274) or email us, including your zip code or telephone number, at 211@uwpc.org.
www.uwpc.org/FindHelp.htm
Tacoma/Pierce County Crisis Line
(206) 272-9882 or 1-800-576-7764
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San Juan County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for San Juan County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
North Island Counseling and Crisis Services
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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Skagit County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Skagit County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Skagit County Resource Guide (from Parent to Parent)
www.skagitp2p.org/resources.html
Volunteers of America Western Washington's Community Information Line
Connects people to resources in Snohomish and Skagit counties as well as Camino Island. Comprehensive database of community health, welfare and recreation resources and accessible through a variety of services and products
www.voaww.org/voa5.cfm?SectionGroupsID=16
Skagit Mental Health
Crisis Line
1-800-584-3578
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Skamania County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Skamania County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Skamania County Counseling Center
Crisis line
(509) 427-9488 or after hours 911
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Snohomish County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Snohomish County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Snohomish County Resource Guide: Developmental Disabilities (2007)
Comprehensive guide to services and resources for people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. (46 pages)
www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/
Human_Services/DevDisabilities/2007ResourceGuide.pdf 
The Parent Place Website - United Way of Snohomish County
Parent to Parent of Snohomish County
Shayne Nagel is the Snohomish Parent to Parent Coordinator. Call her at 425-258-2459 ext. 4 or email at parent2parent@verizon.net
Volunteers of America Western Washington's Community Information Line
Comprehensive database of community health, welfare and recreation resources in Snohomish and Skagit counties as well as Camino Island. Go to "Programs and Services".
www.voaww.org/
Snohomish County FAS Diagnostic Clinic in Everett
Provides team testing, evaluation, and diagnosis for children exposed to alcohol in utero. Call 425-870-4749 for an application.
Where to Turn Directories for Snohomish and Skagit Counties
Phone: 1-800-223-8145
Care Crisis Response Services
Crisis Line
(206) 258-4357 or 1-800-584-3578
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Spokane County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Spokane County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Spokane County Parent Coalition
www.spokaneparentcoalition.org/
The Arc of Spokane County Resource List
www.arc-spokane.org/Other_Resources.php
Spokane Community Resource Directory
Community resources for children with special health care needs and their families compiled by the Spokane County Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start Programs.
www.iel.spokane.edu/LNB/Find-child-care/Head-Start/Resources.aspx
direct link: www.thefigtree.org/connections-resources.html
"First Call for Help"
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 838-4428
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Stevens County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Stevens County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Stevens County Counseling Services
Crisis line
(509) 684-4597 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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Thurston County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Stevens County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
(360) 586-2800 or 1-800-627-2211
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Wahkiakum County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Wahkiakum County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Wahkiakum County Mental Health
Crisis line
(360) 795-8630
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| Walla Walla |
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Walla Walla County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Walla Walla County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Community-Based School Resources for Walla Walla (by 4people.org)
List of local organizations and support groups includes those for disabilities and special needs, health issues, counseling and mental health and parenting, multiple hotlines and more.
http://mobile.4people.org/countydocs/wallawalla.pdf
Walla Walla Mental Health
Crisis line
(509) 522-4278
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| Whatcom |
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Whatcom County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Whatcom County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
The Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access (WAHA)
WAHA offers free and impartial services for those who want assistance getting insurance and healthcare. (360) 715-6594
www.whatcomalliance.org
Whatcom County Resources List
Resources for health care, accessibility and many other categories
www.washingtondads.com/whatcom-county-resources.html
Whatcom County Health Department Child Health Services
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/children/index.jsp
Whatcom County Crisis Services
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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Whitman County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Whitman County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
The Palouse Regional Crisis Line
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 332-1505
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| Yakima |
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Yakima County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Search the database of the Center for Children with Special Needs for resources for Yakima County families. Resources include health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/resources-directory
Community Resources for Yakima County- Compiled by 4People.org
http://mobile.4people.org/countydocs/yakima.html
Children's Village
Listing of Services
www.yakimachildrensvillage.org/
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 575-4200 or 1-800-572-8122
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