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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

 
Click on the county on the map or list of counties to see the information for that county.

Whatcom County Okanagon County San Juan County Skagit County Ferry County Stevens County Pend Oreille County Clalam County Jefferson County Island County Snohomish County Chelan County Douglas County Mason County King County Kittitas County Lincoln County Spokane County Grays Harbor County Pierce County Grant County Adams County Whitman County Thurston County Pacific County Lewis County Yakima County Benton County Franklin County Walla Walla County Cowlitz County Skamania County Klickitat County Columbia County Garfield County Asotin County Wahkiakum County Kitsap County Clark County

Adams Franklin Lewis Snohomish
Asotin Garfield Lincoln Spokane
Benton Grant Mason Stevens
Chelan Grays Harbor Okanagon Thurston
Clallam Island Pacific Wahkiakum
Clark Jefferson Pend Oreille Walla Walla
Columbia King Pierce Whatcom
Cowlitz Kitsap San Juan Whitman
Douglas Kittitas Skagit Yakima
Ferry Klickitat Skamania  

 

 

Adams

 

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

 
Asotin

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

 

 
 
Benton

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

 
 
Chelan

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

 
 
Clallam

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

 
Clark

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

 
Columbia

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

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

 
Douglas

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

 
 
Ferry

 

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

 

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

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

 
 
Grant

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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, PDF iconSpanish (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

 

 
 
 
Grays Harbor

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

 
Island

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

 
Jefferson

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

 
King

King County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List

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

 
Kitsap

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

 
Kittitas

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)

 
 
Klickitat

Counseling and Resource Center

Crisis line
1-800-235-4765

 

 
 
Lewis

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

 
Lincoln

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)

 
 
Mason

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

 
Okanagon

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

 

 
 
Pacific

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

 
Pend Oreille

 

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

 
 
Pierce

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

 
San Juan

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

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

 
 
Skamania

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

 
Snohomish

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

  • Comprehensive, searchable list of parenting resources in Snohomish County and growing in Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan.
  • Online, interactive database of resources for parents and kids in 31 categories, fully searchable by zip code, town and area of interest.
  • Built on the foundation of the state’s 2-1-1 database, so it is being constantly updated and added to in collaboration with North Sound 2-1-1.
  • Available by calling 2-1-1 for parents without internet access at home or the public library, or those who prefer conversation to a computer.

    www.unitedwayparentplace.org

 

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

 
Spokane

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

 

 
 
Stevens

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)

 

 
 
Thurston

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

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

 
Walla Walla

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

 
Whatcom

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

 
Whitman

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

 

 
 
Yakima

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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