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1 1www.councilforthehomeless.org This Resource Guide lists resources for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Clark County. Inclusion in this Resource Guide does not constitute an endorsement by the Council for the Homeless of the services provided. Addresses are Vancouver unless otherwise noted. Update 8/29/14 HOUSING ASSISTANCE If you need housing or shelter in Clark County, WA call the Council for the Homeless Housing Hotline: Mon thru Fri: 9am-5pm Sat, Sun: 11am-2pm BACK RENT OR DOUBLED UP ASSISTANCE Limited resources are available to help those who are behind in their rent or are doubled up with family or friends (and can no longer stay.) Call the Housing Hotline at on Tuesdays at 3pm to learn of openings in programs that provide this assistance. Please note that demand for these services far exceeds the resources available. Also see St. Vincent de Paul - Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie & Vancouver See listings under Clothing... for phone and locations. OTHER HOUSING RESOURCES Online housing search tools Affordable Community Environments Rental communities in Clark County New Beginnings Maternity Home SE 12th St., Vancouver For pregnant women; a safe place for them and their unborn baby. Serves Camas and Washougal Oxford Houses Shared housing for adults in recovery. for info, directory and application go to: Vancouver Housing Authority 2500 Main Street Subsidized and affordable housing OTHER HOTLINES 211 INFO- Dial 211 from your phone for a wide variety of info & service referrals. Child/Adult Protective Svcs. 24/7 Hotline ; Call to report abuse/neglect. 24/7 hotline, support, shelter. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline ; Janus Youth Resources for youth up to age 24 Mental Health Crisis Line or Safe Choice (English, Español) Support for men and women fleeing abuse/domestic violence. Senior Info & Assistance 201 NE 73rd St., Suite Energy assistance, case mgmt, dental, transportation, prescriptions. Tenant Union of WA-Tenant Rights Hotline WA State Drug & Alcohol Hotline 24 Hour Helpline CHILDCARE & PARENTING RESOURCES Child Protective Services 24/7 Hotline: (M-F: 8-4:30) or (eves & wknds) Children s Home Society Vancouver Washougal Educational Opportunities for Children & Families SE Mill Plain, # Educational Svc. District (ESD) NE 65th Ave C-Tran 30, NE 65th Ave. WA State School District Homeless Student Liaisons Contact info for school district staff available to help students who are homeless Y s Care Child Care Program Main St. Licensed pre-school (2.5-5 yrs) & childcare and vouchers ywcaclarkcounty.org C-Tran: 4, 32, 37 CLOTHING,FOOD, MEALS HOUSEHOLD GOODS Adventist Community Svcs NE 189th St., Battle Ground Food, household, clothes M: 1pm-5:30pm, Th: 9:30am-11:30am, 1pm-2:30pm No financial assistance N. Clark Cty Residents ONLY C-Tran: 47 Angels of God at Memorial Lutheran 2700 E. 28th St Lunch M-F: 11:30am-1:30pm, 4 Angels of God at 4th Plain Baptist 2400 E. Fourth Plain. Produce giveaway Fridays: 4pm-6pm, 4 Babies in Need at All Saints Episcopal 2206 NW 99th St Supplies & clothing for newborns 2, 37 Clark County Adventist 3200 NE St. John s Blvd Clothing and food ONLY. M,T: 9:30am-3pm (closed 11:45am- 12:30pm), 3

2 2 services provided. Addresses are Vancouver unless otherwise noted. Update 8/29/14 Clark County Food Bank clarkcountyfoodbank.org/local_ agencies.php FISH of Orchards 6008 NE 110th Ave Food, clothes. M-F: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm. No financial assistance, 80 FISH of Vancouver St. Paul s, W. 14th & Franklin Food, M-F: 10am-3pm First the Basics List of food pantries and meal sites in Clark County Friends of the Carpenter 1600 W. 20th. Fellowship, gift cards (food, gas, haircut) in trade for volunteering; day center C-Tran: 4, 25 Giving Closet 2804 NE 65th Ave W, Th only. Call for hours. Free clothing for all ages Interfaith Treasure House 91 C Street, Washougal Utility, rent, food bank, house goods. Camas & Washougal only, call for hours C-Tran: 41, 92 Live Love Center at Living Hope Church 2533 NE Andresen Road Sun. and Wed. 11:30am-2:30pm food boxes, various items, counseling and resource referrals 2 Loaves & Fishes - The Meals on Wheels People List of Clark County meal sites and schedules Lost & Found Café 824 NE 4th Ave., Camas M, Th: 6-7pm C-Tran: 41,92 Neighbors Helping Neighbors NW 11th Ave., Ridgefield Clothing, food, household T,F: 10am-1pm C-Tran: Connector 99 North County Community Food Bank 17 NE 3rd Ave., Battle Ground Serving residents in 98604, 98606, 98675, 98601, zip codes M-Th: 9am-11:15am, 1:30-3:15 F: 9am-11:15am One Life 1801 Daniels St Emergency food pantry. Open Sundays at 2pm. Sign up by 2:30 to shop that day. Cooking classes, nutrition ed., garden W 13th St M-F: B: 6:am, L:11:30am, D: 5:00pm; Sa & Su: B: 9am, D: 3:30pm, 4, 37 St. Vincent de Paul-Battle Ground, North Clark County Leave message Rent/utilities assistance. VM answered from 9:30am-4pm, M-F St. Vincent de Paul-Brush Prairie NE 87th Ave Leave message assistance, household goods MWTHF: 9:30am-12:30pm St. Vincent de Paul-Camas , ext. 251 leave message assistance, clothes, household goods C-Tran: 41,92 St. Vincent de Paul-Vancouver 2456 NE Stapleton Rd assistance, clothes, household goods M-F: 9am-1pm, 39 The Salvation Army 7509 NE 47th Ave Food: M-F 1:00pm-4:30pm. Clothing: T, TH: 1:00pm-4:00pm 78 Trinity Mission Food Cupboard 6700 MacArthur Blvd Food Assistance 3rd Friday of month 10am-2pm 2, 39 Woodland Comm. Svc. Ctr. 736 Davidson Ave., Woodland Clothing, legal, insurance, nutrition, home-buying classes. Clothing bank: T, TH: 11am- 4:45pm, Food Bank: 12pm-6pm COUNSELING Al-Anon/Alateen Msg. Line or 888-4AL-ANON Support for friends/families of alcoholics Alcoholics Anonymous 2203 Fairmount Ave., Suite A Call 24/7 Catholic Community Services 9300 NE Oak View Dr., Suite A (Family Center) Sliding scale, English/Español, 80 Children s Center 415 W. 11th St Kids 2-18 & their families. Medical coupons, sliding scale. M-F:8am-7pm. Columbia River CDDR Program Drug, alcohol, methadone treatment available for people with co-occurring disorders E 4th Plain Columbia River Mental Health 6926 NE 4th Plain Blvd C-Tran: 4, 32 Community Services Northwest 1601 E. 4th Plain Blvd Community Services Northwest Wellness Project Free mental health services for low-income and uninsured. 39th and Main , 32, 37 Consumer Voices Are Born 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd., #17, Ste A mental health support, drop-in: M-F: 9am-7pm. Warmline: ; 5pm-10pm

3 3 services provided. Addresses are Vancouver unless otherwise noted. Update 8/29/14 Families Anonymous NE 4th Plain ; step for users families familiesanonymous.org NAMI of Southwest WA 8019 NE 13th Avenue M-F 9am-5pm Counseling, education, and support for adults, children, and families living with mental illness. www. namiswwa.org 1, 78 Narcotics Anonymous step program Northstar NS Clinic Opiate treatment Lifeline Connections 1601 E 4th Plain., # , ext Call for 24/7 detox, in/out patient treatment. DAY CENTERS These are places with some hours open for drop in counseling, support, computer use, social opportunities, etc. Call to confirm hours, services, and rules about length and nature of visit. Clark County Veterans Assistance Center See listing under Veterans Services Community Resources Drop In Centers Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Designed especially for people living on the streets who need help with benefits, job leads, screening for outreach programs and more. Location: Memorial Lutheran Church 2700 E. 28th Street Friends of the Carpenter 1600 W. 20th Street Fellowship, gift cards (food, gas, haircut) in trade for volunteering; day center C-Tran: 4, 25 Goodwill/Job Connection 6425 NE 4th Plain Workshops, job search and job leads The Perch/Yellow Brick Road Youth For ages 24 and under WorkSource Town Plaza 5411 E. Mill Plain, Suite , 39 XChange Church/RealLife Community Center 8802 NW 9th Avenue C-Tran: 2 EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Clearview Employment/Homeless Employment Navigators Employment assistance, affiliated with Columbia River Mental Health. Goodwill/Job Connection 6425 NE 4th Plain Workshops, job search and job leads, 16 yrs of age and over. M-Th: 8am-4pm F: 10am-4pm Partners in Careers 3210 NE 52nd Street Specialized job training and employment services. Usually by referral, but calls are welcome. WorkSource Town Plaza 5411 E. Mill Plain, Suite , 39 FINANCIAL EDUCATION Community Housing Resource Center 103 E. 29th Street Foreclosure, debt, credit counseling, free tax preparation. Free Tax Prep Feb. 1- April 15 AARP Tax Aid: Community Housing Resource Center: , Metropolitan Family Service/ Ways to Work Program 1808 SE Belmont, Portland, , Ext. 101 or 103 Loans to purchase, repair or refinance a vehicle at 8% interest. Must be a parent, be working at least 20 hours per week, and have a valid driver s license. Share Independent Development Account (IDA Program) Help saving money for a down payment on a home, pursuing higher education, or a small business. Application and more information at on Programs LAUNDRY Laundry Love Free soap and quarters to do laundry at participating laundromats in Vancouver and Washougal. Details on Laundry Love Vancouver Facebook page and at W 13th Tues and Thurs 9am, limited availability C-tran: 3, 4, 37 LEGAL ASSISTANCE & TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTE Clark County Volunteer Lawyers *For eligibility call the CLEAR Hotline M-F, 9:15am-12:15pm *General office line: M-F: 9am-5pm; (closed noon-1) *Legal Clinic See an attorney for civil matters (not criminal) Fridays 10am at Sign up at, 1115 W 13th St. *Homeless Court Get a referral to Homeless Court assistance through Share Outreach Community Mediation Svcs Housing Justice Project Eviction/legal assistance Lutheran Community Services NW Crime Victims Advocacy 3600 Main St., Ste hr Crisis Line: Free & confidential victim support NW Justice Project and CLEAR Hotline 500 W. 8th St., Ste / Legal counsel. No criminal cases Washington Law Help Many self-help publications for legal issues including driver s license reinstatement.

4 4 MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, HEARING, FAMILY PLANNING Birthright of Vancouver USA 214 E. 17th St (main phone) (Hotline) and maternity support. 2, 37 Cascade AIDS Project Clark County 3701 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Free rapid & confidential gay/bi/trans HIV testing clinic Clark County Public Health HIV/AIDS Case Mgmt, M-F: 10am- 12pm; 1pm-5pm Clark County Public Health Needle Exchange Program 3701 E. Fourth Plain Blvd C-Tran: 4, 39 Free Clinic of Southwest Washington 4100 Plomondon St Medical, dental, prescription assistance, immunizations. Urgent care clinics: M,W, F: 8:30am and T,TH 5:30pm Immunization clinics: 1st, 2nd, 3rd W. 5-7:30pm Call for info on dental and vision care. C-Tran: 4, 39 New Day Community Dental Clinic 1201 SE Tech Center Dr., Bldg 13, Ste T-Th: 8am-5pm, Fri: 8am-2pm Dental care for all ages. Sliding scale; some charitable programs. 5 services provided.. Addresses are Vancouver unless otherwise noted. Update 8/29/14 New Heights Clinic 8000 NE 58th Ave By Appt ONLY M-Th Free medical and dental care for uninsured residents of Clark County. Call for office times. 8 Options 360 Pregnancy Clinic and maternity support W. Main St. #115, Battle Ground , 2, NE 109th Ct. #C, Vancouver , C-Tran: E. Mill Plain, Vancouver , 7 Pathways Pregnancy Clinic and maternity support 1542 NE 3rd, Camas Planned Parenthood SE Mill Plain, Ste. 2-E Women s health; STD checks provided for women and men. Call for days/ hours. C-Tran:37 Sea Mar Comm. Health Center Medical: 7410 E. Delaware Ln By Appt. ONLY Medical services, sliding scale. M-Sat: 8am-5pm, 7, 39 Medical: 1601 E. Fourth Plain Bldg. 17 3rd Floor M-TH: 8am-7pm; F: 8am-5pm Sea Mar Comm. Health Center Dental: 1412 NE 88th St Sliding fee. Medicaid & private insurance, emergency care. C-Tran:25 Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Help Line, PHONE, MAIL, ADDRESS Council for the Homeless Community Voice Mail Call ext. 104 or go to for list of agencies that offer free personal voic boxes 1115 W 13th St. Help with a mailing address and free local calls C-Tran 37, 3, 4 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Dept. of Social & Health Svcs. Community Services Office 5411 E. Mill Plain Bldg Financial, medical, childcare, clothing assistance C-Tran:37TRANSPORTATION Human Services Council 201 NE 73rd Street, Suite Medicaid transportation and other programs St. Vincent de Paul - Camas/ Washougal ext. 251 Leave message M-F 10am-4pm C-Tran: 41, 92 St. Vincent de Paul -St. John/Brush Prairie NE 87th Ave leave message MWF: 9:30am-12:30pm Residents North of 58th St, UTIL St. Vincent depaul-vancouver M-F: 9am-1pm No bus passes., 39 SHOWERS 1115 W. 13th St Mon.-Fri 9am-10:30am, limited availability. Sign up by 8:30am. 7, 3, 4 UTILITIES Clark Public Utilities 24/7 Customer Service (360) Variety of payment assistance programs payment options, 30,37,44 St. Vincent de Paul - Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie & Vancouver See Clothing,food... for contact info VETERANS SERVICES Clark Co. Veterans Assistance Center 1305 Columbia Street, M-F: 9am-4pm Referrals, counseling, service officer Community Reintegration Program for Veterans Case Mgmt/housing: ext Homeless Outreach: ext Voc. Rehab, Work Therapy, Job Placement: ext Partners in Careers Homeward Bound - Program for women veterans and veterans parenting children 3210 NE 52nd Street Mentoring, job referrals, training

5 5 VA Homeless Housing Program 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd., Bldg # ext VA Medical Campus. Permanent, transitional & emergency housing; inpatient mental health and drug addiction counseling. Drop-in Mon.-Fri. 11am-noon Veterans Assistance Program 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd., Bldg # Rent, Utilities, food, gas, transp. prescrip, Honorable discharge, WA residency 12 mos. Clark Cty residents ONLY services provided.. Addresses are Vancouver unless otherwise noted. Update 8/29/14 Vida s Ark 1311 E. Reserve St For homeless teen moms & their kids. Provides a safe, nurturing home and skills for selfsufficiency. 0 WA State School District Homeless Student Liaisons Contact info for school district staff that help students who are homeless Veterans Benefits Homeless Outreach or Returning Veterans Project Health and support Services YOUTH SERVICES Clark County Teen Talk Warmline: CHAT (2428) Peer-to-peer support Columbia River Mental Health Options Youth Program Education, work, mental health support Innovative Services NW Youth Impact Program 9414 NE Fourth Plain Blvd Helping current and former foster youth ages explore job opportunities and make a plan for success. Janus Youth- *Oak Bridge Youth Shelter Youth ages , 24/7 hotline: *Yellow Brick Road of WA, Ages ;