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QUICK LOOK...page 1. HOUSING/BASIC NEEDS.....page 2-5 PARENT SUPPORT..page 6 8 CHILD CARE..... page 8 9 MEDICAL & DENTAL.....page 10 12 EDUCATION.....page 13 WORK/CAREER.....page 14 15 LEGAL....page 16-17 QUICK LOOK...page 1. HOUSING/BASIC NEEDS.....page 2-5 PARENT SUPPORT..page 6 8 CHILD CARE..... page 8 9 MEDICAL & DENTAL.....page 10 12 EDUCATION.....page 13 WORK/CAREER.....page 14 15 LEGAL....page 16-17
SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 326 CALL (2255) Alternatives to Domestic Violence (Confidential) 930 N. Monroe St. 327 7737 Anna Ogden Hall (Women & Children) 2828 W. Mallon 535 0486 UGM Crisis Shelter 1234 E. Sprague 838 6596 Crosswalk (Teenagers) 525 W. Second 455 2886 HOPE House Women s Shelter (Women), 111 W. Third 326 7288 Salvation Army (Married Couples, Families w/children), 127 E. Nora Ave. 624 9788 St. Margaret s 101 E. Hartson 924 6492 Hearth Homes MATERNITY HOMES 327 0701 Life Services Maternity Home 2659 N. Ash St. 489 0349 Alexandria s House 949 E. Augusta http://housingsearchnw.org/ Residents with low to moderate income levels can locate affordable housing that meets their needs through this website. www.myscreeningreport.com Consumer initiated tenant screening report which can be used for more than one Landlord (by knowing what is in your report before it is released.you have the opportunity to fix it before it goes to landlords) 2 SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 326 CALL (2255) Alternatives to Domestic Violence (Confidential) 930 N. Monroe St. 327 7737 Anna Ogden Hall (Women & Children) 2828 W. Mallon 535 0486 UGM Crisis Shelter 1234 E. Sprague 838 6596 Crosswalk (Teenagers) 525 W. Second 455 2886 HOPE House Women s Shelter (Women), 111 W. Third 326 7288 Salvation Army (Married Couples, Families w/children), 127 E. Nora Ave. 624 9788 St. Margaret s 101 E. Hartson 924 6492 Hearth Homes MATERNITY HOMES 327 0701 Life Services Maternity Home 2659 N. Ash St. 489 0349 Alexandria s House 949 E. Augusta http://housingsearchnw.org/ Residents with low to moderate income levels can locate affordable housing that meets their needs through this website. www.myscreeningreport.com Consumer initiated tenant screening report which can be used for more than one Landlord (by knowing what is in your report before it is released.you have the opportunity to fix it before it goes to landlords) 2
VANESSA BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY 533 3155 (www.vanessabehan.org) Corner of 8 th & Author, 1004 E. 8 th Ave. Spokane SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE 624 RAPE (7273) Lutheran Community Services NW. 210 W. Sprague, Suite #100, Spokane 9920132 YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM 326 1190, ext. 139/ TTY 536 2255 (www.ywcaspokane.org) 829 W. Broadway, Spokane 99201 ARMS (ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICE) 484 0600,Long distance toll free 866 262 9284 Contact Ophelia@armsonline.org PO Box 7136 Spokane 99207 Share connect to explore alternatives to violence. SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY 456 7277 (www.spokanetransit.com)701 W. Riverside, Spokane For help with planning your ride or for schedule or service information call 328 RIDE or TTY 456 4327 3 VANESSA BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY 533 3155 (www.vanessabehan.org) Corner of 8 th & Author, 1004 E. 8 th Ave. Spokane SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE 624 RAPE (7273) Lutheran Community Services NW. 210 W. Sprague, Suite #100, Spokane 9920132 YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM 326 1190, ext. 139/ TTY 536 2255 (www.ywcaspokane.org) 829 W. Broadway, Spokane 99201 ARMS (ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICE) 484 0600,Long distance toll free 866 262 9284 Contact Ophelia@armsonline.org PO Box 7136 Spokane 99207 Share connect to explore alternatives to violence. SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY 456 7277 (www.spokanetransit.com)701 W. Riverside, Spokane For help with planning your ride or for schedule or service information call 328 RIDE or TTY 456 4327 3
TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1-800-244-1111 Assists low income families with more affordable home telephone services. Free Cell Phone: 250 voice minutes/250 texts Call 1-888-898-4888 SNAP SNAP Energy Assistance - 242-2374 or www.snapwa.org Seasonal help for low income families needing help with heating costs Project Share - 456-7111 to get the phone number of the SNAP office in your zip code. Emergency help for heating costs once every other heating season Vehicle Emission Repair Program 456-7174 (www.snapwa.org) Repair of vehicle emission problems that prevent auto registration SNAP Housing - 456-7106 Low income housing options through SNAP s Affordable Rent Program 4 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (QWEST) 1-800-562-6150 Assists low income families with more affordable home telephone services. Free Cell Phone: 250 voice minutes/250 texts Call 1-888-898-4888 SNAP SNAP Energy Assistance - 242-2374 or www.snapwa.org Seasonal help for low income families needing help with heating costs Project Share - 456-7111 to get the phone number of the SNAP office in your zip code. Emergency help for heating costs once every other heating season Vehicle Emission Repair Program 456-7174 (www.snapwa.org) Repair of vehicle emission problems that prevent auto registration SNAP Housing - 456-7106 Low income housing options through SNAP s Affordable Rent Program 4
Women s and Children s Free Restaurant 324 1995 Tuesdays and Wednesdays dinners from 4:30 6 and Friday Lunch from 12:30 2:30. St. Paul s United Methodist Church 1620 N. Monroe. Community Centers Community Centers are a great place to explore for services and family activities. Each one is different, so don t be afraid to call or explore the centers most convenient for you. After all, you are part of the community. They are here for you. Northeast Community Center 487 1603 4001 N. Cook, Spokane, WA 99207 Peaceful Valley Community Center 624 8634 214 N. Cedar, Spokane, WA 99201 East Central Community Center 625 6699 500 S. Stone, Spokane, WA 99202 Spokane Valley Partners 927 1153 10814 E. Broadway West Central Community Center 326 9540 1603 N. Belt Caritas Center 326 2249 5109 N. Adams St. Washington Information Network Call 211 or check the web at www.win211.org. When you need help but don t know where to turn Get connected and get answers. Calls from landline phones are free. Trained specialists are available to help you find the services you need. First Call for Help-838 4428 24 hour crisis help. Trained volunteers are ready to assist with crisis intervention and resource referral. 5 Women s and Children s Free Restaurant 324 1995 Tuesdays and Wednesdays dinners from 4:30 6 and Friday Lunch from 12:30 2:30. St. Paul s United Methodist Church 1620 N. Monroe. Community Centers Community Centers are a great place to explore for services and family activities. Each one is different, so don t be afraid to call or explore the centers most convenient for you. After all, you are part of the community. They are here for you. Northeast Community Center 487 1603 4001 N. Cook, Spokane, WA 99207 Peaceful Valley Community Center 624 8634 214 N. Cedar, Spokane, WA 99201 East Central Community Center 625 6699 500 S. Stone, Spokane, WA 99202 Spokane Valley Partners 927 1153 10814 E. Broadway West Central Community Center 326 9540 1603 N. Belt Caritas Center 326 2249 5109 N. Adams St. Washington Information Network Call 211 or check the web at www.win211.org. When you need help but don t know where to turn Get connected and get answers. Calls from landline phones are free. Trained specialists are available to help you find the services you need. First Call for Help-838 4428 24 hour crisis help. Trained volunteers are ready to assist with crisis intervention and resource referral. 5
VANESSA BEHAN PARENTING CLASSES 535 3155, www.vanessabehan.org 1004 E. 8th Ave. CAPA Parenting Classes-Catholic Charities 455 4986, (www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org) 12 E 5 th Ave. Spokane 99202 Child birth and parenting alone classes. (Call for complete information) SCAN 458 7445 www.scancenter.org 707 N. Cedar St. YoungLives/iHOPE Contact Shauna Edwards at 326 2859 or Sharon Hengy at 327 0701 Free program offers helpful classes, fun, friendships, resources, mentorship and spiritual guidance; with dinner and childcare provided. Young Moms age 21and under. (Call for complete information.) 6 VANESSA BEHAN PARENTING CLASSES 535 3155, www.vanessabehan.org 1004 E. 8th Ave. CAPA Parenting Classes-Catholic Charities 455 4986, (www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org) 12 E 5 th Ave. Spokane 99202 Child birth and parenting alone classes. (Call for complete information) SCAN 458 7445 www.scancenter.org 707 N. Cedar St. YoungLives/iHOPE Contact Shauna Edwards at 326 2859 or Sharon Hengy at 327 0701 Free program offers helpful classes, fun, friendships, resources, mentorship and spiritual guidance; with dinner and childcare provided. Young Moms age 21 and under. (Call for complete information.) 6
Children s Home Society of Washington 747 4174 2323 N. Discovery Place Many types of parenting support available Check this out! Helpful websites for moms http://babyparenting.about.com Everything from A to Z about parenting-fun activities, Health and Safety, Child Development and more. ParentHelp123.org helps families to apply for state sponsored health and food programs, and to find services in their community. 7 Children s Home Society of Washington 747 4174 2323 N. Discovery Place Many types of parenting support available Check this out! Helpful websites for moms http://babyparenting.about.com Everything from A to Z about parenting-fun activities, Health and Safety, Child Development and more. ParentHelp123.org helps families to apply for state sponsored health and food programs, and to find services in their community. 7
WIC Nutrition Program Eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 Downtown 1101 W. College Avenue 324-1620 North Spokane 5901 N. Lidgerwood #21B 323-2818 Northeast Community Center 4001 North Cook 323-2828 East Central Community Center 500 South Stone 323-2830 Spokane Valley Community Center 10814 E. Broadway 323-2800 Deer Park (open Thursdays 8-5) United Methodist Church, 113 E. 2nd St, Deer Park 276-3770 West Central Community Center - 1603 N Belt St 326-9540 Child Care Referral Network: provides specific referrals for child care According to your needs and location. 8 WIC Nutrition Program Eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 Downtown 1101 W. College Avenue 324-1620 North Spokane 5901 N. Lidgerwood #21B 323-2818 Northeast Community Center 4001 North Cook 323-2828 East Central Community Center 500 South Stone 323-2830 Spokane Valley Community Center 10814 E. Broadway 323-2800 Deer Park (open Thursdays 8-5) United Methodist Church, 113 E. 2nd St, Deer Park 276-3770 West Central Community Center - 1603 N Belt St 326-9540 Child Care Referral Network: provides specific referrals for child care According to your needs and location. 8
CUDDLES AND CARE SICK CHILD S SERVICES 474 4615 (www.shmcchildern.org) St. Anne s children Center, 25 W. 5 th Spokane 99220 Offers warm, professional care to mildly ill children, age s birth to 12. No contagious children. $3.50 per hour per child, (minimum 2 hour stay) Call for complete information HEAD START/ECEAP/EARLY HEAD START 533 4800 (www.iel.spokane.edu/headstart) Administration Office, 3939 N. Freya Spokane 99217 These are federally funded family involvement programs for low income families with young children. Early Head Start also offers home based services for families during pregnancy and those with infants and toddlers up to three years of age. Call for complete information. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE 227 2200 (North), 227 2400 (Southwest), 227 2700 (Valley) (wwwlonlinecso.dshs.wa.gov) 8517 E. Trent Suite #103, Spokane Fee dependent on income. Helps low income working families pay for child care expenses and therefore maintain their jobs. Call for complete information. TANF participants may call there caseworker directly starting in fall 2013. 9 CUDDLES AND CARE SICK CHILD S SERVICES 474 4615 (www.shmcchildern.org) St. Anne s children Center, 25 W. 5 th Spokane 99220 Offers warm, professional care to mildly ill children, age s birth to 12. No contagious children. $3.50 per hour per child, (minimum 2 hour stay) Call for complete information HEAD START/ECEAP/EARLY HEAD START 533 4800 (www.iel.spokane.edu/headstart) Administration Office, 3939 N. Freya Spokane 99217 These are federally funded family involvement programs for low income families with young children. Early Head Start also offers home based services for families during pregnancy and those with infants and toddlers up to three years of age. Call for complete information. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE 227 2200 (North), 227 2400 (Southwest), 227 2700 (Valley) (wwwlonlinecso.dshs.wa.gov) 8517 E. Trent Suite #103, Spokane Fee dependent on income. Helps low income working families pay for child care expenses and therefore maintain their jobs. Call for complete information. TANF participants may call there caseworker directly starting in fall 2013. 9
BASIC HEALTH 1 800 826 2444 (www.wa.gov/hca) 676 Woodland Square Loop, PO Box 42683, Olympia 98504 A statewide program to provide affordable health care coverage. (Call for complete information.) SPOKANE FALLS FAMILY CLINIC 326 4343 or 326 4026, 120. W. Mission Ave. Spokane 99201, Good reviews on this clinic! CHAS Medical Clinics (Medical & Dental Care) 444 8200, (www.chas.org) (4 different locations in Spokane) Sliding fee available. Wide range of services for all of family. (Call for more complete information.) ichoice (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney locations) 327 0701 Free pregnancy testing and first trimester care, Free STD testing (lab fees may apply sliding fees) 10 BASIC HEALTH 1 800 826 2444 (www.wa.gov/hca) 676 Woodland Square Loop, PO Box 42683, Olympia 98504 A statewide program to provide affordable health care coverage. (Call for complete information.) SPOKANE FALLS FAMILY CLINIC 326 4343 or 326 4026, 120. W. Mission Ave. Spokane 99201, Good reviews on this clinic! CHAS Medical Clinics (Medical & Dental Care) 444 8200, (www.chas.org) (4 different locations in Spokane) Sliding fee available. Wide range of services for all of family. (Call for more complete information.) ichoice (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney locations) 327 0701 Free pregnancy testing and first trimester care, Free STD testing (lab fees may apply sliding fees) 10
CHRIST CLINIC 327-0394, (www.christclinic.org) 914 W. Carlisle, Spokane 99205 Non-profit medical clinic, provides ambulatory care to low-income persons who have limited to no Medical Insurance. Children FIRST 924-2850, 3120 N. Industrial Park 1st Street, Spokane 99216 Free testing and early intervention services for infants/toddlers. Wide variety of services offered. Call for complete information. ABD & ABCD E PROGRAMS (Dental) 324-1478 (www.smileabcd.org) 1101 W. College, Rm. 200, Spokane 99201 Accepts Medical Coupons. The Spokane Access to Baby & Child Dentistry, Call for Information Kool Smiles 590-2421 524 E. Francis Provides dental services to children on Medicaid and SCHIP program 11 CHRIST CLINIC 327-0394, (www.christclinic.org) 914 W. Carlisle, Spokane 99205 Non-profit medical clinic, provides ambulatory care to low-income persons who have limited to no Medical Insurance. Children FIRST 924-2850, 3120 N. Industrial Park 1st Street, Spokane 99216 Free testing and early intervention services for infants/toddlers. Wide variety of services offered. Call for complete information. ABD & ABCD E PROGRAMS (Dental) 324-1478 (www.smileabcd.org) 1101 W. College, Rm. 200, Spokane 99201 Accepts Medical Coupons. The Spokane Access to Baby & Child Dentistry, Call for Information Kool Smiles 590-2421 524 E. Francis Provides dental services to children on Medicaid and SCHIP program 11
HERO DENTAL 484 4746, 82 E Francis, Spokane 99208 For ages 0 through 20 years. Medical Coupons welcomed HEALTHY OPTIONS A state funded managed care program that provides the medical care for Washington State Medicaid clients. Health plan choices include: 1 800 600 4441, Amerigroup 1 800 440 1561, Community Health Plan of WA 1 877 644 4613, Coordinated Care Corporation (CCC) 1 877 542 8997, United Healthcare Community Plan 1 800 869 7165, Molina NOTE TO TANF Recipients: If the services you need are not covered by your plan you have the option to change your plan. To change call 1 800 794 4360 Managed Care or 1 800 562 3022 option #1. Be sure to confirm that your Doctor/Counselor accepts the insurance you choose. 12 HERO DENTAL 484 4746, 82 E Francis, Spokane 99208 For ages 0 through 20 years. Medical Coupons welcomed HEALTHY OPTIONS A state funded managed care program that provides the medical care for Washington State Medicaid clients. Health plan choices include: 1 800 600 4441, Amerigroup 1 800 440 1561, Community Health Plan of WA 1 877 644 4613, Coordinated Care Corporation (CCC) 1 877 542 8997, United Healthcare Community Plan 1 800 869 7165, Molina NOTE TO TANF Recipients: If the services you need are not covered by your plan you have the option to change your plan. To change call 1 800 794 4360 Managed Care or 1 800 562 3022 option #1. Be sure to confirm that your Doctor/Counselor accepts the insurance you choose. 12
RUNNING START Education 359 4258, EWU 358 7357 WSU Spokane 533 8062, SCC 533 3524, SFCC Offered through the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University. Enables eligible high school students who seek expanded educational challenges enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, etc. Call for complete information. to IEL (Institute for Extended Learning) GED and other education completion programs 533 4600 13 RUNNING START Education 359 4258, EWU 358 7357 WSU Spokane 533 8062, SCC 533 3524, SFCC Offered through the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University. Enables eligible high school students who seek expanded educational challenges enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, etc. Call for complete information. to IEL (Institute for Extended Learning) GED and other education completion programs 533 4600 13
Looking for work? Wondering how to finance your education? Considering which career is right for you? Planning to transfer to a four- year college? We have the resources you need! SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (509) 533 7000, www.ccs.spokane.edu 1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217 5399 SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Career & Student Employment Center) (509) 533 3540, Careers@spokanefalls.edu Room 226 Second Floor Building 17 14 Looking for work? Wondering how to finance your education? Considering which career is right for you? Planning to transfer to a four- year college? We have the resources you need! SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (509) 533 7000, www.ccs.spokane.edu 1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217 5399 SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Career & Student Employment Center) (509) 533 3540, Careers@spokanefalls.edu Room 226 Second Floor Building 17 14
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C.L.E.A.R.(Cordinated Legal Education Assistance & Referral System) 1 800 201 1014, free legal screening for WA. Also provides legal advice over the phone. Call between the hours of 9:30a.m. 12:30noon. COUNTY COURTS (CHINS Petitions) 509 323 1166, Rose Thurman, www.washingtonlawhelp.org Free civil legal help online. SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR 509 477 7612, 1116 w. Broadway Family Law Center, Room #101 Spokane 99260 Contact Roben Esveld, (Call for complete information) 16 C.L.E.A.R.(Cordinated Legal Education Assistance & Referral System) 1 800 201 1014, free legal screening for WA. Also provides legal advice over the phone. Call between the hours of 9:30a.m. 12:30noon. COUNTY COURTS (CHINS Petitions) 509 323 1166, Rose Thurman, www.washingtonlawhelp.org Free civil legal help online. SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR 509 477 7612, 1116 w. Broadway Family Law Center, Room #101 Spokane 99260 Contact Roben Esveld, (Call for complete information) 16
www.courts.wa.gov/forms www.nwjustice.org V.L.P. (Volunteer Lawyers Programs(Spokane County Bar) 509 324 0144, Call Mondays 1:00 5:00p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 4:00p.m. Family Law Advice Clinic 45min. appt. w/attorney, fee $5.00. Divorce Clinic: Non contested cases only, fee $5.00.Mandatory Family Law Forms are available on the following websites: Instructions for Family Law forms for Spokane County are available at: www.spokanecounty.org/superiorcourt/fcinstructions.aspx 17 www.courts.wa.gov/forms www.nwjustice.org V.L.P. (Volunteer Lawyers Programs(Spokane County Bar) 509 324 0144, Call Mondays 1:00 5:00p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 4:00p.m. Family Law Advice Clinic 45min. appt. w/attorney, fee $5.00. Divorce Clinic: Non contested cases only, fee $5.00.Mandatory Family Law Forms are available on the following websites: Instructions for Family Law forms for Spokane County are available at: www.spokanecounty.org/superiorcourt/fcinstructions.aspx 17