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Spokane Veterans ForumCommunity Resource Directory
The Spokane Veterans Forum is a program of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest.
This directory is located on the Spokane Veterans Forum website at www.SpokaneVeteransForum.org
December 2012
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ContentsEmergency Numbers.........................................................................................................................................................3
Burial and Cemetery Services............................................................................................................................................4
Credit Reports and Scores.................................................................................................................................................4
Depression........................................................................................................................................................................4
Disability Resources..........................................................................................................................................................4
Disaster Relief – Public Safety...........................................................................................................................................5
Domestic Violence.............................................................................................................................................................7
Education Resources.........................................................................................................................................................8
Emergency Shelter............................................................................................................................................................9
Employment Services......................................................................................................................................................10
Family Services................................................................................................................................................................11
Federal Representative and Senators..............................................................................................................................12
Healthcare: Medical & Dental Resources........................................................................................................................12
Housing Resources..........................................................................................................................................................15
Housing Repairs and Utility Assistance............................................................................................................................17
Legal Aid..........................................................................................................................................................................18
Meal Programs and Sites – drop in sites that offer meals and other services................................................................21
Mental Health Care and Addiction Services:...................................................................................................................23
Outpatient and Transitional Housing For Recovering Men And Women.........................................................................26
Other Misc.......................................................................................................................................................................27
PTSD................................................................................................................................................................................28
Substance Abuse.............................................................................................................................................................28
Veterans Services............................................................................................................................................................30
Women’s Resources........................................................................................................................................................33
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Emergency Numbers
Ambulance, Fire, and Police .......................911
Vet2Vet Veterans Crisis Hotline ...................1-877-282-2828
Veterans Crisis Hotline ................................1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Suicide Prevention HotlineSpokane ........................................................1-509-838-4428National .......................................................1-800-273-8255
Sexual Assault Hotline .................................1-888-846-7273
Drug and Alcohol Hotline Washington .................................................1-800-562-1240National ........................................................1-800-252-6465
Adult Abuse Hotline ......................................1-866-363-4276
Domestic Violence Hotline ..........................1-800-648-1277
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Burial and Cemetery Services
Eastern Washington Veterans Cemetery509-299-628221702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lakewww.dva.wa.gov/eastern.wa_vet_cemetery.html
Credit Reports and Scores
Prevents identity theft and provides a fraud alert statement on credit. Experian 888-397-3742, Equifax 888-766-0008, Transunion 800-680-7289Annualcreditreport.com
Receive a free credit scoreCreditkarma.com
Depression
Department of Defensehttps://www.qmo.amedd.army.mil/depress/Web%20Depression%20Brochure.docUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences depression fact sheethttp://www.usuhs.mil/psy/CourageToCarePatientFamilyDepressionFactSheet.pdf
National Institute of Mental Health information on depressionhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/nimhdepression.pdf
Families for Depression Awarenesshttp://familyaware.org/admk/wellnessguide.pdf
Disability Resources
Army Wounded Warrior Program (AAW2)509-434-75274815 N. Assembly Street, SpokaneThe Army Wounded Warrior program assists and advocate for severely wounded, ill, and injured soldiers, veterans, and their families, regardless of military status or location.
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www.wtc.army.mil/aw2/advocates/index.html#WASHINGTON
Disabled American Veterans (DVA)509-535-9100212 South David Street, Spokane ValleyThe DVA is dedicated to building better lives for disabled veterans and their families thorugh a lifetime membership benefit program. www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/wa/06/default.aspx
Spokane Veterans Center509-444-8387 13109 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane ValleyThe goal of the Vet Center program is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services FREE of charge to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment509-434-77524815 N. Assembly Street, SpokaneThe VA Voc Rehab program provide assistance to veterans with service connected disabilities and prepares them for employment.www.vab.va.gov/bln/vre/
Disaster Relief – Public Safety
Amber Alert 800-843-5678
American Red Cross Inland NW 315 W. Nora Spokane, WA 99205326-3330, 800-793-0278, [email protected] Exec Dir: Pat Moseley, Provides help during natural disasters, man made disasters and fires.
Block Watch 901 N. Monroe St, Ste 254 Spokane, WA 99201835-4572, Fax 835-4596www.spokanecops.org, [email protected]
Citizen Corp Council Spokane Disaster Committee/ Citizen Corps Council1618 N. Rebecca Spokane, WA 99217495-4645 [email protected]
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Volunteers that are prepared for preventing and threats of terrorism and crime, and other emergencies and disasters.
COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) 901 N. Monroe, Ste 254 Spokane, WA 99201www.spokanecops.org, [email protected] community-policing substations that assist Spokane police.
Crime Prevention Spokane County, 112 W. Gardner Spokane, WA 99201City 625-4079Valley 477-2592 - County 477-2592Coordinator Diana SomervilleSenior volunteers do in-home security assessments and vacation home checks. Sponsored by the police department.
Crime Reporting Center Spokane police 532-9266Spokanecrimereportingcenter.org
Crime Victim Service Center Lutheran Community Services NW210 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201 TDD 866-751-7119, www.lcsnw.orgProvides support and tools to respond to crises or address needs for information and referrals for crime victims. Trains providers for 24 hours-a-day crisis intervention, support at hospitals if medical care is needed related to crime, and support and thru legal process.
FEMA-Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Regional Center Pacific NW 130 228th St SW. Bothell, WA 98021-8627 425-487-4600
Fire Department Offices – Information (WA) 625-7000
Fire Reports Dept Natural Resources 800-562-6010
Fire Stoppers Spokane Fire Dept. 44 W. Riverside Spokane, WA 99201625-7058
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Helps children 12 and younger experimenting with, and interviews them and parents to help with understand the importance of fire safety and the child’s motivation for fireplay.
Domestic Violence
Alternatives To Domestic Violence – YWCA 829 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201326-1190 x 139www.ywca.org/[email protected], Dir: Patty Wheeler, 24-hour crisis services to victims of domestic violence, including safe shelter, support-crisis intervention and case management. Provides legal advocacy to aid victims in obtaining orders of protection, crisis hotline: 326-2255
Domestic Violence Hotlines Crime Victim Crisis Line 210 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201624-7273
Family Crisis Network 447-5483
Family Resource Center 800-932-0932
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
NW Women’s Law Center 907 Pine St. # 500 Seattle, WA 98104206-621-7691, TTY 521-4317, Fax 682-9556www.nwwlc.org [email protected], Lead paralegal: June Krumpotick, Legal information, self-help materials and referral statewide, services by phone only.
Sexual Assault & Family Trauma (SAFET) Response Center 210 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201Office 747-8224, 24 hour Hotline 624-7273Training, Therapy, support groups, sexual assault advocacy, outreach, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, interpreters provided, human trafficking, homeless & homeless prevention, DSHS advocacy, domestic violence advocacy, crisis hotline, crisis counseling, crime victim compensation assistance and other services.
Women Helping Women Fund 1315 N. Napa St.328-8285
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Education Resources
Veterans Education Benefits:Linda, Spokane Community College – (509) 533-2077Spokane Falls Community College – (509) 533-3504
Schedule appt.- take DD214 to determine benefits Compare GI Bill with New one coming out in Aug 2009
Scholarships/Resources Review list of scholarships in folder Google or Yahoo search – Iraqi Veterans scholarships as new ones show up on a regular basis Apply for financial aid
GI Bill for training/apprenticeships: You can use your GI benefits for tech schools, apprenticeship programs, or for approved On The Job
Training Programs - Montgomery Fund only – Post 9/11 program must be taken at a college
Eastern Washington UniversityRegistrar’s Office 509-359-6200Office of Veterans Services 509-359-6592VetCorps Navigator 509-359-6533 www.Access.ewu.edu/Records-and-Registration/Veterans-Services.xml
Gonzaga UniversityRegistrar’s Office 509-313-6592Veteran Coordinator 509-313-6596
Fairchild AFBEducation Services 509-247-2348www.fairchildfun.com/edt.html
Spokane Community College (SCC)Veteran Certifying Official 509-533-7027VetCorps Navigator 509-533-7274www.scc.spokane.edu/vetaffairs
Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC)Veteran Coordinator 509-533-3504Veteran Resource Center 509-533-3872www.spokanefalls.edu/Admissions/Veterans/Home.aspx
Whitworth University Registrar’s Office 509-777-3205www.whitworth.edu/Administration/RegistrarsOffice/Catalog/AcademicInformation/Veterans.htm
Washington State University- Riverpoint Campus
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Registrar’s Office 509-358-7500www.spokane.wsu.edu
Washington State University- Pullman CampusRegistrar’s Office 509-335-5346Veterans Affairs 509-335-1857www.va.wsu.edu
Emergency Shelter
House Of Charity 32 W. Pacific 624-7821adult men; medical clinic, meals, hygiene, laundry services, counseling, mail drop.
Union Gospel Mission 1224 E. Trent 535-8510adult men; no stay limit, counseling, meals (also for guests), hygiene, clothing, eye care, chemical dependence rehab services.
Salvation Army Family Emergency Center 204 E. Indiana 325-6814families; meals, food bank, clothing bank, prescriptions, life skills and parenting classes, drug and alcohol free.
St. Margaret’s 624-9788women and children (boys under age 11); safe environment, confidential address, clothing bank, support services.
VOA Hope House 111 W. Third 455-2886single women; meals, showers, clean safe environment.
VOA Crosswalk 525 W. 2nd 838-6596youth 13-21; meals, clothing bank, medical clinic, classes.
SNAP Homeless Office 500 S. Stone 456-7106
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families, couples, single mothers, or single expecting women; life skills classes, family emphasis, educational and vocational assessments.
YWCA – Alternatives to Domestic Violence Confidential Shelter829 W. Broadway (offices, not shelter site) 326-2255.individuals and children that are fleeing domestic violence; 24 hour crisis assistance, confidentiality, support groups, legal and counseling services.
Truth Ministries1810 E. Sprague 456-2576adult men; evening meal, hygiene services.
UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children1234 E. Sprague 535-0486single women and women with children; meals, late check in at 535-8510.
Volunteers Of America Emergency Assistance W. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99201624-2378*Financial assistance for utility shut off notices, household goods and clothing.
Anna Ogden Hall509-327-77372828 W. Mallon, SpokaneAnna Ogden Hall is a residential facility that offers long term recovery programs to women.
Employment Services
Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestTransitional Services for Disadvantaged Veterans 130 East Third Ave, Spokane, WA 99202509-444-4303 http://discovergoodwill.org/veterans/Employment assistance, housing specialists, education help.
WorkSource(509) 532-3101/3102130 South Arthur, Spokane
Need copy of DD214 Member/Service 4 form to apply for unemployment
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Need to ask about Dislocated Workers Program Need to ask about Commissioner Approved Training Need resume assistance Job search assistance - military occupation was aviation mechanic Financial hardship- ask about the VIP Grant
VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment509-434-77524815 N. Assembly Street, SpokaneThe VA Voc Rehab program provide assistance to veterans with service connected disabilities and prepares them for employment.www.vab.va.gov/bln/vre/
Washington WorkFirst509-227-2727WorkFirst is a Washington State Program for temporary cash assistance program. The goals are to help low-income families stabilize their lives so they can go to work.
Family Services
American Red Cross Inland NW 315 W. Nora Spokane, WA 99205509-326-3330, 800-793-0278, Emergency services for peoples immediate needs in emergency settings.www.inredcross.org
Washington National Guard Family Program509-991-71991626 N. Rebecca, SpokaneA family/soldier resource that provides ongoing support fot military families and outreach.http://washingtonguard/familyprograms/
Salvation Army Community Services509-325-6821222 E. Indiana Ave, SpokaneCase workers are available to attend to families in financial disttesss by providing the attention families need through rent assistance, clothing, and furniture. Call for an appointment.www.salvationarmyspokane.org/services/assistance/
Operation Spokane Heroes509-325-9656Operation Spokane Heroes is a non-profit organization focused on providing support for military personal and families of deployed military personal.
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Federal Representative and Senators
Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rogers509-353-2374
Sen. Maria Cantwell509-353-2507
Sen. Patty Murray509-624-9515
Healthcare: Medical & Dental Resources
Basic Health Plan P.O. Box 42705, Olympia, WA 98504 660-9840www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov, Statewide low cost health-care, for individuals and families who meet income guidelines.
Chas – Community Health Association Of Spokane 3919 N. Maple, Spokane, WA 99205 444-8888, or Admin 444-7806 and 444-8200 DentalProvides medical and dental services to patients with or without insurance status, and sliding-fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Christ’s Clinic 2709 W. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 325-0393, Fax 325-7209www.christclinic.org, Contact Monica MerehoferNonprofit medical clinic providing care to low-income persons with limited or no medical insurance.
Community Health Access Services 236-2435Services for HIV/ STDs education, outreach services, unplanned pregnancy, substance abuse and anonymous HIV testing/ referral.
DSHS North Cso Clinic 1925 E. Francis, Spokane, WA 99208 227-2300 or 227-2301 [email protected] planning information/ services, physical exams and screenings related to well-woman exam or STI evaluation, prenatal, adoption and abortion referrals. Sliding fee scale, accepts XIX Coupons and most insurances, Call for Community Outreach Nurse 227-2362
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Family Heath Hotline (WA) 800-322-2588 www.hmhbwa.orgStatewide information/ referrals for children, maternal health and family planning services. Eligibility screenings for WA Children, maternity, take charge medical benefits, WIC/ Basic Food and childcare and smoking-cessation referrals.
Health Care For All Community-Minded EnterprisesCommunity Building Saranac 25 W. Main, Ste 300 Spokane, WA 444-3066 or 866-444-3066Community-based project that helps low-cost health-care options and access to health-care providers
HIV/Aids Program Spokane Regional Health District 324-1542 OR 324-1496www.srhd.org Anonymous/ confidential HIV testing including partner notification, case management, HIV/AIDS ed./ technical assistance and outreach/syringe exchange
Immunization Clinic (Shots) Spokane Regional Health District 1101 W. College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201324-1600Providing immunizations for preventable diseases from birth to adulthood and for travel.
Native Health of Spokane-Native Project 1803 W. Maxwell, Spokane, WA 99201 483-7535 www.nativeproject.orgProvides primary and preventive care for all ages, chronic illness management, mental health/ substance abuse and helps patient’s secure medical coverage, sliding fee.
People’s Clinic YMCA829 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201 323-7600www.peoplesclinic.org Adult and well-child exams, immunizations, school sports physicals, mental health counseling, assistance with WA Basic Health applications, medication assistance, Breast Cervical Health program, and pregnancy/ STD screening and treatment. Referrals to specialists as necessary.
Primary Care Medical Clinic East Central Community Center 500 S. Stone, Spokane, WA 99202 536-9031Family nurse practitioner provides TB test to DOT physicals, women’s health and family planning.
Project Access 104 S. Freya, Ste 114, Spokane, WA 99202 532-8877
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Manages 600 doctors and 6 hospitals donate service, specialty level office visits, provides surgeries to low cost pharmaceuticals.
Spokane Aids Network 905 S. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99204455-8993, fax 455-9743www.spokaneaidsnetwork.org Providing direct care services to people living with HIV and AIDS and prevention programs in Inland NW.
Spokane County Community Services 312 W. 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204477-5722, FAX [email protected] Referrals for substance abuse treatment and prevention, developmental disabilities and mental health.
Spokane County Medical Society 104 S. Freya, Ste 114, Spokane, WA 99212325-5010Referrals for physicians who accept medical coupons, provides services for low-income or for reduce fee. Physician’s info based on location, specialty and insurance requirements.
Spokane Regional Health District 1101 W. College Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201 324-1500www.srhd.org Public health agency providing services to the community with clinical services, and refugee health screening clinic.
Spokane Falls Family Clinic 120 W. Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99201326-4343, fax [email protected]: Van Hook, Full medical services, including prenatal care and delivery.
Women’s Health Programs: Breast & Cervical Health Spokane Regional Health Distract 324-1553, 888-461-8876
Spokane Valley Partners 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, 99206927-1153Energy assistance, rental assistance, gas vouchers, bus passes, prescription assistance, clothing bank, and food bank. Must live in Spokane Valley to receive assistance.
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4815 N. AssemblySpokane VA main phone 509-434-7000, Toll Free 1-800-325-7940Registration and Appointments for primary care and mental healthOIF/OEF Program Enrollment- For clients who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Please take all clients here first and they will assist with enrollment and many other resources
Program Intake: Monica Gile 509-434-7287 Transition Patient Advocate- Jennifer Allison-Ord: 509-434-7286
Health Care for Homeless Vets705 W. 2nd 509) 462-2500
Housing Resources
Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLIHC)829 W. Broadway 325-3235advocacy & community education on affordable housing, hosts of www.onestophousing.org, an extensive online resource for finding affordable housing.
Goodale & Barbieri 818 W Riverside #300 459-6102 or 800-572-9181provides quality low-income housing to the inland northwest.
Housing Justice Project 1704 W Broadway 324-0144offers low income tenants in Spokane county access to lawyers at show cause eviction hearings. persons needing a lawyer for these hearings can ask for a housing justice project lawyer when they come to court.
HUD – Housing and Urban Development 920 W Riverside Suite 588368-3200information and resources for low income tenants, advocacy.
Inland Empire Residential Resources 116 W Indiana 789-2245creates and preserves long term affordable housing for persons with disabilities, low income tenants and families.
Northeast Washington Housing Solutions (NEWHS)55 W Mission Suite 104.
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328-2366 or TDD 323-9502formerly Spokane housing authority. advocacy and information about all things low/no income housing including housing voucher information.
NW Indian Housing Association PO Box 3785 (206) 526-8630. Locally 258-4523 or (888) 642-8055 Spokane Tribe: 6401 Sherwood Addition Dr. Wellpinit WA 99040promotes safety, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for tribal members in the pacific northwest.
SNAP Affordable Rental Program 500 S Stone 456-7106SNAP owns and manages safe and affordable housing /SNAP program for affordable rentals– they also have a couple of other programs
Spokane Housing Authority 509-232-0170 – provides affordable rental units to low income families
Peaceful Valley Homefront 1413 W Main Ave 99201 747-2050financial fitness counseling and home buyer education for low income home buyers, including basic education on money management and taxes, insurance, predatory lending, home maintenance and foreclosure prevention.
VOA Permanent Supportive Housing 328-4685comprehensive case management services and housing units for chronically homeless and disabled adults.
SNAP Mortgage Assistance Programs 500 S Stone 456-7106HUD approved comprehensive housing counseling agency. mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase counseling and education. Also has a Re-entry housing program to help pay for rental assistance for a determined number of months.
Tenants Union of Washington State5425 B Rainier Ave S 206-722-6848 or TDD (206)723-0523 or hotline (206) 723-0500housing justice, education, advocacy. seeks to improve tenants living conditions and challenges and transform unjust housing policies and practices.
Health Care for Homeless VetsVA Homeless Program-for homeless veterans.John Davis- 509-462-2500
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705 W. 2nd AveSpokane, WA 99201
Salvation Army Housing and StabilikzationStepping Stones Transitional Housing 509-326-7288Housing and Essential Needs 509-329-2738Family Resource Center 509-325-6821www.salationarmyspokane.org/services/shelter/
Spokane Mental Health Homeless Resource Center509-455-6275520 S. Walnut, SpokaneThe homeless resource center is available for any homeless individual and their family to meet the needs with community services and promote transitional to permanent housing.
Housing Repairs and Utility Assistance
Citizens Utility Alliance 212 W 2nd Ave #100 744-3370x247 or (800) 679-6087advocacy and education for telephone consumers. help in enrolling in low cost phone service. help in resolving problems between customers and phone companies.
VOA Emergency Service – prevention of utility shut off or eviction525 W Second 624-2378financial assistance available to prevent utility shutoff or eviction.
Emergency Assistance Programs – Project Share 456-7111assistance with weatherization, heating improvements and financial assistance through snap and Avista. must be financially eligible.
NW Energy Coalition 206-621-0097promotes energy conservation, provides consumer protection and low income energy assistance.
WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (800) 562-6150
SNAP Minor Home Repair/Weatherization Program 744-3370repairs and modifications, weatherization and heating system repairs.
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Spokane Valley Partners 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, 99206927-1153Energy assistance, rental assistance, gas vouchers, bus passes, prescription assistance, clothing bank, and food bank. Must live in Spokane Valley to receive assistance.
Our Place 1509 W. College Spokane, WA 99201 *Food bank for West Central area only. Financial assistance for emergency utilities and limited transportation for West Central area only. Clothing bank open to all.
Volunteers Of America Emergency Assistance W. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99201624-2378*Financial assistance for utility shut off notices, household goods and clothing.
Legal Aid
Spokane County Veterans Court509-477-64581100 W. Mallon (2nd floor), Spokane www.spokanecounty.org/districtcourt/content.aspx
Spokane Veterans Forum509-444-4303130 East Third Ave, Spokanewww.Spokaneveteransforum.org Monthly classes and support for Veterans working through the court system.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Spokane Chapter 835-5211
Center For Justice35 W. Main Ave., Ste. 300 Spokane, WA 99201835-5211, fax 835-3867 www.cforjustice.org Legal representation for low-income people on issues regarding institutional accountability, civil rights and regional ecosystem.
CLEAR LINE (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice And Referral) 1325 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101 888-201-1014, 888-387-7111(seniors)www.nwjustice.org
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Free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance and referrals to low-income residents of WA, staffed with lawyers and paralegals providing immediate information. CLEAR SR is projected for 60 +.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services 4407 N. Division Ste 814 Spokane, WA 99202242-4222, Fax 327-7562 [email protected],Provides alternatives to bankruptcy, teaches budgeting, financial education to high school students, bankruptcy counseling, 24 hour toll free phone counseling.
Consumer Protection WA Attorney General’s Office 1116 W. Riverside Spokane, WA 99201800-551-4636, 456-3123 www.atg.wa.gov Helps with consumer problems and business complaints and legal representatives for state agencies. Brings lawsuits on behalf of citizens of Washington regarding unfair/ deceptive business practices.
Gonzaga Native American Law Caucus 313-3790Contact Bonnie White
Human Resources Dept. City of Spokane 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201625-6703, TDD 625-6689Provides mediation and conciliation in cases of alleged discrimination, and offers education, training and referral.
National Indian Rights Fund 1506 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302303-447-8760, Fax 443-7776www.narf.org
NW Indian Bar Assn C/O Reservation AttorneyThe Tulalip Tribes 6700 Toterm Beach Rd., Tulalip, WA 98271360-651-3444www.nwiba.orgPres: Lael Echo-Hawk, [email protected], Non-profit organization of Indian attorneys and judges in the NW. Aspires to improve the legal and political landscape for tribes. Provides role models and mentors in the legal profession and encourages and promotes pro bono legal work can civic involvement that benefits Indian people on reservations and urban areas.
NW Women’s Law Center 907 Pine St. # 500 Seattle, WA 98104206-621-7691, TTY 521-4317, Fax 682-9556
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www.nwwlc.org [email protected], Lead paralegal: June Krumpotick, Legal information, self-help materials and referral statewide, services by phone only.
Northwest Justice ProjectLegal AdviceToll Free: 1-888-201-1014
Public Defender’s Office Spokane County, 1033 W Gardner Spokane, WA 99260477-4246, Fax 477-2567 www.spokanecounty.orgProvides legal counsel for indigent persons in criminal and juvenile dependency cases, also takes mental health cases.
Volunteers Lawyers Program 1704 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201324-0144www.spokanebar.orgDivorce advice clinic, family law advice and housing justice project 1-4 pm, m-th. Individual consultations, limited/ full representation in civil law matters by volunteer attorneys for low-income residents of Spokane County. Clients may also be referred by calling 888-201-1014
Voter Registration Spokane County 1033 W. Gardner Ave., Spokane, WA 99260477-2320, Fax 477-6607www.spokanecounty.org/educationsContacts: Vickie Dalton and Paul Brandt, voter registration, transfer of registration and cancellation for all county elections, and absentee ballots for registered voters.
Women Helping Women Fund 1315 N. Napa St.328-8285
Unemployment Law Project Community Bldg/East 35 W. Main Ave Ste 370E, Spokane, WA 99201 624-9178, 800-940-9178, [email protected], Laurie Hoffman, Free legal assistance and information to people who have been denied unemployment benefits, offices in Seattle and Spokane, offers services to anyone with a WA state claim.
Veterans Justice Outreach StaffHealth Care for Homeless Veterans Office705 W. 2nd AveSpokane, Wa 99201509-462-2500 Ex 1,[email protected]
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Meal Programs and Sites – drop in sites that offer meals and other services.
A Cup of Cool Water 1106 2nd 747-6686age 22 and under, 1-4pm and 7-8pm Tues, weds and Thurs
All Nations Christian Center 1201 W Spofford 844-4400box meals, Sundays after the service
The City Gate 170 S. Madison 455-9670call for details
Crosswalk 525 W. Second 838-6596ages 13-18, 9am, 12noon, and 6pm 7 days a week.
En Cristo-Whitworth 1101 W 1st 468-9718call for details
Emmanuel Lutheran 314 S. Spruce 838-4409call for details
House of Charity 32 W. Pacific 624-78217:30 – 9a.m. and 11a.m. Mon – Sat and 4:00p.m. Sundays
New Hope Ranch Urban Center 1701 W 3rd Ave 954-5145call for details
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One World Spokane 1804 E Sprague Ave 270-1608 or 251-0156Two free options daily. 11a.m. – 3p.m. Tues – Sunday
Our Lady of Lourdes 1115 W Riverside 358-4290sandwiches 11a.m.-12noon and 4-5p.m. Mon-Fri
Peaceful Valley Center 214 N Cedar St 624-8634call for details
Shalom Ministries Central United Methodist 518 3rd Ave 455-9019call for details
SNAP Sack Dinner & Outreach Project 1222 W. 2nd Ave 456-6597 or 953-6578 call for details
St. Ann’s Sunday Lunch 2120 W. 1st Ave 535-30311p.m. Sundays
Truth Ministries 1606 E Sprague 456-2576nightly meals
Union Gospel Mission 1224 E. Trent 535-8510Men only; 7a.m., 12noon, and 6p.m. (5p.m. on Sundays)
Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant 1620 N. Monroe St. 324-1995women and children only 4-6p.m. Tues-Thurs and 1:30-3:30p.m. Friday
Winter Soup Kitchen 22
600 S. Richard Allen Ct. 534-3007January through march 4-6p.m. Tues - Thurs
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels 321 S Dishman Mica 924-6976call for details
Spokane Valley United Methodist 115 N Raymond Rd 924-7262call for details
Spokane Valley Partners 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, 99206927-1153Energy assistance, rental assistance, gas vouchers, bus passes, prescription assistance, clothing bank, and food bank. Must live in Spokane Valley to receive assistance.
Our Place 1509 W. College Spokane, WA 99201, 99201 *Food bank for West Central area only. Financial assistance for emergency utilities and limited transportation for West Central area only. Clothing bank open to all.
St. Vincent DePaul 722 N. Regal, Spokane, WA 99202534-2824*Gives emergency clothing, food, furniture, household items, and other assistance.
Second Harvest Food Bank (Call for nearest locations, 534-6678)Provides emergency food to singles and families, days and hours vary by location.
American Indian Community Center 801 E. 2nd
535-0886Variety of services for American Indian clients, food bank for residents in 99202 zip code and all Native Americans.
Mental Health Care and Addiction Services:
Adult Outpatient/ Multicultural Services Spokane Mental Health103 E. First, Spokane, WA 99202
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838-4651Smhca.org Cultural mental health services for minorities, counseling, assistance with housing and services.
Alcohol/Drug Assessment, Treatment And Referrals Spokane Regional Health District 1101 W. College Ave, RM 241, Spokane, WA 99201324-1420, Fax 324-3622www.srhd.org Addiction evaluation and referrals, Methadone clinic and community outreach for pregnant and post-partum, substance-abusing women.
Contract Counselor- Washington Dept of Veterans AffairsDennis Pollack, PhD509-747-14569 S. Washington St., Suite 709, Spokane
Union Gospel Mission 2828 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99201www.ugmspokane.org Home-like shelter for free, long-term Christian recovery program for women, with counseling, parenting, life skills and education/ vocational training. 36 women and 25 children can be served.
Ascend A/DBA Christmas House 3000 W. Sunset Blvd, Spokane, WA 99204 624-4045Helps those in recovery or co-occurring disorders to continue for successful recovery with community outreach programs and from homelessness to home ownership.
Catholic Charities Counseling Program 1212 W. Sharp, P.O. Box Spokane, WA 99210 242-2308800-831-1209 [email protected], www.catholicchartiesspokane.org Contact Pam Brown, Individual, couples, family, group, post abortion counseling, regardless of religion. Sliding fee, and T19 medical coupons accepted.
Child & Family Services Spokane Mental Health 107 S. Division, Spokane, WA 99202 838-4651 TTY 624-0004www.smhca.org Helping children with emotional/ behavioral problems, multiple foster care placements, suicidal attempts, and physical/sexual abuse.
Community Detox Services Of Spokane 312 W. 8th P.O. Box 2845, Spokane, WA 99204 477-4620, 477-4648, Fax 838-2680 [email protected]
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Exec Dir: Karen Bourget-Orosco, Detoxification services and referrals for people who want to be clean and sober. Other programs: involuntary commitment program, VA RVSP, detox enhancement, and youth detox room.
Crisis LinesVA National Suicide Hotlines800-273-TALK-(800-273-8255), 800-SUICIDE- (800-784-2433, TYY: 800-799-4TTY(4889)Alcohol/Drug (24-Hour) Helpline 800-562-1240, Family Health Hotline www.hmhbwa.org 800-322-2588 offers smoking cessation referrals. SAMHSA’S National Clearinghouse for Achohol & Drug information www.samhsa.gov 800-487-4889, TDD 800-487-4889, SPAN 877-767-8432. Tobacco Quit Line 877-270-STOP(7867), TTY/TDD 877-777-6534 www.quitline.com.
Emergency Service Patrol 165 S. Howard Spokane, WA 99204838-2771Responds to calls for assistance and provides transportation for intoxicated individuals to detox centers and area hospitals if they agree to be transported and if necessary. Hours 8pm to midnight M-F, 4pm to midnight weekends.
Family Services Spokane 7 S. Howard, Ste 321, Spokane, WA 99201Also at: 112 N. University Ste 100, 99206 521 W. First Ave, 99201838-4128Outpatient mental health counseling for adults, children, and families.
First Call For Help Spokane Mental Health 107 S. Division Spokane, WA 99202838-4428, TDD 624-0004, 877-678-4428www.smhca.orgadmin: Nancy Linerud, Free 24 hour telephone assistance, referrals, supportive listening and links to community individuals/agencies with trained volunteers. Face to face in-home or community evaluations and crisis interventions.
Alcohol/ Drug helpline 800-562-1240 www.adhl.orgMeth hotline 888-609-METH(6384)National info 800-662-HELP www.methresources.govWA Meth Initiative 253-272-6824Meth Watch Community Presentation www.methwatchwa.com Meth Watch Community Outreach Program 922-8383.
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NAMI-National Alliance For The Mentally Ill 10 N. Post St, Paulsen Bldg, Rm 638 Spokane, WA 99201-0705 838-5515, 800-950-6264www.nami.org Volunteer organization provides 24 support and education for mentally ill and support for families.
Native Project 1803 W. Maxwell, Spokane, WA 99201 325-5502www.nativeproject.org,Alcohol/Drug and mental health, counseling and after-care to youth involved with alcohol/drugs. Culturally-specific treatment for ages 10-20 and addicted teen mothers.
Outpatient and Transitional Housing For Recovering Men And Women
Spokane County Community Services 312 W. 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 477-2564, Fax: 477-6827, [email protected] referrals for mental health.
Outreach Center 1103 W. 1st Spokane, WA [email protected] Lynn Everson, Needle exchange( for injection drug users), HIV and hepatitis education for needle users and those in prostitution.
St. Joseph Family Center Counseling Center 1016 N. Superior St., Spokane, WA 99202 483-6495, Fax 483-1541, [email protected], Sr. Elaine Thaden.www.stjosephfamilycenter.orgOutpatient counseling services for everyone, therapy, anger management, parenting classes, and educational workshops. WA Alcohol & Drug Rehab County Programs Washington State Alcohol & Drug Clearinghouse 6535 5th Pl, Seattle, WA 98108206-725-9696, 800-662-9111www.clearinghouse.adhl.org
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Offers services depending county often includes referrals for substance abuse treatment and prevention, can be from court order or voluntary placement. Inpatient or outpatient treatment, counseling and education for family members.
Health & Safety Programs Of The American Red Cross 315 W Nora Spokane, WA 99205 326-3330, 800-793-0278 www.spokaneredcross.orgOffers training for first aid, CPR, AED, blood-borne pathogens, oxygen administration, injury prevention and how to respond in life-threatening emergencies, and preparedness to families and communities for all kinds of emergencies and disasters.
Other Misc
Missing & Un-Identified Persons P.O. Box 2347 Olympia, WA 98507 800-548-5678 www.wsp.wa.gov/missing/[email protected] Office for the Missing Children Clearinghouse for state of WA.
National Weather Service – NWS Spokane 2601 N. Rambo Rd Spokane, WA 99224, 244-0110, 244-6395 www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/Official and sole source for forecast, warnings, watches for significant weather-related events in Eastern WA and North Idaho.
Pass Information WA 888-756-4636, ID 888-IDA-ROAD
Poison Control CenterWashington 800-222-1222, Idaho 800-860-0620, TTY 303-739-1127/ 800-732-6985, TTD 800-572-0638
SCOPE (Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort) 1100 W. Mallon Spokane, WA 99260 477-4717 www.spokanevalleyonline.com/scope
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Building 1100 W. Mallon Spokane, WA 99260 458-2505 www.spokanesheriff.org,
VALLEY PRECINCT 477-3300 12710 E. Sprague, Spokane, WA 99216
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Spokane Police Public Safety Building 1100 W. Mallon Spokane, WA 99260 458-2505, TTY 447-5980 www.spokanepolice.org
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills WA 800-258-5990, ID 800-632-8000Underground Storage Tanks WA & ID 800-826-7716Wa State Patrol Report Drunk Drivers 800-283-7865
PTSD
Military OneSource1-800-342-9647https://www.militaryonesource.com
Department of Defense (DoD) PTSD and TBI Quick Factshttp://www.pdhealth.mil/downloads/TBI_PTSD_Final04232007.pdf
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)1-800-950-NAMIhttp://www.nami.org/veterans
The Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for PTSDhttp://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/GuideforMilitary.pdfhttp://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_newwarr_vets.html
Armyhttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/deployment/Guides/RedeploymentTri-Fold/Deployment_Related_Stress.pdf
Marineshttp://www.usmc-mccs.org/cosc/63619-usmc.pdf
American Psychiatric Associationhttp://www.healthyminds.org/multimedia/ptsd.pdf
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration1-800-662-HELPhttp://getfit.samhsa.gov/Drugs/http://getfit.samhsa.gov/Alcohol/
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Military OneSource: Confidential information, support, and counseling available free to militarypersonnel (regardless of activation status) and their families1-800-342-9647https://www.militaryonesource.com
Vet Centers: Confidential readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) or1-866-496-8838 (Pacific)http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Recoveryhttp://www.veteranrecovery.med.va.gov/
WIN211www.win211.org/Call: 211 or 877-211-9274
If you do not have access to the internet, this Community Resources Directory is your link to help. However, if you do have access to the internet, Win211 gives you an astoundingly comprehensive database.
Win211 contains over 5,480 health and human service providers, representing 9,450 sites and more than 16,980 local services available throughout Washington. You can access 2-1-1 Community Resources Database by accessing www.win211.org and define the type of help you want and your location.
If you do not find the service you need, call: 2-1-1 from anywhere in Washington to speak to a 2-1-1 Information and Referral Specialist for assistance. - Or you can dial toll free 1-877-211-9274.
211 Information and Referral Specialists are available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, excluding holidays.
Traumatic Brain InjuryDefense and Veterans Brain Injury Center1-800-870-9244http://www.dvbic.org/
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control information on TBIhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/tbibook.pdf
Department of Veterans Affairshttp://www.va.gov/environagents/docs/TBI-handout-patients.pdf
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Veterans Services
Health Care For Homeless Veterans 705 W. Second462-2500Health care for homeless veterans, access to surplus military clothing for homeless veterans, hours M - F 8am – noon and 1pm – 4:30pm.
Airmen & Family Readiness 92MSS/DPF 4 W. Castle St. Fairchild AFB WA, 99011247-2246, 247-2248www.fairchildfamilysupport.comProvides information/ referral, life skills, employment assistance, duty separation support, relocation, emergency interest-free loans, and financial wellness for active duty, retired, Reserve/ Guard and DOD civilians and families, ID card required to enter the base.
Armed Forces Emergency Services – America Red Cross 315 W. Nora Spokane, WA 99205888-737-4306, www.spokaneredscross.orgInformation/ Referral, reporting/communication and access to financial assistance for emergency travel/basic needs for active duty military members, veterans and their families, on call 24/7.
College/ Universities Veterans Outreach Centers SCC Ana Roney 533-7027, SFCC Katie Reis 533-3504, Assists veterans with transition to civilian life and provides support once reintegrated into the academic community. For EWU and Gonzaga University see Spokane VA Medical Center.
Point Man Ministries International 6010 N. Assembly, Spokane, WA 99205994-7177www.geocities.com/pmimintlContact Mike Zorn, Christian outreach for vets by vets.
Spokane VA Medical Center 4815 N. Assembly, Spokane, WA 99205, 434-7000800-325-7940, Fax 434-7119, www.va.govAdministers to OSA military veterans, social worker arranges services, and provides a mobile health clinic to outlying counties.
Spokane Valley Vet Center 13109 E Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane, WA 99216(509) 444-8387, Fax (509) 444-8388www.va.govTeam Leader: David Baird. Counseling services for veterans and their families.
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Readjustment Counseling Services Family Counseling Marriage Counseling
Applying for compensation Disability: Adrian Wall – (509) 924-1262
You need to have a copy of your DD214 Copy of Military Medical Records – if have them Copy of 201/ personnel File – if have them Call Service Officer Adrian at the Spokane Valley Vet Center or go to building 6A Process is suppose to take about 6 months for OIF/OEF Veterans
Veterans Administration Medical Center – Behavioral Health 4815 N. Assembly, Spokane, WA 99205434-7260, Fax 434-7113
Tribal Veteran Assistance Representatives Colville/Spokane 634-2755, Fax 634-2740, [email protected] Tribe509-445-1147 www.kalispeltribe.comKootenai/ Coeur d’Alene Tribe208-799-3422 www.kootenai.orgNez Perce Tribe208-834-7324 www.nezperce.org
Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestTransitional Services for Disadvantaged Veterans Kathy Haugland130 East Third Ave, Spokane, WA [email protected] assistance, housing specialists, education help.
Veterans Department Worksource – Spokane 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99202532-3100, 532-3102www.worksource.spokane.org Helps veterans with job placement, free workshops: winway resume, assessment, PC jobs, job application.
WS Colville 956 S. Main, Ste B, Colville, WA 99114685-2119, Fax 685-6094Kenneth Walden, [email protected]
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Veterans Fraternities & Support Resources American Legion, www.legion.org/homepage.phpDisabled American Veterans Outreach Program (WA), 911 N. Madison St., Spokane, WA 99205, 325-1720, 800-949-4232Veteran to Veteran LLC, www.hadit.comVeteran of Foreign Wars, www.vfw.orgVeteran for Peace, www.veteransforpeace.orgVietnam Veterans of America, www.vva.org
Veterans’ Housing – Volunteers of America 624-2378, Fax 624-2275www.voa.spokane.orgTransitional housing for chronically homeless veterans also provides mental health and medical referrals, employment readiness and independent living training.
Veterans Outreach Center 13109 E Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane, WA 99216(509) 444-8387, Fax (509) 444-8388www.va.govTeam Leader: David Baird. Counseling services for veterans and their families.
WA County Veterans Coalition 1102 W. College, Secoma Bldg. Spokane, WA 99201, 477-3690, Fax 477-2299, www.spokanecounty.orgAdmin: Frank Thompson, [email protected] emergency counseling, housing, food and medical cost for indigent veterans and their families.
Women Veterans Resources & Sexual Assault Advocacy www.militarywoman.org
Women Veterans Coord. Spokane 434-7608
Women Organizing Women www.vetwow.com, Spokane Area, Advocacy: DeEtta Lubbers, [email protected]
Financial Resources: Spokane Country Veterans Services – Chuck Elmore (509) 477-3690/2600 VIP/Defenders Grant – Check with WorkSource Vet Reps (509) 532-3101/3102 DSHS – student status can apply for food stamps, WA Basic Healthcare Insurance – WICK,
Emergency funds for rent (509) 227-2200 AVISTA – call to ask for reduce billing program (SNAP) (509) 456-7111
Regional VA Office (Seattle)1-800-827-1000For VA Loans, Health Benefits, etc
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Address: 915 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA
American Legion WDVAVeterans Services Office.(509) 434-7750address: 4815 N. Assembly Bldg 6-A
Women’s Resources
VA Medical Center, Women Veterans Coordinator509-434-76084815 N. Assembly Street, Spokanewww.womenshealth.va.gov/
Transitions(509) 328-67023104 West Fort George Wright Drive Spokane, WA 99224www.help4women.orgHelp and housing options for women and women with children.Drop in Center at Women’s Hearth, 509-455-4249, 920 West Second Ave, SpokaneJob Training Program at New Leaf Bakery 509-496-0396
NW Women’s Law Center 907 Pine St. # 500 Seattle, WA 98104206-621-7691, TTY 521-4317, Fax 682-9556www.nwwlc.org [email protected], Lead paralegal: June Krumpotick, Legal information, self-help materials and referral statewide, services by phone only.
Sexual Assault & Family Tramua (SAFET) Response Center 210 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201Office 747-8224, 24 hour Hotline 624-7273Training, Therapy, support groups, sexual assault advocacy, outreach, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, interpreters provided, human trafficking, homeless & homeless prevention, DSHS advocacy, domestic violence advocacy, crisis hotline, crisis counseling, crime victim compensation assistance and other services.
Women Helping Women Fund 1315 N. Napa St.328-8285
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