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Clark County Community Resources

Support systems are important - below you’ll find a list of resources found in Clark County that may fit some of the needs you have. We work to keep this updated so they can be as helpful as possible.  Though we do not promote or work directly with those listed here, this list provides a “landing place” or “hub” for various community resources available to you.

None of the listed resources are involved with RLC, but, our providers do interact with several (or all) in various capacities throughout a given year.

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Resource Areas:


Domestic Violence Support


YWCA SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program - (360) 695-0501

SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program - 24hrs Hotline:  Local: 360-695-0501 (We accept collect calls) or Toll-free: 800-695-0167
 
YWCA Sexual Assault Program - 24hrs Hotline:  Local: 360-695-0501 (We accept collect calls) or Toll-free: 800-695-0167
 
 
Emergency  Support Shelter - Longview, WA https://www.emergencysupportshelter.com/ 

 


Juvenile Justice


Clark County Juvenile Justice Center - (360) 397-2201 | 500 W. 11th Street Vancouver, WA 98666

Navigating the Juvenile Justice System: A Handbook for Juveniles and Their Families

 

 

After School Support for Children


Boys and Girls Club | Bright Futures Start Here - (360) 313-5690

KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Vancouver - 888-525-2780

YMCA After School Programs - Provided at a variety of schools in Vancouver

Kids Summer Camps - List of several types of summer camps for kids (The Columbian)

 


Housing


Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Home Buying Assistance)

Council for the Homeless - Rental Assistance

Vancouver Housing Authority

Eviction Help/Support

Clark County Rental Assistance Programs

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington - Also known as the Vancouver Women's foundation that provides one time grants to women for housing support

Washington Connection - Washington State application for state and local resources, including food, housing, rent relief, disability support

 


Developmental Delay Resources


Aging and Disability

Developmental Delay Administration | (360) 418-6108 | 907 Harney Street Suite 200 Vancouver WA 98660

PEACE & Parent Coalition | Darla Helt - Director: (360) 823-2247 | darlah@ccparentcoalition.org | 9414 NE Fourth Plain BLVD Vancouver WA

Amazing Moms

Autism Empowerment

Autism Society of Washington

Ben's Fund - Autism Grant

Special Celebrations - Special Celebrations is a group hosted by PEACE NW led by parent volunteers creating inclusive events for individuals who experience a disability or special need and their families to live a full and meaningful life w/ friendship, support and community


Food Support 


Local Food Pantries

Washington Connection - Washington State application for state and local resources, including food, housing, rent relief, disability support

DSHS - EBT

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food

SNAP Produce Match Program   Earn more SNAP dollars at qualifying in person and virtual grocery stores

 
 
Community Kitchen - Serving Fruit Valley & Walnut Grove Communities


Educational Resources


PAVE & Additional Education Support

Partners for Action, Voices for Empowerment (Visit Website)

Local PAVE Representative: Jerri Clark | 360-827-0962

PEACE - Special Education Support

 

Family Community Resource Centers

Most Schools have one of these - they assist in providing basic needs for children attending their school (see example)

Any resource center has a director that can assist a family in accessing their nearby FCRC (Family Community Resource Center)

 

 

DSHS Support & Vocational Resources


Your Rights Dealing with DSHS

DSHS Access

Department of Vocational Rehab - Vancouver, WA Office Phone: 360-397-9960   Address: 800 NE 136th Ave Suite 130 Vancouver, WA 98684 Website: Division of Vocational Rehab

The Val Ogden Center for Vocational Rehab - Phone: (360) 253-4036  Address: 10201 NE Fourth Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98662 

WorkSource Washington- Free in person and virtual support with resumes and cover letters, labor source information, hiring events and more

 

 

Transportation


CTRAN

Have discounted monthly passes for students and others with disabilities (including mental health-related)

Visit CTRAN Website

Community in Motion - Free, Non-Emergency Medical transport for medically related Appointments (e.g. doctor, dental, mental health, labs/imaging, medically related specialists) for those with Medicaid

 

 

Advocacy & Service Animal Support


PAVE - Advocacy around Schooling (K-12) barriers

Partners for Action, Voices for Empowerment (Visit Website)

Local PAVE Representative: Jerri Clark (360-827-0962)

DCYF/CPS Support and Advocacy

Parents for Parents - Support Navigating CPS and the Child Welfare System (Children's Home Society)
 
Parents for Parents - Support Navigating CPS and the Child Welfare System (The Xchange)
 

Emotional Support Animal Assessment Services

PerArduaCounseling@gmail.com - Service Animal Assessment & Letters. Upon contact, individuals receive an email that requests to complete an application and an assessment that will be attached.