Spokane Veterans Court Community Resource Directory November 15, 2010 Spokane Veterans Court Community Resource Directory Emergency Shelter House Of Charity 32 W. Pacific 624-7821 adult men; medical clinic, meals, hygiene, laundry services, counseling, mail drop. Union Gospel Mission 1224 E. Trent 535-8510 adult 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 325-6814 families; meals, food bank, clothing bank, prescriptions, life skills and parenting classes, drug and alcohol free. St. Margaret’s 624-9788 women and children (boys under age 11); safe environment, confidential address, clothing bank, support services. VOA Hope House 111 W. Third 455-2886 single women; meals, showers, clean safe environment. VOA Crosswalk 525 W. 2nd 838-6596 youth 13-21; meals, clothing bank, medical clinic, classes. SNAP Homeless Office 500 S. Stone 456-7106 families, couples, single mothers, or single expecting women; life skills classes, family emphasis, educational and vocational assessments. Page 2 YWCA – Alternatives to Domestic Violence Confidential Shelter 829 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 Ministries 1810 E. Sprague 456-2576 adult men; evening meal, hygiene services. UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children 1234 E. Sprague 535-0486 single women and women with children; meals, late check in at 535-8510. Volunteers Of America Emergency Assistance W. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 624-2378 *Financial assistance for utility shut off notices, household goods and clothing. Page 3 Housing Resources Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLIHC) 829 W. Broadway 325-3235 advocacy & 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 800-572-9181 provides quality low-income housing to the inland northwest. Housing Justice Project 1704 W Broadway 324-0144 offers 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 588 368-3200 information and resources for low income tenants, advocacy. Inland Empire Residential Resources 116 W Indiana 789-2245 creates 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. 328-2366 or TDD 323-9502 formerly 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 99040 promotes safety, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for tribal members in the pacific northwest. SNAP Affordable Rental Program 500 S Stone Page 4 456-7106 SNAP 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 747-2050 financial 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 328-4685 comprehensive case management services and housing units for chronically homeless and disabled adults. SNAP Mortgage Assistance Programs 500 S Stone 456-7106 HUD approved comprehensive housing counseling agency. mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, prepurchase counseling and education. Tenants Union of Washington State 5425 B Rainier Ave S 206-722-6848 or TDD (206)723-0523 or hotline (206) 723-0500 housing justice, education, advocacy. seeks to improve tenants living conditions and challenges and transform unjust housing policies and practices. VA Homeless Program-for homeless veterans. John Davis- 509-462-2500 Page 5 Housing Repairs and Utility Assistance Citizens Utility Alliance 212 W 2nd Ave #100 744-3370x247 or (800) 679-6087 advocacy 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 eviction 525 W Second 624-2378 financial assistance available to prevent utility shutoff or eviction. Emergency Assistance Programs – Project Share 456-7111 assistance with weatherization, heating improvements and financial assistance through snap and Avista. must be financially eligible. NW Energy Coalition 206-621-0097 promotes energy conservation, provides consumer protection and low income energy assistance. WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (800) 562-6150 SNAP Minor Home Repair/Weatherization Program 744-3370 repairs and modifications, weatherization and heating system repairs. Spokane Valley Partners 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, 99206 927-1153 Energy 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 99201 624-2378 *Financial assistance for utility shut off notices, household goods and clothing. Page 6 Healthcare: Medical & Dental Resources Basic Health Plan P.O. Box 42705, Olympia, WA 98504 660-9840 www.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 Dental Provides medical and dental services to patients with or without insurance status, and sliding-fee scale based on income for uninsured patients. Christ’s Clinc 2709 W. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 325-0393, Fax 325-7209 www.christclinic.org, Contact Monica Merehofer Nonprofit medical clinic providing care to low-income persons with limited or no medical insurance. Community Health Access Services 236-2435 Services 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 sadownl@dshs.wa.gov Family 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 Family Heath Hotline (WA) 800-322-2588 www.hmhbwa.org Statewide 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 Enterprises Community Building Saranac 25 W. Main, Ste 300 Spokane, WA 444-3066 or 866-444-3066 Community-based project that helps low-cost health-care options and access to health-care providers Page 7 Hiv/Aids Program Spokane Regional Health District 324-1542 OR 324-1496 www.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 99201 324-1600 Providing 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.org Provides 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 YMCA 829 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201 323-7600 www.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 536-9031 Family 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 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 99204 455-8993, fax 455-9743 www.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 99204 477-5722, FAX 477-6827 Page 8 aneufeld@spokanecounty.org www.spokanecounty.org Referrals for substance abuse treatment and prevention, developmental disabilities and mental health. Spokane County Medical Society 104 S. Freya, Ste 114, Spokane, WA 99212 325-5010 Referrals 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 324-1500 www.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 99201 326-4343, fax 326-4289 dianey@yvfwc.org Dir: 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, 99206 927-1153 Energy assistance, rental assistance, gas vouchers, bus passes, prescription assistance, clothing bank, and food bank. Must live in Spokane Valley to receive assistance. VA Medical Center 4815 N. Assembly Spokane VA main phone 509-434-7000, Toll Free 1-800-325-7940 Registration and Appointments for primary care and mental health OIF/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-Oord: 509-434-7286 Health Care for Homeless Vets 705 W. 2nd 509) 462-2500 Page 9 Mental Health Care and Addiction Services: Adult Outpatient/ Multicultural Services Spokane Mental Health 103 E. First, Spokane, WA 99202 838-4651 Smhca.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 99201 324-1420, Fax 324-3622 www.srhd.org Addiction evaluation and referrals, Methadone clinic and community outreach for pregnant and post-partum, substance-abusing women. Union Gospel Mission 2828 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99201 www.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 624-4045 Helps 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 242-2308 800-831-1209 pbrown@ccspokane.org, 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 624-0004 www.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 Page 10 kborosco@earthlink.net 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 Lines 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 99204 838-2771 Responds 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 99201 Also at: 112 N. University Ste 100, 99206 521 W. First Ave, 99201 838-4128 Outpatient mental health counseling for adults, children, and families. First Call For Help Spokane Mental Health 107 S. Division Spokane, WA 99202 838-4428, TDD 624-0004, 877-678-4428 www.smhca.org admin: 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. Meth Crisis & Information Alcohol/ Drug helpline 800-562-1240 www.adhl.org Meth hotline 888-609-METH(6384) National info 800-662-HELP www.methresources.gov WA Meth Initiative 253-272-6824 Meth Watch Community Presentation www.methwatchwa.com Meth Watch Community Outreach Program 922-8383. Page 11 Nami-National Alliance For The Mentally Ill 10 N. Post St, Paulsen Bldg, Rm 638 Spokane, WA 99201-0705 838-5515, 800-950-6264 www.nami.org Volunteer organization provides 24 support and education for mentally ill and support for families. National Suicide Hotlines 800-SUICIDE- (800-784-2433, 800-273-TALK-(800-273-8255), TYY: 800-799-4TTY(4889) Native Project 1803 W. Maxwell, Spokane, WA 99201 325-5502 www.nativeproject.org, Alcohol/Drug and mental health, counseling and after-care to youth involved with alcohol/drugs. Culturallyspecific 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, bswan@spokanecounty.org www.spokanecounty.org referrals for mental health. Outreach Center 1103 W. 1st Spokane, WA 99201 838-6859 leverson@spokanecounty.org www.srhd.org 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, dkaschmitter@stjosephfamilycenter.org, Sr. Elaine Thaden. www.stjosephfamilycenter.org Outpatient 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 98108 206-725-9696, 800-662-9111 www.clearinghouse.adhl.org 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. Page 12 Health & Safety Programs Of The American Red Cross 315 W Nora Spokane, WA 99205 326-3330, 800-793-0278 www.spokaneredcross.org Offers 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. Missing & Un-Identified Persons P.O. Box 2347 Olympia, WA 98507 800-548-5678 www.wsp.wa.gov/missing/ourkids missingchildrenmgr@wsp.wa.gov 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 Center Washington 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 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 800-632-8000 Underground Storage Tanks WA & ID 800-826-7716 Wa State Patrol Report Drunk Drivers 800-283-7865 Page 13 Page 14 Legal Aid American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Spokane Chapter 835-5211 Center For Justice 35 W. Main Ave., Ste. 300 Spokane, WA 99201 835-5211, 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 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 Couneling Services 4407 N. Division Ste 814 Spokane, WA 99202 242-4222, Fax 327-7562 www.moneyman.org Mark.harnishfeger@moneymanagement.org, 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 99201 800-551-4636, 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 313-3790 Contact Bonnie White Human Resources Dept. City of Spokane 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201 625-6703, TDD 625-6689 Provides mediation and conciliation in cases of alleged discrimination, and offers education, training and referral. Page 15 National Indian Rights Fund 1506 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302 303-447-8760, Fax 443-7776 www.narf.org NW Indian Bar Assn C/O Reservation Attorney The Tulalip Tribes 6700 Toterm Beach Rd., Tulalip, WA 98271 360-651-3444 www.nwiba.org Pres: Lael Echo-Hawk, laeleh@yahoo.com, 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 98104 206-621-7691, TTY 521-4317, Fax 682-9556 www.nwwlc.org nwwlc@nwwlc.org, Lead paralegal: June Krumpotick, Legal information, self-help materials and referral statewide, services by phone only. Northwest Justice Project Legal Advice Toll Free: 1-888-201-1014 Public Defender’s Office Spokane County, 1033 W Gardner Spokane, WA 99260 477-4246, Fax 477-2567 www.spokanecounty.org Provides legal counsel for indigent persons in criminal and juvenile dependency cases, also takes mental health cases. Volunteers Lawyers Program 1704 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201 324-0144 www.spokanebar.org Divorce 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 99260 477-2320, Fax 477-6607 www.spokanecounty.org/educations Contacts: Vickie Dalton and Paul Brandt, voter registration, transfer of registration and cancellation for all county elections, and absentee ballots for registered voters. Page 16 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, www.unemploymentlawproject.org lpowers@ulprojests.org, 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. Page 17 Domestic Violence Alternatives To Domestic Violence – YWCA 829 W. Broadway Spokane, WA 99201 326-1190 x 139 www.ywca.org/Spokane Spokane@ywconnect.org, 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 99201 624-7273 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 98104 206-621-7691, TTY 521-4317, Fax 682-9556 www.nwwlc.org nwwlc@nwwlc.org, 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 99201 Office 747-8224, 24 hour Hotline 624-7273 Training, 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 Page 18 Veterans Services Health Care For Homeless Veterans 705 W. Second 462-2500 Health 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, 99011 247-2246, 247-2248 www.fairchildfamilysupport.com Provides 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 99205 888-737-4306, www.spokaneredscross.org Information/ 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 99205 994-7177 www.geocities.com/pmimintl Contact Mike Zorn, Christian outreach for vets by vets. Spokane VA Medical Center 4815 N. Assembly, Spokane, WA 99205, 434-7000 800-325-7940, Fax 434-7119, www.va.gov Administers to OSA military veterans, social worker arranges services, and provides a mobile health clinic to outlying counties. Spokane Valley Vet Center 100 N. Mullan Road, Ste 102 (509) 444-8387 Point of contact is Mike Ogle or David Baird Page 19 Readjustment Counseling Services 1. Difficulty in transitioning to from military to civilian 2. Sleep difficulties 3. No patience for "stupid people" 4. Anger issues 5. Isolation 6. Post Traumatic Stress Family Counseling Marriage Counseling OIF Group that meets twice a month on Saturdays 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 99205 434-7260, Fax 434-7113 Tribal Veteran Assistance Representatives Colville/Spokane 634-2755, Fax 634-2740, Lavada Anderson Veterans.resource@colvilletribes.com Veterans Department Worksource – Spokane 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99202 532-3100, 532-3102 www.worksource.spokane.org Chuck Elmore celmor@esd.wa.gov, Michael Briscoe, Admin: Ron Yancey. Helps veterans with job placement, free workshops: winway resume, assessment, PC jobs, job application. WS Colville 956 S. Main, Ste B, Colville, WA 99114 685-2119, Fax 685-6094 Kenneth Walden, kwalden@esd.wa.gov Veterans Fraternities & Support Resources American Legion, www.legion.org/homepage.php Disabled American Veterans Outreach Program (WA), 911 N. Madison St., Spokane, WA 99205, 3251720, 800-949-4232 Veteran to Veteran LLC, www.hadit.com Page 20 Veteran of Foreign Wars, www.vfw.org Veteran for Peace, www.veteransforpeace.org Vietnam Veterans of America, www.vva.org Veterans’s Housing – Volunteers of America 624-2378, Fax 624-2275 www.voa.spokane.org Transitional housing for chronically homeless veterans also provides mental health and medical referrals, employment readiness and independent living training. Veterans Outreach Center 100 N. Mullan Rd, Ste 102, Spokane, WA 99206 444-8387, Fax 444-8388 www.va.gov Team Leader: David Baird. Counseling services for veterans and their families. Provides counseling to those who have lost a loved one on active duty. WA County Veterans Coalition 1102 W. College, Secoma Bldg. Spokane, WA 99201, 477-3690, Fax 477-2299, www.spokanecounty.org Admin: Frank Thompson, fthompson@spokanecounty.org Provides 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, godivadgrn@aol.com 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 Employment resources: (WorkSource) Michael or Stephanie or Ron – 130 South Arthur, Spokane (509) 532-3101/3102 Need copy of DD214 Member/Service 4 form to apply for unemployment 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 Page 21 Regional VA Office (Seattle) 1-800-827-1000 For VA Loans, Health Benefits, etc Address: 915 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA American Legion WDVA Veterans Services Office. (509) 434-7750 address: 4815 N. Assembly Bldg 6-A Page 22 Education resources Veterans Education Benefits: Linda, Spokane Community College – (509) 533-2077 Spokane 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 Page 23 Meal Programs and Sites – drop in sites that offer meals and other services. A Cup of Cool Water 1106 2nd 747-6686 age 22 and under, 1-4pm and 7-8pm tues, weds and thurs All Nations Christian Center 1201 W Spofford 844-4400 box meals, sundays after the service The City Gate 170 S. Madison 455-9670 call for details Crosswalk 525 W. Second 838-6596 ages 13-18, 9am, 12noon, and 6pm 7 days a week. En Cristo-Whitworth 1101 W 1st 468-9718 call for details Emmanuel Lutheran 314 S. Spruce 838-4409 call for details House of Charity 32 W. Pacific 624-7821 7:30 – 9a.m. and 11a.m. Mon – Sat and 4:00p.m. Sundays New Hope Ranch Urban Center 1701 W 3rd Ave 954-5145 call for details Page 24 One World Spokane 1804 E Sprague Ave 270-1608 or 251-0156 Two free options daily. 11a.m. – 3p.m. Tues – Sunday Our Lady of Lourdes 1115 W Riverside 358-4290 sandwiches 11a.m.-12noon and 4-5p.m. mon-fri Peaceful Valley Center 214 N Cedar St 624-8634 call for details Shalom Ministries Central United Methodist 518 3rd Ave 455-9019 call 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 535-3031 1p.m. sundays Truth Ministries 1606 E Sprague 456-2576 nightly meals Union Gospel Mission 1224 E. Trent 535-8510 Men only; 7a.m., 12noon, and 6p.m. (5p.m. on sundays) Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant 1620 N. Monroe St. 324-1995 women and children only 4-6p.m. tues-thurs and 1:30-3:30p.m. friday Page 25 Winter Soup Kitchen 600 S. Richard Allen Ct. 534-3007 january through march 4-6p.m. tues - thurs Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels 321 S Dishman Mica 924-6976 call for details Spokane Valley United Methodist 115 N Raymond Rd 924-7262 call for details Spokane Valley Partners 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, 99206 927-1153 Energy 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 99202 534-2824 *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 535-0886 Variety of services for American Indian clients, food bank for residents in 99202 zip code and all Native Americans. Page 26 Disaster Relief – Public Safety Address Confidentiality 800-822-1065 Amber Alert 800-843-5678 American Red Cross Inland NW 315 W. Nora Spokane, WA 99205 326-3330, 800-793-0278, lindblomd@spokaneredcross.org Exec Dir: Pat Moseley, Provides help during natural disasters, man made disasters and fires. Block Watch 901 N. Monroe St, Ste 254 Spokane, WA 99201 835-4572, Fax 835-4596 www.spokanecops.org, mvulcano@spokanecops.org Citizen Corp Council Spokane Disaster Committee/ Citizen Corps Council 1618 N. Rebecca Spokane, WA 99217 495-4645 www.citizencorps.gov Randi.Rich@avistacorp.com 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 99201 www.spokanecops.org, mstvictor@spokanepolice.org Volunteer community-policing substations that assist Spokane police. Credit Reports Prevents identity theft and provides a fraud alert statement on credit. Experian 888-397-3742, Equifax 888-766-0008, Transunion 800-680-7289 Crime Prevention Spokane County, 112 W. Gardner Spokane, WA 99201 City 625-4079 Valley 477-2592 - County 477-2592 Coordinator Diana Somerville Senior volunteers do in-home security assessments and vacation home checks. Sponsored by the police department. Crime Reporting Center Page 27 Spokane police 532-9266 Spokanecrimereportingcenter.org Crime Victim Service Center Lutheran Community Services NW 210 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201 TDD 866-751-7119, www.lcsnw.org Provides 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 99201 625-7058 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. PTSD Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647 https://www.militaryonesource.com Department of Defense (DoD) PTSD and TBI Quick Facts http://www.pdhealth.mil/downloads/TBI_PTSD_Final04232007.pdf National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-NAMI http://www.nami.org/veterans Page 28 The Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for PTSD http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/GuideforMilitary.pdf http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_newwarr_vets.html Army http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/deployment/Guides/RedeploymentTri-Fold/Deployment_Related_Stress.pdf Marines http://www.usmc-mccs.org/cosc/63619-usmc.pdf American Psychiatric Association http://www.healthyminds.org/multimedia/ptsd.pdf Traumatic Brain Injury Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center 1-800-870-9244 http://www.dvbic.org/ National Center for Injury Prevention and Control information on TBI http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/tbibook.pdf Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.va.gov/environagents/docs/TBI-handout-patients.pdf Depression Department of Defense https://www.qmo.amedd.army.mil/depress/Web%20Depression%20Brochure.doc Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences depression fact sheet http://www.usuhs.mil/psy/CourageToCarePatientFamilyDepressionFactSheet.pdf National Institute of Mental Health information on depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/nimhdepression.pdf Families for Depression Awareness http://familyaware.org/admk/wellnessguide.pdf Substance Abuse Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP http://getfit.samhsa.gov/Drugs/ Page 29 http://getfit.samhsa.gov/Alcohol/ Military OneSource: Confidential information, support, and counseling available free to military personnel (regardless of activation status) and their families 1-800-342-9647 https://www.militaryonesource.com Vet Centers: Confidential readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families 1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) or 1-866-496-8838 (Pacific) http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647 https://www.militaryonesource.com Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Recovery http://www.veteranrecovery.med.va.gov/ WIN211 www.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. Page 30