Resources by County
Purpose
To help families and providers quickly find out about what local services are available for children, youth, and and their families, especially those with disabilities or other special health needs.
County-specific Information and Referral Centers and service lists are included that focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) children and youth with special needs and their families, (2) children and youth generally, and (3) people of any age with disabilities. Click here for information about the main sources of material for this section
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Adams County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Adams.doc
Early Intervention Services in Adams County: A Guide for Families
Community Guide developed by the Adams County Health Department and the Adams County Interagency Coordinating Council. Also available in Spanish. To obtain a copy, contact the Adams County Health District at (509) 659-3315.
www.co.adams.wa.us/health/default.aspx
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
(509) 765-9206
Community Counseling Services of Adams County
(509) 488-5611 or (509) 659-HELP
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| Asotin |
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YWCA/Crisis Services Information & Referral
Community services help hotline for Asotin and Garfield Counties
(208) 746-9655
Asotin County Mental Health Association
Crisis line
(509) 758-3341
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| Benton |
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Benton-Franklin County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/BentonFranklin.doc 
Benton-Franklin County Children with Special Health
Care Needs Public Health Program
www.bfhd.wa.gov/ph/cwsn.php
CONTACT Hopeline (Crisis number and community services help hotline)
(509) 943-6606
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| Chelan |
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Chelan-Douglas Counties Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/ChelanDouglas.doc
Chelan-Douglas Social Service Directory
http://webpages.charter.net/starjim
Chelan-Douglas County Crisis Line (and community services help hotline)
(509) 662-7105
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| Clallam |
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Clallam County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Clallam.doc 
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington.
Local phone: (360) 415-5892.
Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Clallam County Children with Special Health Care Needs Public Health Program
www.clallam.net/HealthServices/html/hhs_cshcn.htm
The ARC of Olympic Peninsula
Community Resource Guide for Developmental Disabilities (June, 2005)- go to page to download - document is 96 pages- can also request printed copy.
http://arcolypen.org/ResourceGuide/tabid/1282/Default.aspx
Penninsula Community Mental Health Center (Crisis Line)
(360) 452-4500
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| Clark |
Clark County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Clark.doc 
SELF- Support for Early Learning and Families
Clark County's Early Learning Coalition website has resources for
parents, providers and the
public of Clark County. Comprehensive A to Z directory of community resources and services for children and families living in Southwest Washington. Information about parenting and family support, early learning, child care quality, nutrition, health care and more.
www.selfwa.org/
211 Info Information & Referral Program
Telephone operators can provide information on social and health servicers for the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area. Information will be available as an online, searchable database and is currently for sale as a resource directory in print. Phone: (360) 694-8899
www.211info.org/index.html
Clark County Crisis Line
(360) 696-9560 or 1-800-626-8137
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| Columbia |
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Columbia County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/columbia.doc 
Columbia County Services
Crisis line and community services hotline
(509) 382-2527
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Cowlitz County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/cowlitz-wahkiakum.doc 
The ARC of Cowlitz County
Search for local resources and services by category, services or agency.
www.cowlitzarc.org/resources/local.asp
United Way of Cowlitz County
Community services help hotline
(360) 423-5320
Lower Columbia Mental Health (crisis line)
(360) 425-6064
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| Douglas |
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Chelan-Douglas Counties Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/ChelanDouglas.doc
Chelan-Douglas Social Service Directory
http://webpages.charter.net/starjim
Chelan-Douglas County Crisis Line
(509) 662-7105
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| Ferry |
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Northeast Tri Counties: Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/NE-Tri.doc
Ferry Community Services (crisis line and community services hotline)
(509) 775-3341 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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| Franklin |
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Benton-Franklin County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on child care, health services, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/BentonFranklin.doc 
CONTACT Helpline
(509) 943-6606
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| Garfield |
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Garfield County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/garfield.doc 
YWCA/Crisis Services Information & Referral
Community services help hotline for Asotin and Garfield Counties
(208) 746-9655
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| Grant |
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Grant County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/grant.doc 
Resources for Families in Grant County
Compiled by the Grant County Health District. Available from the Health District and on the health district website's homepage.
www.granthealth.org/
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
(509) 765-9206
www.nccac.net/
Crisis Line of Grant County
Crisis and Community Services Help Hotline
(509) 765-1717
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| Grays Harbor |
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Grays Harbor County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/graysharbor.doc
Coastal Community Action Program
Community services help hotline
(360) 533-5100
Evergreen Counseling Center
Crisis Line
(360) 532-4357 or 1-800-685-6556
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| Island |
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Island County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Island.doc 
Island County Local Links to Medical and Social Services and Resources list
Compiled by Island County Health Department.
www.islandcounty.net/health/local_links.htm
Island County Opportunity Council
Community services help hotline
360-679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427
www.pioneernet.net/oppco/
Island Mental Health
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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| Jefferson |
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Jefferson County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Jefferson.doc
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington. Local phone: (360) 415-5892. Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Jefferson County Real Choices Project
On-line information and resources for people in Jefferson County with developmental disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support.
Olympic Community Action Program
Community services help hotline
(360) 385-2571
Community Counseling Service
Crisis Line
(360) 385-0321 or 1-800-659-0321
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| King |
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King County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Brief printable list of key local services available for children and youth with special health care needs and their families, including health services, child care, financial assistance, durable medical equipment, family-to family support, nutrition, etc.
www.metrokc.gov/health/cshcn/CSHCN-Resource-List.doc 
Community Resources Online (CRO)
Find detailed information on over 7000 services in King County (includes some listings from neighboring counties). Search by topic, neighborhood, keyword, or agency name. Topic categories include health care, education, mental health services, food banks, legal help. Services of particular interest to children and youth and to people of all ages with disabilities can also be found under the topic "Target Groups".
CRO is funded by the City of Seatle and maintained and updated by the nonprofit Crisis Clinic, King County's primary information and referral agency for human services. Note: You do NOT have to be in crisis to access the resources.
http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/crisisclinic/default.htm
You can also CALL these numbers to get help finding services:
- Community Information Line (M-F 8am-6pm): (206) 461-3200, 1-800-621-INFO. -- get help over the phone finding the same services in the CRO website database.
- Teen Link (daily 6-10 pm) (206) 461-4922, 1-866-TEENLINK
- 24 Hour Crisis Line for people in emotional distress and in need of help in King County. 1-866-427-4747 (866.4.CRISIS) or (206) 461-3222 or (206) 461-3219 (tdd)
Community Connections: A Resource Guide for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Living in King County
Health, education, recreation, legal resources and more. Links to local, state and national resources. From the Arc of King County with support from the King County Developmental Disabilities Division.
www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/index.html
CHAP - Community Health Access Program
Apply for free or
low-cost insurance - Medicaid/Healthy Options - CHIP - Basic
Health or find a dentist, doctor, midwife, nurse or health screening
in the greater King County area. (206) 284-0331or toll free1-800-756-5437
(1-800-756-KIDS) (Interpreters and TTY are available.)
www.whf.org/programs/chap.aspx
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| Kitsap |
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Kitsap County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Kitsap.doc 
United Way InfoLink Information and Referral Assistance Line
"Helping you find the right answer... the first time."Serves Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties in the State of Washington. Local phone: (360) 415-5892. Toll free: 1-800-627-0335
www.unitedwayinfo.org/
Helpline House
Community service help hotline for Bainbridge Island Residents
(206) 842-7621
Bremerton Crisis Clinic/Kitsap Mental Health
Crisis line
(360) 479-3033
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Kittitas County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Kittitas.doc 
Crisis Line (and community services help hotline)
(509) 925-4168 (Ellensburg) or
(509) 674-2881 (Roslyn, Cle Elum)
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| Klickitat |
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Counseling and Resource Center
Crisis line
1-800-235-4765
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| Lewis |
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Lewis County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Lewis.doc
Pope's Kids Place
Provides a variety of professional medical, respite and dental services for people in Southwestern Washington. The web site includes a resource directory of service providers and general information for parents in need.
www.popeskidsplace.org
Human Response Network
Crisis line and community services help hotline.
(360) 748-6601 or 1-800-244-7414
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| Lincoln |
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Lincoln County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Lincoln.doc 
North Columbia Community Action Council
Community Services help hotline for Adams, Grant and Lincoln counties
509-765-9206
www.nccac.net/
Lincoln County Counseling Center
Crisis line.
(509) 725-3001 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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Mason County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Mason.doc 
Mason County Department of Personal Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
Describes the Mason County CSHCN program and includes a list of local numbers useful for families including early intervention services, parent-to-parent program, local school districts etc.
www.co.mason.wa.us/health/cshcn.php
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(360) 586-2800 or 1-800-627-2211
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| Okanagon |
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Okanagon County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Okanogan.doc
Okanagon County Community Resource Directory (2002)
Begins part way down page one after Chelan-Douglas resources.
www.mycc.org/english/resources.html
Okanogan County Counseling Service
Crisis line and community services help hotline.
(509) 826-6191
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| Pacific |
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Pacific County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Pacific.doc 
Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department - Brief listing of community services
www.co.pacific.wa.us/health/index.htm
Crisis Support Network
Community services help hotline
(360) 484-7191 or 1-800-435-7276
Willapa Counseling Center
Crisis line
1-800-884-2298 or (360) 875-9426
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| Pend Oreille |
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Northeast Tri Counties: Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/NE-Tri.doc 
Pend Oreille Mental Health
Crisis line
(509) 447-5651 or 1-800-767-6081
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| Pierce |
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Pierce County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Pierce.doc 
Pierce County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities Resource Guide
Local and national resources with direct internet given www.pc2online.org/Page.aspx?nid=43
Pierce County's First Source
Search a comprehensive list of local human resource providers. To find services for children and youth with special needs, search by Key Words or Category.
pcfirstsource.org/public/index.cfm
Tacoma/Pierce County Crisis Line
(206) 272-9882 or 1-800-576-7764
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San Juan County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/SanJuan.doc 
North Island Counseling and Crisis Services
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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| Skagit |
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Skagit County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Skagit.doc
Volunteers of America Western Washington's Community Information Line
Connects people to resources in Snohomish and Skagit counties as well as Camino Island. Comprehensive database of community health, welfare and recreation resources and accessible through a variety of services and products
www.voaww.org/voa5.cfm?SectionGroupsID=16
Skagit Mental Health
Crisis Line
1-800-584-3578
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Skamania County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Skamania.doc 
Skamania County Counseling Center
Crisis line
(509) 427-9488 or after hours 911
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| Snohomish |
Snohomish County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Snohomish.doc 
Snohomish County Resource Guide: Developmental Disabilities (2007)
Comprehensive guide to services and resources for people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. (46 pages)
www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/
Human_Services/DevDisabilities/2007ResourceGuide.pdf 
The Parent Place Website - United Way of Snohomish County
Parent to Parent of Snohomish County
Shayne Nagel is the Snohomish Parent to Parent Coordinator. Call her at 425-258-2459 ext. 4 or email at parent2parent@verizon.net
Volunteers of America Western Washington's Community Information Line
Comprehensive database of community health, welfare and recreation resources in Snohomish and Skagit counties as well as Camino Island. Go to "Programs and Services".
www.voaww.org/
Snohomish County FAS Diagnostic Clinic in Everett
Provides team testing, evaluation, and diagnosis for children exposed to alcohol in utero. Call 425-870-4749 for an application.
Where to Turn Directories for Snohomish and Skagit Counties
Phone: 1-800-223-8145
Care Crisis Response Services
Crisis Line
(206) 258-4357 or 1-800-584-3578
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Spokane County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Spokane.doc 
Spokane County Parent Coalition
www.spokaneparentcoalition.org/
The Arc of Spokane County Resource List
www.arc-spokane.org/programs/spokaneres.htm
All Our Children
www.allourchildrenwa.org/Local%20Resources.htm
Spokane County Community Resource Guide (2002)
Compiled by the Spokane County Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start Programs. To purchase a copy of the directory call the Community Colleges book stores at SFCC
(509) 533-3565.
"First Call for Help"
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 838-4428
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Northeast Tri Counties: Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/NE-Tri.doc
Stevens County Counseling Services
Crisis line
(509) 684-4597 or 1-800-767-6081 (after hours)
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Thurston County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Thurston.doc 
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
(360) 586-2800 or 1-800-627-2211
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Wahkiakum/Cowlitz Counties Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/cowlitz-wahkiakum.doc 
Wahkiakum County Mental Health
Crisis line
(360) 795-8630
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| Walla Walla |
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Walla Walla County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/WallaWalla.doc 
Educational Service District 123- Community-Based School Resources for Walla Walla
List of local organizations and support groups includes those for disabilities and special needs, health issues, counseling and mental health and parenting, multiple hotlines and more.
www.esd123.org/Prevention_Services/Community_Services.html
Walla Walla Mental Health
Crisis line
(509) 522-4278
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| Whatcom |
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Whatcom County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Whatcom.doc 
The Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access (WAHA)
WAHA offers free and impartial services for those who want assistance getting insurance and healthcare. (360) 715-6594
www.whatcomalliance.org
Whatcom County Resources List
Resources for health care, accessibility and many other categories
www.whatcomweb.net/
Whatcom County Health Department Child Health Services
List of Resources
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/children/resources/res_index.jsp
Whatcom County Health Department Special Health Care Needs and Chronic Conditions in Childhood
List of local, state, national and Internet resources
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/children/resources/special_needs.jsp
Whatcom County Crisis Services
Crisis line
1-800-584-3578
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| Whitman |
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Whitman County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Whitman.doc 
The Palouse Regional Crisis Line
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 332-1505
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| Yakima |
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Yakima County Children with Special Needs Resource/Referral List
Resources for families on health services, child care, financial assistance, etc.
www.cshcn.org/countyguides/Yakima.doc 
Directory of Community Resources
On-line directory of all community resources in Yakima County. Can be viewed by topic.
www.co.yakima.wa.us/commsvcs/directry/directry.htm
Children's Village
Listing of Services
www.yakimachildrensvillage.org/
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health
Crisis line and community services help hotline
(509) 575-4200 or 1-800-572-8122
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