RESOURCE GUIDE
On this page, you can find information about services and resources in Klickitat and Skamania counties. This is where the search bar will be useful. You can also search using ctrl+f on your computer to search for specific keywords.
Employment Providers
People for People
Sarah Goeble, White Salmon Career Counselor.
Jenny Thurkow, Goldendale Career Counselor, jthurkow@pfp.org
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Entrust Community Services
Pre-employment services through DVR and DDA; Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET); Community Engagement; Individual Supported Employment; Foundation Community Supports (FCS); Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)
Yeki Octavia, Klickitat County Case Manager, octavianoy@entrustcs.org
Cassie Madrid, Goldendale Case Manager, madridc@entrustcs.org
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WR Business Directions, LLC
Pre-Employment and Employment Services with DVR and DDA Clients; Transition Support; Community Guide/Engagement; Life Skills Training, etc.
Walt Ronish, Owner/Employment Specialist, walt.ronish@gmail.com.
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WISE (Washington Initiative for Supported Employment)
Tuesday Trainings through the Evergreen School District; available to watch online.
Emily Harris, Clark County.
Financial Resources
Achieving a Better Life Experience Program (ABLE)
Save for future qualified expenses without losing state and federal benefits.
Peter Tasssoni, Olympia, WA. | sumday.com/customer-support/washington-able
washingtonstateable.com | 1-844-600-2253 |
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Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund Program (DDETF)
Save for future use without affecting eligibility for government services and benefits.
Administered through ARC of WA.
Transportation
Clark County C-Van
Origin to destination within Clark County.
mail.c-tran.com/c-tran-services/paratransit-service | 360-695-8918
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Columbia Area Transit
Dial-a-ride within the Columbia area.
ridecatbus.org | (541) 386-4202 | info@ridecatbus.org
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More information in the January 2024 newsletter.
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Community Partners
Klickitat Skamania Community Network
Monthly interagency meetings for networking.
Johanna Roe
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Mid Columbia Council for Children
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Gorge Early Learning (GEL) Coalition
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Fort Vancouver Regional Library
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The Arc of the Mid-Columbia
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Safe in Home
Empowering individuals with Developmental Disabilities to live independently.​
Peggy DiSalle, pdisalle@safeinhome.com | 425-922-9292 | safeinhome.com
Caregivers
Chesterfield
CNA/HCA caregivers; Goldendale only; private pay, insurance & state programs. | chesterfieldhealth.com
Tania Carrasco, Klickitat Co., 509-457-3020, tcarrasco@chesterfieldhealth.com.
Kristy Fields, Skamania Co., 509-427-0068
Stella, Owner, stella@chesterfieldhealth.com
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Carina
Caregiver matching service for KC & SC clients with Medicaid only.
carina.org | 855-796-0605 | contactus@carina.org
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All Ways
Skamania only, limited availability.
allwayscaring.com/location/all-ways-caring-homecare-vancouver-washington/
360-576-6390
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Consumer Direct Care Network
IP employer for the state.
ConsumerDirectWA.com | 866-214-9899 | infoCDWA@ConsumerDirectCare.com
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Rebecca Lee CNA Group
Services include companionship, respite care, help with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication administration, therapy with home health and transportation to shopping and appointments. Minimum of 4 hours a visit. Available 24/7.
Stevenson to Lyle and White Salmon.
beccakickboxing@gmail.com | 541-400-9663
Education
Local Special Education Directors
Janelle Tuttle, White Salmon.
Jary Snodgrass, Lyle, Bickleton, Roosevelt, Glenwood, Trout Lake, Klickitat.
Amber Ward, Goldendale, Centerville.
Ian Hampton, Vancouver.
Jill Neth, Washougal, Stevenson.
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Early Intervention
Kim Puckett, Birth to 3 Coordinator, Klickitat and Skamania Counties.
Clare Kirkwood, Early Intervention, Goldendale.
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Pre-Employment Transition Services
Sue Rankin, YES (Youth Employment Services) ESD 112 in partnership with DVR to provide Self-Advocacy and Work Readiness Skills workshops, Work Based Learning Activities and Internships. Serving Klickitat County high schools. 509-261-1185, sue.rankin@esd112.org.
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White Salmon Preschool
Sammi Curtis, Director.
Julie Murphy, birth to 3.
Kim Puckett, birth to 3.
Katrina Alderman, 3 to 5.
Tonya Cochran, IEP writer.
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Vancouver
Danial Barnhart, Behavioral Specialist.
Jeffrey Nies, Executive Director.
Becky Mohagen, Employment Services Coordinator. becky.mohagen@esd112.org
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Clark College Disability Services
Assist students achieve their goals by providing accommodations--academic adjustments or supports.
360-992-2314 | dss@clark.edu
clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/disability_support/
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Columbia Gorge Community College Disability Services
Maximize opportunities for students with disabilities to succeed, growing personally and educationally.
Shayna Dahl, 541-506-6011.
IEP Support
Parent to Parent
Local parent support.
arcwa.org/parent-to-parent | P2PCC@peacenw.org
Theresa Van Pelt, 360-513-6682.
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PAVE
State parent training and information.
wapave.org/toolkit-basics-where-to-begin-when-a-student-needs-more-help
Sherry Mashburn, smashburn@wapave.org. 509-439-9880
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Office of the Education Ombuds
Statewide neutral and independent advocate.
oeo.wa.gov/en | oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov | 1-866-297-2597
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Special Education Parent and Community Liaison
Statewide neutral and independent advocate.
ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/family-engagement-and-guidance/need-assistance | 360-725-6075
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Sound Options Group
Facilitation and mediation.
ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/dispute-resolution/request-mediation
ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/dispute-resolution/request-facilitation
(800) 692-2540
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Self Support
Civil Rights | thearc.org/policy-advocacy/civil-rights
Community Complaint through OSPI | wapave.org/procedural-safeguards-how-to-file-a-special-education-complaint/ | ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/dispute-resolution/file-community-complaint
Request for Due Process Hearing | ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/dispute-resolution/request-due-process-hearing
County Resources
Klickitat County
Jake Anderson, County Supervisor.
Erinn Quinn, Klickitat County Health Department Director.
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Skamania County
Allen Esaacson, County Fiscal.
Heather Trollier, County DD Coordinator.
Richard Mahar, County Supervisor.
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State-Level Resources
ARC of Washington State
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
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DD Council
Brandi Motts, Olympia.
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Disability Rights Washington
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University Center for Excellence
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DD Ombudsman
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Education Ombudsman
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SAIL - Self Advocates in Leadership
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Adult Family Home Lookup
fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/AFHAdvLookup.aspx
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DDA Kickitat County
Alma Sanchez, Supervisor. alma.sanchez@dshs.wa.gov | 509-907-7767
Tim Sjolund, Outstation Manager. sjolute@dshs.wa.gov | 509-208-4343
Maria Valencia, Case Manager.
Rhnda Haffner, Case Manager.
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DVR Klickitat County
DVR provides services such as support with job placement/retention through CRPs (Job Coaches), transportation, clothing allowances, Education, tools/supplies, etc. They also offer self-employment services. Plans are typically customized to identify where a customer is, where they want to be, and how to get there.
Francisco Felan, Supervisor. francisco.felan@dshs.wa.gov | 509-480-0121
Gilbert Garza, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Gilbert.Garza@dshs.wa.gov | 509-780-7794
Sylvia Delgado, Rehabilitation Technician.
Jessica Moreno, Business Specialist.
Rosa Quieroz, Pre-ETS Coordinator.
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DVR Skamania County
DVR provides services such as support with job placement/retention through CRPs (Job Coaches), transportation, clothing allowances, Education, tools/supplies, etc. They also offer self-employment services. Plans are typically customized to identify where a customer is, where they want to be, and how to get there.
Thavy Mom-Hing, Supervisor. thavy.mom-hing@dshs.wa.gov | 564-999-1816
Bonnie Hillman, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. bonnie.hillman@dshs.wa.gov | 564-888-1015
Housing
WAGAP
Stevenson: Housing Programs, Skamania Homeless Housing Shelter
Curt, Brandee. 509-427-8229
Bingen: Manage the Guided Path Shelter
Kevin, Bobby. 509-493-4234 | guidedpath@wagap.org
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Homeless Youth Services
Serving youth ages 13-18 who are houseless in Skamania/Klickitat Counties.
Cassidy | cassidy@wagap.org | 509-281-0288
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Safe in Home
Empowering Individuals with Disabilities to live independently. | www.safeinhome.com
Peggy DiSalle | pdisalle@safeinhome.com | 425-922-9292
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Partners for Housing
Residential Needs Assessments; shared living solutions. Contact PEACE NW.
(971) 599-1010 | partners4housing.com/contact-us/email
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Goldendale: Supportive Housing
2 yrs of residential stability, individualized plans and case management
(509) 773- 6834
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Guided Path: Supportive Housing
Klickitat County residents. Short term shelter.
info@wagap.org (509) 493-4234
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Skamania County: Supportive Housing
2 yrs of residential stability, individualized plans and case management. Short term shelter.
(509) 427-8229
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Adult Family Home Lookup
Law
Law Office of Eva Luchini
Estate Planning, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Supported Decision Making, Guardianships.
Eva Luchini, Vancouver. | info@luchinilaw.com | 360-817-0007
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Maryanne Linden, Attorney
Specializes in unwinding guardianships and conservatorships to implement the least restrictive supports such as POA's and Supported Decision Making.
Maryanne Linden, Vancouver. | maryannelindenlaw@gmail.com
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Wright's Law
Provides the latest in special education law updates and resources for learning how to advocate for your children.
Social Security
Mission Possible Emplyment Services Inc.
Patty Sexton, Social Security Disability Representative, 888-359-2366. Social Security Benefits Analyst, helps with overpayments, helps people who are having problems retaining employment.
Tina Slocum, "Ticket to Work," 888-359-2366. Return to work for those on SSI benefits.
Training
Person Centered Planning
Lisa Latchford, lisa@foxassociatesllc.com. 425-864-0703
Prevention
CPAKC
Coalition for Prevention Abuse in Klickitat County. Parenting Classes, source for advocacy and navigation.
Sunday Sutton, cpakc@gmail.com.
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KLASAC
Klickitat Lyle Against Substance Abuse. Parenting Classes.
Sheila Crapper, klasaccoalition@gmail.com.
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KLINK
"KLINK" White Salmon Coalition for Preventing Substance Abuse, Student Assistance Counselor at White Salmon School District.
Kristen McReath, kristen@wagap.org.
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One Prevention Alliance
Skamania County Prevention Coalition. Parenting Classes.
facebook.com/OnePreventionAlliance/ | onepreventionalliance.org
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Our Klickitat
Joanna Turner, dfc@gmail.com.
Support and Community Involvement
Autism Empowerment
Clark County. Spectrum Life Magazine; Podcast; Activities.
John and Karen Krejcha.
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CASS (Community Art Studio of Skamania)
Non-profit with mobile art studio for all ages.
Kim Puckett, 360-524-3116, cassmobileart@gmail.com.
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Club-E
DD Community Social Activities each 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Mt. Adams Elk Lodge.
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Gorge Friendship Club
Monthly social gatherings.
Gregg and Ruth Johnson. Skamania County.
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IRL Social Skills
16-week online classes for neurodivergent individuals to learn social skills based on PEERS program.
971-373-4836 | irlsocialskills.com
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Night to Shine
Annual Prom in February at the Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon.
Cathy Evans, White Salmon.
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People First of Washington: Clark County Chapter
Equality for disabled people among their communities.
1st and 3rd Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm; Online meetings
Katrina Boik, Vancouver. katrina@pfow.org 253-999-7222
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Gorge Youth Mentoring
Gorge Youth Mentoring (GYM) is a community-based mentoring program serving youths between the ages of 6 and 21. Adult volunteer ”mentor” and youth “mentees” are matched based on similar interests, personalities, and needs
Bingen and White Salmon: Maria Diaz, Lead Match Coordinator (bilingual) 541-490-9979, mariad@nextdoorinc.org
Lyle and Klickitat: Charlotte Meeks, Match Coordinator 541-399-0259, charlottem@nextdoorinc.org
Parent Support and Education
WAAA (Washigton Autism Alliance)
Autism Related Education and Advocacy.
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PEACE NW
Parent Support and Training; Community Events; Online resources and newsletter; Contracts with DD Council to provide Leadership Training.
Darla Helt, Clark County, darlah@peacenw.org.
peacenw.org​
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Parent to Parent
Virtual Support for Parents and Self-Advocates; Building Independence.
Theresa Van Pelt, 360-433-1235. p2pcc@peacenw.org
Filiberto Ontiveros, Local Coordinator. filibertoO@peacenw.org 360-823-2247
peacenw.org/parent-to-parent-p2p-white-salmon/
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PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment)
Parent Special Education Advocacy and Training.
Jerri Clark, Clark/Skamania County.
Sheryl Mashburn, Klickitat County.
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Swindells Resource Center
Portland, parent training, support, and education.
providence.org/locations/or/childrens-health/swindells-resource-center
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WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services)
Support for families with behavioral issues (many are duel diagnosis of DD).
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Informing Families
Go to source all things ID and DD in Washington State.
Therapy and Healthcare
Northshore Medical Group
White Salmon. Center for Excellence (Autism Diagnosis).
509-493-2133
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DHS Mobile Office
White Salmon Worksource parking lot (107 W Jewett Blvd) once a month
dshs.wa.gov/esa/csd-mobile-office/mobile-community-services-office
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Gorge Therapy Solutions
ABA Therapy.
Nick Santillano, White Salmon.
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Playworks
Children's Therapy, Hood River.
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Kidsense
Children's Therapy, Hood River. Private Pay only.
Annette Brodie
Crisis Lines
Programs for Peaceful Living Domestic Abuse Crisis Line
Toll Free: (800) 755-1192, Ext 320
Goldendale: (509) 773-6100
Bingen: (509) 493-1533
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WAGAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
844-493-1709
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Klickitat County Crisis Hotline
Goldendale: 509-773-4017
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Comprehensive Healthcare Crisis Help
Goldendale: 509-773-5801
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Klickitat Valley Health Crisis Help
Goldendale: 509-773-4017
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Northshore Medical Group Behavioral Health
White Salmon: 509-493-2133
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Skyline Hospital Behavioral Health
White Salmon: 509-493-1101
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
to connect via text with a trained Crisis Counselor
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Southwest WA Crisis Phone Line
800-626-8137 no cost, 24 hours a day
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Medicated Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Klickitat Valley Health 509-772-2735
Skamania County Community Health 509-427-3850
Free NARCAN by mail: wafriendsforlife.com/get-naloxone