VASHON RESOURCES
Food Bank
· Wednesdays 11 am to 1 PM and 5 to 7 PM, 4:30 to 5pm for seniors and disabled, and on Tuesday afternoons for general distribution from 1 to 3pm in the building northwest of the Vashon Health Center. For further information or for homebound deliveries call: 463-6332.
WIC
· Food vouchers and nutrition education for low-income pregnant women and children up to age 5. Clinic held on Vashon the 3rd Wednesday of every month @ the Vashon Methodist Church annex, 17928 Vashon Highway SW. Appointments: (206) 477-0000. Day of clinic cell phone: (206) 291-7336.
Free meals
Monday – Methodist Church– 5:30pm
Tuesday – Presbyterian Church - 5:30pm
Wednesday – Church of the Holy Spirit – 5:30pm
Thursday – Presbyterian Church – 5:30pm
Friday – Lutheran Church – 5:30pm
Saturday – Ober Park sack lunch – 5:30pm
Sunday – Methodist Church – 1:00pm
Picnics in the Park: Free lunches for kids and teens in the summer at Ober Park
DSHS
· Public Health: Every 4th Wednesday of the month at Food Bank and the Library
· The DSHS van from the White Center CSO comes to the Vashon Food Bank from 10:30 AM – 1 PM every six weeks, check the Mobile CSO website for details: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/csd-mobile-office/mobile-community-services-office-mcso Click on West Mobile CSO for the schedule.
The van staff offers walk-in help with applications for cash, food stamps, and medical coupons. In the afternoon of these dates, the van will be in downtown Vashon from 2 PM - 4:30PM.
· White Center CSO, 9650 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, 1-800-562-3022.
Domestic Violence
· DoVE Project (on Vashon): 206-462-0911, e-mail: . Website: http://www.vashondoveproject.org/
· WA State DV Hotline: 1-800-562-0025
· DAWN: 1-866-286-3296
· Consejo: (206) 461-4880
Housing and Emergency Assistance
· Vashon Terrace/Vashon Manor Apartments: check website for application info: http://www.kcha.org/
· Vashon Household: Long wait list for low and moderate-income private housing. Have two units not requiring SS# but there is wait list. Call 463-6454 or 463-4880 for more info.
· Call Vashon Youth and Family Services at 463-5511 for help with housing and emergency bus/ferry tickets.
· Low income energy assistance. Contact the WIC application worker, Nancy Vanderpool from Interfaith Council or call the South King County Multiservice Center @ 1-800-348-7144.
· Saint Vincent de Paul: Can help with utilities, rent, food, and clothing. Call (206) 450-7577
· Vashon Interfaith Council on Homeless Prevention: call Nancy Vanderpool @ 463-7776.
Parent Support
· Public Health Nurse: Michelle Cohen 206-839-6944. Michelle provides support, education and resources for low income pregnant women and babies up to one year.
· Vashon Youth and Family Services: Playgroups for infants and toddlers. Parenting classes w/ childcare. In-home parent consult. Contact Lori Means at 463-5511.
· Latino families: Sally Adam is school district Latino Family Support worker for families w/ preschool and school age children. Call 463-8594 for more information.
· Mom 2 Mom (formerly MOPS): First and third Tuesdays mornings at Island Community Church. Call Amber Crandall @ 463-9690 for more information.
· Co-op Preschool: Parents work as assistant teachers one day a week, parent education is a part of the program. Scholarships are available. Call 463-6789 or 463-7263 for more information.
· Chautauqua Preschool: Free for special need, access through Childfind. Enroll in spring for normally developing child, low cost. Call school for details @ 463-2882.
· Childfind Program: For developmental concerns about a child call CHAP to make a referral for a free evaluation: 206-284-0331 or 1-800-756-543
Vision
· Eyeland Optical next to Thriftway accepts Medicaid /Apple Health. Call 463-2020. No interpreters.
Hearing
· Hearing & Deafness Center: 323-5770
· UW Speech & Hearing: 543-5440
· Puget Sound Hearing Aid and Audiology: 1-800-500-8243
Dental * note that Vashon water is not fluoridated
· Emergency dental: refer to Seattle resources such as Union Gospel: 621-7695 (Juanita)
· No dental providers on Vashon accept Apple Health/Medicaid for new patients – see Dental Link on webpage for list of off-island dentists
Medical
· Neighborcare Clinic on Vashon: 463-3671
· Vashon Natural Medicine: (206)463-4778
· Dr Nicole Maxwell, naturopath: (206)463-1480. Not accepting Medicaid /Apple Health insurance
· Franciscan Prompt Care – West Seattle: 4550 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle (206)971-0425. Open 7 days a week, no appointment needed
· Franciscan Prompt Care at St Joseph: 1812 S. J St, #120, Tacoma (253)428-2200. Open 7 days a week, no appointment needed
· Harrison Port Orchard Urgent Care: 450 S. Kitsap Boulevard, #100, Port Orchard (360)744-6275. Open 7 days a week, no appointment needed
· Health care voucher: If you have no health insurance, call Vashon Youth and Family Services for a free voucher to see the doctor – 463-5511
· Help applying for insurance:
o Neighborcare on Vashon: 463-3671
o VYFS 463-5511
o LeeAnn Brown at Brown Insurance Agency 567-4600
o Lee Kopines at Seeds for Success: (206)370-0709
o Sarah Day, School Nurse can help children in the school district apply for health insurance 463-8600
Teen Health Services: vouchers for free services available at the following locations
· Vashon Pharmacy: for Plan B pill only
· Neighborcare on Vashon: 463-3671
· Maxwell Family Medicine: 463-1480
· Vashon Natural Medicine: 463-4778
Free or low cost medicine and health insurance
· http://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/
· Rxoutreach.com
· Needymeds.org
· Rx.wa.gov
· Salvation Army vouchers – 463-7776
Mental Health
· Vashon Youth & Family Services VYFS 463-5511. Takes Medicaid /Apple Health insurance for kids & pregnant & post-partum women up to 2 months after birth.
Legal
· Free legal clinic on Vashon 1st Thursday of the month: call 206- 267-7070 Monday - Thursday from 9:00am- 12:00 pm for appointment.
Low-cost clothing and baby supplies
· Grannies near Health Center. Open Tues, Thurs and Sat.
· Rock-it Consignment: 17501VashonHwy SW
· Luna Bella’s Consignment
· St Vincent de Paul: can help w/ cost of car seat or other supplies, can give voucher for Grannies.
Showers
· Free showers provided Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Vashon Methodist Church.
· There are also free showers available at Dockton Park. Use Metro bus service to access.
Childcare
· YMCA After School Program: 930-2592.
· Childcare Resources: 329-5544.
Financial Assistance for kid’s activities
· Blue Heron/Vashon Allied Arts 463-5131
· Vashon Dance Academy 463-1895
· Vashon Aquatic Club/Swim Team: contact the Vashon Athletic Club.
· Toy Drive has applications available @ the Vashon Pharmacy and at VYFS in early November.
· Back-to-School drive has school supplies & free haircuts available @ the Food Bank in late August.
Transportation
· Hopelink Transportation: For Medicaid/Apple Health covered appointments, can help with cost of bus/gas/ferry or possibly taxi pickup from Fauntleroy Ferry dock. Call 1-800-923-7433
Chautauqua Elementary: 463-2882
· Counselor: Yvette Butler 463-8576
McMurray Middle School: 463-9168
· Counselor: Carolyn Zike 463-8619, Linda Mather 463-8725
Vashon High School: 463-9171
· Counselors: Paul Peretti 463-8643, Tara Vanslow 463-8644
Vashon School District RN: Sarah Day 463-8600 or cell (206)445-8362,
Ann Zapf 463-8599,
Updated 11/30/16 SD