The DSHS Department of Vocational Rehabilitation offers vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job. The services one receives are based on an individual’s needs and unique circumstances. Services Services may include one or more of the following: Vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance Assessment services Individualized plans for employment Benefit planning services Independent living services Assistive Technology services Training and education services Job-related services For more details about these services, please visit this page. What to Bring Proof of identity and legal right to work Legal guardian or guardianship paperwork Copy of SSI/SSDI award letter Copy of high school IEP Copy of relevant medical/disability records Names & contact information for one’s medical providers Any questions about vocational rehabilitation Individuals are welcome to bring a friend or support person to assist them in understanding the vocational rehabilitation process. For more information, please refer to the DSHS website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Their mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. The Opportunity Council offers a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in the community (early childhood education, home weatherization). Services The Opportunity Council offers services including, but not limited to: Basic needs Child care resources Food & nutrition Home & energy assistance Housing Infants & toddlers Job skills & money management Preschool & education For more information, call 360-679-6577 or 800-317-5427, email info@oppco.org, or visit oppco.org. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The DSHS Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) offers vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job. The services one receives are based on an individual’s needs and unique circumstances. Services Services may include one or more of the following: Vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance Assessment services Individualized plans for employment Benefit planning services Independent living services Assistive Technology services Training and education services Job-related services For more details regarding services, visit this page. What to Bring Proof of identity and legal right to work Legal guardian or guardianship paperwork Copy of SSI/SSDI award letter Copy of high school IEP Copy of relevant medical/disability records Names & contact information for one’s medical providers Any questions about vocational rehabilitation Individuals are welcome to bring a friend or support person to assist them in understanding the vocational rehabilitation process. For more information, visit the Mount Vernon DVR webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is Washington’s largest state agency. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2.6 million of the state’s 7.1 million people. Services The DSHS offers a wide variety of services, including assistance & support with: Food Financial assistance Medical Housing assistance Child support Youth services Adult care Mental health & addiction services Disability support Visit the DSHS website for more information. Location Services The following services can be completed at this location in the office, online, or by phone: Apply for benefits or submit documents Before 3pm: Complete an interview for cash or food (application/eligibility review/mid-certification review) Report changes to any benefits Access to Working Connections Child Care services via phone or online WorkFirst/Social Services Case Management Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients for DSHS business use. Customers who check in by 3pm will be served that day. What to Bring When visiting a DSHS Community Service Office, bring the following documented information to help with any eligibility determinations: Immigration status documentation Proof of Washington residency Income information Name of voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG) For more information, call 877-501-2233, or visit the DSHS Oak Harbor CSO webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Community Action of Skagit County is a community-based, private nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any government agency. They serve in Skagit County and partner with a nationwide network of Community Action agencies to move local families & communities from poverty to prosperity. Community Action of Skagit County seeks to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Services Community Action of Skagit County offers a wide range of services such as: Adult education Financial empowerment Behavioral health ombuds A family development center Employment services Energy assistance A housing resource center Legal aid Senior & disabled services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program Meal service program Veteran services Facility usage Concrete Community Center offers an ideal location for volunteering and skill building opportunities to prepare for employment and/or personal enrichment. For more information, contact Community Action of Skagit County, or visit the Concrete Family Resource Center webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Community Action of Skagit County is a community-based, private nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any government agency. They serve in Skagit County and partner with a nationwide network of Community Action agencies to move local families & communities from poverty to prosperity. Community Action of Skagit County seeks to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Services Community Action of Skagit County offers a wide range of services such as: Adult education Financial empowerment Behavioral health ombuds A family development center Employment services Energy assistance A housing resource center Legal aid Senior & disabled services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program Meal service program Veteran services Facility usage Concrete Community Center offers an ideal location for volunteering and skill building opportunities to prepare for employment and/or personal enrichment. For more information, contact Community Action of Skagit County, or visit the Community Action of Skagit County website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is Washington’s largest state agency. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2.6 million of our state’s 7.1 million people. NOTE: Information about child support services (DSHS Division of Child Support) and Alternative Solutions can be found in the last section of this page. Services The DSHS offers a wide variety of services, including assistance & support with: Food Financial assistance Medical Housing assistance Child support Youth services Adult care Mental health & addiction services Disability support Visit the DSHS website for more information. Location Services The following services can be completed at this location in the office, online, or by phone: Apply for benefits or submit documents Before 3pm: Complete an interview for cash or food (application/eligibility review/mid-certification review) Report changes to any benefits Access to Working Connections Child Care services via phone or online WorkFirst/Social Services Case Management Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients for DSHS business use. Customers who check in by 3pm will be served that day. What to Bring When visiting a DSHS Community Service Office, bring the following documented information to help with any eligibility determinations: Immigration status documentation Proof of Washington residency Income information Name of voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG) For more information, call 877-501-2233, or visit the DSHS Mount Vernon CSO webpage. The DSHS Division of Child Support establishes paternity and creates, modifies and enforces Orders of Child Support. They accept applications, answer questions, provide options and design solutions for child support issues. Alternative Solutions Problems paying your child support? Alternative Solutions can help. Services: Working with community partners that can help with employment, housing, food, medical, legal resources, and much more DCS direct services that may help lower monthly payments or reduce state debts Help with license reinstatement and other enforcement actions Referrals to the Employment Pipeline, a direct employment service developed in partnership with the Department of Social and Health Services For more information, contact Amanda Camp at 360-429-2914, or email 0480@dshs.wa.gov. Contact Alternative Solutions at 360-664-5028, or email alternativesolutions@dshs.wa.gov. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019