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 Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center in Skagit County serves families undergoing life changes with low-cost parenting plans, separation, and divorce mediation services, as well as parenting and co-parenting classes, and counseling services in both Spanish and English languages. The dispute resolution center is a resource for resolving commercial disputes, neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, natural resource conflicts, workplace disagreements, and more. Additionally, the center offers workplace trainings on trust, communication, leadership, and other topics that generate a healthy, productive workforce. Services Volunteers of America offers additional services including, but not limited to: Small claims mediation Mediation training Professional development training School training Prison training Co-parenting classes Restorative practices Fore more information, contact Donnell Austin, Regional Director, at DAustin@voaww.org. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Skagit County Public Defender provides court-appointed counsel for limited matters in Skagit County Superior & District Courts. Upon screening & qualification, the Skagit County Public Defender provides legal representation for juvenile and adult criminal cases (misdemeanors and felonies), dependency cases, at-risk youth/CHINS, civil contempt (child support) and cases under the Involuntary Treatment Act. NOTE: Clients must screen through the Office of Assigned Counsel and qualify for representation under applicable Washington State statutes. This office does not handle cases in municipal courts. For more information, call 360-416-1690, or visit the Skagit County Public Defender 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 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