Skagit County Public Health is responsible for protecting and improving the health & well-being of Skagit County. Programs & Services Behavioral health services Mental health Substance use disorders Child & family health Communicable diseases & epidemiology Developmental disabilities Housing and homelessness Human services Senior services Opioid crisis needle exchange Birth & death certificates Notarized paternity acknowledgements To learn more about programs and services, visit the Skagit County Public Health webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Skagit County Clerk, Ex Officio Clerk of the Superior Court, is the administrator of court records and exhibits. For more information, please visit the Clerk’s webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Housing Authority of Skagit County provides, facilitates, and finances housing for a diverse population of low-income and medium-income residents of Skagit County and San Juan County. It serves agricultural workers, low-income and medium-income individuals and families, elderly and non-elderly individuals with disabilities, homeless veterans and elderly homeowners requiring weatherization of their homes. Housing assistance may come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. The Housing Authority administers 625 Housing Choice Vouchers within Skagit and San Juan Counties. These vouchers are used to subsidize program participants’ lease payments for privately owned apartments and houses located within the Housing Authority’s service area. Applications can be submitted at the office in Burlington. Agricultural workers can also submit applications for the USDA subsidized apartments and Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects. For more information, visit the Housing Authority of Skagit County website, email info@skagitcountyha.org, or call 360-428-1959. 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

Sunrise Community Behavioral Health, operated by Sunrise Services, offers mental health and substance use disorder treatment to individuals throughout Skagit and Island Counties. Services Sunrise Community Behavioral Health offers services such as: Individual mental health and substance use disorder treatment Group services Medication management Intensive outpatient services Additional services for Skagit County residents are located in Sedro Wooley and Concrete. For more information call 360-336-3762, or visit the Mount Vernon Community Behavioral Health webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Goodwill Job Training and Education Center in Skagit County offers classes in a wide range of subjects, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), computers, and work readiness. Services At this location, Goodwill offers programs/services and resources for: Employment/job searching Courses for GED/HS21+ Citizenship English second language (ESL) Basic Word & Excel training (Microsoft Office) Cashiering The Training and Education Center is open Monday through Thursday and Friday by appointment only. For more information, visit the Job Training and Education Center webpage, or contact Barbara B. Urbach at 360-848-6468. 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