AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
Adult protective services. Chore eligibility determination: (Smokey Point, 651-6800), and placement services to various facilities. Volunteer services are provided to department clients.

AIDS INFO HOTLINES
800-272-2437 or 800-448-0440

ALCOHOL AND DRUG HELP
Help Line: 1-800-562-1240, 206-722-3700.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1-800-729-5588.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOC.
Pacific/Mountain Affiliate
4414 Woodland Park Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103, (206) 632-6881 or 1-800-562-6718.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Island County Chapter: Interim Director Barbara Johnson, Whidbey Island, 1-888-216-5727; Sally Odenborg, 387-2766. Meetings first Monday of month, 7 p.m., Madrona Fire Hall, 916 W. 5th St., Camano Island. For Snohomish County Chapter call 425-252-4103.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING
1-800-585-6749. Senior citizens information and assistance.

BETTER BREATHERS EXERCISE CLASS Camano Senior Services Asociation 387-0222

BETTER BREATHERS EXERCISE CLASS
This ongoing supervised exercise class in Stanwood can help you maintain a safe exercise program. The class helps increase your stamina, strength and flexibility. Contact Affiliated Health Services at 360-629-5823 for information.

BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED COMMUNITY SERVICES
1-800-458-4888

BREAST AND CERVICAL HEALTH PROGRAM A free breast and cervical cancer-screening program available for financially qualified women between the ages of 40 and 64. Includes free mammograms. For more information or an appointment call the Camano Community Health Clinic at 387-5398.

BURN CHILDREN RECOVERY FOUNDATION
Help Line: 1-800-799-Burn (2876), 360-474-0800 or 425-297-1006 President and CEO Michael Mathis. Non-profit agency founded in 1990 in Everett.

C.A.D.A. Citizens Against Domestic/Sexual Abuse. 24 hr. crisis line: 1-800-215-5669, P.O. Box 723, Coupeville WA 98239. Advocacy, info. and referral, 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, support groups and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

CAMANO COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
A non-profit rural health clinic that serves the entire community with family healthcare, including treatment of general medical problems and diseases, lab services, physicals, well child exams, referrals to medical specialists as needed, and preventative care. The clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most other insurances such as Regence Blueshield (Healthy Options and the Basic Health Plan), Group Health, Blue Cross, and sliding fee scale for the uninsured or underinsured. 127 N. East Camano Dr. For information or an appointment call 360-387-5398.

CAMANO FAMILY
RESOURCES
Offers help to families who have concerns about their children’s development or health. Includes assistance in getting children screened (ages birth to 3-years-old). Resource referrals, too. Contact Chris Binckley, P.O. Box 579, Stanwood WA 98292 (387-9105).

CAMANO ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH Stanwood Professional Bldg., Suite #18 Stanwood 98292 (629-9529) (Affiliate of Skagit Mental Health 208 Kincaid St., Mount Vernon, 98273 336-3193) Offers help 24 hours a day. For immediate help in a mental health emergency call 1-800-926-9600. Services available to individuals, families, children, and elderly. 24 hr. Crisis Line, 1-800-584-3578.

CAMANO ISLAND WIC (Women, Infant, Children) 387-0184. Offering many services to the people on the island as well Stanwood. For information call 387-0184. Island County Health Dept./Nursing Service, 127 NE Camano Dr. Camano Island, WA.

CAMANO SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island WA (360-387-0222.) The center has classes, activities and trips open to all ages, as well as senior-specific educational and social programs. It is the heart of the senior community, offering varied opportunities for life enhancement and enrichment. There is a yoga for mature adults class, a senior aerobics group, computer classes and art classes, bridge and pinochle games as well as congregate meals prepared on site. The Center provides comprehensive services to elderly and disabled, including meals-on-wheels, senior information and assistance, case management, and volunteer chore service. www.camanocenter.org

CARE CRISIS LINE
Call 425-258-4357. Crisis Line: 800-584-3578. Crisis help 24-hours a day, plus information and referral on available services in Snohomish County. Sponsored by Volunteers of America.

CARDIAC REHABILITATION This physician-referred outpatient program is for people recovering from a heart condition such as a heart attack, open-heart surgery, balloon angioplasty, stent or angina (chest pain). For more information contact LIFE Services at Stanwood Camano Medical Center at 360-629-5823.

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Stanwood Senior Center. Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 1:30 to 3
p.m. For more information call Irene Connors at 387-5350.

CASCADE VALLEY
SENIOR LIVING An Assisted Living Facility. Administrator Roger Holbrook. Suzanne Kanaus, RN. Call 360-435-3222 for guest meal and tour Mon. thru Fri. 9 - 5.

CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS A 48-bed acute care hospital 14 miles from Stanwood. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, acute and out patient surgery, a family birthing center, diagnostic imaging and treatment, oncology treatment, sleep disorders center, wound care center and more. It is affiliated with eight area clinics, surgery center, and area specialists and primary care physicians. 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington 360-652-0236 or 360-435-2133. For more information on services and classes offered call 360-435-0514.

CENTER FOR COUNSELING and HEALTH RESOURCES 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood 629-4842 or 1-888-771-5166 Toll Free. Marriage and family issues, depression, eating disorders and abuse recovery. State licensed mental health and chemical dependency. Insurance-sliding fee scale.

CHILDREN and FAMILY SERVICES — DSHS
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 360-651-6900. After hours and weekends 425-339-1790.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave., Ste 203, Everett (425-339-5240). Early identification, info, case management and treatment (depending on available funds) for infants or children under 18 years of age who have chronic illness, delays, or handicapping conditions or who are at risk of developing same.

CHILDREN and FAMILY SERVICES 24-hr. Protective Services (339-3900); Smokey Point, (653-0555); Include: day care, child care, adoption, foster care, family reconciliation service, children’s protective services, and homemaker programs.

CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES Social and Health Services, Smokey Point Office 360-651-6900. Services for children reported to be neglected, physically and/or emotionally abused, sexually abused, exploited, or abandoned.

CITIZENS AGAINST DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ABUSE (CADA) Administration - 360-629-2232 Crisis Line 24-Hour - 800-215-5669 After hours and weekends - 425-339-1790 Advocacy, info, and referral, 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, support groups and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

COCOON COMPLEX 2929 Pine St., Everett WA 98201. 425-259-5802. Cocoon Complex provides long-term transitional housing to teens, 15-17 years old. Twenty beds are available in rooms with private bathrooms, a dining room, living room, kitchen, and yard. The friendly staff are on shift 24 hours and are easy to talk to. For a short-term housing solution, Cocoon Shelter may be the answer. Teen Advocates may be able to help, too.

COCOON SHELTER 2726 Cedar St., Everett. 425-259-6042 or 1-800-259-6042. Cocoon Shelter provides short-term, emergency housing to teens, 13 - 17 years old.

COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES
425-258-2681, 1-800-822-0225. Clear intake line 1-888-201-1014. Colby Ave., Ste. 405, Everett. Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income persons who have legal problems pertaining to subsidized housing, eviction, welfare rights, and senior citizens issues.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY Dental Clinic -2722 Colby, Suite 318, Everett, WA 98201 (425-258-1892); Medical Clinic - 1410 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 (425-258-1830). A non-profit provider of primary medical, dental and supportive services. Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance welcome. Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. Please call for information and eligibility requirements.

COMPASS HEALTH CAMANO ISLAND 127 N. East Camano Dr. Ste. C, Camano Island, WA 98282. Contact Laurel O’Bryan, CSW, GMHS 360-387-2736 or Joann Brisbine, 360-387-5398. By appointment. Adult, older adult, child, family and chemical dependency services.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (Parents that have suffered the death of a child) P.O. Box 1263, Marysville, WA 98270. Nancy Stensrud 360-387-4855. Meets 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE Marysville.

CRISIS PREGNANCY — SEE PREGNANCY CHOICES

DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
1-800-552-7103

DEALING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP Camano Senior Services Association, 387-0222

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL WA STATE
1-800-634-4473

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Social and Health Services, 840 N. Broadway, Everett (425-339-4833), 1-800-788-2053 or 1-800-735-7038. Also: Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, 2722 Colby, Suite 104, in Everett. Services include case management and resource management for people with developmental disabilities.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER 607 SE Everett Mall Way 6C, Everett 98208. 1-800-315-3583.

DISPLACED HOMEMAKER PROGRAM Skagit Valley Community College, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon. Margo Grothe, 360-416-7762.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 800-562-6025

DOORWAY OF HOPE P.O. Box 1244, 8028 272nd St NW, (Stanwood Assembly). Rebekah A. Johnston, MAC. Call for days and times 360-629-2600 ext 102. Support groups: boundaries, addictions, codependency, anger management, abuse groups. Professional counseling: individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. www.stanwoodassembly.org or email: doorwayofhope@stanwoodassembly.org

DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS CENTER Workshops, classes and support to help displaced homemakers reach employment and training goals. All services are free. Orientation every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Call Turning Point at Skagit Valley College, 360-416-7762.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - ECEAP Snohomish County Human Services 2722 Colby Ave #104, Everett 98201 425-388-7251 or Olympia 360-725-2905

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT Everett Station 3201 Smith Ave #114. Work Source: 425-258-6330. Dislocated Worker Program: 425-258-6378. Employer Services: 425-258-6330. Unemployment Info: 800-362-4636. Job finding, information, and placement service. Vocational counseling, testing, special employment programs, projects, and training opportunities when available. Unemployment insurance.

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Karen Fernandez, 11627 Airport Rd. Suite A, Everett, 98204. Home health agency serving all of Snohomish and King Counties, as well as Camano Island.

FAMILY CENTER P.O. Box 935, Stanwood WA 98292, 629-5257 or 629-4947. Located across the street from Library on 271st St. N.W., Stanwood-Camano Family Center is a resource co-op offering social events, workshops, crafts, arts, learning opportunities, community information and referral services.

FAMILY HELP LINE
1-800-932-HOPE (4673)

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett 98201. 425-388-9300. Provides parenting education classes through cooperative preschools for children 18 months to pre-kindergarten. Parent Cooperative Preschool is located in Stanwood

FOCUS Second floor, Bldg. C, 909 S.E. Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-349-6240. DWI
assessments, court referrals and alcohol information school. Also intensive outpatient treatment for alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment for adults and youth.

FOOD BANK Stanwood-Camano Food Bank, Services and Thrift Store, P.O. Box 1285, Stanwood WA 98292. Board of Directors: Pres. John Galbreath, 629-3349; Exec. Director Jeanie Ovenell, 629-3337. Located in Carlson Brothers complex until February, 2004. 8530 Cedarhome Dr., Unit B., 360-629-2789. Food Bank is open Wednesday and Friday, 10-12 and 1-3:30 p.m. Thrift store will open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4 p.m. in old Bryant Hardware Bldg., January, 2004, 27030 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

GRIEF — COMPASSION FRIENDS Ted Krogen, 360-387-1491 or Nance Stensrud, 360-387-4855.

HOSPICE OF SNOHOMISH CO. 2731 Wetmore #500, Everett, 98201 425-261-4800. Services are available for individuals with a life threatening illness. Hospice provides 24-hour staff and telephone availability for persons who choose to remain at home during the last stages of their illness.

HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing Authority of Snohomish County, 12625 4th Ave. W, Ste 200, Everett (425-290-8499). In Island County, 7 NW 6th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239 (1-800-321-0686). Assistance may include rent subsidies, public housing, rehabilitation loans, and minor home repairs.

HOUSING HOPE Housing Hope provides emergency shelter and transitional housing with
supportive services for homeless families, and apartments and homeownership opportunities for low-income families in Stanwood and other communities around Snohomish County. Call 425-347-6556.

ISLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 127 N. East Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282; P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville WA 98239. 360-387-0184. Camano Island Healthcare Center.

ISLAND COUNTY NURSING SERVICES Island County Public Health Dept., 127 N.E. Camano Dr., Camano Island. In the Camano Island Healthcare Center. WIC. personal care oversight visits diseases. Children with special health care needs. Maternity support services and maternity case management, supplemental nutritional program for pregnant and breast-feeding women and children, immunization, and other health programs. Call 387-0184, or call 629-4522 and ask for the Health Dept.

ISLAND COUNTY NURSING SERVICES Island County Public Health Dept., 127 N.E. Camano Dr., Camano Island. In the Camano Island Healthcare Center. WIC. personal care oversight visits diseases. Children with special health care needs. Maternity support services and maternity case management, supplemental nutritional program for pregnant and breast-feeding women and children; immunization, and other health programs. Call 387-0184, or call 629-4522 and ask for the Health Dept.

LIFE FITNESS PROGRAM
A physician-referred, professionally supervised, and personalized fitness program for anyone with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, arthritis, or diabetes. For more information about our program, contact LIFE Services at Stanwood Camano Medical Center at (360-629-5823.

N.A.M.I. NORTHSOUND Advocacy for the Mentally Ill and Families. Contact June Sande Hammer 360-629-6411. Meetings third Monday of month, 6:30 p.m., Stanwood United Methodist Church.

OUTREACH SPOKESMEN FOR DISABLED VETERANS For Info: Donald Manning, 387-8463.

PATHWAYS FOR WOMEN 425-258-2766, YWCA Regional Center, Everett or 6027 208th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-774-9843. Women’s Center offers emergency housing for Snohomish County women with children and displaced homemakers along with counseling, workshops and classes and support groups.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD 3704 - 172nd St NE #P2, Arlington. Call 360-658-7871 for more information.

POISON HOTLINE 1-800-732-6985 or 1-800-222-1222

PREGNANCY CHOICES 617 W Division, Mount Vernon. 360-428-4777. Peer counseling, information and support services for women facing an unexpected pregnancy. Free pregnancy tests. One on one mentoring for teen moms.

PROVIDENCE HOME SERVICES 2731 Wetmore #500, Everett, 98201 425-261-4800. Provides a comprehensivehome care program, including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social services for individuals in Snohomish Co. and Camano Island under the care of a physician.

PROVIDENCE HOME SERVICES 2731 Wetmore #520 Everett, 98201 (425) 261-4800 Provides a comprehensive home care program, including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social services for individuals in Snohomish Co. and Camano Island under the care of a physician.

PROVIDENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER 425-252-4800

PULMONARY REHABILITATION
This is an outpatient program in Stanwood for people with lung disease. It includes education and exercise. The goal of the program is to help you improve your quality of life and gain better control of your lung disease. Contact LIFE Services at Stanwood Camano Medical Center at 360-629-5823 for information.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM www.joinseniorservice.org The program invites adults ages 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need. For more information you can visit our website at www.seniorcorps.org or call 1-800-424-8867 or 425-290-1270. 8225 44th Ave. W., Ste O, Mukilteo, WA.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The program invites adults ages 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need. For more information you can visit our web site at www.seniorcorps.org or call 1-800-424-8867 or 425-290-1270. 8225 44th Ave. W., Suite O, Mukilteo, WA.

SCORE Chapter 591 Serving Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the US Small Business Administration, provide free one-on-one counseling and low-cost workshops in their communities. Contact Skagit Valley College Resource Center, 204 West Montgomery, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Phone: 360-416-7874 or Island County EDC, 402-B N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239. Phone: 360-678-6889, 1-888-506-7999.

SEXUAL ASSAULT Providence Sexual Assault Center (Crisis: 425- 252-4800; Business: 425 258-7844) Provides 24-hour crisis intervention to all victims of sexual assault and their families. Offers crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral to counseling and other agency services. All services are free and confidential. Provides ongoing support.

SHIBA Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program at Skagit Valley Hospital. There is no longer a Golden Care Program at the Skagit Valley Hospital, however, the same benefits that Golden Care provided will be available through the Skagit Valley Hospital to persons using the services of the hospital without having to carry a card. For discounts in the cafeteria just let the cashier know that you are over 55 years of age. SHIBA volunteers, who are available to everyone, regardless of age, will be there to help anyone with individual counseling, community education, information publications, referrals when necessary, help understanding your health insurance, help comparing policies, processing medical bills, and help in filing claims and appeals. The service provided by a SHIBA Representative is FREE, IMPARTIAL and CONFIDENTIAL. For further information please call (360) 428-2345 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. OR (360) 416-7004 Monday, Tuesday or Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SKAGIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal, medical, and social services, advocacy, info. and referrals, support and therapy groups. Crisis line: 800-726-6010 or 360-336-9591.

SOCIAL and HEALTH SERVICES Smokey Point Community Services, 3704 172nd St. N.E. Ste P, P.O. Box 3099, Arlington, 360-658-2200, 1-800-827-1808. Skagit and Island counties: 360-416-7444, 1-800-735-7038. Provides a variety of financial and social services for individuals and families. Financial programs include: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, WorkFirst Services, General Assistance, Refugee Assistance, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, First Steps and Services to young adults.

SKAGIT HOSPICE Skagit Hospice is a non-profit hospice organization that provides supportive in-home care for people with life limiting illnesses. Care includes skilled nursing, pain and symptom management, personal care services, medical social services, spiritual support, volunteer assistance, and family grief support. Phone 1-800-894-5877.

SKAGIT MENTAL HEALTH 208 Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (336-3193). Full mental health services including children, adult, family, and older adult services, emergency services, peer counseling, medication management, case management and out-reach, coordination with schools, Alzheimer’s/Caregivers support groups.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH 2722 Colby, Suite 104 Everett, (388-7215) Performs evaluations for the purpose of involuntary commitment. Plans, coordinates and administers county mental health programs utilizing state Grant-in-Aid funds.

SMOKEY POINT COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE 3704 172nd St. NE, Ste P, P.O. Box 3099, Arlington, WA 98223 360-658-2200 1-800-827-1808. Food stamps, medical assistance, financial help, or call Mount Vernon Community Services Office, 1-800-735-7038 or 360-416-7444.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY CASE MANAGEMENT 425-513-1900; 1-800-422-2024 for eligibility screening. 2722 Colby Ave., Ste 104, Everett 98201. www.co.snohomish.wa.us/humansrv Comprehensive assessment and service plan implementation for older adults. Eligibility criteria: 60 years of age or older, requires multiple services performed on his/her behalf, unable to obtain services for him/herself, lacks family or friends will and able to provide assistance.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN Domestic Violence Hotline 425-252-2873. Administration, P.O. Box 7, Everett WA 98206. 425-259-2827.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2722 Colby, Ste. 104, Everett (388-7210, or 388-7208). Provides coordination, of and aids in the planning and development of programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Also administers funding for a variety of community agencies serving the developmentally disabled population.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY LONG TERM CARE and AGING DIVISION 425-7377, 2722 Colby Ave., Ste. 104, Everett WA, 98201. www.co.snohomish.wa.us/humansrv County agency that services as the Area Agency on Aging and provides funding for senior and long-term care services. Conducts planning, advocacy, and coordination activities in order to meet the needs of seniors and other long-term care populations. Includes case management. Registered nurse service, and long term care ombudsman.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH 2722 Colby, Ste 104, Everett, (388-7215). Performs evaluations for the
purpose of involuntary commitment. Plans, coordinates and administers county mental health programs utilizing state Grant-in-Aid funds.

SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT www.snohd.org The Rucker Building, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Administration 425-339-5210. Bioterrorism (Local and Regional) 425-339-5278. Birth Certificates 425-339-5290. Clinic Services - Everett 425-339-5220. Communicable Disease Program 425-339-5278. Communications Office 425-339-8704. Community Health Division 425-339-5230. Death Certificates 425-339-5290. Drinking Water Program 425-339-5250. Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program 425-339-5230. Food and Living Environment Section 425-339-5250. Food Worker Cards 425-339-5250. Garbage and Illegal Dumping 425-339-5250. Hazardous Waste 425-339-5250. HIV Education and Prevention Program 425-339-5278. Human Resources 425-3395210. News Releases
425-339-8704. Oral Health Program 425-339-5250. Partners in Child Care 425-339-5230. Pest Control (rats, mice, fleas, mosquitoes) 425-339-5250. Pools and Spas 425-339-5250. Public Information Office 425-339-8704. Purchasing 425-339-5214. Refugee Screening Program 425-339-5225. Region 3 AIDS Service Network 425-339-5211. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 425-339-5220. School Safety 425-339-5250. Shellfish Safety 425-339-5250. Solid Waste and Toxics Section 425-339-5250. Swimming Beaches 425-339-5250. Tobacco Prevention and Control 425-339-5230. Tuberculosis Control Program 425-339-5225. Unintended Pregnancy Prevention 425-339-5230. Water and Wastewater Section 425-339-5250. Wastewater Program 425-339-5250. Environmental health (food and drinking water protection, waste and toxics control, school safety); communicable diseases, vital statistics, HIV/AIDS program, public health nursing and clinic services, including well child clinics, and immunizations. Community Health Division (public health nursing) offers home visits for children, dental health, youth tobacco use prevention, and more.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 8625 Evergreen Way Ste. 250, Everett WA 98208, 425-353-2945. (1-800-772-1213 toll free) Information regarding a variety of Social Security, Medicare, and Supplemental Security income programs. Assists in processing claims.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/FAMILY EDUCATOR PARTNERSHIP PROJECT For parents in the Stanwood School District. For information, contact Gail at 360-629-1236.

STANWOOD-CAMANO COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (a program of Community Resources Foundation) A family resource cooperative offering social events, workshop, learning opportunities, community information and referral and youth and family events. Parenting/Communication/Relationship building sessions of Developing Capable Young People (DCYP) offered monthly. Resource lending library withmanipulative materials and resource information, video’s, books etc. available for families from infant to 5-year-old children. (sponsored by Foundation for Early Learning). Participation is open to all community members. Resource office and bookstore located at 9620 271st St. NW. Business Hours: Monday, 11-4, Tuesday - Friday 10-6. Call 629-4947 or
629-5257 Fax 629-4705. P.O. Box 935, Stanwood, WA 98292.

STANWOOD HEALTH CLINIC A non-profit health clinic in Stanwood. Services include cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical, occupational and speech therapy, children's therapy, diabetes counseling, nutrition counseling, WIC (Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Services), and health education classes. 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. For information call (360)-629-5800.

STANWOOD SENIOR CENTER 7430 - 276th N.W., Stanwood, WA 98292 629-7403 The Center is a gathering place, full of activities and services for seniors. Hot, nutritious lunches are served at noon on weekdays. Programs include Living at Home, Senior Wellness, Lifetime Fitness classes, transportation and support groups. Community classes are open to all ages and include painting, various crafts, computer lab, and yoga. Social activities include bridge, pinochle, mah jongg, bingo, trips and volunteer opportunities. The Center offers apartments with affordable rents for seniors. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

SUNRISE INN A hospitality house for family members of patients hospitalized at Skagit Valley Hospital, that is directly adjacent to the hospital. Sunrise Inn is a Skagit Valley Hospital foundation. Reservations for overnight accommodations at the Inn are available by contacting the hospital switchboard at
1-360-424-4111.

TEEN HELP LINE
1-206-722-4222.

THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND HEALTH RESOURCES For info: LaFon Jantz, 629-4842, Fax 629-2462, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Ste. 107, Stanwood. State licensed mental health and chemical dependency agency. www.aplaceofhope.com

THE SPOT A drop in center for ages 12-18 located at the corner of 99th Ave. NW and 271st St. NW. Tues. and Thurs. 2:30-5 p.m.; Sat. 7:30-10 p.m. Youth come to shoot pool, play games, hang out with friends and build lasting relationships with Christian adults. Provide clothing closet, Bible study and outings. 360-629-4067.

UNITED WAY OF ISLAND CO. 1-360-675-1778, P.O. Box 798, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Volunteers raise and allocate funds for a wide variety of health and human service agencies. A foundation that supports home health and hospice services in the Stanwood Camano area.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 840 N Broadway, Bldg B, 2nd Floor, Everett WA 98201. 1-800-745-5960. Assists with re-training and independent living skills for those with disabilities affecting their ability to regain employment.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CARE CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES 1-800-584-3578, 425-258-HELP (4357) or 425-339-3301 TTY. Community information line of Snohomish and Skagit counties, 425-258-4227 or 1-800-223-8145. Childcare resource referral network 425-258-4213. Provides a variety of services including: emergency services food bank, 24-hour Care Crisis Line, and Outreach Program.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER 1-800-280-4770. Provides mediation of divorce, landlord-tenant disputes, and parent-teen disputes.

WARM BEACH SENIOR COMMUNITY 20420 Marine Dr., Stanwood, WA 98292. Contact: Alice Kalso, 360-652-2601. Apartments, manufactured homes, assisted living, skilled nursing. Coming soon: SoundView, a new development of 100 single-level townhouses and apartments. Many with views of Puget Sound. A ministry of the Free Methodist Church, welcoming people regardless of faith.

W.I.C. — WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN Camano Island, offering services to the residents of the island. For info call 387-0184 ext. 230. Island County Health Dept./Nursing Service, 127 NE Camano Dr., Camano Island for information. Stanwood, Stanwood Medical Center, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-5809. Open Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WOMEN'S SERVICES CENTER
Everett Community College, Parks Student Union Bldg., 2000 Tower St., Everett, 425-388-9293, or lmisenci@everettcc.edu Provides the following: College entry advising; advocacy based counseling; expertise in women's
issues, referrals; low-income/TANF information and support, nontraditional
and entrepreneurial career options. Support groups, workshops, special
events, and the Snohomish County Displaced Homemaker Consortium.

YOUTHNET - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAM Director Kim Sager. 1-800-867-9598. P.O. Box 217, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273. Everett office, 425-258-6153. Free support and independent living skills help for kids age 13-21 who have been or are in foster care. Youthnet recruits and licenses foster homes, providing 24-hr. support. Also assists with guardianship and adoption process.