Human Life Resources
AWARE
"A
non-profit youth program serving Clark County since 1997 ... with a mission to
empower teens by equipping them with the knowledge and strategies for healthy
choices regarding sexual activity. Aware encourage parents by providing support
and resources to help their children make healthy choices, and equips the
community by nurturing a culture that supports abstinence as a healthy choice.
Our vision is to create a culture that embraces and supports abstinence and
healthy marriages."
Catholic
Community Services
"The largest privately-owned Social Services
agency in the State of Washington. We provide a wide variety of services
throughout Western Washington. Services at each location differ depending on the
needs of the community. Services include, counseling, chemical dependency, food
programs, foster care, long-term care, mental health, emergency services,
refugee services, shelters, day programs, transitional housing and permanent
housing."
Catholic Community Services, 410 W 12th St., Vancouver, 98660 (360) 750-6918
http://www.ccsww.org
Christian Family Adoptions
"Since
1958, Christian Family Adoptions (CFA) has facilitated the complex process of
adoption. Through confidential counseling and detailed "home studies" CFA has
successfully placed hundreds of children with caring and loving families."
www.christianfamilyadoptions.org
Clark County
Department of Community Services
"The
Clark County Department of Community Services works with other agencies,
jurisdictions, and the people of Clark County to plan and manage social services
and to achieve a safe and healthy community. Most services are contracted to
agencies providing direct services throughout Clark County."
www.clark.wa.gov/commserv
Clark
County Crisis Services
"Services include evaluation and
referral to community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems as well
as community supports, including peer support counselors and consumer advocacy
organizations. Designated Mental Health Professionals (DMHP) may also initiate
72-hour involuntary holds on those persons deemed a high risk to harm themselves
or others, or who cannot provide for their own safety and welfare as a result of
being gravely disabled." Clark County Crisis Services are available by calling
the Clark County Crisis Line at (800) 626-8137 or (360) 696-9560.
Community Home Health & Hospice
"Hospice care in the comfort of home. To be
eligible for in-home hospice care, patients must have a prognosis of six months
or less left to live, no longer want curative treatment and have a hospice
referral from the patient's doctor to Community Home Health & Hospice. If you or
a loved one is facing a terminal illness and wish to receive care in the home,
our
skilled professionals will provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care.
A nonprofit community supported Healthcare Agency established in 1977."
Vancouver Office 14508 NE 20th Avenue, Suite 201 Vancouver, WA 98686 (360)
253-4626 or (800) 650-4626. Website: www.chhh.org
Compassion Vancouver
Compassion
Vancouver East and West is a collective of local churches working together to
bring health and dental care to our community that does not have access to care.
We believe that by working together and using the giftedness of our community
and local social services we can make a difference in the practical needs of our
citizens who are uninsured, under insured, or unable to obtain medical
treatment. Website:
http://compassionvancouver.com/
Free
Clinic of Southwest Washington
"Free
basic care for low-income, uninsured adults and children. Also includes
health screenings, nutrition classes, vision and dental clinics. Call for
walk-in hours." 4100 Plomnondon Street, Vancouver. 360-313-1390.
Website: www.freeclinics.org
Human Dignity
Foundation
The Center provides:
Love and Care - We train our Volunteers to go out to provide loving service to
those in need—especially the elderly, terminally ill and disabled in local care
facilities and in their homes; Support - Our Volunteers provides loving support
for people at different stages of life, including codependency programs and
support groups for those who care for the elderly, disabled and those with
mental health disorders. We hope to expand these programs in the future; Prayer
- Our dedicated volunteers spend hours in prayer to support the works of the
Center and the needs of those it serves. The prayer room is the heart of our
Center where all our work begins and ends. Location: 325 NE Lechner St.,
Camas, WA 98607 Website:
http://www.centerforhumandignity.net. Phone: 360-606-3620.
Life Guardian
Foundation
Opposed
to any declaration of “brain death,” the Life Guardian Foundation is dedicated
to educating the public that human life is a gift. Respect is owed to
every human person regardless of their state of health throughout their entire
lifespan from conception until his or her natural end. "Brain
death” was invented for the sole purpose of obtaining healthy vital organs for
profit from babies, children and adult human persons who are not truly dead. Persons with head injuries need to have their life
protected and preserved. PMB 195, 13023 NE Hwy 99, STE 7, Vancouver, WA.
98686 Website:
http://www.lifeguardianfoundation.org
Lutheran Community Services
"We offer to partner with you in
your search for renewed or continued good health. We define health in its
broadest sense - physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. We are a nationally
accredited agency with up to 75 years of experience in some communities. Our
staff is professionally trained, but even more important, they are committed
compassionate individuals." Location: 3600 Main Street, Suite 200 in
Vancouver. Website: www.lcsnw.org
Northwest Family Services
"Northwest
Family Services is dedicated to teaching healthy and life-giving choices to
families, couples and singles. We offer
individual, couple, and family counseling as well as educational seminars and
classes on a variety of topics." Website: http://www.nwfs.org/
Open
House Ministries
"Open
House Ministries, committed to Jesus Christ, is dedicated to enabling homeless
families to restore wholeness and healthy relationships with the community,
their families and with God." Website:
www.sheltered.org
Share House: Serving the Hungry and Homeless
"The mission of Share is to
lead the hungry and homeless to self-sufficiency by providing food, shelter,
housing, education and compassion through the strength of our community."
Phone: (360) 695-7658. Website:
www.sharevancouver.org. Share House Facilities and Administrative
Offices: 1115 W 13th Street, Vancouver.
Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS)
"The Department of Social and Health
Services (DSHS) is a helping hand and lifeline for one out of every four
Washington residents. Each year, more than 2.1 million children, families,
vulnerable adults and seniors come to DSHS for protection, comfort, food
assistance, financial aid, medical care and other services."
www1.dshs.wa.gov