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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
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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