Resources

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Advocacy

Arc of Island & Skagit - Parent Coalition
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Families working together for a better future for people with disabilities in Island & Skagit Counties. We are here to serve you and your family members of all ages with information, education, support, workshops, social events, programs, advocacy and services.
Arc of Washington State - Parent to Parent
Statewide Parent to Parent - Program of the Arc of Washington State
Children's Council of Skagit County
Alliance of many individuals, non-profits, local business and governmental agencies who work together to promote issues of importance for the well being of children and families.

Education

Autism Outreach Project
State Needs Project through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in collaboration with the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program of the Department of Social and Health Services and Northwest Educational Service District 189.
SPARC
Skagit Preschool and Resource Center - provides educational, therapeutic and behavioral programs for children with special needs from birth to six.
SPARC Assistive Technology
Check out the services and devices to children with disabilities that enables them to be active participants in their education.

Health

Beach Center on Disability
An affiliate of the Life Span Institute & The Dept. of Special Education
Cascade - the Dafo People
Helping kids lead happier, healthier lives.
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children's serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Children with Special Health Care Needs
The Center for Children with Special Needs was formed in 1998 as a program of Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The Center focuses on improving systems of care for children with special needs through education, research and evaluation. Our work impacts policy, quality of care, education and family partnerships in health care.
NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

Information

Washington Yellow Pages for Kids
Find educational consultants, psychologists, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities. You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
Wrightslaw
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Support

Arc of Washington State - Parent to Parent
Statewide Parent to Parent - Program of the Arc of Washington State
Fathers' Network
We celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
MUMS
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
P2P USA
Committed to promoting access, quality and leadership in parent to parent support across the country.

Resource Guides

Skagit County Resource Guide - English

Reproduced with permission from the Children's Council of Skagit County

Child Care Resource & Referral	360-416-8299
North Sound 2-1-1 Helps People Get Connected and Get Answers *service not available in all areas	2-1-1
Lead Family Resources Coordinator	360-416-7570
Children with Special Health Care Needs Coordinator (Skagit County Public Health)	360-336-9383
Parent-to-Parent Coordinator	360-416-7570

Family Support – Service Coordination
*Also see individual School District listings.

The Arc of Whatcom
Advocacy and referral service for persons with developmental disabilities. No cost to families.
Location: 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: 360-715-0170
Toll-free: 1-866-284-8444
Fax: 360-715-8522
E-mail: admin@arcwhatcom.org
Web: www.arcwhatcom.org

Children with Special Health Care Needs
Skagit County Public Health Department
Home visits by public health nurses. Includes developmental and growth screening; health guidance; nutrition; service coordination; information and referral; some funding of diagnostic & treatment services.
Location: 700 S. 2nd Street, Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-9383

Grandparents Support Group
Provides support for grandparents raising grandchildren
Telephone: 360-422-5951

Lead Family Resources Coordinator
Arranging and coordinating services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Skagit
Provides education and support for families of individuals with mental illness.
Location: Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2435
Telephone: 360-424-1063
Email: mjwall@wavecable.com
Web: www.namiskagit.org

Skagit County Parent to Parent
Parents helping parents with emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities.
Location: SPARC, 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570 x401
Web: www.skagitp2p.org

Starting Point Resource Guide

Starting Point is a guide to resources in Washington State for children with special health care needs. It includes information on getting legal help, child care and respite, health insurance, medical supplies and equipment, school, transportation and more. Each resource includes phone numbers, email, websites, and a list of services. To order a Starting Point Guide, call the Children's Resource Line and choose option 3 from either number. Leave a message asking for the guide; include your name, phone number, and address.
Telephone: 206-987-2500 (option 3)
Toll free: 1-866-987-2500 (option 3)
Web: CSHCN (available in English & Spanish)

T.R.I.P. (Training Resources in Partnership)
Education, resources and support for families of children with complex needs. See many of the local services available to you.
Telephone: 1-877-819-3901
Web: www.trip-ns.com/skagit-county-resource-list.html

Washington DADS’ Network
Supports fathers and families raising children with severe emotional, behavioral, developmental, and other disabilities.
E-mail: info@wadads.org
Web: www.wadads.org

Washington State Father’s Network
Provides current information and resources to assist all families and care providers involved in the lives of children with special needs.
Location: Kindering Center, 16120 N.E. Eighth Street
Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
Telephone: 425-653-4286
Fax: 425-747-1069
E-mail: greg.schell@kindering.org

Within Reach Parent Help 1-2-3
Parents work hard to provide for their families. Sometimes they need a little help. ParentHelp123 can help you find out if your family may qualify for health insurance and food programs in Washington State!
Telephone: 1-866-585-1123
Web: www.parenthelp123.org

Health Care

Regular, on-going health care by a primary care provider is recommended for all children and is especially important for individuals with or at risk of developmental delay. Information regarding primary and specialty care physicians may be obtained by contacting the Skagit-Island Counties Medical Society at PO Box 646, Burlington, WA 98233-0646 Email: info@sicms.org

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, (P.O. Box 5371),
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-2000 or Toll Free 1-866-987-2000

SEA MAR Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Medication management, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence services
Location: 2500 E College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5862
Telephone: 360-428-8912
Fax: 360-424-6288
Web: www.seamar.org/locations/mtvernon_obh.htm

Skagit County Human Services - Community Wellness Program
Location: 601 S. 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-3820
Telephone: 360-336-9395
Fax: 360-336-9323
Email: humanservices@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Public Health Department
Immunizations, Public Health, Nursing Services
Location: 700 S. 2nd Street, Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-9383
Email: jennis@co.skagit.wa.us

Swinomish Tribal Community Services
Telephone: 360-466-3163

Aids to Daily Living and Assistive Technology

Cascade Prosthetics and Orthotics

Location: 17670 Dunbar Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-428-4003

Easter Seals Washington
Resource information and referral. Computer and durable equipment loan.
Telephone: 1-800-678-5708

SPARC - Skagit Preschool and Resource Center
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
Statewide information and referral phone numbers (for In-State inquiries only)
Telephone: 1-800-214-8731
TTY: 1-866-866-0162

Wheelchairs NW
Telephone: 1-800-786-4508

Dental

ABCD (Access to Baby & Child Dental) Skagit County Public Health Department

Location: 700 So. 2nd Street, Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-9383
Email: jennis@co.skagit.wa.us

University of Washington Center for Human Development & Disability
Location: Box 357920, Seattle, WA 98195-7920
Telephone: 206-543-5771
Email: chdd@u.washington.edu

Home Health

Pediatric Home Care
Telephone: 206-883-8928 or 1-800-888-4429

New Care Concepts
Helping people with special medical needs live at home
Telephone: 1-800-635-6480

Option Care
Location: 1911 E. Division, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-428-7799

Visiting Angels
Living assistance and personal home care services
Location: 325 E. George Hopper Rd, #107, Burlington, WA 98233
Telephone: 360-707-2074

Hearing & Vision Loss/Sensory/Resources

Hearing Services

Bellingham Hearing Center, Inc.

Location: 1419 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-424-3705

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, (P.O. Box 5371)
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-5173 or Toll Free 1-866-987-2000

Family Conversations
Early Childhood Home Instruction Program for families with deaf and hard of hearing children.
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, 6E-1, Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-5147 or 206-987-5146
Fax 206-987-5686

Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center (Bellingham)
Location: 114 West Magnolia Street, Ste. 106, Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: Voice: 866-647-0910 TTY: 877-647-8508 Videophone: 360-255-7166
Web: www.hsdc.org/bellingham

North Cascade Ear, Nose, & Throat

Mount Vernon
Location: 118 S. 12^th, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-2178
Anacortes
Location: 1019 24th St., Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: 360-588-8985

Washington State Sensory Disability Services
Information on hearing loss, vision loss and combined vision & hearing loss. Lending library and staff to help with family training and consultation.
Location: 800 Oakesdale Ave. S.W. Renton, WA 98057
Telephone: 1-800-572-7000

Western Washington University
Location: Bellingham
Telephone: 360-650-3881

Deaf/Blind Services
Sedro-Woolley School District - Good Beginnings Preschool – available county wide
Location: 780 Cook Rd., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Telephone: 360-855-3568

Vision Services

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE (P.O. Box 5371)
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-2000 or Toll Free 866-987-2000

Infant See Program
Public health care vision program for infants
Web: www.infantsee.org

North Cascade Eye Associates
Pediatric ophthalmologist occasionally available
Location: 2100 Little Mountain Lane, Mount Vernon WA 98274
Telephone: 360-416-6735

TLC Northwest Eye Surgeons
Location: 1730 E. Division St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-428-2020

WA State Services for the Blind
Telephone: 1-800-552-7103

Private Ophthalmologists/Optometrists (See phone book for more listings.)

Developmental & Educational Services

When a child is not reaching expected developmental milestones or has a history of medical problems that may result in developmental delays, early evaluation may enable the child to receive developmental and educational services aimed at maximizing each child’s abilities.

*Also see individual School District listings and Special Instruction.

Early Identification, Screening, and Assessment*

Child Care Liaison – SPARC
Provides consultation and support to promote successful inclusion of children with special needs in childcare settings.
Telephone: 360-416-7570

DSHS – Division of Developmental Disabilities
Intake into county developmental disabilities programs; assists families with Individual Program Plans and implementation services. Eligibility based on DDD guidelines; services based on need and available funding.
Location: 900 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7280

Early Childhood Behavior Specialist (ESD #189)
Violence prevention and mental health services to youth, families and childcare providers, using programs that promote awareness through education and training.
Telephone: 360-299-4000

Early Head Start & Skagit/Islands Head Start

Early Head Start provides services for families from pregnancy through their child's 3rd birthday. Weekly home visits, prenatal support, developmental screening and assessment, nutrition counseling, and parent/child activities are included.
Skagit/Islands Head Start is a pre-school program which consists of daily learning activities for the development of physical, self-help, social, academic, and communication skills. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy are provided within or outside of the classroom as needed.
Location: SPARC, 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7590

Skagit County Public Health Department
Developmental screenings
Location: 700 S. 2nd Street, Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-9383
Email: jennis@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC)
Educational, therapeutic and behavioral programs for children with special needs from birth to six.
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570
Email: sparc@sparckids.org
Web: www.sparckids.org

Skagit Valley Hospital Children’s Therapy Program
Clinic based services
Location: 208 South 14th (P.O. Box 1376), Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-424-2699

General Services

Child Care Resource & Referral
Telephone: 360-416-8299

Parent Co-Op Preschools
Location: Throughout Skagit County
Telephone: 360-416-7625

Welcome Baby!
Provides free information and services for all parents of children birth to three. Visits families with new babies at Skagit Valley Hospital. Provides weekly mother-baby groups, parent education, and a series of developmental newsletters.
Location: 700 S. 2nd St. Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-336-9477
Email: meredithb@co.skagit.wa.us
Web: www.welcomebabywa.org

Therapy Services (Occupational [OT], Physical [PT] & Speech Language Pathology [SLP])

*Also see individual School District listings.

Anacortes Children’s Therapy (OT & PT)
Clinic-based services
Location: 101 8th Street Suite B, Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: 360-299-0331

Anacortes Speech-Language Therapy (SLP)
Telephone: 360-588-8514

Balance Point Physical Therapy Clinic (PT)
Clinic-based physio services
Location: 125 E Washington, La Conner, WA 98257
Telephone: 360-466-7458

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center (OT, PT, SLP)
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, (P.O. Box 5371) Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-2000 or Toll Free 866-987-2000

Elks (OT)
Home-based services
Telephone: 1-800-TAL-ELKS (1-800-825-3557)

Engelhardt Communications (SLP)
Telephone: 360-724-3307

Hoyle Speech and Language Services (SLP)
Clinic-based services, private pay
Location: 720 Main Street # 210, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-708-1784

Island Physical Therapy Center (OT, PT, SLP)
Location: 1211 24th St., Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: 360-299-1328

Kathy Shapiro Physical Therapy (PT)
Telephone: 360-428-2030

Newman-Kennedy Speech & Language Center (SLP)
Clinic-based services
Location: 1501 Parker Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-424-9645

SPARC - Skagit Preschool & Resource Center (OT, PT, SLP)
Center and home-based services
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570

Skagit Valley Hospital Children’s Therapy Program (OT, PT, SLP)
Clinic-based services
Location: 208 South 14th (P.O. Box 1376), Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-424-2699

Valley Kids Therapy (OT, PT, SLP)
Clinic-based services
Location: 315 Main St. A-1, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-336-3432

Tribal Programs

Swinomish Childcare Center
Location: 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA 98257
Telephone: 360-466-7329

Upper Skagit Child Development Center
Head Start & ECEAP Program
Location: 25782 Coyote Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Telephone: 360-854-7092
Fax: 360-854-7099

Libraries

Anacortes
Location: 1220 – 10^th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: 360-293-1910

Burlington
Location: 820 E. Washington Ave. Burlington, WA 98233
Telephone: 360-755-0760

La Conner
Location: 614 E. Morris St., LaConner, WA 98257
Telephone: 360-466-3352

Mount Vernon
Location: 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-6209

Sedro-Woolley
Location: 802 Ball Ave., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Telephone: 360-855-1166

Upper Skagit
Location: 45770B Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
Telephone: 360-853-7939

School District & Special Instruction Programs

Early Intervention services (birth to three) are available through most school districts in Skagit County. Please contact the Lead Family Resource Coordinator at SPARC or individual school districts for more information. Each of the school districts in Skagit County provides evaluation and special education services for pre-school children beginning at age three in accordance with state and federal laws. If a delay is suspected in any of five areas (cognition, communication, physical, adaptive, and/or social emotional) the school will provide an interdisciplinary evaluation by professionals. If a child is determined eligible for school services, a preschool program including an IEP will be provided. No Cost. Contact special services program by school district.

Anacortes School District #103
Location: 1200 "M" Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
Telephone: 360-293-9536

Burlington-Edison School District #100
Location: 927 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233
Telephone: 360-757-3311

Concrete School District #11
Location: 45389 Airport Way Rm 103, Concrete, WA 98237
Telephone: 360-853-8141

Conway School District #317
Location: 19710 SR 534, Conway, WA 98238
Telephone: 360-445-5785

Early Childhood Home Instruction
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, (P.O. Box 5371) Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-2105 or Toll Free 866-987-2105

La Conner School District #311
Location: P.O.Box 2103, La Conner, WA 98257
Telephone: 360-466-3171

Mount Vernon School District #320
Location: 124 East Lawrence St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-428-6110

Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC)
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570

Sedro-Woolley School District #101 (Good Beginnings Preschool)
Location: 780 Cook Rd. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Telephone: 360-855-3568

Counseling and Guidance

In addition to the counselors and therapists in private practice, counseling services are provided by the following agencies which accept medical cards and sliding fee scales.

Access line for Medicaid clients (first time appointments)
Telephone: 1-888-693-7200
24 hr crisis service: 1-888-584-3578

Catholic Community Services NW
Location: 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7546

Compass Health Skagit Children and Family Services
Location: 1220 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-419-3601

North Sound Regional Support Network Ombudsman
Location: 419 S. 1st St. #200, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-416-7530

SEA MAR Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence services, and medication management
Location: 2500 E College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5862
Telephone: 360-428-8912
Fax: 360-424-6288
Web: www.seamar.org/locations/mtvernon_obh.htm

Private Providers (See phone book for listings.)

Financial Resources

Department of Social and Health Services
Provides medical and/or financial assistance to families based on income eligibility guidelines.
Location: 900 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 1-800-735-7038

Skagit County Public Health Department
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Financial assistance for some medical needs, income eligibility guidelines. (See "Family Support")
Location: 700 S. 2nd Street, Rm. #301, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-336-9383

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental income for children with disabilities based on eligibility and income guidelines.
Location: Suite 100, 301 Valley Mall Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 1-800-772-1213

Washington State Health Insurance (SHIBA)

Healthy Kids Now:	1-800-735-7035
DSHS – Medical Assistance:	1-800-562-3022
Washington Basic Health Plan:	1-800-826-2444
Washington State Insurance Commissioner:	1-800-562-6900

Additional Resources

There are a variety of other services and resources available to families; these include the following:

Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP)
Call phone company to request.

Interpreter Services

The Language Exchange
Translator and interpreter services may be arranged, usually private fee for service.
Location: PO Box 1251, Mount Vernon, WA 98723
Telephone: 360-757-7009

Nutrition Services

Skagit Valley Hospital
Videofluoroscopic swallow studies
Location: 208 South 14th (P.O. Box 1376) Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Telephone: 360-424-2699

University of Washington Center for Human Development & Disability
Location: Box 357920 Seattle, WA 98195-7920
Telephone: 206-543-5771
Email: chdd@u.washington.edu

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Location: 4800 Sand Point Way NE, (P.O. Box 5371)
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Telephone: 206-987-2000 or Toll Free 1-866-987-2000

Skagit Nutrition & Feeding Team
Location: SPARC, 320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: 360-416-7570

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Skagit County Community Action Agency
(Mount Vernon, Anacortes)
360-416-7595

Skagit County Public Health Department
(Mount Vernon, Burlington, Concrete)
360-336-9392

Swinomish Health & Social Services 360-466-3167

United General Hospital (Sedro-Woolley) 360-856-7318

Upper Skagit Tribal Clinic 360-854-7070

Private Nutritionists (See phone book for listings.)

Transportation

Northwest Regional Council

DSHS Medical Assistance & Medicaid Transportation
Transportation to covered medical services for eligible persons who have no other transportation. Includes bus tokens/passes, gas/mileage, taxi, paratransit, cabulance, and Greyhound.
Telephone: 1-800-860-6812

SKAT
Skagit County Bus System
Telephone: 360-757-4433
Web: www.skat.org

Resource Guide for Skagit County - Espanol
Click on link to download Spanish version in .doc format