Other Support Agencies

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd

(509) 329-2900

Provides case management and organizes supports and services to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. See website for information on eligible individuals and developmental disabilities.

This video may also be helpful: http://informingfamilies.org/ifs-evelyn-perez/

Organizations for All Ages:

Arc of Spokane

https://www.arc-spokane.org/

(509) 328-6326

Resource Guide: Programs & Services for children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

Project ID

https://projectidspokane.org/

(509) 475-7185

Provides recreational, social, work and other opportunities for adults and their families with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Spokane County.

People First

www.peoplefirstofwashington.org

People First is the longest standing self-advocacy organization of, for, and by people with developmental and other disabilities in the world.

Autism Society of Washington

www.autismsocietyofwa.org/asw-spokane

[email protected]

ASW-SC Promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports.

PACE Services
(People Accessing Careers and Education)

509-279-6033

Assists people with significant obstacles to employment or community inclusion to achieve life goals through education, resource coordination and vocational support.

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy

www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org

(425)894-7231

A personal advocate and legislative champion for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)

www.snapwa.org

(509) 456-7133

Program protects and promotes quality of life living for people living in state licensed facilities/residential housing:

Adult family homes
Assisted living facilities
Nursing homes

Kinship Caregiver Support Program

https://fbhwa.org/programs/elder-services/kinship-navigator

(509) 458-7450

Kinship Navigator provides help to family members raising children through the Kinship Caregiver Support Program.

Office of Education Ombudsman

www.covernor.wa.gov/oeo

(206)728-3251

Resolves complaints, disputes and problems between families and Washington State elementary and secondary public schools in all areas that affect student learning.
OEO is a state-wide agency that functions independently from the public school system.

Organizations for Young Children:

Infant Toddler Network

www.srhld.org/services

(509) 324-1651

Assists families of children, birth to three, who have developmental delays or have a condition that may result in a developmental delay.

Northwest Autism Center

www.nwautism.org

(509) 328-1582

Early Intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis Treatment Clinic provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary services to young children with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

www.vanessabehan.org

(509) 535-3155

Provides 24-Hour Crisis Child Care for children ages birth to six. The nursery is licensed to care for up to 23 children day and night.

Community Centers:

East Central Community Center

www.ecspokane.org

(509) 808-2132

Provides community access and fun recreational program for high school age and adults. Community garden, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, DDA basketball league and DDA softball league

West Central Community Center

www.wccc.myspokane.net

(509) 326-9540

Provides community access and fun recreational program for high school age and adults.

Organizations for Parents:

Dads M.O.V.E

www.dadsmove.org

Paul Brown: [email protected]

Dads MOVE is a family-focused, dads driven peer support model providing support, training, advocacy and resources to the parents and families of special needs kids, and their local service providers.

PAVE (Parents are Vital in Education)

www.washingtonpave.org

(509)570-8512

Provides information and resources to parents of school age children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Assistance to parents in working with teachers, therapists, and other educational service team members.
Information about resources and specialists in the community.

Grant Organizations:

United Healthcare Children's Foundation
https://www.uhccf.org

Improving children’s lives and helping families gain access to the care they need through medical grants.

Elevations
https://elevationsspokane.org

Elevating children with special needs to reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their family’s overall quality of life.

Ben's Fund
https://www.bensfund.org

Ben's Fund provides support to children and young adults with autism through financial assistance. From therapies to equipment, they support Washington families by easing some of the financial strain associated with autism.

Employment/Employment Support

The Arc of Spokane:
www.arc-spokane.org (509) 328-6324

The Artisans: www.theartisans.org (509) 325-4489

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr (509) 363-4700

PACE Services: www.sccel.spokane.edu/pace (509) 279-6033

School 2 Work: www.spokanecounty.org/communitysvcs/ddp (509) 477-4377

Skils'kin: www.skils-kin.org (509) 326-6760

SL Start: www.slstart.com (509) 328-2740

ENSO:
www.enso.wa (509) 329-6010

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest: www.discovergoodwill.org (509) 838-4246

Northwest Center: www.nwcenter.org (509) 928-1588

Wright's Law

www.wrightslaw.com

The website for information about special education law and information on how to advocate for children with disabilities.

Legal

Mark R. Iverson, P.S., Guardianships, http://www.adoptionwa.com/ (509) 462-3678

Headspace

Headspace is an app that assists users with mindfulness and meditation. Individuals can use the guided meditation app for a few minutes a day get access to meditations meant to relieve stress and anxiety or to help with sleep and focus.

Happify

Through the use of research-backed activities and games, the Happify app claims to help users overcome stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts.

7 Cups

7 Cups is an app that connects people with free, confidential, and anonymous chats text chats with “trained listeners,” therapists, and counselors. The app is free and provides on demand, 24/7 assistance.

Calm

Named by Apple as the 2017 App of the Year, Calm offers people experiencing stress and anxiety, guided meditations, calming music, sleep stories, and breathing programs.

BetterHelp

Another online counseling app, BetterHelp connects users with licensed therapists for a monthly fee. Therapy services are provided through web-based interaction as well as phone and text messaging.

What’s Up

What’s Up is a free app that provides users with tools to cope with depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. The app also allows users to connect with others via discussion forums.