Disability & Special Needs

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E■ Aged, Blind and Disabled Program1-877-501-2233 DSHS - Olympia CSO Of ce

Provides cash grants to eligible low-income adults who are age 65 or older, blind, or likely to meet SSI disability criteria for certain conditions. Those not eligible for ABD assistance may be eligible for the Housing and Essential Needs referral program, which provides access to rental assistance and essential needs items. Interpreter services available.

www.dshs.wa.gov

Basics NW 360-915-6868

Uses Applied Behavior Analysis as a means to provide effective, evidence-based behavioral health intervention services, to children, adolescents, and young adults affected by autism and related disorders in Southwest Washington State and the Puget Sound Region; including those in traditionally underserved rural and/remote communities.

www.basicsnw.com

■ Children with Special Health Care Needs Program

Thurston County Public Health 360-867-2543 360-867-2548

Public Health nurse may provide nursing assessments, information, coordination of care, and referrals for families with children who have special health care needs from birth to 18 years of age.

www.co.thurston.wa.us/health

Exceptional Families Network 253-830-4368

Support groups with childcare, educational workshops, social clubs/groups, advocacy services, and inclusive events/programs for families that have children with special needs.

www.exceptional-families.org

○ Family Behavioral Rehabilitation Services

Catholic Community Services 1-888-322-7156

Serves high-needs and special-needs children and their families through individualized tailored care in the child’s home. Focus is to help empower all family members and/or get support from natural support systems. www.ccsww.org

 

E Helping Parent Program 360-352-1126 South Sound Parent To Parent

Network of support, information and referral for families whose children have disabilities and/or chronic illness, all ages to adult. Lead agency for Early Intervention services. Support groups, recreational and educational opportunities supporting a variety of subjects in the eld of disabilities. Serves Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties.

Interpreter services available.

NAMI Peer to Peer Class

NAMI Thurston/Mason

www.ssp2p.org

Of ce 360-493-6021 Helpline 360-866-0403 Email info@namitm.org

Free 10-week recovery-based peer-led class for individuals with mental illness. www.namitm.org

Specialized Recreation 360-867-2588 Thurston County Recreation Services

Recreational programs and events for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. Day excursions, movies, dances, bowling and other year-round programs offered for those over 18 years.

www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/ssdd/specializedrecreation.hml 

 

 

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