Klickitat

Employment

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

WorkSource

Health & Emergency

Washington Basic Health Care Plan

1220 Eastside SE PO Box 9014
Olympia, WA 98504
Toll Free: +1-800-826-2444
For people under age 65 who do not qualify for Medicare and are low income; covers doctor care, hospital care, lab and emergency care.

Medicaid (through SSI)

Toll Free: +1-800-772-1213
TTY: +1-800-325-0778
Web: www.ssa.gov
Youth with disabilities may qualify for SSI at age 18 and therefore receive Medicaid based on their income (not parents) and disability. Medicaid pays for mandatory health services. In Washington, it also covers optional services.

Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD)

Phone: +1-866-272-7630
Web: www.dshs.wa.gov/onlinecso/hwd.shtml
HWD is a Medicaid buy-in program for people with disabilities who work. The worker pays a small monthly fee (premium) based on his/her income.

Regional Support Networks - County Mental Health Crisis Lines Mental Health Division

PO Box 45320
Olympia WA 98504-5320
Phone: +1-360-902-8070

The Department of Social and Health Services provides care and treatment for people with severe and recurring mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbance and the families, operates a crisis response system for all of Washington's citizens, regulates the individuals that provide mental health services and develops mental health policy for all providers. County government agencies and 145 private and non-profit organizations, supported by state and federal money, provide treatment for most of Washington's children with mental illnesses. The agencies are organized into 14 Regional Support Networks.

Mid-Columbia Medical Center/Visiting Health Services

Phone: +1-541-296-7280
Serves residents of Klickitat County needing assistance with home health services.

Klickitat Valley Health Services

310 S. Roosevelt / PO Box 5
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: +1-509-773-4022

Skyline Hospital 211 Skyline Drive

White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: +1-509-493-1101

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Housing

Common Ground

110 Prefontaine Place S #504
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: +1-206-461-4500
Non-profit consulting firm specializing in low-income and special needs housing development. Their mission is to create and preserve decent housing for people with low income and special needs throughout Washington State.

Columbia Gorge Housing Authority

PO Box 1703
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: +1-541-296-5462
Toll Free: +1-888-356-8919

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Postsecondary Education

Clark College

Web: www.clark.edu  

Washington State University -- Vancouver Campus

Web: www.vancouver.wsu.edu  

Job Corps

Web: https://www.jobcorps.gov/

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Recreation & Leisure

Special Olympics

Toll Free: +1-800-752-7559
Provides training & competition opportunities for developmentally disabled youth in 19 Olympic style sports, including aquatics, athletics, bowling, gymnastics, soccer, etc.

Boy Scouts, Mid-Columbia District

Phone: +1-541-298-5022
Mobilizes parents, community leaders, and organizations to provide programs that develop personal fitness, character, and citizenship in boys ages 6-20 years old.

Girl Scouts of the Columbia River Council

Phone: +1-509-598-6529
Provides program events, financial aid, printed materials, training and staff support to over 130 girls and adults in Skamania and Klickitat Counties.

KSDC Community Youth Center

Phone: +1-509-493-2662
Offers children 7-17 years old a safe, substance and violence free program during the hours they are most at risk.

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Transportation

DSHS Medical Coupon Transportation

Toll Free: +1-800-925-5438
If a person is unable to use public transportation and has a medical emergency, they may use medical coupons to pay for a taxi or cabulance. Prior approval necessary.

Mt Adams Transportation Goldendale Office -- Annex II

115 W Court MS-CH-21
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: +1-509-773-3060
Toll Free: +1-800-774-1699
Mt Adams Transportation Service is designed to provide an alternative transportation resource to Klickitat County residents. The Dial-a-Ride service provides transportation to eligible residents for doctor's appointments, employment, social and human services appointments, educational opportunities, shopping and other essential services. To request a ride, call at least one business day in advance of your trip.

Mt. Adams Transportation

157 NE East Street / PO Box 1877
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: +1-509-493-4662
Toll Free: +1-800-493-7606
Mt Adams Transportation Service is designed to provide an alternative transportation resource to Klickitat County residents. The Dial-a-Ride service provides transportation to eligible residents for doctor's appointments, employment, social and human services appointments, educational opportunities, shopping and other essential services. To request a ride, call at least one business day in advance of your trip.

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