Lewis

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)

Toll Free: +1-866-272-7630
Web: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/apple-health-workers-disabilities-hwd-program

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.

Washington Basic Health Care Plan

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

Lewis County Health Department

Health Services Building, MS:HSD03
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: +1-360-740-1223
Toll Free: +1-800-562-6130 (ext. 1223)
Immunization clinic, first steps, WIC, children with special health care needs. Public health nursing to assist with care and medical services.

Assured Home Health & Hospice

1821 Cooks Hill Rd, Suite 200
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: +1-360-330-2640
Toll Free: +1-800-833-8404
Web: http://lhcgroup.com/

Home care, nurses, physical therapy, occupational therapy, death and dying.

Lewis County Cooperative Medical Equipment Exchange

Phone: +1-360-748-4359
Toll Free: +1-888-548-4359
Several local agencies and individuals have united to provide used medical and therapy equipment for children with special health care needs.

Providence Hospital Centralia

914 S. Scheuber Rd.
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: +1-360-736-2803
24-hour Emergency Services and complete medical and surgical care for children and adults. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay.

Morton General Hospital

521 Adams St.
Morton, WA 98356
Phone: +1-360-496-5112
24-Hour Emergency Room Services, Acute Medical and Surgical Care, Short-Stay admission and surgery.

Cascade Mental Health Center

135 W. Main St., P.O. Box 1445
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: +1-360-330-9044
Offers information and referral, individual and family counseling for children, case management services and psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

Pope's Kids Place

230 Washington Way
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: +1-360-736-9178
Web: www.popesplace.org

Semar Dental

Phone: +1-360-570-8016
Any age. Accepts medical coupons. No referrals needed.

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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.

Lewis County Shelter Program

P.O. Box 710
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: +1-360-748-4339
24-hour Homeless Shelter

Church Women United

Phone: +1-360-748-7334
Helps homeless people. Located at Chehalis United Methodist Church.
Hours: Friday 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone: +1-509-582-9440 (ext. 116)
Crisis: +1-509-582-9841
Toll Free: +1-800-648-1277

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Postsecondary Education

Centralia College

Web: www.centralia.edu  

South Puget Sound Community College

Web: https://spscc.edu

Job Corps

Web: https://www.jobcorps.gov/

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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.

Dial-A-Ride

2545 N. National Ave.
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: +1-360-740-8370

Para Transit

4810 Auto Center Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
Toll Free: +1-800-846-5438
Web: www.paratransit.net  

Twin Transit

212 E. Locust
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: +1-360-330-2072

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