San Juan

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: (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: (800) 772-1213
TTY: (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: (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.

Inter Island Medical Center

Phone: (360) 378-2141

Island Hospital

1211 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: (360) 299-1300, (360) 336-5759

Orcas Island Family Medicine

Phone: (360) 376-2561

Lopez Island Medical Clinic

Phone: (360) 468-2245

Domestic Violence and Assault Services

Phone: (360) 376-1234, (360) 378-1234
Provides a hotline, support services, emergency safe shelter, food, peer counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence.

Family Resource Center

Phone: (360) 378-5246 (San Juan)
Phone: (360) 468-4117 (Lopez)
Phone: (360) 376-4563 (Orcas)

San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services

PO Box 1234
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: (360) 378-5152 (leave message), Emergency: Call 9-1-1
Helps network and support in emergency issues, provide volunteer support and training and provides emergency equipment.

North Island Mental Health

Phone: (360) 378-2669
Individual and family counseling for clients of all ages; crisis and case management services.

Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program

PO Box 9219
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (360) 378-4474

San Juan Recovery Center All Islands

Phone: (360) 378-4994

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Housing

Common Ground

110 Prefontaine Place S #504
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (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.

Rental Assistance Program

Phone: (360) 734-5121

Anacortes Housing Authority

719 Q Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: (360) 293-7831

Assisted Living Group Home

Phone: (360) 378-9596

Apartments with Rental Assistance

Phone: (360) 378-3000 (San Juan)
Phone: (360) 376-5479 (Orcas)
Phone: (360) 468-3070 (Lopez)

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Postsecondary Education

Bellingham Technical College

Web: www.btc.edu

Skagit Valley College

Web: www.skagit.edu

Western Washington University

Web: www.wwu.edu

Whatcom Community College

Web: www.whatcom.ctc.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.

Girl Scouts -- Totem Council

RT 1 / Box 46A
Eastsound, WA 98245
Phone: +1-360-376-4720
Toll Free: +1-800-767-6845
Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service through leadership, decision making and outdoor skills, understanding environment and appreciating diversity; developing potential opportunities.

4H Youth Development of San Juan County

221 Weber Way, Suite LL
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: +1-360-378-4414
Develops leadership, self esteem and community involvement through experimental learning, teamwork and problem solving.

Camp Fire Boys and Girls

Phone: +1-360-733-5710
A contemporary, inclusive youth development organization, providing programs that develop personal life skills; social, community and environmental responsibility; ethical and healthy lifestyles; outdoor skills and leadership.

San Juan Island Parks and Recreation

580 Guard Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: +1-360-378-4953

Boy Scouts of America

RR 1 / Box 4A
Eastsound, WA 98245
Phone: +1-360-376-2486

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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.

Department of Licensing -- Disabled Parking Permits

PO Box 9909
Olympia, WA 98507-8500
Phone: +1-360-902-3770 (then press 5)
Applications are available at your local vehicle licensing or assessor's office or at the phone number and address listed above.

Northwest Regional Council -- Medical Assistance Transportation

600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-738-4554
Toll Free: +1-800-585-6749
Transportation provided for medical assistance clients to DSHS covered medical appointments. Serves residents of Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties.

Washington State Ferries

2228 Fisherman Bay Rd.
Lopez Island, WA 98261
Phone: +1-360-468-2421 (Lopez, Shaw, Center, Decatur)
208 N. Beach Rd.
Eastsound, WA 98245
Phone: +1-360-376-2677 (Orcas, Blakely, Waldron)
660 Argyle St.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: +1-360-378-2677 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Stuart)
Ferry reservations for bona fide medical necessity. Contact Senior Information & Assistance at the above numbers for eligibility and assistance in making reservations. If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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