HEALTH CARE & INSURANCE

Voucher Program for Free Care

Office visits, prescriptions, chiropractic

• VYFS: (207) 200-6788 or 206-463-5511 ext 225, or email vouchers@vyfs.org

Assistance with Medical Costs

• IFCH, call at (206) 643-5169

Dental Care

• Dental Van via VYFS: (206) 463-5511

• Senior & Emergency Dental Assistance via IFCH: (206) 463-7277

• Union Gospel (Seattle) $10 fee, adults only: (206) 621-7695

• Apple Valley Dental and Braces (West Seattle) accepts Apple Health: (206) 315-9937

• Denture Services Northwest (Tacoma) accepts Apple Health: (253) 565-4435

Free Medical Equipment

• The Care Closet: (206) 473-8715

• Care Resource Line at (206) 498-3667

Apple Health Insurance

• Go to www.wahealthplanfinder.org Or call King County Public Health: Miguel (206) 477-6965

Confidential Teen Health Services

• Free Plan B through Vashon Pharmacy and DOVE: (206) 462-0911

• Youth Confidential Advocacy for healthy relationships, trauma support, advocacy and resources| www.vashonteencouncil.org. Call or text: (206) 639-0608 or email maya@vashondoveproject.org

• Neighborcare School Based Health Clinic: medical, dental, mental health & reproductive health services for all children (free Plan B & birth control) 206-548-7550.

• Scarleteen.com: online sex education resource for teens and young adults

• Free medical vouchers for reproductive/sexual health services at Vashon Natural Medicine: (206) 463-7778 via VYFS: (206) 463-5511 ext. 225 or email vouchers@vyfs.org

Child Strive

• Early Support services are available to children ages birth to 3 years old who have a developmental delay or disability.  The team of providers includes a Family Resource Coordinator, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Educator. The team provides developmental assessments free of charge. To make a referral you can contact ChildStrive at (425) 245-8377 or email info@childstrive.org

Sign-Up for Medicaid

• Miguel Urquiza with King County Public Health at (206) 477-6965

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocacy

• The DOVE Project (Vashon): Free, confidential support, trauma-sensitive, wellness offerings, safety plans, harm reduction, healthy relationship support, information and resources. 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Call/text 206-462-0911 or email: info@vashondoveproject.org

CLOTHing & Hygiene

Clothes Washing

• Suds Laundromat 9am-7pm daily. For coins for free loads: Come to Suds Tuesdays 1-2pm

Clothing Vouchers

• For clients in emergency situations through DOVE: (206) 462-0911

• Through VYFS: (206) 463-5511 ext 225

Baby Stuff Free Exchange

• VYFS Family Place 206-463-5502, or email vyfscommunitycloset@vyfs.org

Free Showers

• Available at the Methodist Church (located in Vashon at 17928 Vashon Hwy SW) for males and females respectively.  Call the United Methodist Church for information at (206) 463-9805

caregiving services

Adult Protective Services (APS)

• Report concerns involving vulnerable adults: (206) 341-7660. 

• Report by Phone, Vashon Island/King County No. : +1 (877) 734-6277,  (TTY) +1 (800) 977-5456

• Report Online

Aging and Disability Services (ADS)

Partners with community-based organizations to provide adult day services, caregiver support, case management, elder abuse prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, information and assistance, legal support, nutrition, senior center, and transportation services.

• Hotline number is 1-(800) 562-6078

•  Community Living Connections : This program from ADS helps you find the services you need to connect with community, state and federal benefits and resources providing you with information and advocacy services.  Call toll free at: +1 (844) 348-5464.

End of Life Organization Resources

At the End of Life nonprofit organization's website you will find the support and resources you need to help you do the advance planning you need for considering end of life choices. Find checklists for advance directives, power of attorney, living wills and much, much more on the Choices and Planning Page.

How to Report an Unsafe Driver

If you feel that someone you know is an unsafe driver you can report using the process detailed on this page.  Read that before you complete the online Evaluation Request form which is linked to this page.

King County Caregiver Support Network

For unpaid caregivers of adults age 18 and older. By helping to reduce caregiver stress, the network enables care receivers to remain at home and independent. 

Providence Hospice of Seattle

A not-for-profit, community-based hospice ministry, serving seriously ill patients in all of King County, Washington including Vashon Island. We provide comprehensive and compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual care to people nearing the end of their lives - The Hospice team consists of a RN, Social Worker, Chaplain and Home Health AIde to assist with bathing needs. A doctor's order is needed to start services. (206) 320-4000.

Providence Transitions

A home-based program that provides palliative care: relief from the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness. It helps in supporting  patients, giving them information they need to make decisions as  their health changes & to help plan for expected changes as their illness progresses. A doctor's order is needed to start services. (206)320-7396 

Providence Home Services of King County

Care includes RN visits and therapy for any chronic or acute illness depending on each individual case. Patients do not need to have been hospitalized to receive home services, but will need a Doctor's order to start services. Services include: Visiting RN, Physical Therapist, Physical & Speech Therapy. Phone: (425) 525-6825. Fax: (425) 525-6828

Veterans Services

Benefits & entitlements, jobs, training, counseling and emergency financial assistance, +1 (800) 562-2308

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Metro Access Bus

• To schedule: (206) 263-3113. For applications call Seeds4Success: (206) 408-7274.

• Metro Community Van, e-mail: vashonvan@kingcounty.gov or call (206) 773-7003

Transport for Medical

• Volunteer transport for seniors 60+, call (206) 448-5740 to reach Sound Generations (Senior Services)

• Bluebird Medical Transport for seniors via Vashon Senior Center, (206) 463-5173

Lunch Care-a-Van

• Door-to-door transportation to lunch at Vashon Senior Center, MWF

Vouchers for Ferry / Bus

• VYFS: (207) 200-6788 or (206) 463-5511 ext 225

COUNSELING & Recovery services

Vashon Youth & Family Services

Counseling for youth, families, seniors, Hispanic and Latinx support services, Case management, Substance use disorder assessment and treatment, homeless prevention, and vouchers for medical purposes including ferry vouchers.  

• Main office and counseling:   Phone: (206) 463-5511 | Fax: (206) 463-5513 | E-mail:  info@vyfs.org. Location: 20110 Vashon HWY SW, Vashon WA 98070

• Resource Connections and Wellness Vouchers: Wednesdays 10-12 at the Food Bank and Thursdays 12-3 at the Methodist Church.  Phone: (207) 200-6788  | Fax: (206) 463-5513 | E-mail: vouchers@vyfs.org

• Family Place:  Phone: (206) 463-5502 | Fax: (206) 463-5513 | E-mail: familyplace@vyfs.org
  Location: 9822 SW Gorsuch RD, Vashon WA 98070

• Vashon Kids:  Phone: (206) 930-2592 | Fax: (206) 463-5513 | E-mail: vashonkids@vyfs.org
  Location: 20110 Vashon HWY SW, Vashon WA 98070

Recovery From Substance Abuse Counseling Services

• Vashon Youth & Family Services:  Substance Abuse Counseling Phone: 206-492-9196

•  Washington Recovery Help Line:  Phone: 866-789-1511. For Teens:  866-833-6546 or see www.866teenlink.org

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Clinics

• Free when you come to the Vashon Senior Center on the first Thursday of the month. Call (206) 267-7070, Tuesday through Thursday to make an appointment.

• Monthly Legal Clinic for survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence. Call DOVE at (206) 462-0911