Our Work
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
VHH partners with the following agencies in serving the community on the island
Members of the Vashon Social Service Network
DOVE | Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy | www.vashondoveproject.org • 206-462-0911
Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness (IFCH) | www.ifchvashon.org • 206-643-5169
Seeds 4 Success | Employment for people with disabilities www.s4svashon.org • 206-408-7274
St Vincent de Paul | www.svdpvashon.org • 206-450-7577
VARSA | Reducing youth alcohol and substance use www.varsanetwork.org • 206-567-2647
Vashon Care Network | www.vashoncarenetwork.org • 206-473-8715
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank (VMCFB) | www.vashonfoodbank.org • 206-463-6332
Vashon Maury Senior Center | www.vashoncenter.org • 206-463-5173
Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) | www.vyfs.org • 206-463-5511
Also call 211. King County 211 provides the most comprehensive information on health and human services available to King County residents. The information and referral specialists are experts in understanding eligibility requirements of many human service systems. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
Food
Vashon Food Bank | Grocery Pickup: Wed: 10-2pm & 4-7pm Vashon Food Bank
Home Delivery |Thurs & Fri: delivery@vashonfoodbank.org Call: 206-463-6332 - Emergency food bags available.
Free Summer Meals | Every weekday June - August
Food Delivery | Meals on Wheels: 206-448-5767; Delivery Tues: 206-463-5173; Thriftway delivers if homebound: 206-463-2100; IGA delivers: 206-463-9725
Senior Center Lunch | M-W-F $5 or donation/meal. Call 206-463-5173
WIC | Food vouchers/nutrition support for low-income pregnant women/children to age five. Clinic on Vashon 3rd Wed. of each month at Vashon Methodist Church: 206-477-0002 for appointments.
Emergency Food Vouchers for Thriftway/Vashon Market (IGA) | St. Vincent DePaul: 206-450-7577, IFCH: 206-643-5169
IFCH Sponsored Weekday Dinners | Presbyterian Church 17708 Vashon HWY SW - Monday-Friday - served from 5:00-5:30 pm.
Housing
Vashon HouseHold | Low-income, seniors 62+ and/or disabled housing at four projects: 206-463-4880
Home Share Program | Vashon HouseHold: 206-463-4880
Vashon Manor | Low-income, seniors 62+/disabled: 206-463-3562
Emergency Rental Fund | Call 211 for referral for rental assistance and/or move in support through King County Housing Stability Project. Referral will be sent to Debbie Rieschl at VYFS: 206-463-5511 ext 225; St. Vincent de Paul: 206-450-7577; IFCH: 206-643-5169
Utility Assistance
Energy Assistance | Multi-Service Center in Burien (HELP and LIHEAP): 253-838-6810
Emergency Utility Assistance | St. Vincent DePaul: 206-450-7577
Water District 19 Vouchers | VMCFB: 206-463-6332
Free Wood for Heating | Catholic Church. Call Jim Walker: 206-463-9871
Warm Home Fund | IFCH: 206-463-7776
Emergency Cash Assistance
Assistance for medical, food, ferry, and bus | Vouchers from VYFS: 206-463-5511 ext 225
Emergency rent, utility and food | St. Vincent de Paul: 206-450-7577; IFCH: 206-463-7776
Food Stamps and Cash Assistance
DSHS | Vashon provides walk-in help with applications for cash, Food Stamps at the Vashon United Methodist Church. Follow the link for next available dates: DSHS.org
DSHS | White Center: 9650 15th Ave SW / 877-501-2233
Health Care and Insurance
Voucher Program for Free Care | Office visits, prescriptions, chiropractic. VYFS: 206-348-4252 or 206-463-5511 ext 225 | VYFS.org
Assistance with Medical Costs | IFCH: 206-643-5169 | ifchvashon.org
Dental Care | Dental Van: VYFS: 206-463-5511
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) takes Apple Health: 253-565-4435
Free medical equipment | The Care Closet: 206-604-3253
Apple Health Insurance | Go to wahealthplanfinder.org; Or call King County Public Health: Miguel 206-477-6965
Teen Health Services (all confidential)
Free Plan B Vouchers (morning after pill) | Vashon Pharmacy and DOVE: 206-462-0911
Youth Confidential Advocacy | healthy relationships, trauma support, advocacy and resources| vashonteencouncil.org Call or text: 206-639-0608 | 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 | Scarleteen.com online sex education resource for teens and young adults.
Free medical vouchers for reproductive/sexual health services
Vashon Natural Medicine: 206-463-7778
VYFS: 206-463-5511 ext. 225
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
Clothes and Clothes Washing
Clothing:
Vouchers for Granny’s Attic for clients in emergency situations: DOVE: 206-462-0911
Vouchers for Granny’s Attic (clothing and household supplies) VYFS: 206-463-5511 ext 225
Baby Stuff Free Exchange | VYFS Family Place 206-463-5502
Showers
Free showers | Wednesdays 3-4 pm Vashon Methodist Church
Transportation Services
Metro Access Bus | To schedule: 206-263-3113. For applications call Seeds4Success: 206-370-0709
Metro Community Van | e-mail: vashonvan@kingcounty.gov; Call: 206-773-7003
Volunteer transport for medical appointments | Seniors 60+: 206-448-5740 Sound Generations (Senior Services)
Hopelink Transportation | Bus/gas/ferry fare and will pick you up for medical appt. for Medicaid-covered appointments: 1-800-923-7433
Bluebird Medical Transportation | Medical transport for seniors. Senior Center: 206-463-5173
Lunch Care-a-Van | Door-to-door transportation to lunch at Senior Center, MWF. Senior Center: 206-463-5173
Vouchers for gas/ferry/bus | VYFS: 206-463-5511 ext 225
Senior Services
Neighbor-to-Neighbor | Volunteers help seniors with tasks villages@vashoncenter.org
Vashon Senior Center | 206-463-5173 or www.vashoncenter.org
Vashon Care Network Resource Line | provides a consultation service of aging care options 206-473-8715 or Vashon Care Network
Sound Generations | Sound Generations is a nonprofit organization serving aging adults and their loved ones in King County. 206-448-3110 soundgenerations.org
Counseling
Vashon Youth and Family Services | Counseling services for children, youth, adults & families. Apple Health, private insurance, sliding fee, free for children & youth. 206-463-5511 and VYFS.org
Recovery Services
Substance abuse counseling/services | Vashon Youth & Family Services: 206-463-5511 or VYFS.org
Help Line | Washington Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511, for teens: 866-833-6546 or www.866teenlink.org
Legal Services
Free legal clinic | First Thursday of month at Senior Center call 206- 267-7070 Tues-Thurs / 9am-noon for appointment
Monthly legal clinic | Legal advice for survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence DOVE: 206-462-0911
OASIS (resource help available)
At the Food Bank on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm & 3pm to 7pm
At the United Methodist Church on Thursdays from 12pm to 3pm
Meetings can also be arranged by appointment Monday-Friday:
Patricia Banuelos at 206-348-4252
Debbie Rieschl at 206-463-5511 ext 225
DOVE | safe housing for domestic violence survivors; www.vashondoveproject.org • 206-462-0911
Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness (IFCH) | rental and utility assistance; www.ifchvashon.org • 206-643-5169
St Vincent de Paul | rental and utility assistance; www.svdpvashon.org • 206-450-7577
Vashon Care Network | help make home accessible; www.vashoncarenetwork.org • 206-473-8715
Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) | housing vouchers; www.vyfs.org • 206-463-5511