Welcome to the Taking Charge Cowlitz County Website Link Index. All weblinks and URLs from throughout the website have been gathered into this Index for browsing convenience. Entries in the index are organized by topic, then alphabetically within the topic.

Without reliable transportation for some getting to work can be a challenge and they run the risk of losing their jobs. The ability to access affordable loans to purchase, repair, or refinance a car can be life-changing for working parents. As part of the national Ways to Work program, parents are getting on the road when they need it most.

Financial Assistance Contact List

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Customer Service: 1-877-501-2233

Toll-Free: 1-800-737-0617 Website:

Supplemental Security Income - Social Security

Phone: 1-800-772-1213

Financial Medical Assistance

Phone: 1-800-562-3022

Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Phone: 360-423-0452 Ext. 208

Child Care Services

Washington Connection

Statewide Contact Center

877-501-2233

Child Care Subsidy Program

844-626-8687

Child Care Resource and Referral
4510 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97220

253-383-1735

Children & Family Services

(360) 501-2600

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

1526 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632

(360) 636-2765

Youth & Family Link

907 Douglas St, Longview, WA 98632

(360) 423-6741

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

Child Care Aware of Washington

800-446-1114

High-quality child care and early learning programs.

Department of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF)

Kelso DCFS
711 Vine, Suite 2
Kelso, WA 98626

(360) 501-2601 | (After Hours): 1-800-562-5624

Early Achievers

1-866-922-7629

Merit Program

1-866-482-4325 - option # 5

LCC's Child Care Center - Headstart Program

Free program - serves pregnant women, infants & toddlers through weekly home visits. Promotes healthy prenatal care, healthy attachments and development for children from the earliest stage.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Child Care & Development Program

360-353-9528

Progress Center

1600 3rd Ave., Longview, WA

360-425-9810

Leadership and Learning

Longview Public Schools

2715 Lilac St., Longview, WA

360-575-7019

A Child's Place Behavioral Health Services

600 Broadway St., Longview, WA

360-414-2236

St. Philips Preschool

430 Bozarth St., Woodland, WA

360-225-8308

WCC - Child Development Center

600 Bozarth Ave., Woodland, WA

360-225-1113

Woodland - Educational Opportunities for Children & Families
600 Bozarth Ave., at 5th, Woodland, WA

360-841-8363

Children’s Community Resources
Assisting with children who have been impacted by major illness or accident. Some of the programs include financial aid, classes, and resource development.

For more information, contact them at (360) 577-1771.

Located in Longview, WA.

For Child Care Providers

ESD112 - Early Achievers

Early Achievers, Washington’s high quality early learning by bringing families, early learning professionals, and resources together to support each child. (QRIS system)

Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Report abuse, neglect, unlicensed child care and child care concerns.

1-866-363-4276

Division of Child Support

Child Care Centers

Scribbles-N-Giggles

Castle Rock Child Care Center

2221 Spirit Lake Hwy., Castle Rock, WA

360-274-8977

Debbie's Little People Day Care

Longview WA Child Care Center

466 29th Ave., Longview, WA

Faith Family Christian Center

Longview WA Child Care Center

2203 38th Ave., Longview, WA

360-425-2440

First United Methodist Day Care

Kelso WA Child Care Center

206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA

360-423-8751

Kelso Christian Academy

Kelso WA Child Care Center

403 Academy St., Kelso, WA

360-423-8740

Kinderland, Inc.

Longview WA Child Care Center

1157 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA

360-575-1234

Woodland WA Child Care Center

1912 Belmont Loop, Woodland, WA

360-225-1800

The Promiseland Daycare and Learning Center
Woodland WA Child Care Center

101 Hillshire Dr., Woodland, WA 360-225-6899

Youth Services

Division of Child Support

Child Care Centers

Scribbles-N-Giggles

Castle Rock Child Care Center

2221 Spirit Lake Hwy., Castle Rock, WA

360-274-8977

Debbie's Little People Day Care

Longview WA Child Care Center

466 29th Ave., Longview, WA

Faith Family Christian Center

Longview WA Child Care Center

2203 38th Ave., Longview, WA

360-425-2440

First United Methodist Day Care

Kelso WA Child Care Center

206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA

360-423-8751

Kelso Christian Academy

Kelso WA Child Care Center

403 Academy St., Kelso, WA

360-423-8740

Kinderland, Inc.

Longview WA Child Care Center

1157 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA

360-575-1234

Woodland WA Child Care Center

1912 Belmont Loop, Woodland, WA

360-225-1800

The Promiseland Daycare and Learning Center

Woodland WA Child Care Center

101 Hillshire Dr., Woodland, WA 360-225-6899

Youth & Family Link

Promoting positive life changes for children and families with FREE after school activities and community recreation, teen mentoring, outreach and engagement and other programs.

Family, Youth & System Partner Round Table

Provides a forum for families, youth, systems, and communities to strengthen sustainable resources by providing community-based approaches to address the individual behavioral health needs of children, youth and families.

Big Brother/ Big Sister

Matching kids with a "role model" who shares similar activities, hobbies as them so kids who lack positive peer support have someone to confide and enjoy activities with, even assisting them with homework and much more.

Janus Youth Program (Street Outreach)

Establishing relationships with homeless youth, connecting them to appropriate services available in the county. They help them with employment, ID cards, clothing, alternative education and keeping on track in school.

Youth Center

Provides more than just juvenile detention and court, they offer individual and family counseling, Youth at Risk, Truancy, along with other community resources for youth and their families.

Youth.gov

Provides information and resources for homeless and runaway youths.

R.A.LONG High School Project (under development)

Teen Mentor Program

The Teen Mentor Program (TMP) pairs local high school students with elementary and middle school students in positive support system. A structured avenue for teens to develop their mentoring talents and skills through friendships with younger children who may need additional emotional support.

Open Doors Program

The Open Doors Program provides students ages 16-21 with the opportunity to enhance personal skills in a variety of academic areas. The program works closely with students to ensure academic goals are being met, as well as assisting with career and college readiness skills.

Next is a community-wide initiative developed by and comprised of numerous entities working together. With Workforce Southwest Washington at the helm and more than 15 community partners and businesses supporting its success, the future is limitless. Next provides a safe space for young adults ages 16-24. They provide various services that enable youth to have the tools to have success in their education, career, and personal lives.

Job Corp

Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16 - 24. They connect youth with the skills and education they need to get the career they want.

Building Youth

"MENTORING YOUTH TO BUILD GODLY CHARACTER THROUGH CONSTRUCTION TRAINING"

Youth Employment Opportunities

Job Corp

Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16 - 24. They connect youth with the skills and education they need to get the career they want.

Financial Counseling

Supplemental Security Income - Social Security

Phone: 1-800-772-1213

Child Support Enforcement

Website:

Quest Academy

Youth Workforce programs:

Goodwill Youth Adult Program

Connect 2 Careers

Reach K-12 Program

Independence for Washington State Foster Youth

Alcohol and Drug Treatment

WA State Quit Line

Alcohol and Drug Help Line

Drug Abuse Prevention Center

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

SW Washington Safe Haven

Counseling & Behavioral Centers

Columbia Wellness

Emergency Support Shelter

Woman’s Health Pavilion – PeaceHealth

WIC & First Steps

Postpartum Support

PeaceHealth Behavioral Center

Pediatrics-PeaceHealth

Nurse-Family Partnership

Referral Form Print and Apply!

Counseling Services & Associates

Riverview Psychiatric & Counseling

Great Rivers Behavioral Health & Partners

Cowlitz Indian Tribe - Vocational Prog

Cowlitz Indian Tribe - Pathway to healing (sexual assault program)

Lay Counseling Services

WA Children's Health Insurance(CHIP)

Start Talking Now

Health Insurance, Prescription Coverage & Medical Coupons

Health Care Authority

Washington Health Plan Finder

Apply for Health Insurance

WPDP - Prescription Discount Card
WPDP Enrollment form

Websites to Print Medical Coupons

WA Drug Card

Addiction Prevention,Treatment & Support

NAMI Family Support Group

AWAKENINGS

Core Health

DAPC (Drug Alcohol Prevention Center)

Pathways 2020

Phoenix House

Providence Addiction Recovery Center

Kelso Treatment Solutions

SW Washington Safe Haven

1414 CLUB

Starting Point

Cowlitz County Syringe Exchange Program

St John Medical Center Outpatient Therapies

Cowlitz Substance Abuse Coalition

Lifelong

Evergreen Wellness Advocates

Prevent Coalition - Educational Service District 112

Ex-Offenders

Click Here to watch THIS VIDEO and Get Started

Click Here for Job Search Guide for Job Seekers with a Criminal Record - Washington Law Help

NW Justice Project Center

Fidelity Bonding Program (Click for Guidebook)

To start the bonding process:

Please Read:

Washington State Bonding Program
Question and Answer
Bonding FAQ

Print and Fill out:

Bond Certification Form (WorkSource staff are to complete the form and sign as the originator)

Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)

National HIRE Network

Providing state resources and assistance.

Transitioning Offenders Program

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.

What's New

Veteran Services

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime. If new to the VA, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet will help get a vet started.

WorkSource Vet Services

Department of Veterans Affairs

For more listings of departments to call within the Department of Veteran Affairs please click here > Toll-Free Contact list for numbers contact.

Outreach

Education Program for Veterans

NAMI Homefront.

V.I.P Veterans Innovations Program

Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER)

VetCorps

Obtain Military Personnel Records

Helmets to Hardhats

Veterans & Pleura Mesothelioma

Veteran Service Center

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

VFW - Longview, WA (Post 1045)

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

VFW -Kalama, WA

CLICK HERE to visit the official web page.

Veterans Transitional Housing

Cowlitz Veterans Resource Center - C.V.R.C

CLICK HERE to visit the official web page.

Veterans Relief Assistance

Seniors

Community Centers

Longview Senior Center

Phone: 360-636-0210

Address: 1111 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA

Castle Rock Senior Center

Phone: 360-274-7502

Address: 222 2nd Ave. Sw., Castle Rock, WA

Kelso Senior Center

Phone: 360-232-8522

Address: 106 8th Ave. Nw., Kelso, WA

Ryderwood Community Center

Address: 315 Jackson St., Ryderwood, WA

Phone: 360-295-3302

Hot Meal Sites for Seniors

(Call for Reservations) : 360-425-3430 Ext. 259

Monday

Kelso - Grounds for Opportunity

413 S. Pacific - 11:30pm - 1:00pm

Kalama - United Methodist Church

191 Cloverdale Rd., Kalama, WA

11:00am – 2:00pm

Tuesday

Kelso - Grounds for Opportunity

413 S. Pacific - 11:30pm - 1:00pm

Ryderwood Community Center

305 Jackson St., Ryderwood, WA

Wednesday

Lexington - 7th Day Adventist Church

Castle Rock Senior Center 2nd & A. St.

Thursday

Cathlamet Congregational Church

3rd & Maple St., Cathlamet, WA

Roseburg Community Hall - Altoona Rd.

Kalama - United Methodist Church

191 Cloverdale Rd., Kalama, WA

Friday

Woodland - St. Phillips Catholic Church

703 3rd St. - Noon

Monday - Friday

Longview, WA - Salvation Army

1639 10th Ave. Longview, WA

Lunches: 11:45a - 12:45pm

Senior Services

Longview Senior Center

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

Address: 1111 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Phone: (360) 636-0210

Castle Rock Senior Center

Address: 222 2ns Avenue SW

98611 Castle Rock , WA

Phone: 360.274.7502

Kelso Senior Center

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

Address: 106 8th Ave NW, Kelso, WA 98626

Phone: (360) 232-8522

Meals on Wheels (Lower Columbia CAP)

Eligibility is dependent on income.

Address: 1526 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Phone: (360) 425-3430

CAP Senior Services

Provides a variety of services to area seniors, including energy assistance, food, meals, and transportation.

Address: 1526 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Phone: (360) 425-3430

Volunteer Chore Services

Committed to helping elders and adults with disabilities remain independent in their own homes through a network of caring community members.

Address: 676 26th Avenue 98626 Longview, WA

Phone: (360) 577-2200

R.U.O.K. (Are You Okay?)

Daily check in service by telephone for individuals that live alone and have medical issues putting them at risk. A staff member will contact you or your loved one on a daily basis at an agreed upon time to assure that all things are going well for the day.

Phone: (360)-425-3430 ext. 240 or 259

RSVP/Volunteer Service/Referral

RSVP in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties.

Address: 1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview, WA 98632

Senior Corps - Americans age 55+ who use their experience and wisdom to volunteer and make a difference in their communities.

Learn More about Senior Corps.

Helplines

Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline

Telecommunication Relay 711

Websites

Helpful Seniors Resource

Top in homecare services

Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) resources

We act as a resource for the public in addressing disability-related issues. Here is a list of helpful and informative disability-related websites we recommend:

Office of Fraud and Accountability

Need to report Welfare Fraud in Washington State?

Washington State Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-562-6906

DSHS - Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

711 Vine St., Kelso, WA

360-501-2520

DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

711 Vine St. # 1, Kelso, WA

360-501-2499

DSHS - Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

1055 9th Ave., Longview, WA

360-575-6220

360-577-5690

Progress Center (child development)

1600 3rd Ave., Longview, WA

360-425-9810

SL Start: Developmental Disabilities Support Services

207 N. 4th Ave., Annex Ste. 100, Kelso, WA

360-577-5717

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

2214 East 13th St., Ste. 208, Vancouver, WA

360-696-6238

800-552-7103

Disability Rights Washington

Washington Protection & Advocacy System

800-562-2702

Developmental Disability Services

Coordinates county and state funding for local agencies to provide services for Adult Employment and Day Programs, including Child Development services for ages birth to three.

Address: 711 Vine St, Kelso, WA 98626

Phone: (360) 501-2520

Life Works

A resource to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families so that they can live, learn, and grow in their community; experiencing dignity, respect, and fulfillment.

CLICK HERE to visit the official Facebook page.

Address: 906 New York St, Longview, WA 98632

Phone: (360) 577-9093

Legal Aid

Legal Services

NW JUSTICE LEGAL CLINICS

Print legal documents for free.

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/

CLEAR Hotline | Northwest Justice Project

Washington State Courts

Vinelink - Victims Rights to Know

Disqualifying Crimes - Background Checks Requirements

Northwest Justice Project

Legal Assistance

CASA

Court Facilitator (Family Law)

Cowlitz County Prosecutor

Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid

Unlawful Employment Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Links:

Human Rights Commission

Links:

Crime Victims

Crime Victim Resource Guide

Children's Justice & Advocacy Center of Cowlitz County

Child Protective Services | DSHS

Crime Victim Advocacy Program/Emergency Support Shelter

Emergency Support Shelter

Social Security Administration

Apply for Retirement Benefits in Longview, WA

Apply for Disability in Longview, WA – SSDI in Longview, WA,

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Longview, WA

Obtain a Social Security Card in Longview, WA

Request a Replacement Social Security Card in Longview, WA

To access or apply online on the Social Security website go to www.ssa.gov

LONGVIEW, WA Social Security Office

Community Libraries

Longview Public Library

Directions to the Longview Public Library

By Bus

River Cities Transit Bus #33 stops between the Library and the Lower Columbia College at 6 minutes after every hour. For more information about the bus schedule

please call: 360.442.5663.

Library Calendar of Events!