Resource Guide

Address: 1509 W. College Ave.

Spokane, WA 99201 E-mail: ourplace@cet.com
Phone: (509) 326-7276 Website: www.ourplacespokane.org
2013-2014
Our Place Community Ministries, a West Central Christian Outreach,
respectfully welcomes and supports our neighbors in improving their
quality of life.
Who are we?
Our Place Community Ministries started in 1987, when a group of
area churches were so besieged with urgent requests for food and
other necessities they decided to combine their resources through
one Center.
We provide emergency services of food, hygiene products,
clothing, household necessities, bus tokens and utility assistance
for free. We have an on-site laundry center, also free of charge.
Our Place teaches classes to help clients find long-term solutions
to their poverty and move toward self-sufficiency.
This resource guide is designed to help you find other
resources that we may not offer at Our Place, but we are
partnered with. You will find everything from employment services
to emergency housing in this guide.
What are you looking for?
Table of Contents
Housing Pages 1-5
Food & Clothing Pages 6-8
Medical Pages 9-11
Employment Pages 12-13
Transportation Pages 14
Youth Services Pages 15-16
Drug & Alcohol Services Pages 17-18
Disability Services Pages 19-20
Community Centers Pages 20-22
Womens Services Pages 22
Churches Pages 24-25
Legal Services Pages 26
Housing
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Drug & Alcohol Housing
AscendA Christmas House
3000 W Sunset Blvd Phone: 509-624-4045
Spokane, WA 99224
The Christmas House provides sober housing for both short and long term outpatient re-
habilitation. The Christmas House has a predominant focus toward short term rehab living
situations which are 30 days or less. Both families and individuals welcome. To be eligible
to live in the Christmas House, an interview with the owner, director, and a panel of other
staff members must be completed satisfactorily.
Anna Ogden Hall
509-327-7737
2828 W. Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
Anna Ogden Hall is a long-term treatment center, housing between roughly 65 85 wom-
en and children among 33 guest rooms, provided as a service of the Union Gospel Mis-
sion of the Inland Northwest. The Womens Recovery program at Anna Ogden Hall uses a
faith-based approach to introduce struggling women to God while also providing individual
and group counseling, job training, and addiction recovery services during the course of an
18-month program to recovery.
New Horizons Care Centers: Isabella House
2308 W. 3rd Phone: 509-624-1244
Spokane, WA 99201 Fax: 509-624-6240
Email: (Vicki Sneed) rachelnhcc@yahoo.com
The Isabella House provides 180 day long-term substance abuse treatment for women over
the age of 18 who are pregnant or mother of a child under age 6. The 6 month program
provides individual and group counseling sessions in addition to a variety of classes meant
to empower clients with the knowledge to make healthy decisions throughout the rest of
their lives.
New Horizons Care Centers: Sun Ray Court
518 S Browne St. Phone: 509-456-5465
Spokane, WA 99204
The Sun Ray Court offers 25 units of short and long-term residential housing for adults
with chemical dependency and mental illness. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid,
state financed (other than Medicaid), and Access to Recovery (AR) vouchers.
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Housing
Oxford Houses
PO Box 10474 Hotline: 509-216-0331
Spokane, WA 99209
Website: http://www.oxfordhouse.org/userfiles/file/
Washington Oxford House Directory: http://www.oxfordhouse.org/directory_listing.php
Directory by County: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/dbhr/da/APPNDXH.pdf
Oxford Houses are sober living environments for those in recovery from drug/alcohol ad-
diction. On the Oxford House website they describe the homes as a democratically run,
self-supporting and drug free home. Number of residents ranges from 6 15 and has
homes specifically allocated for men, women, and women with children.
Short Term/Emergency Housing
Hope House
111 W Third Ave Phone: 509-455-2886
Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation (Office): 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon Fri
Hours of Operation (Shelter): 8:00 PM 8:00 AM Mon Sun
Website: http://www.voaspokane.org/Services/Homelessness/Hope-House
Each night there are 34 shelter beds available for any women who need them, regardless of
mental health or chemical dependency. This shelter offers healthy food, a hot shower, clean
clothes, necessary hygienic items, and a warm bed for each woman that walks through the
door. In addition, there are case management options, community resource information, and
referrals made available on an individual basis.
House of Charity
32 West Pacific Phone: 509-624-7821
Spokane, WA 99210
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org/house-of-charity
The House of Charity shelters up to 108 men regardless of condition or intoxication and pro-
vides food, shelter, bathrooms, showers, laundry service, case management, mental health
counseling and has a medical care clinic available which is an outreach of Sacred Heart.
Family Promise of Spokane
2515 E Sprague Ave. Phone: 509-747-5487
Spokane, WA 99202
Email: office@ihspokane.org
Website: http://ihspokane.org/
Family Promise serves between 3 4 families at a time and provides case management
during the day at their Day Center and shelters the families at one of 12 host churches
during the night.
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Salvation Army Family Emergency (SAFE) Shelter
204 E Indiana Ave. Phone (Manager): 509-329-2761
Spokane, WA 99201 Phone (Reception Desk): 509-325-6810
Website: http://www.salvationarmyspokane.org/services/shelter/
The Family Emergency Shelter has 18 self-contained studio units available for homeless
families with children and/or couples without children. Participants may stay for a period
of up to 90 days as they work with a case manager, attend life skills classes, and work to
increase their income and find more permanent housing.
Long Term Housing
Transitional Living Center
3128 N. Hemlock Phone: 509-325-2959
Spokane, WA 99205
Website: http://www.help4women.org/67/
Transitions for Women non-profit organization provides the Transitional Living Center. It is
meant to be a supportive community designated for homeless women with children which
may be utilized for up to 24 months time. The center also provides individual case manage-
ment classes, life skills training, parenting support, an on-site technology center as well as a
childcare service.
Miryams House
1805 W. 9th Ave. Phone: 509-747-9222
Spokane, WA 99204
Website: http://www.help4women.org/15/
Another site offered by the Transitions for Women non-profit, Miryams House is focused
toward women without children suffering from crisis including homelessness, abuse, and
addiction. It also provides individual case management, 24/7 access to professional staff,
counseling, and life skills education. Ongoing support is also available through their Alum
program for those who are unsuccessful as well as those who are successful but finally de-
part.
St. Margarets Shelter
101 E. Hartson Ave. Phone: 509-624-9788
Spokane, WA 99202
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org/st-margarets-shelter
St. Margarets Shelter holds 18 units in which 3 5 family members may stay for a period
of up to 2 years and has state-of-the-art security, laundry facilities, private storage, as well
as private bathrooms. Provides individual case management, life skills classes, domestic vi-
olence classes, clubs for children (including homework club), parenting assistance, and both
indoor and outdoor play areas for children.
Housing
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Housing
Housing Assistance
Community Frameworks
315 W. Mission Ave, Suite 100 Phone: 509-484-6733
Spokane, WA 99201 Fax: 509-483-0354
Website: www.communityframeworks.org
Community Frameworks is a non-profit organization with the intention of developing and
supporting communities that provide affordable housing situations for individuals and fami-
lies. The Community Frameworks First-Time Homeownership Program allows hard working
families to purchase newly constructed homes at affordable rates while also providing ed-
ucation about homeowner responsibilities, and finance education. In addition, Community
Frameworks will pay up to 20% of the down payment on the home.
SNAP Downtown
212 S. Wall Phone: 509-456-7164
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: www.snapwa.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM 4:30PM Mon Fri
SNAP provides homeless and low-income residents with access to resources and educa-
tion designed to help provide immediate assistance and long-term relief from poverty of
time with the help of a caseworker. In addition, as part of their Housing Services programs,
SNAP offers home weatherization and repairs designed to save on energy costs and pro-
vide more safety and comfort in the home, all free of charge, for those who qualify. More-
over, SNAP also provides financial stability coaching to help low-income households make
their way out of debt and save money over time. Other locations also listed on the SNAP
website.
Habitat for Humanity
732 N Napa St. Phone: 509-534-2552
Spokane, WA 99220
Website: http://www.habitat-spokane.org/
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry which builds and repairs
homes across the globe in an attempt to help provide affordable housing for all. Partner
families may have a home repaired or built with the additional requirement that they invest
sweat-equity in building theirs and other peoples homes, as well as making an affordable
down payment along with timely mortgage payments, and attending homeowner education
classes.
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Spokane Housing Authority
55 W. Mission Suite 104 Phone: 509-328-2953
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: http://www.spokanehousing.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM 4:30PM Mon Fri (Except Wednesday)
1:00PM 4:30PM Wed
The Spokane Housing Authority owns and manages a number of home and apartment units
in which rent is paid on a scale based on household income. In addition, Section 8 Hous-
ing Choice Vouchers are awarded based on a lottery system in which the tenant may move
into property which meets HUD Housing Quality Standards and bases rent off of household
income for at least 12 months.
Spokane Home Ownership Resource Center
55 W. Mission, Suite 103 Phone: 509-343-7472
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: http://www.homeownership-wa.org/
The Spokane Home Ownership Resource Center focuses on providing information and
resources for those seeking to purchase a home. This includes counseling before and after
purchase, homebuyer education, information about home loans, and lists of qualified lenders
for home loans and mortgages.
Other Resources: www.onestophousing.org which can be used as a one stop search
for low-income housing options.
Utility Assistance
New Hope Resource Center
4211 E. Colbert Road Phone: 509-467-2900
Spokane, WA 99005
Website: nhrecenter@yahoo.com
Office Hours: 9:30AM 1:30PM Tues/Thurs, 6:00PM 8:00PM Thursday evenings.
The New Hope Resource Center serves basic human needs in the northern areas of Sp-
kane County. Specific assistance programs include: gasoline vouchers, financial assistance
for emergency vehicle repairs and non-narcotic prescriptions, emergency travelers assis-
tance, help after a utility shut-off notice has been issued, toiletries, firewood, clothing bank
and referrals to other assistance organizations.
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Food & Clothing
Washington Telephone Assistance Program
Qwest: 1-800-244-1111 CenturyLink: 1-800-877-1125
Website: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/wtap.shtml
The Washington Telephone Assistance Program allows residents who move to have up to
half of their telephone connection fee discounted up to a total of $52 past which the resident
is responsible for payment. The program also discounts basic service for a tax fee of $8 a
month, and offers payment options to those currently owing their local phone company.
(See SNAP Housing Assistance)
Food
The City Gate Spokane
170 S Madison Phone: 509-455-9670
Spokane, WA 99201 Fax: 509-747-0356
Email: thecitygate@qwestoffice.net
Website: http://www.thecitygatespokane.org
Office Hours: 10:00AM 12:00PM, 12:30PM 3:00PM Tues-Fri
Clothing Bank Hours:
Arrive at either 10:00AM or 12:30PM Tues Fri to make an appointment
The City Gate is a church-based nonprofit dedicated to impacting the lives of those in the
inner-city by offering a food and clothing bank as well as offering an open place to stay
throughout the day. The food bank is a Second Harvest food distribution provider, capable
of feeding patrons for up to 30 days with 35 lbs of food, and is available by appointment
only. In addition, the clothing bank makes appointments available to walk-ins on a first
come, first serve basis.
Our Place
1509 W. College Ave Phone: 509-326-7267
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: http://www.ourplacespokane.org/
Food/Clothing Bank Hours: 10:00AM 1:00PM Mon, Tues, and Thurs. Doors close at
12:30PM
Our Place is a privately funded organization located in West Central Spokane dedicated to
providing food, clothing, and other necessities and services to those who cannot afford their
own. Patrons must arrive before 12:30PM when the food and clothing bank closes its doors.
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Food & Clothing
SNAP Northeast
4001 N. Cook Phone: 509-487-1114
Spokane, WA 99207 Fax: 509-462-8083
Website: www.snapwa.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM 4:30PM Mon Wed and Friday, 10:30 AM 4:30 PM
Thursday
SNAP is a nonprofit organization created to help make the necessary resources readily
available in order to help the struggling Spokane households. SNAP food bank services
are provided by appointment, with available times from 1:00 PM 3:30 PM on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Residents must provide address and social security
number verification for all adults in the home. The food bank may be accessed 12 times a
year by any documented low-income resident in need.
Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank
10814 East Broadway Ave. Phone: 509-927-1153
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Fax: 509-928-8463
Website: http://www.svpart.org/food_bank.html
Hours of Operation: 11:00AM 1:00PM & 1:30PM 3:45PM Wed, 11:00AM 1:00PM
Thurs
Spokane Valley Partners is the main provider between the Spokane city limits and Idaho for
emergency financial assistance and emergency food and clothing assistance for those in
need. The food bank begins handing out admission numbers to walk-ins starting at 8:00AM
on Wednesdays on a first come, first served basis. Scheduled appointments are available
Thursdays from 11:00AM 1:00PM for seniors and handicapped only. Address verifica-
tion is required for each visit in the form of a utility bill, phone bill, or personal mail. Drivers
licenses are not accepted as address verification. This is an emergency food bank and visits
are limited to once a month.
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Food & Clothing
Clothing
Inland Northwest Baby
15303 E. Sprague Phone: 509-499-0670
Spokane Valley, WA 99037
Website: http://www.inlandnwbaby.org/
This organization has the main focus of providing diapers, wipes, new and used clothing
up to size 8, blankets, burp rags, bibs, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Donations are then
distributed through their diaper distribution network to local community centers, food banks,
medical centers, head start programs, and other agencies.
Union Gospel Mission Thrift Stores
Downtown: Spokane Valley:
301 W Boone Ave. 11921 E Sprague Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201 Spokane Valley, WA
Phone: 509-326-3316 Phone: 509-927-5905
Store Hours: 9:00AM 7:00PM Mon Fri and 9:30AM 6:00PM Sat
The Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store locations are run by community donations and offers
quality used clothing and household goods at a low price for those in need.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2020 North Division Street Phone: 509-325-6805
Spokane, WA 99207
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
The Salvation Army Thrift Store is donation based and sells lightly used clothing, furniture,
and household goods among other donations from the community at a low price.
(See also: Food Banks, Short-term Housing, and Long-term Housing)
Medical
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Pharmacy
Spokane Falls Family Clinic
120 W. Mission Avenue Phone: 509-326-4343
Spokane, WA 99207 Pharmacy: 509-323-8757
Fax: 509-329-2280
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM 6:30 PM Mon Fri (Clinic & Pharmacy)
The Spokane Falls Family Clinic offers medical services by appointment only. The clinic
uses a sliding fee scale for patrons without insurance and also accepts Medicare, Medicaid,
and most insurance plans. The clinic specifically states its available services to be diagnosis
of acute and chronic illness, pediatric care, immunization, prenatal care, labor and delivery
services, family planning, and health education. The clinic also has its own pharmacy and
medical laboratory on-site.
Hart & Dilatush Health Mart Pharmacy
601 W Riverside St 140 Phone: 509-624-2111
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: https://stores.healthmart.com/hartdilatushpharmacy
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Mon Fri
Hart & Dilatush is community pharmacy based in downtown Spokane providing friendly ser-
vice and knowledgeable staff in order to provide the best possible consultations. Has a wide
array of both generic and brand name pharmaceuticals and vitamins. Delivery services may
also be available upon request.
The Medicine Shoppe
1 327 West Northwest Boulevard Phone: 509-327-1504
Spokane, WA 99205 Fax: 509-327-1505
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon Fri, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Sat
The Medicine Shoppe guarantees prescriptions to be correctly filled out within 15 minutes, or
the patient will receive $2 in-store credit. Special services include working with patient doc-
tors to discuss how to most effectively combine medications, an emergency service number
for consultations after hours, homeopathic medications, and even pet medications.
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Rite Aid
112 North Howard St, Suite 115 Phone: 509-838-1851
Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation (Store): Hours of Operation (Pharmacy):
7:00 AM 9:00 PM Mon Fri 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Mon Fri
9:00 AM 9:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Sat
10:00 AM 6:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun
Immunizations are available by appointment. Shingles vaccinations are also available at this
location. Customers may use the drive-thru pharmacy service for their convenience.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1708 W Northwest Blvd Phone: 509-323-0309
Spokane, WA 99205
Hours of Operation (Store): Hours of Operation (Pharmacy):
8:00 AM 10:00 PM 7 days a week. 8:00 AM 10:00 PM Mon Fri
9:00 AM 6:00 PM Sat
10:00 AM 6:00 PM Sun
This Walgreens location has a drive-thru pharmacy and provides immunizations. One hour
photo printing and Redbox movies are also available at this location.
Walgreens Pharmacy
12 E Empire Ave Phone: 509-325-0781
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: 509-325-0781
Hours of Operation: Store and Pharmacy open 24/7
This Walgreens location also has a drive-thru pharmacy and provides immunizations. One
hour photo printing and Redbox movies are available at this location.
Medical
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Dental
EWU Dental Hygiene Clinic
310 N Riverpoint Blvd Phone: 509-828-1300
Spokane, WA 99202 Fax: 509-828-1283
Email: dental.hygiene@ewu.edu
Website: http://www.ewu.edu/cshe/programs/dental-hygiene/dental-patients.xml
Office Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon Fri
Clients are seen by scheduled appointment only. This clinic is a learning institute and there-
fore cannot replace a regular dentist. Services include examinations (head, neck, and oral),
x-rays, scaling and polishing the teeth, fluoride and desensitizing treatments, sealants,
smoothing and polishing of old fillings, the placing of simple silver or tooth-colored resto-
rations and whitening trays. This clinic will not do crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures
or emergency work.
Associated Dentists
1912 N. Division St. Phone: 509-326-5620
Spokane, WA 99207 Email: info@weilerdentistry.com
Website: http://www.associateddentistsspokane.com/
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon Wed
7:00 AM 2:00 PM Thurs
The clinic is run by Thomas F. Weiler, DDS and Associated Dentists and provides basic
dental care in Spokane. The clinic is slightly outside the West Central neighborhood but is
relatively close to a bus stop. In addition to general dentistry, this clinic provides senior dis-
counts and dental care for nursing home patients.
CHAS Denny Murphy Medical & Dental Clinic
1001 W. 2nd Ave. Medical & Dental Phone: 509-444-8200
Spokane, WA 99201 TTY: 509-328-1392
Pharmacy: 509-343-1116
Website: www.chas.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon Fri
CHAS clinics exist throughout the inland northwest and aim to serve all types of people,
including both insured and uninsured patients, as well as those on Medicare or Medicaid.
CHAS patients may also use the pharmacy located on-site to pick up prescriptions. The
clinic also provides medical services, dental services, short-term counseling, and commu-
nity outreach for the Spokane homeless population by providing shelter, resources, meals,
transport, and also makes a shower available at the clinic.
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Employment
Employment Services
YWCA Womens Opportunity Center
930 N Monroe, Phone: 509-326-1190
Spokane 99201
Email: opportunity@ywcaspokane.org
Website: www.ywcaspokane.org
The Womens Opportunity Center focuses on helping women build their careers through
individualized monthly classes and also offers help to build resumes and write cover letters.
Access is also available to a staffed computer lab on-site.
Goodwill Industries Workforce & Family Services
130 E 3rd Ave Phone: 509-462-0513
Spokane 99202 Fax: 509-944-4371
Website: www.discovergoodwill.org
As a WorkSource Spokane Affiliate, Goodwill is able to provide computer access at no cost,
as well as help finding and filling out job listings and applications. Goodwill also offers their
own employment options, with new openings on a consistent basis. Goodwill is also com-
monly referred place by agencies providing special needs services.
Project HOPE
1428 W Broadway Phone: 509-703-7433
Spokane 99201
Website: www.projecthopespokane.org
Project HOPE works to connect disadvantaged youth with work opportunities so that they
may escape poverty and gang affiliation. The Green Collar Job Corps provides on the job
training and experience: members volunteer and grow fresh produce at Riverfront Farms
which is then sold at the West Central marketplace, which is also staffed by members.
Spokane County Human Resources
1229 W Mallon Phone: 509-477-5750
Spokane 99260 Fax: 509-477-5642
Website: http://www.spokanecounty.org/hr/employment.aspx
The Spokane County Human Resources Center serves as the hub by which people can find
and apply to county jobs, including civil service work in the County Sheriff office. The web-
site is updated daily with new postings.
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Employment Education
Career Path Services
10 N Post, Ste 200 Phone: 509-343-1314
Spokane 99201 888-326-7520 Phone: 509- 326-7520
Toll free: 1-888-326-7520
TTY: 509-323-1243
Website: www.careerpathservices.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM 5:00PM Mon Thurs
This service offers one-on-one assistance and valuable resources for choosing a career
path. Career Path Services also offers formal classes, certification programs, and job search
training. Services are primarily geared toward low-income adults, dislocated workers, dis-
abled persons, former veterans and offenders, and TANF recipients.
The Next Generation
901 E Second Ave, Suite 100 Phone: 509-340-7800
Spokane, WA 99202 Fax: 509-893-5426
Website: www.nextgenzone.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM 6:00PM Mon Thurs, 8:00AM 12:00PM Fri
The Next Generation offers programs based on career exploration, job training opportunities,
work experience opportunities, mock interviews, and a GED program.
Adult Education Center
Institute for Extended Learning
2310 N Monroe 533-4600 Phone: 509-533-4600
Spokane, WA 99205
Other Locations: http://www.iel.spokane.edu/Locations/Adult-Education.aspx
The Institute for Extended Learning offers programs for those seeking their GED, English
language learning programs, and services for making college decisions.
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Transportation Services
Spokane Driver Licensing Office
6519 N Lidgerwood St Phone: 509-482-3883
Spokane, WA 99208-5399 Fax: 509-482-3889
Website: https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/dsdoffices/OfficeInfo.aspx?cid=619&oid=70
Hours of Operation: 8:30AM 5:00PM Tues, Wed and Fri
9:30AM 5:00PM Thurs
8:30AM 2:30PM Sat
Driver Licensing Office services include applications, updates, and renewals for drivers licenses, instruction
permits, and ID cards. Customers may also apply here for an enhanced drivers license or take the CDL
knowledge test. No driver or motorcycle license testing is available.
Spokane Department of Licensing
1116 W Broadway Ave Phone: 509-477-2222
Spokane, WA 99260
Website: http://www.spokanecounty.org/Auditor/content.aspx?c=1528
Hours of Operation: 8:30AM 4:00PM Mon Thurs, 8:30AM 1:30PM Fri
Located on the first floor of the county courthouse, the Department of Licensing is responsible for issuing
motor vehicle and vessel licenses, collecting license fees, transferring ownership of vehicles and vessels,
changes to vehicle titles, and other related transactions.
Spokane Relicensing Program
909 West Mallon Avenue Phone: 509-835-5988
Spokane, Washington 99201-2129 Fax: 509-835-5927
Email: cityprosecutor@spokanecity.org
Website: http://www.spokanecity.org/government/legal/prosecuting/relicensing/
Specific to those whose license has been suspended in the third degree for failure to pay traffic fines in
Spokane County. Check the website for eligibility requirements.
Spokane Intermodal Center
221 West 1st Avenue Phone: 509-624-5251
Spokane, WA 99201
This center serves as a hub for the Amtrak Empire Builder railway station, as well as the Greyhound and
Trailways bus station for Spokane.
Spokane Transit Authority
Route and Schedule Information Call Center: 509-328-RIDE (7433)
TTY: 509-456-4327
Paratransit Services: 509-328-1552
Website: www.spokanetransit.com
Hours of Operation: 6:00AM 8:00PM Mon Fri, 6:30AM 8:00PM Sat, & 8:00AM 6:00PM Sun
This call center is explicitly used to convey route and schedule information for Spokane Transit. Paratransit
services is used to schedule pick up/drop off times for the disabled and elderly.
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Youth/Infant Services & Daycares
Spokane County Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start
Phone: 509-533-3303
Locations: http://www.iel.spokane.edu/Locations/Head-Start-ECEAP.aspx
These Spokane county programs offer full and part time day care through special programs
offered to children between the ages of birth and 5 years old who are not eligible for kinder-
garten. Some services may be offered at home for families during pregnancy and those with
infants or toddlers up to three years old.
Family Care Resources
Community-Minded Enterprises
25 W Main St., Suite 310 Phone: 509-484-0048
Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 800-440-2277
Website: http://www.community-minded.org/
As part of Community-Minded Enterprises Family Resource Initiative, a number of fami-
ly based services are offered which have a focus toward helping low-income households.
These include mainly include referrals and training for childcare providers, as well as refer-
rals to the best child care options for customers.
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
1004 E. 8th Ave Phone: 509-535-3155
Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: 24hrs Sun Sat
This nursery is available for children up to the age of 6 and open 24 hours a day for par-
ents in distress due to issues ranging from domestic abuse, depression, homelessness, and
financial problems. Children may stay for up to 72 hours, or longer based on circumstance,
free of charge. The nursery is licensed to care for up to 23 children at a time. They also
offer parenting classes and crisis counseling for those who need it.
Child Care Aware of Washington
Phone: 1-800-446-1114
Child Care Aware of Washington is a nonprofit childcare resource for parents and provid-
ers. Parents may call for referrals to resources and daycares, while providers are connected
with research, community education, as well as basic and legal information about running a
successful daycare.
Youth Services
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Mission Community Outreach Center Infant Crisis Bank
1906 E. Mission Phone: 509-536-1084
Spokane, WA 99202
This service is available to low-income families and single mothers with an infant up to the
age of 3. The Community Outreach Center connects residents with community resource
info, a clothing and necessities bank, and also offers back to school needs programs in Au-
gust for those who need them.
Kiwanis Lend-a-Crib
2423 W Dalton Ave Phone: 509-328-5804
Spokane, WA 9920
This address is for program donations of new and used cribs. The cribs are then delivered
to low-income households throughout Spokane County.
Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
1603 N Belt St. Phone: 509-323-7497
Spokane, WA 99205
Website: wccc.myspokane.net/WIC.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:30AM 4:45PM Mon Fri
On-site at the West Central Community Center, the WIC program is offered to eligible wom-
en who are pregnant or breast feeding, infants, and children for the purpose of providing
healthy food rich in protein and other essential nutrients. Also offers nutrition and breast-
feeding pointers, and checks worth as much as $50 in healthy food each month.
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Drug & Alcohol Assistance
Adept Assessment Center DBA ADEPT
1321 North Ash Street Phone: 509-327-3120
Spokane, WA 99201
The Adept Assessment Center provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization for
residents of Spokane suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. The center focuses primarily
on those convicted of DUI, gays, lesbians, mental health & substance abuse, and women
through mainly outpatient treatment programs. In addition, the center provides alcohol and
drug information school (ADIS) classes, as well as narcotics and alcoholics anonymous
meetings. Payment options include self payment, state financed treatment (not Medicaid),
private insurance, military insurance, access to recovery vouchers, and sliding payment as-
sistance plans.
Family of Faith Community Church
W. 708 Nora Phone: 509-325-0343
Spokane, WA 99205
Email: pastordanny@ffcc.us
sherry@ffcc.us
Website: http://www.ffcc.us/p1.htm
Meeting Times:
- AA: 7:00PM Sundays
- NA: 7:00PM Tuesdays
- Al Anon: 1:30PM Tuesdays
- Womens Over Eaters: 4:00PM Mondays
- Celebrate Recovery: 6:30PM 8:30PM Wednesdays & 7:00PM 9:00PM Fridays
The Family of Faith Community Church uses a faith based approach toward dealing with
addiction and provides Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Womens Over Eat-
ers Anonymous, and Al Anon meetings on a weekly basis. The church also has an ongoing
Celebrate Recovery program based around using the Bible to apply its teachings towards
recovery. All ages, genders, and case types are welcome.
The NATIVE Project
803 W Maxwell Ave Phone: 509-325-5502
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: info@nativeproject.org
Website: http://www.nativeproject.org/index.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM 5:00PM Mon Fri
The NATIVE Project provides the NATIVE Health Clinic for both walk-ins and appointments.
The Behavioral Health Services program is state licensed and catered toward youth aged
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10-20 years old suffering from simultaneous drug/alcohol addiction and mental health is-
sues. The program also provides counseling for troubled youth aged 2-11 without drug or al-
cohol problems. The Treatment Services program provides individual and family counseling,
crisis intervention, and helps to deal with issues such as domestic violence, stress, anxiety,
depression, former trauma, grief, and loss which are all encompassed under the programs
category of Indian Child Welfare concerns.
North East Washington Treatment Alternatives (NEWTA)
1224 N Ash St Phone: 509-326-7740
Spokane, Washington 99201
Website: http://www.newta.org/
NEWTA provides a variety of programs relating to addiction treatment, drug testing, drug/
alcohol education, and is also a licensed mental health agency. Main services for adults in-
clude outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment options, alcohol/drug information school
classes, counseling, relapse prevention, mental health services, drug and alcohol evalua-
tions, and also works in line with the Spokane County Drug Court Program. Only basic drug
testing is available for youth clients.
Community Detox Services of Spokane
312 W 8th Avenue Phone: 509-477-4620
Spokane, WA 99204 Cubhouse Housing: 509-535-4443
Website: http://www.cdss.biz/
The Community Detox Services of Spokane provides mainly for low-income youth and
adults with drug/alcohol dependency. Services are free for those with Provider One Med-
icaid eligibility and at minimal cost to those for those with incomes at or below 220% of the
federal poverty level. Services include regular and intensive outpatient treatment, referrals,
screenings, assessments, methadone treatment, involuntary commitment services, detoxifi-
cation, sobering services, childcare, and cooperative treatments for those also dealing with
mental illness. The Cubhouse housing program is also available for those needing long-term
sober living options, call the Cubhouse number for more information.
New Horizon Counseling Services
504 E. 2nd Ave. Phone: 509-838-6092 ext. 32
Spokane, WA 99202
New Horizon is primarily based on outpatient treatment services for substance abusers. New
Horizon also offers special services for pregnant/postpartum women and DUI offenders.
Accepts self payment, Medicaid, and private insurance and offers a sliding pay scale based
on income and offers payment assistance.
See also Drug/Alcohol Treatment Housing
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Disability Services
Nova Services
1101 N. Fancher, Suite B Phone: 509-928-1588
Spokane Valley, WA 98212
Website: http://www.nova-services.org/index.php
Partnering with the local community, Nova Services provides opportunities for the personal
and occupational development of disabled and disadvantaged individuals at no cost for both
clients and employers. The Nova Employment program seeks to work toward a smooth tran-
sition into independent living through purposeful employment opportunities which are offered
based on individually matching clients with employers. Nova Services also runs their own
manufacturing facility catered toward expanding the skills of individuals needing high levels
of structure and support to move forward in their careers.
Hearing Loss Center (HLC)
1206 N Howard St Phone: 509-328-9220
Spokane, WA 99201 Toll Free: 1-800-214-3323
Email: info@hlc-ewa.org
Website: http://hlc-ewa.org/
The Hearing Loss Center, like other Regional Service Centers in partnership with The Of-
fice of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, works toward closing the barriers between sufferers of
hearing loss and the public at large. Services include providing interpreters, sign language
instruction, information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and information
about purchasing hearing aids and assistive telecommunications equipment.
Lilac Services for the Blind
1212 North Howard St Phone: 509-328-9116 or 1-800-422-7893
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: www.lilacblind.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30AM 4:30PM Mon Fri (except major holidays)
Lilac Services for the Blind seeks to provide the visually-impaired people with the tools
necessary to maintain independence and a high quality of life after the life-altering experi-
ence of losing vision. Services include independent living instruction, counseling, and tools
required to assist with everyday living.
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People First of Washington (Lilac Chapter)
Main Branch Spokane Library Advisor: Lee Parker 1-509-991-5861
906 W Main Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: daleeparker@msn.com
Website: www.peoplefirstsv.com
Meeting Times: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:00PM 12:30PM
People First advocates that disabled persons are indeed, first and foremost, people. It is
one of the top self-advocacy organizations in the nation and provides resources and cur-
riculums focused on determination, inclusion, self advocacy, fundraising, and leadership.
Moreover, the organization meets regularly to do active group activities including camping,
baseball, hockey, and participates in community events within Spokane such as Hoopfest
and the annual Bloomsday run.
Community Centers
American Indian Community Center
801 E 2nd Ave Suite 10 Phone: 509-535-0886
Spokane, WA 99202. Fax: 509-534-7210
Website: http://aiccinc.org/index.html
The community center takes part in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program which
helps to provide job training and referrals, help developing rsums, educational assistance,
and general support through the process of finding and keeping a steady job. The center
also offers case management services for families and elders in crisis. In addition, there is
a food bank and resource center which contains typical household items made available by
community donations. A community center computer lab is also offered and may be used
for emails, job search, preparing documents, and learning basic computer skills. The center
also works with juveniles to get them back into school in addition to older community mem-
bers who wish to prepare for college. Finally, Monday thru Friday 11:30 AM 12:00 PM
seniors 55+ may come enjoy a hot meal at the courtesy of the community center.
East Central Community Center
500 S. Stone Street Phone: 509-625-6699
Spokane, WA 99202 Fax: 509-625-6915
Email: ecccroomrentals@spokanecity.org
Website: http://www.ecccspokane.org/
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon Fri; Computer Lab opens at 9:00 AM
The East Central Community Center aims to provide both support and leadership for com-
munity members in the East Central neighborhood. The center makes a computer lab
available so that those with authorization will be able to do homework, generate resumes,
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explore the internet, and otherwise reap the benefits that come with access to a computer.
The center also provides access to community basketball leagues and educational head
start programs for youth. Lastly, the community center houses SNAP East, which provides
classes, resources, and general support for low-income households in the area through the
community center.
Northeast Community Center
4001 N. Cook Phone: 509-487-1603
Spokane, WA 99207 Fax: 509-474-1027
Front Desk Hours: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon Fri
The Northeast Community Center seeks to provide a fun-filled atmosphere with activities
that all ages can enjoy, as well as to make available the necessary services for the commu-
nity members who need them. The community center houses the SNAP Northeast branch,
a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to provide the necessary services to help
low-income households. The center also utilizes a computer center in which authorized
users may use email and word processing to help in the job search, build a rsum, or
email family and other important people. The center also houses a child daycare service in
the Northeast Child Development Center, Daybreak Youth Services focused on dealing with
substance abuse and psychological issues at a young age, a preschool head start program
for low-income families, programs based on promoting senior health and recreation, an
emergency food bank, as well as the Riverstone Family Health & Dental Clinic.
Spokane Valley Partners Community Center
10814 E. Broadway Ave Phone: 509-927-1153
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Fax: 509-928-8463
Website: http://www.svpart.org/index.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Mon - Fri
Spokane Valley Partners is the only general base of social services between the city of
Spokane and the Idaho border. Spokane Valley Partners (SVP) maintains an ongoing pro-
gram providing coats and school supplies for needy children. SVP also provides a voicemail
service for people seeking work who do not have telephone access. The community center
houses a SNAP community branch which helps both homeless and low-income house-
holds improve their situations through emergency services and casework including financial
planning. The center also houses a 2nd Harvest emergency food bank for needy families.
Also on-site are a Women, Infants and Childrens clinic (WIC) and a Grins & Giggles Fam-
ily Dentistry clinic. The Hearth Homes agency on campus provides safe housing and case
management for homeless and low-income women and children. The center also houses
the Sunrise Bible Church and Change Point Spokane, a non-profit organization specializing
in job training, environmental awareness, communications, and support for disadvantaged
clients.
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West Central Community Center
1603 N Belt Phone: 509-323-7497
Spokane, WA 99205
Website: http://wccc.myspokane.net/WIC.htm
The West Central Community Center seeks to help lower income residents meet their needs
in the community. This community center offers programs which include youth development,
child care, emergency energy assistance, education services, womens health services, and
specific disabled services. Specific special programs on-site include the Women, Infants,
and Children program providing supplemental foods, and the Head Start daycare programs
for all children prior to starting kindergarten.
Womens Services
Deaconess Hospital Womens and Childrens Center
800 West Fifth Avenue Phone: 509-458-5800
Spokane, WA 99204
Website: http://www.deaconessspokane.com/Services/Pages/Women%20and%20Chil-
dren.aspx
The Womens and Childrens Center offers services such as childbirth, mammograms, ma-
ternity services, gynecology, pediatric care, menopausal care, and other womens and chil-
drens services.
Sacred Heart Medical Center Maternal Fetal Medicine
101 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 1100 Phone: 509-474-4060
Spokane, WA 99204 Fax: 509-474-6198
The Maternal Fetal Medicine department provides ongoing care throughout pregnancy and
works to develop a birth plan to implement on the date of the delivery.
YWCA of Spokane
930 North Monroe Phone: 509-326-1190
Spokane, WA 99201 Fax: 509-326-1597
Website: www.ywcaspokane.org
The YWCA works on an international level to advocate for women, provide safe places for
women to go, build strong leaders, and provide valuable social services at the local level.
Services offered in Spokane include childcare, early education, work resources, domestic
violence support, homeless support, and works as a community resource regarding racial
and social justice.
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Churches
The Porch
804 W Broadway Phone: 509-326-2385
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: info@theporchspokane.org
Website: http://theporchspokane.org/
Service: 5:00PM Sunday
The Porch allocates 10% of tithes to support community partners such as Global Neigh-
borhood, Compassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA), and Piti Piti. Global Neighborhood
is a non-profit organization based in Spokane to support refugees from around the world
that have come to the Spokane Area. Similarly, CAMA contributes relief and ministry for
refugees, people plagued with famine or water shortage, and survivors of natural disaster
across the globe. Piti Piti focuses on educational endeavors, job creation, and land renewal
in northern Haiti.
Salem Lutheran Church
1428 West Broadway Avenue Phone: 509-328-6280
Spokane, Washington 99201
Email: salemcongregation@gmail.com
Website: http://salemlutheranspokane.com/
Service: 10:15AM Sunday
Another branch of the church ministry is the nonprofit bookstore across the street called The
Book Parlor. The Book Parlor is meant to be a safe place for anyone in the community to
stop by, have some coffee or tea, read a book, interact with neighbors, and reflect on ways
to be active in the community by doing so.
First Assembly of God
828 W Indiana Ave Phone: 509-326-9332
Spokane 99205
Website: www.spokanefirst.org
Service: 10:00AM Sunday with childrens service 9:00AM
Office Hours: 9:00AM 4:00PM Mon Thurs
Also provides weekly classes and prayer meetings.
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St. Josephs Catholic
1503 W Dean Ave Phone: 509-328-4841
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/org.asp?p=1&ID=14607
English Mass: 9:30AM Sun, 9:00AM Tues - Wed
Spanish Mass: 6:30PM Sat, 12:30PM Sun
St. Josephs provides a bilingual ministry.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1832 West Dean Avenue Phone: 509-326-6471
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: www.trinityspokane.org/
Service: 10:00AM and 7:00PM Sun
The church provides a weekly meal for 80 100 members of both the church itself, and
community members of the West Central area, serving vegetables picked from their commu-
nity garden located on site.
Christ the Redeemer Church
1523 W Mallon Phone: 509-328-8700
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: info@christredeemer.com
Website: http://www.christredeemer.com/
Off the Wall Blog: http://ctrorphancare.blogspot.com/
Service: 10:30AM Sun with Sunday school at 9:00AM
The church also provides an orphan care ministry called Off the Wall which supports or-
phans through ministry before and after adoption. They also support families who have ad-
opted or have a foster child, while encouraging those seeking to adopt or provide for a child
to do so.
Old Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
1727 W. Mission Avenue Phone: 509-495-1509
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: pastorcliff@oldlandmarkmbc.org
Website: www.OldLandmarkMBC.org
Service: 10:00AM Sun
There is also a 12:30 Sunday lunch and another 5:00PM bible instruction later. Wednes-
days at 6:00 is midweek bible instruction.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
1115 W. Riverside Ave. Phone: 509-358-4290
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: http://www.spokanecathedral.com/
Mass: 6:30AM and 12:00PM Mon Fri
6:00AM and 7:00AM Sat
7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, and 5:30PM Sun with a 4:00PM vigil
Confessions: 1:00PM 2:00PM Wed and Sat
The church also makes sandwiches to give to the poor and hungry, provides a service for
seniors involving continuing visits and companionship for shut-ins and the elderly in nursing
homes, and also collects gifts for a number of social programs from single mothers to emer-
gency foster children.
Christ Our Hope Bible Church
1620 N. Monroe Phone: 509-893-8644
Spokane, Washington 99205
Website: http://www.cohbc.org/
Service: 10:00AM Sun
The church also does missions across the globe from Asia, to Russia, Belgium, Spain, and
the Czech Republic. The church also works in the community to provide ministry to the
Christ Clinic.
Central Seventh Day Adventist Church
828 W Spofford Ave Phone: 509-328-5900
Spokane, WA 99205
Website: http://www.spokaneadventist.org/
Service: 10:45AM Sat with Bible study at 9:30AM
The church also helps to support the Palisades Christian Academy, a denominational
school, and also the Central Stars Pathfinder Club which takes children of any ethnicity or
religious affiliation for fun outdoor activities much like the boy scouts.
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Legal Services
Northwest Justice Project
1702 W. Broadway Phone: 509-324-9128
Spokane, WA 99201 Toll-Free: 1-888-201-1019
CLEAR Client Intake: 1-888-201-1014
Website: www.nwjustice.org/ and www.washingtonlawhelp.org
The Northwest Justice Project vision is explicitly stated on their website to be: Justice for
All Low-Income People in Washington. They offer free legal help options through the Coor-
dinated Legal Education Advice and Referral (CLEAR) program: a toll-free intake and re-
ferral hotline that is a central hub of legal information which directs clients toward their best
options. They also maintain WashingtonLawHelp.org which is filled with legal information
and self-help material.
Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program
1704 West Broadway Avenue Client Intake Line: 509-324-0144
Spokane, WA 99201 Attorney Line: 509-462-3701
Email: ehesch@spokanebar.org
Intake Line Hours: 1:00PM 5:00PM Mon and 1:00PM 4:00PM Thurs
The core focus of this program is to recruit volunteer lawyers who will give legal counsel
services to low-income residents of Spokane and Lincoln County for non-criminal matters.
Calling this service should be a second resort to calling the CLEAR program.
Gonzaga Center for Law and Justice
721 N. Cincinnati St. Phone: 509-313-5791
Spokane, WA 99220
Website: http://www.law.gonzaga.edu/academics/law-clinic/
Gonzagas University Legal Assistance program provides free access to legal representation
and other counsel for low-income residents over 60. They also provide low-income taxpay-
ers with federal tax issues in front of the IRS and the United States Tax Court.
Washington Appleseed Project
Phone: 206-632-7197
Website: www.waappleseed.org
Pro bono Resources: http://www.waappleseed.org/probonoresources.html
The Washington Appleseed Project is part of the larger Appleseed Network. Affiliated or-
ganizations fight for the under-represented in the community and utilize as much pro bono
work as possible. They also have the goal of bringing justice to the greater community by
promoting and providing education, legal advocacy, community activism, and prowess re-
garding policy.
Legal Services