Available DSHS Mental Health Services In Washington

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Washington State Links Links are listed in alphabetical order.   AccessIT AccessIT promotes the use of electronic and information technology (E&IT) for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This Web site features the AccessIT Knowledge Base, a searchable, growing database of questions and answers regarding accessible E&IT. It is designed for educators, policy makers, librarians, technical support staff, and students and employees with disabilities and their advocates. ARC of Washington The Arc of Washington State's mission is to promote the education, health, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, inclusion and choices of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Attention Deficit Disorder Association ADDA's mission is to help people with ADD lead happier, more successful lives through education, research, and public advocacy. Whether you have ADD yourself, or someone special in your life does, or you treat, counsel, or teach those who do, ADDA is an organization for you. ADDA is especially focused on the needs of ADDults and young adults with ADD. Parents of children with ADD are also welcome! Autism Network International The homepage for Autism Network International, an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people. Autism Outreach Project Welcome to the home of the Autism Outreach Project, a State-Needs Project through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in collaboration with the Department of Social and Health Services and Northwest ESD 189. A state-wide system in which the identification, program development, placement, and staff development activities for students with autism are coordinated to ensure that all school districts, parents, agencies, and students are appropriately served throughout the state of Washington. Birth Defects Toolkit The Birth Defects Toolkit contains materials that can be reproduced for parents and families about seven birth defects: abdominal wall defects, anencephaly, Down Snydrome, spina bifida, cleft lip and palate,limb differences and epispadias/hypospadias. Includes Spanish language materials Brain Injury Association of Washington Brain Injury Association of Washington which begins with prevention, is to provide support to survivors of brain injury and their families, education to those who are being effected by brain injury, including the general public, and advocacy, to give the many suffering from this silent epidemic a public voice. Caring for Kids To help raise happy, healthy, productive kids who are ready to learn. Soundview UniServ Council services local associations in Clover Park, University Place, & Steilacoom school districts and lends much support by providing a "headquarters", supplies and community outreach finances from their budget. Center for Change in Transition The goal of the Center is to improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington State. This web site provides special education teachers, directors, students and their families with resources, information and news regarding secondary special education and transition services. Child and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Toolkit The Child and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Toolkit has resources from a number of organizations. Topics include: overviews of depression and anxiety, treatment and referral, resources for parents and caregivers, resources for children and teens, resources for children and teens, resources for professionals, and Spanish language materials. Children with Special Health Care Needs Developed by the Center for Children with Special Needs with support from the Washington State Department of Health Children with Special Health Care Needs Program. The tools are designed to provide information and resources for families of children with special health care needs and professionals about the following topics: the parent and child care provider partnership, emotional support for families, and care coordinators in Washington State. Children’s County Home Children's Country Home is a non-profit, pediatric group home in Woodinville, Washington serving children with special health care needs. Provides 24-hour nursing care to medically fragile and medically intensive children. Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center Quicklinks Internet and E-mail Toolkit for health professionals caring for children and families in the Northwest. Disability Rights Washington Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. We provide free advocacy services to people with disabilities. DSHS - People Helping People Links and information from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Easter Seals of Washington State Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Fathers Network Supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. Hearing Loss Association of Washington We have the information you need on hearing loss in both adults and children, frequently asked questions regarding hearing loss, hearing disorders like tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or Meniere's disease, cochlear implants, new technologies, noise and hearing loss, links to some useful on-line resources, books and videos of interest, and state news and events of our national, state and local chapters. Formerly Washington State Association of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People. Hearing Speech & Deafness Center Communication means working with each individual client and their family to determine and support whatever will be the most effective method of communicating for that specific person. It may be sign language, hearing aids, speech therapy, language training, motor therapy, assistive devices or technology. The HSDC staff is experienced in all of these methods and uses them in combination with a true desire to serve their client well. This combination of expertise and caring is what has made HSDC successful with thousands of people each year. Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) The Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) provides early intervention services,including family resource coordination, for eligible children birth to three and their families. Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Washington State The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Washington promotes and provides services and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by learning and attentional disabilities. Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1994 for the purposes of increasing public awareness of Angelman Syndrome (AS) and serving as a resource and source of support for individuals with AS and their families in the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Parent Help 123 Parents work hard to provide for their families. Sometimes they need a little help. ParentHelp123 can help you find out if your family may qualify for health insurance and food programs in Washington State! Parent Information and Resource Center The Washington State Parent Information Resource Centers (WAPIRC's) are community-based centers that offer information to parents on state educational standards, supplemental services and school choice along with a wide variety of activities and services for families. By providing information, education and support, as well as links to other available community resources, the Centers seek to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families. People First of Washington We are people first, our disabilities are secondary! Sibshops – The Sibling Support Project Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities. Tourettes Syndrome of Washington State Exist to offer information, support and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and its related conditions. We work together with the medical community, the schools and families whose lives are touched by Tourettes Syndrome. WA State Hands and Voices WA State Hands & Voices is a parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting & unifying families with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. We provide families with a non-biased perspective of communication choices & with the resources they need to improve communication access & education outcomes for their children. Our activities are focused on networking with parents & professionals to empower their children throughout the entire state to reach their hightest potential. Washington Assistive Technology Alliance The Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) is a consumer advocacy network that includes the University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies (UWCTDS), and the AT Resource Center at Easter Seals Washington (EATRC). WATA also receives guidance from a Consumer Majority Advisory Board. WATA activities include: * information and referral * consultation, and training related to selection of AT devices, services and funding * legal advice and advocacy * policy development; and legislative action * technical consultation and training * publications * development and maintenance of online resources. Washington Education Association Represents nearly 70,000 school and college employees in Washington. As the state's largest public employee labor organization, our mission is to make education the best it can be for students, staff and communities. Washington OSPI/Special Education This is Washington's OSPI homepage. Select "Special Education". You will find important announcements, most special education publications. staff directory, SEAC information, links, events, join a mailing list and much more. Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is a council appointed by the Governor to plan comprehensive services for Washington State's citizens with developmental disabilities. Washington State PTA The Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers (the Washington State PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the National PTA), was founded in 1905. The Washington State PTA is a nonprofit, membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school and community on behalf of all children and youth. Washington State Special Education Coalition (WSSEC) The Washington State Special Education Coalition was formed in 1977 to bring parent and professional organizations together in a spirit of cooperation to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special education needs in Washington State. We encourage you to use this web site to learn more about the WSSEC, our mission and our priorities.

Living With Traumatic Brain Injury (Video)

 Survive, Thrive and Alive

Documentary Film: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

This 29-minute video, introduced by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), offers an introduction to TBI, a health issue affecting at least 1.4 million Americans each year. It features the recovery journeys of several service personnel and their families. (this is on the DVBIC web site)

 This is a serious of 1000 videos about tbi I hope these help

http://videos.emule.com/videos/tbi/

Our hopes are to provide support groups and advocacy in North Spokane, Deer Park, Colfax/Pullman, Post Falls and CDA, networking with Ellensburg, Stevens County, Yakima, Walla Walla and the Tri-cities along with a staffed phone support Monday through Friday 10-4 and networking with others providing and sharing information, resources and idea's.  Meanwhile coordinating a advocacy grassroots movement combining forces with other advocacy groups with common needs and goals believing that this is a civil rights issue where our rights are toyed with and in most cases we are exploited.  There needs to be a unity to change our current system, but the good news it that our own system is poised for reform and creation of services.  We deserve the same services and resources that are available to other people.   Our time to stand up and create a standard in services, advocates helping survivors through the process.  The information on who is the experts we need, how do we find them, how to meet basic needs.  I won't lie it is a experience that will make or break you.  I believe with the knowledge and information we can increase our odds of returning to a somewhat normal life.  We must educate our communities, friends and even our doctors.  We are our own best experts, so it becomes our responsibility to educate ourselves on the options and work with our doctors coming up with what’s best for us.   There are so many incredible people out there together there is nothing we cannot achieve.