Health & Wellness

Special Needs Information and Resources, Including Child Development, Therapy and Screening

Local

Infant-Toddler Early Intervention Program - A state supported program providing free developmental screening and referrals. 360-896-9912 x463 Website
Autism Support Group 360-891-1038 or 281-9135  
Pat Shaw, RN, Clark Co. Health Dept.- Coordinator For Children with Special Health Care Needs 360-397-8472  
Parent to Parent Support Programs - Vancouver 360-759-4917 x104  
OHSU, CDRC (Child Development and Rehabilitation Center) 503-494-8360 Website
Legacy Emanuel Pediatric Development Clinic 503-413-4623 Website
Innovative Services (Vancouver Childrens' Therapy) - A non-profit program providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy.   Website

Regional

Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Parent Resource Line, Seattle, WA WithinReach (formerly Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies) 1-800-322-2588 Website
Parent to Parent Support Programs of Washington 1-800-821-5927  
Washington State Fathers Network 425-747-4004 Website
Washington State Medical Home Website   Website

National

American Academy of Pediatrics   Website
AAP, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics   Website
Family Village (Extensive family resources for children with special health care needs)   Website
Family Voices (Links to national and state family support networks)   Website

Early Learning

Support for Early Learning and Families - Provides a directory of early learning resources in our area 360-750-9735 Website

Clinics for uninsured/underinsured children and families

Clark Co. Public Health Dept. - Providing immunization, family planning & STD treatment 360-397-8089  
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington 360-313-1390  
Healthy Steps Clinic 360-514-7300  
New Heights Clinic 360-694-0355  
Sea-Mar Clinic 360-896-5128  
Dentistry: ABCD Program 360-397-8000 x7371  
Dentistry: Free Clinic of Southwest Washington 360-313-1399  

Community Resources for Parents

Clark Co. Child Care Resource and Referral - helpful for families having difficulty finding childcare 360-750-9735  
Clark Co. Caring Connections - providing parental respite care for children with medical problems 360-882-3606  
Clark Co. Crises Line - Rapid assisstance for families in crises, usually involving mental health issues 360-696-9560  
Child Protective Services Hotline day: 360-993-7901
eve: 800-562-5624
 
Kinship Caregivers Support - for relatives raising children 360-695-1325 x4232  
Columbia United Providers/Healthy Options - A state supported insurance plan for low-income families 800-315-7862
800-562-3022
 
Working Connections - Providing financial assistance for families needing childcare 877-980-9220  
Compassionate Friends - Grief support 360-574-4001  
Stepping Stones - Grief support 360-696-5100  

Websites on selected topics

Food Allergies   Website