SOUTH WHIDBEY RESOURCE GUIDE
Click on the button below for a comprehensive guide to FREE or low-cost services and support for individuals and families on South Whidbey.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - GENERAL
Readiness to Learn Foundation/Family Resource Center
When looking for help, RTL is one of the best places for families to start
Offering resources and support for parents in a welcoming environment.
Services include:
Drop-in Hours: 9 - 5, Monday through Thursday or by appointment
Phone Number: (360) 221-6808 ext 4321
Website: readinesstolearn.org
When looking for help, RTL is one of the best places for families to start
Offering resources and support for parents in a welcoming environment.
Services include:
- Information and referral to local helping organizations
- Parent education classes
- Access to Department of Social and Health Services
- School supplies
- Holiday and birthday gifts
- Support groups and meeting space
Drop-in Hours: 9 - 5, Monday through Thursday or by appointment
Phone Number: (360) 221-6808 ext 4321
Website: readinesstolearn.org
CADA - Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, CADA can help.
Offering free and confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, stalking, child abuse or neglect.
Services include:
Website: cadacanhelp.org
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, CADA can help.
Offering free and confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, stalking, child abuse or neglect.
Services include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Safety planning
- Legal advocacy and court support
- Medical advocacy
- Emergency shelter
- Community education programs for youth and adults
Website: cadacanhelp.org
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - EARLY CHILDHOOD
Island County Early Childhood Behavioral Health Support
The Early Childhood Behavioral Health Support Program seeks to meet the needs of Island County parents and caregivers and their Birth to Five-Year-Olds.
Services include:
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Humanservices
The Early Childhood Behavioral Health Support Program seeks to meet the needs of Island County parents and caregivers and their Birth to Five-Year-Olds.
Services include:
- In home visitation for families with Birth to Five-Year-Old children, focused on promoting attachment and early nurturing relationships.
- Prenatal and postnatal visitation and support, especially for young isolated or at-risk parents or caregivers.
- One-on-one Parent Coaching to address individual concerns, increase parenting confidence, and encourage capacities for future parenting.
- Areas addressed may include any aspect of children's social-emotional development including challenging behaviors, developmental milestones, or daily routines.
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Humanservices
Island County Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent offers support, connections to resources, system navigation and opportunities such as events and training for families with children or adults with special needs, delays, disabilities and/or complex medical needs.
Services include:
Parent to Parent offers support, connections to resources, system navigation and opportunities such as events and training for families with children or adults with special needs, delays, disabilities and/or complex medical needs.
Services include:
- Support for families of children and adults with disabilities/special needs
- Information & resources to community providers
- Monthly Newsletter with resources, support and ideas
- Personal support from another parent who has a child with similar needs can be helpful
- Educational presentations from system experts
- Social and recreational events such as dances, movies & bowling
- Island County Disability Resource Guides including Autism & Behavioral Health plus Transition to Adulthood and Ages & Stages
- Family Resource Toolkits
Mother Mentors
Trained volunteer mentors donate their time to help parents of infants with everything from simple tasks, such as preparing a meal or reading a story to a sibling, to more demanding needs like helping with the young children. In addition to providing parents with a break and stress relief, mentors learn to recognize the signs of problems in the home, including postpartum depression and child maltreatment, and also learn to refer parents to community resources. Mentors establish rapport, help parents gain a sense of belonging in the community, encourage self-care, and support parents in gaining new skills and learning about child development.
Mother Mentors are available to visit all types of families with children aged five and younger.
Services are free of charge and are provided in the family’s home. At least one parent or caregiver must be in attendance at all times when a mentor is present in the home.
Phone Number: (888) 265-6151 or (360) 321-1484
Website: mothermentors.org
Trained volunteer mentors donate their time to help parents of infants with everything from simple tasks, such as preparing a meal or reading a story to a sibling, to more demanding needs like helping with the young children. In addition to providing parents with a break and stress relief, mentors learn to recognize the signs of problems in the home, including postpartum depression and child maltreatment, and also learn to refer parents to community resources. Mentors establish rapport, help parents gain a sense of belonging in the community, encourage self-care, and support parents in gaining new skills and learning about child development.
Mother Mentors are available to visit all types of families with children aged five and younger.
Services are free of charge and are provided in the family’s home. At least one parent or caregiver must be in attendance at all times when a mentor is present in the home.
Phone Number: (888) 265-6151 or (360) 321-1484
Website: mothermentors.org
Playscape (a program of Mother Mentors)
Playscape is a facilitated, drop-in play and learn program for children and their caregivers birth to five.
Location: In the South Campus of the Elementary School, 5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley.
Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-11:30am
Website: mothermentors.org/playscape/
Playscape is a facilitated, drop-in play and learn program for children and their caregivers birth to five.
Location: In the South Campus of the Elementary School, 5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley.
Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-11:30am
Website: mothermentors.org/playscape/
STEPS (formerly the Toddler Learning Center)
Offering therapy, education, and parent support for children 0-36 months with developmental delays on Whidbey Island.
Therapists and teachers provide in-home support to parents and caregivers to help implement therapeutic practices into daily routines that facilitate a child's development.
Phone Numbers: (360) 679-1039 or (360)221-6808 x4420
Website: takingstepstogether.org
Offering therapy, education, and parent support for children 0-36 months with developmental delays on Whidbey Island.
Therapists and teachers provide in-home support to parents and caregivers to help implement therapeutic practices into daily routines that facilitate a child's development.
Phone Numbers: (360) 679-1039 or (360)221-6808 x4420
Website: takingstepstogether.org
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS
Ryan's House For Youth
Providing a safe nurturing environment for homeless youth on Whidbey island.
Programs include:
Location: 19777 SR 20, Coupeville, WA 98239, across from Island Transit Station
Phone Number: (360) 331-4575
Website: ryanshouseforyouth.org
Providing a safe nurturing environment for homeless youth on Whidbey island.
Programs include:
- For teens and young adults age 12-24, a drop-in center operating from 7 - 7, Monday through Friday.
- For young adults ages 18-24, RHFY offers emergency, short term, and transitional housing on site.
- For underage youth ages 12 - 17, housing is available through RHFY's Host Home Program.
Location: 19777 SR 20, Coupeville, WA 98239, across from Island Transit Station
Phone Number: (360) 331-4575
Website: ryanshouseforyouth.org
The HUB After School
The HUB is an after-school drop-in program offering social and recreational activities for middle and high school youth in a safe, supportive setting. Young people have access to food, games, art activities, workshops and adult mentors.
Location: In the basement of the Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave, Langley.
Phone Number: (360) 221-0969
Website: thehubafterschool.org
The HUB is an after-school drop-in program offering social and recreational activities for middle and high school youth in a safe, supportive setting. Young people have access to food, games, art activities, workshops and adult mentors.
Location: In the basement of the Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave, Langley.
Phone Number: (360) 221-0969
Website: thehubafterschool.org
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Helping Hand of South Whidbey
Helping Hand provides immediate financial assistance to residents of South Whidbey when basic services of life and well-being are in danger of being discontinues, and makes referrals for longer-term assistance.
Helping Hand's program can assist with:
Website: helpinghandofsouthwhidbey.org
Helping Hand provides immediate financial assistance to residents of South Whidbey when basic services of life and well-being are in danger of being discontinues, and makes referrals for longer-term assistance.
Helping Hand's program can assist with:
- Heating bills
- Electric Bills
- Rent
- Mortgage payments
- Home emergencies
- Budgeting
- Referrals to other agencies
Website: helpinghandofsouthwhidbey.org
Opportunity Council
Connecting people in Island County with programs that address immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention, energy assistance) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency (early childhood education, home weatherization).
Location: 1791 N.E. 1st Ave., Oak Harbor
Hours: 9 – 4, Monday through Friday
Office hours at the South Whidbey Community Center available by appointment
Phone Number: (360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427
Website: www.oppco.org
Connecting people in Island County with programs that address immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention, energy assistance) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency (early childhood education, home weatherization).
Location: 1791 N.E. 1st Ave., Oak Harbor
Hours: 9 – 4, Monday through Friday
Office hours at the South Whidbey Community Center available by appointment
Phone Number: (360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427
Website: www.oppco.org
FOOD
Good Cheer Food Bank
Dedicated to creating a hunger-free community, Good Cheer uses an innovative point system to allow clients to "shop" for groceries.
Location: 2812 Grimm Rd. Langley, WA
Phone Number: (360) 221-4868
Website: goodcheer.org
Dedicated to creating a hunger-free community, Good Cheer uses an innovative point system to allow clients to "shop" for groceries.
Location: 2812 Grimm Rd. Langley, WA
Phone Number: (360) 221-4868
Website: goodcheer.org
Whidbey Island Nourishes
Providing free, ready-to-eat lunches & lunch-based grocery items for South Whidbey children & teens in need of nutritional support.
Phone Number: (360) 221-7787
Providing free, ready-to-eat lunches & lunch-based grocery items for South Whidbey children & teens in need of nutritional support.
Phone Number: (360) 221-7787
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Friends of Friends
Friends of Friends is a community-supported fund offering financial help to South Whidbey residents with medically-related expenses they cannot afford to pay.
Friends of Friend's program can assist with:
Website: fofmedicalsupportfund.org
Friends of Friends is a community-supported fund offering financial help to South Whidbey residents with medically-related expenses they cannot afford to pay.
Friends of Friend's program can assist with:
- Hospital bills and lab fees
- Ferry or gas money to treatment facilities
- Prescription drugs
- Screening exams
- Some "alternative" medical treatments with some record of efficacy (like nutritional counseling, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and naturopathy)
- Some dental situations when there are medical implications
- Mental health care for school age youth
Website: fofmedicalsupportfund.org
Island County Human Services
Working collaboratively to help meet essential needs of the people of Island County and to provide opportunities for our citizens to become contributing members of our community.
Location: 105 NW 1st Street Coupeville, WA 98239-5000
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday
Phone Number: (360) 678-7880
Website: islandcountywa.gov
Working collaboratively to help meet essential needs of the people of Island County and to provide opportunities for our citizens to become contributing members of our community.
Location: 105 NW 1st Street Coupeville, WA 98239-5000
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday
Phone Number: (360) 678-7880
Website: islandcountywa.gov
Island County Opioid Outreach
Working in collaboration with first responders and area service providers to provide short-term support for people with opioid addiction until intake with local treatment providers is completed. In addition to providing initial support, the program helps people in need of services navigate the complex treatment system and/or recovery support services.
360-499-5552
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Opioid-Outreach
Working in collaboration with first responders and area service providers to provide short-term support for people with opioid addiction until intake with local treatment providers is completed. In addition to providing initial support, the program helps people in need of services navigate the complex treatment system and/or recovery support services.
360-499-5552
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Opioid-Outreach
HOME REPAIRS
Hearts and Hammers
Hearts & Hammers brings together a community of local volunteers to help repair and rehabilitate homes each year in May, for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work alone. Emergency repair services may also be available.
Phone Number: (360) 221-6063
Email: [email protected]
Website: heartsandhammers.com
Hearts & Hammers brings together a community of local volunteers to help repair and rehabilitate homes each year in May, for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work alone. Emergency repair services may also be available.
Phone Number: (360) 221-6063
Email: [email protected]
Website: heartsandhammers.com
HOUSING/SHELTER
Island County Housing Support Center
Conducting screenings and assessments for all Island County housing programs to help determine which housing program/service provider can best accommodate the need.
Phone Number: 360-678-8284
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Housing-Support
Conducting screenings and assessments for all Island County housing programs to help determine which housing program/service provider can best accommodate the need.
Phone Number: 360-678-8284
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Housing-Support
Whidbey Homeless Coalition
Working to make homelessness brief and rare in our community. Serving adults and families with children.
Programs include:
Website: whidbeyhomeless.org
Working to make homelessness brief and rare in our community. Serving adults and families with children.
Programs include:
- Emergency and temporary shelters
- Transitional housing
- Mentoring for housing stability
- Community outreach and education
Website: whidbeyhomeless.org
The Haven
Operated by the Whidbey Homeless Coalition and supported by community partners, the Haven is an overnight shelter welcoming adults and children with a parent.
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
Registration/Check In:
Monday - Friday from 4:00 - 4:30 PM @ SPiN Cafe (1241 SW Barlow St, Oak Harbor - across from the Dairy Queen)
Website: whidbeyhomeless.org/SPiN
Operated by the Whidbey Homeless Coalition and supported by community partners, the Haven is an overnight shelter welcoming adults and children with a parent.
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
Registration/Check In:
Monday - Friday from 4:00 - 4:30 PM @ SPiN Cafe (1241 SW Barlow St, Oak Harbor - across from the Dairy Queen)
- Transportation Provided To and From Shelter
- Evening Snacks and Simple Morning Breakfast
- Cots and Bedding Provided
- Laundry assistance available
Website: whidbeyhomeless.org/SPiN
SPiN Cafe
SPiN (Serving People in Need) Cafe serves people experiencing homelessness on Whidbey Island, as well as community members who might have a place to stay, but nowhere to call home.
Their Day Shelter is located at 1241 SW Barlow St, Oak Harbor - across from the Dairy Queen
Services include:
Website: spincafeoh.org
SPiN (Serving People in Need) Cafe serves people experiencing homelessness on Whidbey Island, as well as community members who might have a place to stay, but nowhere to call home.
Their Day Shelter is located at 1241 SW Barlow St, Oak Harbor - across from the Dairy Queen
Services include:
- Meals
- Access to laundry and shower services
- Housing referrals
- Information on counseling services and shelter opportunities
Website: spincafeoh.org
MENTAL HEALTH
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SUICIDE HOTLINE
Dial 988 The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. |
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CRISIS TEXT LINE
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Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
Crisis Text Line is available for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online, free platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. |
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Island County Behavioral Health
Services are available to all individuals and family members residing in Island County regardless of ability to pay or funding source. Outreach Behavioral Health Services are intended to stabilize clients in the least restrictive manner possible. Services are matched to each person’s need and the severity of the crisis.
Services are for those who are at risk for a preventable visit to the hospital emergency department or for calling 9-1-1; either because they do not know how to access the appropriate help or resources or have not accessed or refused the appropriate help.
Program includes:
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Humanservices/Behavioral-Health
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-584-3578
Services are available to all individuals and family members residing in Island County regardless of ability to pay or funding source. Outreach Behavioral Health Services are intended to stabilize clients in the least restrictive manner possible. Services are matched to each person’s need and the severity of the crisis.
Services are for those who are at risk for a preventable visit to the hospital emergency department or for calling 9-1-1; either because they do not know how to access the appropriate help or resources or have not accessed or refused the appropriate help.
Program includes:
- Telephone based crisis assessment and support.
- Telephone consultation and support for individuals and family members.
- Referrals to a variety of services and supports to respond to client’s needs.
- Counseling sessions in the client’s home, a community setting or in the Human Services offices.
- Consultations to law enforcement and other community providers.
Website: islandcountywa.gov/Humanservices/Behavioral-Health
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-584-3578
TRANSPORTATION
Island Transit
Island Transit is a free transit system in Island County, Washington, serving Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The system consists of fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and vanpools. There is no weekend or holiday service.
Phone Numbers: (360) 678-7771 or (800) 240-8747
Website: islandtransit.org
Island Transit is a free transit system in Island County, Washington, serving Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The system consists of fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and vanpools. There is no weekend or holiday service.
Phone Numbers: (360) 678-7771 or (800) 240-8747
Website: islandtransit.org