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Find Washington State caregiving resources, Washington healthcare resources, Washington caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Washington county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAging & Disability Services Administration-Washington State Visit the Aging and Disability Services Administration Website for information for an adult who needs long-term care or for a caregiver providing the care. You will find information on finding local services, housing options, caregiver resources and respite care, how to pay for services including possible benefits and applying for Medicaid, and information on adult abuse and prevention. For more information contact: ALS Association Evergreen Chapter The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The Association and its widespread network of volunteer-led chapters and support groups, along with its certified ALS clinics, wage battle against the disease. By encouraging, identifying funding and monitoring worldwide ALS directed research, The ALS Association is working towards its mission to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In addressing the needs of ALS patients, ALSA is achieving its mission to improve the quality of life for ALS patients and their families. The ALS Association also advocates for public policy in support of ALS-related health care issues. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association Western & Central Washington State Chapter This Alzheimer's Association chapter has been providing services and information for nearly 30 years to people with memory problems, families caring for them, and health care providers. For more information contact: Eastern Seals Washington State Easter Seals Washington creates solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. http://wa.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=WADR_homepage For more information contact: Kinship Care in Washington State Kinship Care in Washington State links to a variety of valuable news about financial help, free or reduced price food, foster care resources, health care, information about raising a child with special needs, legal services, and support services for the caregiver. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare/ MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/wa/index.htm Snohomish County Family Caregiver Program Family caregivers will find a single source for information, assistance and referral as well as a wide menu of supportive services throughout the County. Snohomish County's Family Caregiver Website features a local calendar of events, caregiver information, and much more. For more information contact: United Ways of Washington The mission of the United Ways of Washington is to encourage and assist local United Ways in their efforts to help people care for one another. For more information contact: Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Hospice Finder To find a hospice or palliative care program serving your area, click on the appropriate county or use the pull-down menu. Hospice programs are listed first. Scroll to the bottom of the screen for palliative care programs. Hospice programs are designated as state licensed, Medicare certified or volunteer. http://www.wshpco.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=14 For more information contact: Washington State Mental Health Division The mission of the Mental Health Division is to promote recovery and safety for all citizens in Washington State. On this site you'll find useful services, up-to-date news, and information on mental health. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/mentalhealth/ WIN 211 Washington Information Network 2-1-1 (WIN 211) is dedicated to creating a linked, comprehensive Information and Referral service for Washington State. Our vision is to provide: Washington state residents with a single, easy-to-use phone number by which they can obtain information on health and human services; Accurate and specific information on local resources contributed by community agencies that also have access to state and national information; and residents and professionals with access to a standardized health and human services database via the Internet. For more information contact:
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