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2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC Disabilities Youth Led Groups In Washington

BIPOC Student Union at PTHS/BHMS/OCEAN (top)
Related to: BIPOC

Description:
Port Townsend High School / Blue Heron Middle School / OCEAN They meet twice a month to strengthen community connections as well as organize events. Time and location depends on the school, reach out to your counselor to find out more.

Cascade Community Connections (top)
Related to: Disabilities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-774-3342

Description:
Job training opportunities and assistance for people with disabilities. They offer the high school transition service for those who are graduating high school and need support transitioning into the workforce. They start early offering activities and services that align with the students IEP and individual goals. The high school transition program can start as early as 16.

https://casconnections.org

Community Equity Initiative in Jefferson County (top)
Related to: BIPOC

📞 360-821-1591

📨 Thoe Kap Chan Kap Chan

Description:
The Community Equity Initiative works for racial justice for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, especially youth and families, by creating a culture of belonging rooted in wellness and cultural expression. CEI builds racially equitable experiences in the public school system, provides opportunities for families to connect and learn together, and strengthens the visibility of BIPOC leaders who are both role models and cultural collaborators.

DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Here!) (top)
Related to: Disabilities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-1790

📨 contact@DASHProject.org

Description:
Disability Awareness Starts Here!– is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of people with and without disabilities who believe that that education and advocacy are key to improving community accessibility.

https://dashproject.org/

DSHS - DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) and DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) (top)
Related to: Disabilities

📞 360-460-6587

📨 emily.cook@dshs.wa.gov

Address:
2507 Evans Vista
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
DSHS offers a variety of services and programs to support individuals with disabilities from navigating housing programs, unemployment and disability benefits, food stamps and medicare support.The DVR helps people with disabilities transition into the workforce and can include resources for people with disabilities that want to go to college or a continuing education program. Make an appointment or drop in to the office to begin the process of accessing these services.

ECHHO (Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization) (top)
Related to: Disabilities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-379-3246

📨 info@echhojc.org

Address:
1110 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
Volunteers provide services free-of-charge to individuals who are referred to ECHHO. Services include: travel to medical appointments, shopping and errands, and loans of medical equipment. Serves all ages.

https://echhojc.org/

Gathering Place (top)
Related to: Disabilities

📞 360-385-4172

📨 gatingplacePT@gmail.com

Description:
The gathering place has been creating a safe place for people with developmental disabilities for more than 28 years in Port Townsend. They focus on turning challenges into opportunities, productivity, confidence, and friendship.

Honestly Noted Podcast (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

Description:
@thehonestlynoted_podcast | Tacoma A safe space in which young adults can feel represented, motivated, inspired and heard. Episodes posted on YouYube.

Jefferson County Anti-racist Fund (top)
Related to: BIPOC

🌐 Website

📨 info@jcarf.org

Description:
Supporting BIPOC projects and individuals on S'klallam, T'wana, Makah, and Chemakum territories by offering CSAS, individual fundraising and small payouts to support projects. Sign-up for this support by going to the linktree.

https://linktr.ee/jcarf

Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (top)
Related to: BIPOC

📞 360-232-6070

📨 jcirawa@gmail.com

Address:
2328 Washington Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
JCIRA is committed to building a supportive and safe community for immigrants to live and thrive. Their mission is to support the rights of immigrants and their families by providing access to free or low-cost legal aid, resource navigation, and emergency cash vouchers for things like rent, food, schools fees and more.

Jefferson County Transgender Support Group (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

📨 transjeffco@gmail.com

Description:
For trans, gender non-conforming, and questioning individuals. This group is 18+ and meets the Second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm both online and in person. For location and other information, please contact Beau at the email above.

Jefferson Healthcare - LGBTQIA+ Resources (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

📞 360-385-2200

Address:
834 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
(360) 385-2200 ext 2235 | All people, including those of non-coforming gender identities, are welcome to contact Jackie Levine, a transgender navigator, who is a registered nurse focused on helping people find gender affirming primary care, mental health, and community resources. These services include trans medications, binder observations, and surgical referrals. If you are seeking support navigating trans services, reach out to Jackie Levin at the number and extension mentioned above.

Lower Elwha Health Clinic (top)
Related to: BIPOC

🌐 Website | 📞 360-452-4432

Description:
Providing medical, dental, behavioral health support, as well as a food bank for Elwha Tribal Members, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and community members. | Takes Insurance/Medicaid

https://elwhahealth.org

MEND Seattle (top)
Related to: BIPOC

🌐 Website | 📞 206-660-4396

📨 Begin@MendSeattle.com

Description:
MEND Seattle provides quality, reasonable-cost mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and groups. They are a collective of healers from diverse educational backgrounds and identities committed to an anti-oppressive and liberatory approach to therapy. They emphasize serving the QTBIPOC community. | Sliding Scale

https://mendseattle.com

Public Health - Support for People with Disabilities (top)
Related to: Disabilities

📞 360-385-9410

📨 amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us

Description:
Support services and resource navigation for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities of Jefferson County. Email or call to make an appointment for the DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) division of public health.

Spectrum Alliance at Port Townsend High School (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

📨 transjeffco@gmail.com

Description:
Student-run Port Townsend High School club open to LGBTQIA+ students and allies. Meets weekly during lunch, and hosts additional events. Open to OCEAN students as well!

Title VI Indian Education Program (top)
Related to: BIPOC

📞 360-680-5754

📨 srubenstein@ptschools.org

Description:
Port Townsend School District | This program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, including preschool children.

Trans Lifeline (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

🌐 Website | 📞 877-565-8860

Description:
Call this number if you are a trans, gender nonconforming, or queer person experiencing a crisis.This line connects trans people to other trans people to provide community support and resources to survive and thrive.

https://translifeline.org

Transgender Legal Clinic (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

📨 clinic@qlawfoundation.org

Description:
QLaw Foundation promotes dignity and respect of LGBTQ2S+ Washingtonians in a way that removes barriers and provides access to justice and equality. On the 4th Tuesday of each month 7:00pm-9:00pm, register at Bit.ly/QLawTLC

Trevor Project (top)
Related to: 2SLGBTQIA+

🌐 Website | 📞 1-866-488-7386

Description:
Trained counselors that understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. They will listen without judgment, all of your conversations are confidential and you can share as much or as little as you would like.

https://thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Washington State Legislative Youth Council (LYAC) (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

🌐 Website

📨 hello@walyac.org

Description:
This is a nonpartisan youth-led committee empowered by state law to represent the official voices of Washington youth to the Legislature. It is entirely student-led and co-administered by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Washington State Leadership Board based in Olympia, WA.

https:///www.walyac.org

Well Organized/Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County (top)
Related to: BIPOC

🌐 Website

📨 info@well-organized.org

Description:
A collective of Jefferson County Activists, Organizers, Community Members, Artists, Farmers and those whose goal is to build a more equitable place to live for all. They offer many opportunities for BIPOC youth and young adults.

https://well-organized.org

YMCA - Family Resource Navigator (top)
Related to: Disabilities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-565-6025

📨 tanya@olympicpeninsulaymca.org

Description:
A "one stop shop" for resources to find the support you need - no matter how small or big the need may be. The role of the Navigator is to be a centralized access point to help someone locate current and useful resources throughout the County, while assisting with agency coordination. The resource navigators at the YMCA can help assist families to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Administration services for either themselves or a young person in their family.

https://casconnections.org

Youth Advocating Radical Decisions - OlyCAP (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

🌐 Website

📨 efenton@olycap.org

Description:
Local youth action board in Jefferson County for young people 16-25 with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability. The group provides input and feedback to help change the youth housing system to better serve youth and young adults in our community. Participants are given a stipend for their time at $20/hr. Email Erin Fenton (efenton@olycap.org) for information about joining.

https://tinyurl.com/JeffClaYARD

Youth Engaged 4 Change (YE4C) (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

Description:
@youthengaged4change | Youth resource page and podcast.

Youth Voices for Justice (top)
Related to: BIPOC

Description:
@youthvoicesforjustice | Youth abolitionists from SKC WA advocating for antiracist systemic changes in BIPOC Communities.

Youth Voices for Justice (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

Description:
@youthvoicesforjustice | Seatac Youth abolitionists from SKC WA advocating for antiracist systemic changes in BIPOC Communities.

Youth and Young Adult Advisory Council (YYAAC) (top)
Related to: Youth Led Groups In Washington

🌐 Website

📨 info@jeffersonyouthproject.org

Description:
Amplifying the voices of the young people in our community (ages 14-15) which helps guide and support the mission of OWL360.

https://owl360.org/programs#YYAAK

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