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Where to Turn 2011 Directories Coming Soon! Crisis Clinic's Where to Turn directories are a valuable resource for social workers, service providers, health professionals and students and will be available for purchase this month. This years directories are being released in a revised format that we think will make searching for services easier and more accurate. Order forms for the 2011 book will be available soon. Visit our website for more information. 2011 Where to Turn Plus The Where to Turn Plus is the most comprehensive guide to the social service system in King County. Repeat purchasers of the book will notice some changes: · The Service Pages have been expanded to include a short description about each service as well as the address and phone number connected to that service. · The Agency Pages still provide overviews of the agencies in the directory, but they have become more focused and point to the Service Pages as the place to go for referral information. · The Guide to Social Services and the Additional Resources sections have been combined into the Service Pages. 2011 Where to Turn Quick Reference · The Quick Reference is portable (5.4"x8.4") and easily fits in a briefcase, purse or glove box. · Service listings, including phone numbers and addresses, are organized by topic category. · Agencies are listed alphabetically and are cross referenced to the Service Pages. 2011 Where to Turn CD-ROM · The CD-ROM is a searchable PDF version of the Where to Turn Plus. The easy-to navigate document allows you to view and search more than 1,000 listings. Note: The document must be accessed from the CD-ROM and is not downloadable. Return to the top Updated Information about DSHS Budget Cuts In a grim budget year, Medicaid received some good news. Governor Gregoire announced she was restoring six of the most painful proposed budget cuts in the Medicaid program, and she made it clear she is asking the Legislature to restore three more in July 2011. The six restored budget cuts are: · Adult (age 21 and older) pharmacy benefits will not be suspended on March 1, 2011. · The Take Charge family planning program will not end on March 1, 2011. · Adult physical, occupational and speech therapies will not end on Jan 1, 2011. · The adult hospice benefit will not end on Jan 1, 2011. · The State Alien Medical (AM) program will not end on January 1, 2011. · The First Steps/Maternity Support Services program will not end on March 1, but the program will be retooled to match a 50 percent cut in funding. In addition, Governor Gregoire made it clear she is recommending that the Legislature restore the Adult Hearing and Adult Vision benefits in July, when the new biennium begins. She also asked legislators to restore the Adult Dental benefit in July for aged, blind and disabled populations and pregnant women. Medical assistance programs that still will be cut include: · The Children’s Health Program with an enrollment of 27,000 children will end on March 1, 2011. · Adult Dental will end on Jan 1, 2011, for most adult clients. The exception will be clients with developmental disabilities. · Many foot care (podiatry) services will end on Jan 1, 2011. Foot care that will continue will be treatments necessary for acute conditions. · Medicaid’s participation in school-based medical services (primarily physical, occupational and speech therapy) will end on Jan 1, 2011. Those services are expected to continue but be funded by school districts. · Adult vision will no longer provide eyeglass frames, lenses and contacts after Jan 1, 2011. · Adult hearing will no longer provide hearing aids, other equipment or repairs after Jan 1, 2011. · The Interpreter Services program is scheduled to end on March 1. · The medical coverage and cash grants for clients of the Disability Lifeline program formerly known as the General Assistance-Unemployable and ADATSA are now scheduled to end on March 1. Return to the top Participate in Free Flu Shot Program The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Walgreens Pharmacies to disseminate vouchers for free flu shots to 350,000 eligible uninsured and underserved people in 15 markets across the country.  Seattle is one of these markets and Public Health has received 15,000 vouchers to distribute across King County. Public Health is hoping community partners will help distribute these free flu vaccine vouchers to people who need them. Here is more information about the program: · The free flu vaccine vouchers are good for one flu shot (age 9 and older) at any Walgreens pharmacy in the U.S. through April 15, 2011. · Public Health is using a multi-prong strategy to distribute the free flu vaccine vouchers including Public Health programs and clinics, community based organizations and faith based organizations.  · Public Health will be required to report back on the number of vouchers distributed so programs will need to keep track of this in King County.  Therefore, organizations will be required to track the number of vouchers they distribute and report the information back to Public Health. Public Health will use Surveymonkey to collect this information from participating entities toward the end of the project period in late April. · An information sheet that accompanies the vouchers is being translated into Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese (traditional) and Ukrainian.  HHS has already translated it into Spanish. To indicate your agency's interest and to sign up for this project, please complete this very brief survey as soon as possible.  If you are unable to commit to this effort but want your clients to benefit from this opportunity, all Public Health Centers will have the vouchers available for pick up at the reception desk by the first week of January 2011. Return to the top Critical Resource Updates DSHS will be cutting Disability Lifeline benefits by 21% effective January 1, 2011, reducing a one person grant from $339 to $266.  Any Disability Lifeline client who receives a federal housing subsidy that is income based (Public Housing, Section 8 Voucher, HOME TBRA, HUD Project Based Section 8, USDA Rural Development, Rental Assistance, and various McKinney Act programs), should immediately report the reduction to whoever calculates their rent and ask for a rent deduction, preferably by the date their benefits are cut, i.e. Jan 1, 2011. King County Metro Transit’s monthly Access pass for people with disabilities has increased to $45 per month. Ballard Food Bank has limited its service area for emergency rental and utility assistance to the following ZIP codes: 98107, 98117, 98177, 98119 and 98199. It has also added a special early shopping time at the food pantry for adults, ages 65 and older, and people with disabilities: Tu, 1-2pm. Rainier Beach Community Center has closed and is scheduled for demolition. The new community center is expected to open in fall 2013. Until then, the Rainier Beach community will find the programs once located at the old center shifted to a variety of different city community centers, Seattle Public School and business locations. Atlantic Street Center’s Rainier Beach Family Center, previously housed at Rainier Beach Community Center, has moved to Zion Preparatory Academy, 4730 32nd Ave S. All programming and hours remain the same. The severe weather shelter at the Crossroads Community Center in Bellevue will remain open every night for the first two weeks in January, regardless of weather conditions. After Jan 14 it will be moved to a location in Redmond and may continue to provide nightly shelter. Tukwila Pantry is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm instead of Mondays and Wednesdays. The food pantry serves residents of Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien and Boulevard Park. Return to the top January and February Resources This column highlights timely resources in the community information database that might otherwise go unnoticed by our users. It is always recommended to check Community Resources Online for additional information and for the most current information concerning the following resources. January Resources Washington Women in Need Provides financial assistance for health care in order to supports preventive care, including physical exams, hearing exams, Pap smears and mammograms. Dental care may include major restorative work, and eye care may include exams and glasses. The program is able to assist between 20 and 30 women during each funding cycle; Pays a set fee schedule, and grants next available in January 2011. Check the website in December to find out exact dates and times. United Way Tax Preparation Oversees the Free Tax Prep Campaign at 14 sites throughout King County from Jan 11 to April 15, 2011.  The program is designed to help low and middle-income families prepare their income tax forms, take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and other tax credits while avoiding fees associated with commercial preparers. At the sites, tax customers will also be able to sign up for certain public benefits and learn about opportunities they have to make the most of their tax refund by opening a savings account or investing in a savings bond. February Resources National Eating Disorders Association Sponsors National Eating Disorders Awareness Week held during the last week of February each year. Call for information and referral or access referral list on the website. Seattle Children's - Stanley Stamm Children's Hospital Camp Coordinates a week-long summer camp in August for children with medical problems that disqualify them from other camping programs. Applications are distributed beginning in February each year and the camp is usually full by April 1. AARP - Seattle Office Coordinates free income tax assistance programs from Feb 1 through April 15 each year. Service available to people of all ages who are middle- and low- income. Master Builders Care Foundation “Rampathon” weekend event coordinates volunteers who build wheelchair access ramps for low-income homeowners with long-term physical needs. Applications accepted through February annually for the May event.	In this issue: · Where to Turn 2011 Directories Coming Soon! · Updated Information about DSHS Budget Cuts · Participate in Free Flu Shot Program · Critical Resource Updates · January and February Resource Updates Relationship Skills Class The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse is hosting a Winter 2011 Relationship Skills class.  This 7- week class will begin Wednesday, Jan 12, from 6-8:30pm. Registration is due by Jan 5, 2011. Child Needs an Instrument? Is there a child you know who needs a piano or other musical instrument to fulfill his or her musical dreams? Click here for more information. Foreclosure Prevention Guide A new resource for homeowners, The Washington Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide, is available in both print and online. The guide, developed by the Seattle-King County Asset-Building Collaborative, is available by visiting http://www.skcabc.org or calling (206) 275-1811. Early Enrollment for Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Early Education Collaborative, coordinated by the City of Seattle, are sponsoring Early Enrollment Nights for parents to sign up for kindergarten in Seattle Public Schools. One more enrollment night remains: Wednesday, Jan 26, 6-8:30pm, Leschi Elementary, 135 32nd Ave. 98122. Schools and city staff will be on hand to help parents fill out applications and answer questions about the transition from preschool to kindergarten. Interpreters are available on request. Light dinner and children's activities will be provided. Additional sponsors include Child Care Resources and the Seattle Human Services Department. Contact Your Legislator To find the representative of your district, call the toll free hotline (800) 562-6000 or go to http://www.leg.wa.gov. Messages can be left for your legislator. They should be brief and specific. Leave your name, address and phone number. Free Parenting Classes Renton Area Youth & Family Services’ Family Center presents Parenting for Success, 12 weeks of free classes on Wednesdays starting Jan 12, 2011 from 6pm-8:45pm.  To enroll, call Billie McKibben or Cynthia Green at (206) 772-2050. New Transportation Program in Kirkland Northshore Senior Center has reached an agreement with the City of Kirkland to manage their seniors’ transportation program, as well as handle transportation for Kirkland residents to the senior center’s Adult Day Health Program in Bothell, effective Jan 1, 2011. Highline Area Residents on Medicaid Eligible for new Managed Care Plan Columbia United Providers has partnered with Highline Medical Services, and Medicaid clients living in ZIP codes near Highline Medical Services offices can now enroll in the Columbia United Providers’ health plan. Highline includes two healthcare campuses, a cancer center, more than 30 clinics and more than 225 providers throughout Southwest King County. Residents may still select from the other King County plans: Community Health Plan, Group Health and Molina. 24-Hour Crisis Line (206) 461-3222 (866) 4CRISIS or (866) 427-4747 (206) 461-3219 TTY 24 hours, daily Volunteer Services (206) 461-3210 ext. 611 M-F, 8am-5pm Business Office (206) 461-3210 Fax: (206) 461-8368 M-F, 8am-5pm Info@CrisisClinic.org 2-1-1 Community Information Line Dial 2-1-1 or (206) 461-3200 (800) 621-4636 (206) 461-3610 TTY M-F, 8am-6pm Teen Link (206) 461-4922 (866) TEENLINK or (866) 833-6546 (206) 461-3219 TTY 6-10pm, nightly TeenLink@CrisisClinic.org Follow us on...
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