Clark County

Vancouver Housing Authority

• Vancouver Housing Authority offers several programs and resources to help low-income families, elderly, and disabled in Clark County find housing that they can afford. Getting started can be a challenge, but we are here to help you find the resources you need. You may qualify for one or more housing assistance programs. It is best to begin with the program that best describes your situation. For example, veterans should get in touch with the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program, and people with chronic illness should learn more about our Special Needs housing program. Section 8 and Subsidized Housing programs are available for qualified applicants in our area. Other housing is available for low-income families and individuals even if you do not qualify for Section 8 vouchers or our subsidized housing programs. You may be able to find affordable housing in Clark County that you qualify for based on your income or situation.
• Getting Started [1] Printing note: the page is very difficult to print. There are several options for expansion. Just printing the page will not provide all information.
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing [2]
• Section 8 [3]
  • Applying for Section 8 [4]
  • How to Find a Home [5]
• Subsidized Housing [6]
  • Senior Housing [7]
  • Special needs Housing for people with chronic mental illness, and one or more property for people with physical disabilities [8]
  • Housing for Families [9]
  • Applying for Housing [10]
• Other Housing Options [11]
  • Affordable non-subsidized housing in Clark County [12]
  • Assisted living [13]
• Rental Assistance - a list of Clark County resources that may be able to provide rent assistance. [14] tell library staff what your age is
• Employment Services, only for individuals 16-62 in VHA housing
  • LIFTOFF! Young Adult Employment and Education Program, for individuals 16-24 [15]
  • Case Managed Program [16]
  • Employment Resources [17]
• Contact [18]
• Also on Veterans page

Clark County Crisis Services

• The Clark County Crisis Services program office is staffed by a team of mental health professionals and certified peer counselors who are trained in crisis intervention. We will listen to you and provide an assessment of your current situation. A plan will be developed with you to meet your immediate behavioral health needs. If needed, we can provide follow-up care to monitor your progress and provide additional help. [19]
• Resources for Alcohol & Drug Treatment, Support, and Recovery [20]
  • Source Page [21]

SeaMar

• Vancouver Medical Clinic Salmon Creek [22]
• Vancouver Medical Clinic Fourth Plain [23]
• Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Preventive Health [24]

Labor Ready [25]

FISH Vancouver Need Help? [26]

Clark County Food Pantry Locations [27]

• Food Pantry Sites - these partner agency sites provide 3-5 day supplies of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and more.
• Printable PDF [28] In prisons only print page one, pending approval to print map 5/23/18

Share

• Share provides services to individuals and families and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, economic status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.
• Shelter System [29]
• Housing Program [30]
• Housing and Essential Need HEN Program [31]

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington [32]

• The Free Clinic was founded in 1990 to address the health care needs of uninsured and under-served residents of Southwest Washington–needs that still strain our community today.

We provide free, basic, walk-in health care, as well as dental, vision and specialty care.

• Medical Services [33]
  • Vision Services [34]
  • Immunization Services [35]
  • Medication Assistance [36]
• Dental Services [37]
• Project Access [38]
  • Project Access for Patients [39]
• Directions, Hours & Services[40]

Council for the Homeless

• The Council for the Homeless is dedicated to helping everyone in Clark County have the opportunity for safe and affordable housing. Our mission is to lead the community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Programs include Community Voice Mail, Landlord Outreach, Housing Solutions Center, Winter Hospitality Overflow, and Homeless Managment Information System.
• Clark County Resource Guide [41]
  • Source Page [42]
• Emergency Shelter [43]
• Housing Solutions Center [44]
• Frequently Asked Questions [45]
• Spanish version Clark County Resource Guide also located in Recursos Condado

REACH Community Development [46]

• REACH’s mission is to create quality, affordable housing and opportunities for individuals, families and communities to thrive. REACH develops buildings that provide Oregon and Washington families with safe, attractive, affordable homes, enabling residents to invest in their future. To date, we have developed and acquired 2,073 units of housing that are affordable, attractive, and built to last. In 1982, REACH began revitalization efforts in the neighborhoods of inner southeast Portland by buying and renovating single family homes. Our portfolio now includes new and renovated plexes, apartment buildings and mixed-use developments located across the City of Portland and Clark County Washington.
• FAQs [47] PDF for offline version
• Vancouver Properties [48]
• General Information Packet [49]
  • Paquete general informativo en español en la página Recursos Condado
  • General Information packet also available in Russian, ask library staff for copy.
• Also on Multnomah County (Oregon) page.

Second Step Housing

• Second Step Housing began in 1995 because a group of concerned community members saw a need for safe, affordable housing for homeless women and children; short-term shelters did not give women enough time to adequately address problems and overcome barriers. A longer, more stable living situation was needed. With help from the County, a two-year transitional housing program under the name of YW Housing was started with one house serving three women. Today, Second Step Housing serves more than 225 individuals and families annually and has developed and manages 10 transitional housing properties and 42 units of affordable housing. We provide safe, affordable housing, case management and educational opportunities to adults, children and families who are working towards self-sufficiency. The agency partners with other nonprofits, local businesses, community members, and clients to help meet the housing needs of the community.
• Housing Program [50]
  • Applying for Housing [51]
  • Frequently Asked Questions [52]

Community Services Northwest

• Our Mental Health Team consists of therapists who work together with clients to build awareness in the areas that each client would like to focus, teaching and learning new skills and ways of managing symptoms. Case Managers who help clients to learn and access community resources, including assistance with accessing benefits, care-giving, budgeting, housing and transportation. Peer Support specialists provide opportunities to collaborate and share feelings and experiences with someone who has been there.
• The Wellness Program Clark County’s only free mental health clinic serving non-insured adults in Clark County. All of our clients’ incomes fall below the federal poverty level. [53]
• Housing by referral only [54]
• Contact [55]

Clark County Veterans Assistance Fund [56]

• The Veterans Assistance Fund may provide the following emergency relief to qualified veterans for Rent, Heating and utilities, Food assistance, Transportation, Prescription coverage, Burial assistance, Clothing and tools, Emergency dental care, Referral services.
• Brochure [57]
• Application [58]
• Policies and Procedures Manual for Asimistration of the Veterans Assistance Fund of Clark County [59]
• Also on Veterans page.