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 Veterans Assistance Centers [19]

• Clark County Veterans Assistance Center (CCVAC) was born from many conversations by local Vietnam Veterans who said, “There oughta be a place…” Through the dedication of countless volunteered hours, the center opened in 2011 as a 501 c3 non-profit organization. The mission was, and remains that, of providing a welcome and safe environment to assist Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, services, and resources to meet basic needs.
• Veterans Assistance Center [20]
• Clark County Veterans Assistance Fund [21]
• The Veterans Assistance Fund administered by the Clark County Veteran’s Assistance Center offers financial assistance to low income, qualified veterans who need help. The fund helps Veterans bridge financial difficulties until they can secure permanent employment or survive a difficult financial period. The fund is supported by tax dollars and has limitations.
• Veterans Assistance Program Eligibility Certification 2019 [22]
• Disability Claims Assistance Survivor Benefits [23]

Also on Veterans page.

Clark County Community Services [24]

• Behavioral Health [25]
  • Housing Options for People with Behavioral Health Challenges [26]
  • Consumer and Family Support [27]
• Clark County Crisis Services [28]
  • Services include:Referral and information, Mobile community outreach and crisis intervention, Suicide prevention and assessment, Counseling and safety planning, Access to Behavioral Health programs, Emergency Involuntary Detention, Monitoring of Assisted Outpatient Treatment
• Veteran Resource Guide 8-25-2021 [29]

Source Page Also on Veterans

SeaMar [30]

• Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington state. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.
• Services available in Ckark County are Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Behavioral Health, Preventive Health for more information on any of these services please ask library staff.

Vancouver Housing [31]

Clark County Food Pantry Locations [34]

• Food Pantry Sites - these partner agency sites provide 3-5 day supplies of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and more.
• Printable PDF [35] 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 [36]
• Housing Program [37]
• Housing and Essential Need HEN Program [38]

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington [39]

• 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 [40]
  • Vision Services [41]
  • Immunization Services [42]
  • Medication Assistance [43]
• Dental Services [44]
• Project Access [45]
  • Project Access for Patients [46]
• Directions, Hours & Services[47]

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 [48]
  • Source Page [49]
• Emergency Shelter [50]
• Housing Solutions Center [51]
• Frequently Asked Questions [52]
• Spanish version Clark County Resource Guide also located in Recursos Condado

REACH Community Development [53]

• We create quality, affordable homes and opportunities for individuals, families and communities to thrive. We’re passionate about supporting people - those trying to rebuild their lives and those who just need a little help. We do this by offering a stable foundation to come home to every day as well as programs that inspire confidence essential for success.
• Our Mission [54]
• Find A Home [55]
  • Reach Properties [56]
• FAQs [57] Printing note: all questions must be expanded prior to printing for answers to print
• General Information Packet [58]
  • Paquete general informativo en español en la página Recursos Condado
  • General Information packet also available in Russian, ask library staff for copy.
• Free Home Repairs City of Portland Only [59]
  • Our Community Builders Program serves elderly and/or disabled low-income homeowners that reside in the City of Portland. Ask Library Staff for application in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Vietnamese

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 [60]
  • Applying for Housing [61]
  • Frequently Asked Questions [62]

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. [63]
• Housing by referral only [64]
• Contact [65]

Public Libraries

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries [66]

• Get Your Library Card [67]
• Library Services [68]
• Hours & Locations [69]

Also on Cowlitz County, Klickitat County, and Skamania County pages

Camas Public Library [70]

• Welcome to the Camas Public Library [71]
• Get a Library Card [72]