To report suspected child abuse or neglect call 911 or contact Child Protective Services at 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276)
- Aging and Adult Services
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DSHS Adult Protective Services
- Health and safety concerns involving vulnerable adults in their own homes: 1-877-734-6277 DSHS Residential Care Services Hotline
- Health and safety concerns involving residents in long-term care facilities: 1-800-562-6078
- Independent mediation and advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities: 1-800-562-6028 Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Children and Family Services
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Department of Children, Youth, and Families Constituent Relations A unit within DCYF that provides information on services and responds to complaints about DCYF programs: 1-800-723-4831
- Child Care
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- Child Care Aware of Washington Information and referrals on licensed child care providers: 1-866-416-4321
- Early Learning or Child Care Complaints Report child safety concerns involving licensed child care providers: 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276)
- Juvenile Rehabilitation
- Missing and Runaway Children
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- National Runaway Safeline Confidential inquiries and referrals for parents and runaway youth: 1-800-786-2929
- Washington State Patrol Missing Children Clearinghouse Inquires relating to missing children: 1-800-543-5678
- Sexually Aggressive Youth
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DCYF Constituent Relations Inquiries and complaints: 1-800-723-4831
- Child Support Services
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DSHS Division of Child Support Information and complaints: 1-800-442-5437
- Developmental Disability Services
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- Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds Inquiries, complaint resolution, referrals, and monitoring of services to persons with developmental disabilities: 833–727–8900
- Developmental Disabilities Council Inquiries and referrals on community programs, children’s services and housing: 1-800-634-4473
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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- The National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 1-800-799-7233
- WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence A list of domestic violence programs in Washington State 206-389-2515
- Health Benefits
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- WA Health Benefit Exchange Online marketplace for qualified health insurance plans, including Medicaid: http://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/
- Legal Services for Families and Children
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- Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral system (CLEAR) Information and referrals:1-888-201-1014
- Voluntary Placement Agreement (VPA) Hotline Legal advice and consultation when a VPA is proposed by DCYF: 833-240-9746
- Team Child Legal services for youth. Serving primarily youth in Yakima, King, Spokane and Pierce County
- Disability Rights Washington Information, referrals and advocacy for people with developmental, physical or mental disabilities:
- 1-(800)-562-2702
- 1-(800)-905-0209 [TTY]
- Mental Health Services
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- Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy Resolve issues with behavioral health services in both mental health and substance use.
- Behavioral Health Facility Complaints File a complaint or concern about a behavioral health facility with the Department of Health.
- DSHS Constituent Services Complaints, Information and Referrals: 1-800-737-0617
- Education Services
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- Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction Special Education Dispute Resolution Resolve disagreements over a student’s special education program: 360-725-6075
- Office of the Education Ombuds 1-866-297-2597
- Substance Abuse Treatment Services
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- 24-Hour Alcohol/Drug Help Line Treatment referral for Washington: 1-800-562-1240
- DSHS Constituent Services Complaints, Information and Referrals: 1-800-737-0617
- Community Resources in Your Area
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Search for information on the community services online or dial 211 from a landline telephone