Children with Disabilities Resources

All children thrive in high-quality programs that recognize and support their individual strengths, interests, and needs. A child can be eligible for special education services with a range of qualifying factors. Sometimes these factors significantly impact every developmental domain: children may have a hard time moving or talking, and they may have complex physical and medical needs. Other times, disabilities are not visible: difficulties with language, social and emotional challenges, and fine motor issues may be hard to detect.

Kindering

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar. Comprehensive developmental assessments at no cost to families for children ages birth to three that evaluate each child’s individual abilities and needs. Speech and Language Therapy helps children develop and enhance their functional communication skills through spoken or sign language, picture exchange, and technology.

Phone Number: 425-747-4004 Website: Kindering | Early Intervention | Embracing Children and Families

Diversity & Equity Resources

Diversity gives people a voice. Diversity empowers people to be expressive without feeling outnumbered. It allows us to raise a hand in disagreement with a majority of our peers while presenting the opportunity to see things from a different perspective. Diversity can alleviate pressure to follow the norm. A norm is a socially constructed concept which forces so many people to hide who they are so that they could blend in. Diversity matters in education because no one should have to feel embarrassed of who they are. Diversity gives people confidence and makes them proud to share who they are.

Teaching Tolerance

Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.

Teaching Tolerance | Diversity, Equity And Justice

Pacific Educational Group

Founded by Glenn E. Singleton in 1992, Pacific Educational Group is committed to achieving racial equity in the U.S. and beyond. We engage in sustained partnerships featuring training, coaching and consulting with organizations to transform beliefs, behaviors, and results so people of all races can achieve at their highest levels and live their most empowered and powerful lives.

Courageous Conversation – Facilitating Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Millions of Leaders Around the World

Community Centers

A community center provides a meeting place and/or educational focal point for citizens of a particular geographic area or social group to gather for different types of activities. There may be classes, team sports, movies and plays offered onsite at the center.

Sammamish Community YMCA

With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, giving back, and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.

Address: 81 228th AVE SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075 Phone Number: 425-391-4840 Website: YMCA of Greater Seattle (seattleymca.org)

Issaquah Community Center

The Community Center is a gathering place for people of all ages with active lifestyles.

Address: 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone Number: 425-83-3300

Mental Health Resources

The mental health resources listed below are not endorsements nor is this list meant to be an exhaustive list of providers. If you need information regarding low cost medical insurance or the Washington State Health plan please visit this website: https://wahealthplanfinder.org or call 1-855-923-4633. You may also visit this website: https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php for a comprehensive search of therapists by location.

Therapists/Counselors in the Community

Issaquah Highlands Counseling Group (located in Issaquah)

We provide professional therapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Psychologists within the state of Washington, having previously worked with thousands of individuals and families in need of support. We accept most insurance plans.

Phone: 425-677-8686 Website: http://ihcg.co/

Eastside Psychological Associates (Located in Issaquah & Snoqualmie, You will need to contact individual providers)

Eastside Psychological Associates (EPA) is the largest associate practice of independent mental health service providers in Washington State. Location, insurance, availability and best clinical match are criteria to consider when choosing a provider.

Phone: 425-458-5048

Website: http://www.eastsidepsychologicalassociates.com/

Puget Sound Child and Family Therapy (located in Bellevue)

Sara York, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist, specializing in Children's Mental Health; located in Bellevue Washington. Sara's approach to therapy is to view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. She take a family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. Taking a comprehensive approach, Sara develops a treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, physical health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and any other cultural aspects of your life. She encourage clients to work with their family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process. Sara uses a variety of therapeutic models and enjoy working with children of all ages and families from all backgrounds. I am an LGBTQ and Gender Non-Conforming safe space and will create a positive atmosphere for you and your child.

Phone: 360-797-5589

Website: https://www.pugetsoundchildandfamilytherapy.com/

Crisis Services

Lifeline

Crisis centers answer calls for the Lifeline, as well as local helplines, and offer other resources such as text, chat, or mobile services. Crisis centers also provide training and educational resources on suicide prevention and mental wellness. They are also a resource for mental health professionals seeking advice on best practices. All of the services a crisis center offers strengthens their local community and the state as a whole.

1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth)

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

1-866-4UTREVOR (488-7386) www.thetrevorproject.org

Community Grief/Loss Support

Safe Crossings Foundation

Safe Crossings Foundation (SCF) is dedicated to helping grieving children who have lost a parent, sibling, or other loved one to heal and thrive. By researching and funding leading-edge grief recovery programs in the Puget Sound region, we provide resources to help kids safely navigate loss, rediscover their joy, and emerge as emotionally healthy and resilient members of their families and communities.

206-652-4723 www.safecrossingsfoundation.org

Parental Support Resouces

Washington State Fathers Network

A Powerful Voice for Fathers and Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs. WSFN actively seeks opportunities to promote the interests and needs of the fathers, families and children they work with relative to issues such as inclusion, legislation and information to the larger community. As part of this work, WSFN trains men to tell their story, advocate for change, and work with organizations to promote the idea of equal access to the community for everyone.