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Health Resources for Refugees
A refugee is a person who is unable to return to their home country because of persecution, or a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Island County supports health and wellness in refugee and immigrant communities by cultivating a community of trusted support, providing essential programs, and making connections with available services and supports.
Follow links below for to learn about community services available to refugees.
For services & support, complete our Referral Form
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Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD)
Helping families access oral healthcare
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New Baby, New Family
Island County home visiting program providing supportive nursing care for pregnant women and new families
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Nutrition education, health screenings and assistance for pregnant women and families, available to refugees
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Island County Human Services
Behavioral health, parenting and housing assistance
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Working with Interpreters
Resources and guidance to create collaborative cultural orientation classes
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Opportunity Council of Island County
Employment and housing assistance in Island County
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Island Transit
Providing free bus and shuttle transportation on Whidbey & Camano islands
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Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano
Offers family and community programs and supportive services
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Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
Helps refugee and immigrant families and individuals to succeed and thrive in Washington state
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Washington Department of Health Refugee Resettlement
Links to agencies and health screening clinics in Washington state
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Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest
Support for parents and schools for interpretation and translation services
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Washington Search 2-1-1
Searchable directory for health care needs, including access to food, refugee resettlement, and other programs and services
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Apple Health Eligibility for Individuals from Ukraine
Washington State Health Care Authority Apple Health (Medicaid) for Ukrainian new arrivals
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ParentHelp123 Benefit Finder
Visit the website or call toll-free 1-800-322-2588 for health insurance assistance and connection
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Find a Health Center
Find a community health center/federally qualified health center in Washington (Some centers offer dental care)
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Harborview International Medicine Clinic
High-quality mental health and primary care for refugees
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Refugee Health Screening Clinics
Health screening services near Island County
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Safe Harbor Free Clinic
Free primary care services for Camano Island
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Ukrainian Health Resources
Washington State Department of Health fact sheets, webinars, videos, and other health resources to support new arrivals from Ukraine
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Ukrainian Association of Washington State
Promoting Ukraine in Washington state through culture and education
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Ukrainian Community Center of Washington
Promoting community empowerment, leadership development, self-reliance and better health for the refugee/immigrant community
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Afghan Health Resources in Washington State
Information on community resources, benefits, COVID-19, immunizations and communicable diseases
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