Community services

Miryam’s House of Transition – For women moving through life crisis; (509) 747-9222.

Spokane Human Rights Commission – Responds to discrimination complaints based on race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, familial status and other factors; (509) 625-6191.

Spokane Community College – Offers free workshops on labor market and career preparation information, including assistance with résumés and cover letters. SCC Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. For more information call (509) 533-7249 or visit www.scc.spokane.edu/?cces.

Veterans Counseling – Free counseling services, sponsored by the Veterans Outreach Center; (509) 444-8387.

Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers; sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled; (509) 326-6355.

Change Point/Displaced Homemaker Center – Ideal for women and men who are making the transition from the home to the workforce because of a separation, divorce, loss of a spouse or partner, or because a spouse or partner is unable to work. Free training is provided in computers, resume preparation, job and communication skills, and conflict resolution techniques. The Change Point/Displaced Homemaker Center program is sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning. Call Denise McKinnon at (509) 279-6065 for more information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu, click on ‘Improve Your Life’ and ‘Change Point.’