Community Services

Thu., May 12, 2011

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 work force 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 and click on “Improve Your Life” and “Change Point.”

Citizenship Course – Offered by World Relief Spokane, 1522 N. Washington St., Suite 204. For more information call Robby, (509) 232-2809.

Free Career Counseling and Job Search Assistance – For low-income residents of Spokane County, at Work Source Spokane. Call (509) 532-3120 or visit www.workspokane.org and click on “Job Seekers.”

Free Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancies – With open adoption services, sponsored by Spokane Consultants in Family Living, 1623 W. Gardner Ave.; (509) 328-6274.

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; 1330 N. Washington St., (509) 568-3196.

Spokane Community College – Offers free workshops on labor market and career preparation information, including assistance with resumes 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, 100 N. Mullan Road; (509) 444-8387.

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