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Health Resource Hub
Find Locally Available Health Resources
Get connected to locally available community services. Use the below resources to learn about children's health, mind-body health, healthy eating, tips for regular movement, and more! We regularly update this page with new resources and information.
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Help Me Grow
Resources and care connections to help children grow up healthy from pregnancy through early childhood.
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Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD)
Referrals, community outreach and dental care coordination for eligible families.
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Compass Health
Mental health services and children's intensive services
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Citizens Against Violence & Sexual Abuse (CADA)
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for Island County residents
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Child Care Aware of Washington
Find quality child care in your community
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ECEAP Program - Skagit Valley College
Comprehensive early childhood education program to support healthy childhood development for children 3-5
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Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Resources and information to support children with food allergies
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Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund
Assistance with unexpected medical costs for South Whidbey residents (serving zip codes 98236, 98260, 98249, and 98253)
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Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Use this guide from Island County Human Services to find local behavioral health services.
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Older Adult Physical Activity I CDC
People benefit from physical activity throughout life, including as they age.
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Physical Activity for People with Disability I CDC
Guidance for people with disabilities who want to make physical activity part of their daily routine.
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Nature & Health I Kaiser Permanente
Learn how time spent in nature can improve your health.
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Activity Guidelines for Americans I Office of Prevention
Learn about optimal activity habits for each stage of life.
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Your Healthiest Self I NIH
Holistic wellness information from the National Institutes of Health.
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7 Ways to Get Active
Find easy ways to get regular physical activity each day.
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Chronic Disease Prevention
Find disease prevention resources and information.
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North Whidbey Help House
Stand-alone food bank serving Oak Harbor and North Whidbey. Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am to 5:00pm (closes from 12:00pm-1:00pm)
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Island Senior Resources
Find local meal programs on Camano and Whidbey
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Good Cheer Food Bank
Access to healthy foods on South Whidbey Island
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Gifts from the Heart Food Bank
Providing food access from Coupeville location
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Stanwood Camano Food Bank
Access to food for Stanwood and Camano residents
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Whidbey Island Nourishes
Nonprofit dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey
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Spin Cafe - Barlow Street, Oak Harbor
360-682-5949 Dinner: Tues, Wed & Thurs 4:15pm to 5:30pm; Sack Lunch’s: daily
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Queen-Bee Pantry in Greenbank
A nonprofit food pantry on Smugglers Cove Road in Greenbank. Open 9-2:30 mon-thur, and fri-sun 9-4 or by appointments after hours
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Guidelines for a Low Sodium Diet I UCLA
Guidance to limit the amount of salt we eat on a daily basis for better health.
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DASH Diet for Lower Blood Pressure I The Mayo Clinic
Learn about the DASH Diet, an evidence-based approach for balanced blood pressure.
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Mediterranean Diet Food List & Meal Plan I The Cleveland Clinic
Find recipes for the Mediterranean Diet, an evidence-based approach to improve your health.
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Dr. Yum Recipes
Nonprofit helping people overcome barriers to eating well
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Have a Plant
Find nutrition, storage and handling information for fruits and veggies
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Healthy Eating for Infants
Guidance on food introduction and healthy eating for infants
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Tips and materials to make healthy choices while staying within your budget
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Food Hero
Nutrition recipes, activities, tips, and resources
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Children's Environmental Health I PEHSU
Find resources to support environmental health for your family.
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Environmental Health
Find local services for septic systems, drinking water, food safety, and more!
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Healthy Fish Guide I WA-DOH
Learn about healthy seafood consumption and contaminants.
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Island County Alerts
Sign up for emergency alerts.
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Healthcare Provider Lead Toolkit I Snohomish County
Prevention resource for healthcare providers.
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Environmental Contaminants I WA-DOH
Learn about common environmental contaminants.
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Lead Prevention I WA-DOH
Learn about preventing lead poisoning
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Extreme Heat Resources
Stay safe and healthy during times of extreme heat.
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Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington
Promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding as vital to the health of our communities
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Lactation, Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding benefits the parent and baby's health while providing both with a lifetime of health protection
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Learn the many reasons why breastfeeding is important for you and your baby
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Learning How to Breastfeed
Providing WIC moms with the information, resources and support they need to successfully breastfeed
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Island Senior Resources
Services for seniors on Whidbey & Camano Islands.
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Help Me Grow
Get connected to local resources supporting healthy children and families.
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Apple Health
Apple Health provides health insurance for low-income community members. Call Heidi Beck of WA HCA at 360-725-9512 or email heidi.beck@hca.wa.gov.
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Provider Resources
Resources and updates for healthcare providers and schools.
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Department of Emergency Management
Learn about emergency preparedness in Island County.
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Partners for Young Children
A coalition of area providers from private, non-profit, government agencies and service organizations engaged in early learning and family support services.
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Communicable Disease
Find information on communicable disease and learn about Island County prevention programs.
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Opportunity Council
Find local services for housing, food, and other essentials in Island County.
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Washington State Department of Health Resources
Resources link for preparing for an emergency
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CDC Emergency Kit Checklist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emergency kit checklist
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Family Emergency Plan (pdf)
Island County Public Health Family Emergency Plan
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Island County Emergency Management
Island County Department of Emergency Management home page
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Island County Local Hazards
Learn about local hazards in our community.
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Provider Resources
Disease resources and reporting info for Island County healthcare providers.
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ACES Provider Toolkit
Screening and responding to the impact of ACEs and toxic stress
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Communicable Disease Resources
Current information on disease reporting, trends and prevention for healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, school districts and other community partners
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Disabilities & Special Healthcare Needs Publications
Washington State Department of Health publications available online
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Infant Mortality Reduction Report
Detailed information and recommendations to reduce infant mortality and disparities in birth outcomes
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Pregnancy, Infants & Children Publications
Washington State Department of Health publications available online
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Watch Me Grow WA
Represents a coalition of communities and individuals invested in building an organized system of community resources to help children grow up healthy
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Bright Futures
Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents
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