The mission of CHS is to strengthen the community through counseling, education, and support to children, youth, adults, and families,in North King County and South Snohomish County. Our vision is to the community's leading provider of social services to children, youth, adults and families. Our values are:

• Embrace Diversity
• Provide Accessibility
• Champion Collaboration
• Demand Accountability
• Personify Integrity
• Have Fun

Description:
CHS offers three core programs. Substance Abuse for youth and adults offers Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Recovery groups, and informational classes. The Family Counseling program offers counseling for individuals and groups. The Family Support program, with three centers, offer English Second Language classes, citizenship classes, school-readiness programs, parenting classes, skill building classes, parent/child interaction groups, tutoring programs and family fun activities.


History:
Center for Human Services (CHS), a private, not for profit, multi-service agency, has been a resource for individuals, youth and families since 1970. CHS was formed in January 1982 as a result of a merger between the Creative Life Foundation and Shoreline Youth Services. The agency currently holds a permanent Washington State Charitable Organization Registration Certificate, #2564, and is a public benefit nonprofit, with IRS Section 501c(3) tax status.


Contact people:


Vicki Carnahan, Executive Assistant, (phone), (email) Jane Hinton, Family Support Program Manager, (phone), (email) Dolores Reyes, Northshore Family Center Coordinator, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (206) 362-7152

Address:


17018 - 15th Avenue NE Shoreline, WA 98155 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.chs-nw.org

Directions:

Take I-5 North to the 175th Street exit (Exit 176). Turn right and go to 15th Avenue NE. Turn right and we are two blocks down on your left hand side.   Nearest Bus Stop: 348, 77

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

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