Harvey Crowder,Interim Director
|
Contact Information |
Department Links
Human Services Home | Resource Guide | Adult & Elder Mental Health Unit | Transitional & Supportive Housing | Children's Mental Health Unit | Crisis Response Unit | Psychiatric Services | Parent to Parent | Developmental Disabilities | Early Support to Infants and Toddlers | Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention | Traffic Safety | Our Report Card | Our Funding Sources | Fact Sheet | Procurement/RFP | Community Calendar | Human Services Advisory Board | Homeless Resources
Vision... Supported Employment services…
The Department of Human services assists Walla Walla’s disabled residents in securing gainful employment. The Department contracts with a number of agencies in the community including the Lillie Rice Center, Goodwill Industries, Community Options and The Place. Individuals are supported in accomplishing their goal of employment through a variety of programs and services including Individualized Supported Employment, Group supported employment, Prevocational and Specialized training, and Community Access.
Frequently Asked Questions…
Question: How do I access services?
Answer: Contact your DD Case Resource Manager to start the process for services.
Question: What is the “Working Age Adult Policy”?
Answer: Individuals between the ages of 21-62 will be assisted in the pursuit of work, a career, or his or her contribution to or participation in community Life.
Question: When can my child access employment service supports?
Answer: After their 21st birthday.
*Developmental Disability Case Resource Managers, in conjunction with counties, will provide information about generic community services.