Community Resources

When crisis strikes, it can be overwhelming to know what needs to be done and how to do it. Your emotions are already in high gear, and it may be difficult to even think clearly.

We have put together some resources that, hopefully, will aid you in navigating the days ahead whether you are facing the death of a loved one, a residential house fire or other tragedy.

Dealing With Fires

After a Fire English

After a Fire Spanish

Cleaning Up After a Fire

Checking Your Home After a Fire

Dealing With A Death

Checklist for After a Death Occurs

A practical guide to lead you through items that need to be considered after a death.

After a Death Occurs in Washington State

A good source discussing things that need to be considered and done after a death. This focuses more on legal issues surrounding death.

Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Dealing With Death-Information on funeral homes, organ donation, your rights as a consumer and other resources.

Lewis County Coroner’s Office

A link to our local coroner’s office for Lewis County.

Dealing With Grief

Helping a Child with Grief

Dealing with a death can be especially difficult for a child that may not understand anything about death. This is a guide for different ages of how they may respond and how you can help them.

Death and the Holidays

Holidays can be difficult without the loved one present. These are some practical ideas to keep in mind during the holiday season.

Other Resources

Love Inc

Love Inc has many resources available for a wide variety of needs. This link will take you to their resource list which includes resources for housing, food, mental health and more.

988 Suicide/Crisis Hotline

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.