In Woodward's Words

Spokane is looking ahead to a year of collaboration, partnership, and leadership.

City Offering Curbside Tree Recycling

The City is offering free curbside tree pickup through Friday, Jan. 6. Once the decorations are removed, residents can place their fresh-cut trees at least three feet away from the garbage and recycling carts on their regularly scheduled garbage pickup days. No artificial or flocked trees are accepted through this service. More info on our website.

CHHS Celebrates 2022 Accomplishments 

Bolstered by the addition of eight new staff despite a tough hiring climate coming out of the pandemic in 2022, your City’s Community Health and Human Services (CCHS) Department distributed a total of $40 million in funding from federal, state and local sources subrecipients in the regional fight to reduce homelessness and tackle the housing crisis. Read the list of accomplishments on the human services and affordable housing fronts on our website.

Better Beds for Those Seeking Shelter

Volunteers, including missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, assemble new metal beds for guests staying at the Trent Resource and Assistance Center.

From a Field to a Home

Wrap around resources, offered by the Spokane region's service providers, lead to a man's sobriety after eight years of homelessness.

Give Them Space!

Did you know that heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries? December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. If you use space heaters, make sure you give them space, and turn them off when you go to sleep, or leave the room.

Stronger Together

Thank you for your support to clear sidewalks, park on the odd side of the street, report potholes, and create a path for water to reach storm drains! City of Spokane Public Works teams are being put to the test by Mother Nature so far this winter season. Street Department crews have completed three full-City plows since early November, maintaining more than 10,000 lane miles. The network of Combined System Overflow tanks has held millions of gallons of run-off so it could be processed over time to protect the Spokane River. And now street maintenance crews are chasing down and filling potholes as they receive reports.

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082. 

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Need Resources? 

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!

Point-In-Time Count Volunteers Needed

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable population? Volunteers are needed for the 2023 Point-In-Time Count as surveys of the homeless population throughout Spokane County will be conducted Jan. 25 - 29. Sign up to be a volunteer online. The count is a requirement of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) to determine funding for homeless services and is used by regional planners to make system improvements. Volunteers work in teams to survey individuals, youth and families using an app on their phone. Volunteers must participate in at least one one-hour virtual training session. More information is on the City’s website. If you have questions, email kbabb@spokanecity.org.

Winter Wonders: Cheap Skate Tuesdays

Cheap Skate Tuesdays at the Numerica Skate Ribbon are back! Free skate rentals will be provided with each paid admission ($6.95 value).

Dates:

• Tuesdays, Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31
• Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Time:

• 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Admission

• Adult (ages 13+): $9.95
• Youth (ages 3-12): $6.95
• Ages 2 and under: Free

Details on our website.

On the Bright Side

A winter clothing drive is being held through Monday, Jan. 16 at the following locations:

• Peer Spokane, 425 W. First Ave.
• The Whistle Stop Coffee Shop, 16409 E. Sprague Ave.
• The Wet Whistle, 210 N. Howard St.

Donated new or gently used coats, boots, gloves, socks, tents, blankets and sleeping bags will be distributed during the Spokane Homeless Connect resource fair.