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2109 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA
United States

(360) 532-8631

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Vaccines

Grays Harbor County Public Health

Home > Vaccines

Vaccines prevent a person from getting sick.

Some vaccines are given by poking a needle into the skin (these type of vaccines are called "shots"). Some vaccines are sprayed into the nose (like some types of flu vaccines). Some vaccines are eaten (like the Rotavirus vaccine).

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to keep you, your family, and your community healthy.

Vaccines recommended for children age 0-6

Vaccines recommended for preteens and teens age 7-18

Vaccines recommended for adults

Vaccine Clinic

The Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services Department's clinic gives some vaccines to adults. We do not give vaccines to children.

Washington 2-1-1 can help you find a health care provider that gives vaccines to children.

Call 2-1-1 or visit wa211.org.

Vaccine Records

The Washington State Department of Health provides parents and guardians access to their family members' immunization records at MyIR.net. Go to MyIR.net or call (866) 397-0337.

Adult Vaccine Program

The Washington State Adult Vaccine Program provides a limited amount of vaccine for adults 19 years of age and older who are uninsured or underinsured. Currently, we have a limited supply of Tdap, influenza, Hepatitis A/B combo, HPV9, and Shingrix (shingles) vaccine. Please call (360) 532-8631 and ask to speak to a nurse to see if you are eligible.

Childhood Vaccine Program

The Washington State Childhood Vaccine Program provides vaccine to all kids less than 19 years of age in Washington. The program uses a combination of federal and state funds to purchase vaccines and distributes them to health care providers.  If you are a health care provider interested in participating in this program, email the Washington State Department of Health at wachildhoodvaccines@doh.wa.gov.

categories Child & adolescent health, Adult health

LGBTQ+ Resources

Guest User

State

Federal

CDC: LGBTQ Health Services

American College of Healthcare Executives: Key LGBTQ+ Resources

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: LGBTQI+ Resources

Johns Hopkins University Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity: LGBTQ Resources

Career.io offers a helpful web article that covers what questions are illegal for an employer to ask in an interview in accordance with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Statistical Insight | According to a 2022 article on the NASDAQ website, 61% of employees in the US have experienced or witnessed discrimination due to race, gender, sexual orientation, or age; 81% of this 61% sample group experienced this discrimination in a remote workplace environment. 

categories Adult health
tags LGBTQ, services

Wildfire smoke resources

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Smoke from wildfires is an increasing risk to public health. Sustained inhalation of wildfire smoke can cause respiratory issues and even heart and lung disease and death.

The following resources provide important information regarding wildfires that can help keep you, your families and your pets healthy during increasingly-long wildfire seasons.

Click map for current wildfires and air quality conditions

Click here for current fire information from the state Department of Natural Resources
DNR Wildfire Twitter

For kids and schools

Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

Washington Air Quality Guide for School & Child Care Activities: Includes recommendations to protect children and youth during school activities. Can be applied to child care, before- and after-school programs, camps, and sports programs for children and youth age 18 and younger.

Summary Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Closing Schools: Includes guidance for canceling or moving outdoor athletic events or practices in addition to closures during wildfire smoke events. (Updated in April 2022)

Note: These health guidance documents are designed to inform local decisions to protect health. DOH supports consideration of additional local factors and circumstances when implementing these recommendations in making public health decisions, including the duration of wildfire smoke in the area.

Additional Resources:

categories Adult health, Child & adolescent health
tags wildfire, smoke, air quality

Quitting Tobacco

Grays Harbor County Public Health

Quitting tobacco is a great way to improve your health. You have probably heard about the harms of tobacco use and the benefits of quitting smoking, but did you know that your body starts to heal just minutes after your last cigarette?

Of course, nothing worthwhile is easy; it can be hard to quit because nicotine, a chemical in tobacco and many e-cigarettes/vapes, is very addictive – similar to cocaine and heroin. It can take several tries to quit for good, but the more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed on your next try. So, remember: Never quit quitting.

“The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed on your next try.”
— Washington State Department of Health

Vaping, or use of e-cigarettes, is not a proven way to quit tobacco. In fact, e-cigarettes with nicotine are tobacco products, so if you vape nicotine, you are still using tobacco. Most people who try to quit smoking with e-cigarettes are not able to completely switch to them, which – according to the U.S. Surgeon General – is the only way to achieve the health benefits of quitting smoking. And, even people who can completely switch are often still addicted to the nicotine, and e-cigarettes are not safe.

Smoking and vaping are expensive, so save your money and rely on free, proven quitting methods, including counseling and FDA-approved medication.

Free Help Quitting Now

You can quit for free. Ask your health care provider about quitting or choose from these free programs to help you quit and stay quit.

Washington State Quitline

Since 2000, the Washington State Quitline has helped tens of thousands of Washingtonians quit smoking. You can get free, confidential, one-on-one counseling from a Quit Coach, and may be eligible for free medication to help you quit smoking, vaping, or other tobacco. Register by:

  • Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669);

  • Visiting quitline.com; or

  • Texting READY to 200-400.

Not ready just yet? Click here to learn more about the Quitline and other counseling options.

2Morrow Health smartphone app

2Morrow Health is a free, anonymous, self-guided app-based program that teaches you how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, urges, and cravings caused by nicotine. You can create a profile, select a quit date, and track your progress in quitting vaping, smoking, or other tobacco use.

“2Morrow’s app-based, smoking-cessation therapy has demonstrated effectiveness in randomized clinical trials and is two to three times more effective than unaided smoking cessation.”
— Harvard Business Review
categories Adult health

Suicide prevention

Grays Harbor County Public Health

Home > Suicide prevention

We are glad you are here.

IT’S OK TO NOT BE OK

HELP IS HERE 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR

Call or text 988, or live chat at 988lifeline.org

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

GET MORE INFORMATION ON 988 SERVICES AT https://988lifeline.org/

Additional resources

The Trevor Project
Offers suicide intervention services for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 through telephone, text, or chat.

Trans Lifeline
Offers suicide intervention services for people who are gender non-comforming.

Teen Link
A resource line for teens, staffed by trained teens.

Veterans’ Crisis Line
Connect with a crisis responder over the phone, chat, or text.

Other help

NowMattersNow
Videos that hack suffering.

ThriveGrays.org
Free online therapy and resources for mental health and substance problems.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Accurate, up-to-date information. Free trainings, toolkits, research, and data. Culturally-specific information.

We R Native

For Native youth, by Native youth.

Build your skills in preventing suicide

Get trained in QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer.

This 60-90 minute training can help you:

  1. Know the warning signs.
    2. Know how to talk with someone about your concerns for them.
    3. Know how to get them help.

Trainings are available in English or Spanish.

FREE individual and corporate training is available, sponsored by CHOICE Regional Health Network - click here for information and upcoming class dates or call 360-754-7629 to register.

Online and in-person training for a fee available from the QPR Institute. Visit qprinstitute.com for more information, online training opportunities and a list of nearby in-person instructors.

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Learn the 5 steps to help someone in crisis.

  1. Ask

  2. Keep them safe

  3. Be there

  4. Help them connect

  5. Follow up

Learn more

Send a caring message.

Send a note, text, or email to show someone that you care about them.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

Be non-judmental.

Resist any urges to tell people what to do.

Instead of "I care about you and I want you to call me as soon as you get this,"

try, "I care about you. If you ever want to talk, drop me a line."

Show them that you believe in them.

Even if you are worried about them, focus on how much you believe in them, or have hope for them.

Instead of "I love you and am worried about you because..."

try, "I love you and I know you've been through a lot and are strong."

Be yourself, and no one else.

If you are a friend, remember that you do not need to play the role of a parent, therapist, or faith leader. You only need to be you and show you care.

More examples of caring messages.

Learn how to talk about suicide in a compassionate and accurate way.

Examples

5-minute tutorial

Responsible reporting guidelines
(for media professionals)

categories Adult health, Child & adolescent health

Breast, Cervical, & Colon Health Program

Grays Harbor County Public Health

Home > Breast, Cervical, & Colon Health Program

The Grays Harbor County Public Health clinic is a provider in the Washington State Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health program.  This program will pay for exams, Pap screening and mammograms for eligible men and women.

To be eligible, you must:

  • be aged 40-64,

  • meet certain income criteria, and

  • have no health insurance coverage for health screening services or have a high deductible for follow-up cancer testing.

Call 800-992-1817 ext. 1 to see if you are eligible and enroll.

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Learn More: (360) 532-8631
categories Adult health

Developmental disabilities

Grays Harbor County Public Health

Home > Developmental disabilities

We believe everyone should be included at school, at work, and in the community so that they can live a full life and pursue their dreams.

 
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Overview

Grays Harbor County’s Developmental Disability program empowers and supports people who have developmental or intellectual disabilities or special needs. We work to increase information about developmental disabilities and we promote understanding and inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

We partner with advocacy groups, schools, the business community, and local, state, and federal agencies.

Experience has taught us that people with developmental disabilities have the skills, interests, and talents to enhance their community. We also know that employment is a powerful way to contribute to the community.

For more information about our history and the services we provide, please visit Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) website:

To contact the Grays Harbor County Developmental Disabilities program coordinator, please call or email Dee Dee Garman at (360) 500-4070 or dgarman@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.

CLOSED: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Community Information and Education Services for Developmental Disabilities

Grays Harbor County is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to deliver Community Information and Education Services aimed at informing and educating the public about developmental disabilities. These services are intended to promote public awareness, increase community involvement, and strengthen community capacity to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The maximum funding available for this project is up to $60,000.00 per fiscal year.

Click here for the full RFP.

Services and eligibility

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Community information, education, and referral services

We inform and educate the public and school personnel about developmental disabilities and related services. We do this through information and referrals, workshops, support groups, liaison for school IEP/504 meetings, and assistance with applying for state and federal services. This service helps people with developmental disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders learn how to navigate the developmental disabilities, social services, and school systems.

  • Who is eligible for this service? This service is available to anyone with developmental disabilities and their family.

  • Who are the qualified providers of this service in Grays Harbor County?

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Individual supported employment services

We assist adults age 21+ who have developmental disabilities and are seeking employment. We provide job training, skill development, job placement, and follow-up services to help the person remain successfully employed. Supports and service levels are based on the needs of the individual.

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Community inclusion services

We help people with developmental disabilities build and strengthen relationships and become members in clubs, associations, and/or organizations.

Helpful resources and links

Developmental Disabilities Administration | Offers a variety of home- and community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities including Medicaid Personal Care, Employment/Day, Supported Living, therapies, and respite.

Informing Families | Provides up-to-date resource information and planning tools for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages.

My Life Plan | An online planning tool.

Chartering the Life Course | pamphlet on planning and services.

Parent to Parent (P2P) Programs (Arc of Washington State) | Helps parents connect one-to-one with a trained, experienced parent (based on similar diagnoses and/or family issues), information and referrals, workshops, trainings, and support services.

Washington State Fathers Network | Supports fathers and families of children with special needs.

Disability Movement Coalition (through Arc of Grays Harbor) | Connects people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, family members, guardians, and concerned citizens with people who have lived experience. Disability Movement Coalition helps them organize their voices on important legislative issues that affect their lives.

Arc of Washington State | Advocates for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Special Olympics Washington | Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition.

Apply to become a provider

Open request for qualifications | Services for individuals with developmental disabilities

This request for qualification (RFQ) provides an opportunity to submit an application for consideration as an agency qualified to provide services in Grays Harbor County.

An agency currently working under a county contract need not respond to this RFQ.

Grays Harbor County contracts with local qualified services providers utilizing funding from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to provide the following services:

  • Community information, education, and referral

  • Individual supported employment

  • Community inclusion

Each service is described in the application. All instructions are available in the application.

Download and print RFQ application (.docx)

Download and print RFQ application (.docx)

 
categories Adult health, Child & adolescent health