Community & Social Services

These programs help residents navigate the practical side of care — financial assistance, caregiving support, senior services, and connection to other community resources.

Services provided on-island are listed below. For off-island services, emergency care, insurance information, transportation, etc. see the Resources page.

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH)

A mobile team providing social work and crisis support alongside medical care.

Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS)

Administers Medical Vouchers (MVP), providing assistance for medical-related costs – PT/OT, vision, dental, prescriptions, and ferry tickets for off-island care for qualifying residents.

Vashon Maury Senior Center

Social work support for island seniors.

Vashon Care Network

A directory and support network connecting residents with caregivers, filterable by license type and availability.

Old Friends Club

A weekly respite program for caregivers, run jointly by Vashon Care Network, the senior center, and Vashon Presbyterian Church

Island Elder Care

Elder care services led by Theresa Shipley, RN.