Are you a Peninsula College student who needs help with housing, healthcare, utility assistance, recovery, finding a job or other non-academic problems?
Wraparound services are community agencies who collaborate with Peninsula College to help connect students with resources. Students can meet with agency representatives from local organizations in person at the Community Resource Office, in WorkForce Programs (Building P) on the Port Angeles campus.
- Wraparound Services Community Partners
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- Clallam County Health & Human Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and quality of life for all people in Clallam County.
- Clallam Transit provides free public transportation services and para-transit (known as Clallam Connect) in Clallam County. They have expanded lines that go to Hurricane Ridge, and the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal for free if you show your student ID.
- College Success Foundation coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
- DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides individualized vocational counseling, employment services and supports to people with disabilities who want to work but face substantial barriers in finding meaningful and sustained employment.
- DSHS Port Angeles Community Services Office is where people can apply, interview, and review their applications for food, cash, Working Connections Childcare services, WorkFirst social services case management and navigation.
- First Step Family Support offers maternity support, parenting education classes, home-visiting programs, and center-based activities so that families have the advantage in raising healthy and happy children in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
- Ginger's Closet & Disaster Relief serves the Forks community through thrift store vouchers for low-income residents and those recovering from crisis, emergency assistance, warming packs, educational opportunities, and reducing textile waste.
- Healthy Families of Clallam County provides free and confidential services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and general crimes.
- North Olympic Healthcare Network provides patient-centered, quality-driven, whole-person healthcare services, accessible to everyone in our community. Their patient navigator can help people sign up for insurance and register as a new patient. Their Mobile Health Clinic provides behavioral health services and telemedicine appointments.
- League of Women Voters of Clallam County encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education, and advocacy.
- OlyCAP helps people build resilient communities by providing equitable access to solutions and opportunities in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
- Olympic Peninsula YMCA has the programs, activities and experts to guide you toward a healthier, happier lifestyle.
- Sequim Food Bank provides food and assistance to people and organizations so that no one goes hungry in our community.
- The Market at the Port Angeles Food Bank and their Mobile Market nourishes our community and cultivates a hunger free community though service, education, and partnerships.
- Peninsula Behavioral Health is a nonprofit behavioral health agency dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services.
- Serenity House is the leading housing organization in Clallam County, working to resolve homelessness and housing insecurity for low-income families, seniors, individuals, and people with disabilities.
- Salish Youth Network Collaborative (SYNC) provides behavioral health and youth systems navigation and can assist with coordination of services for youth and their families with complex behavioral health needs in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties.
- The REAL Team (Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Linkage) improves the lives of people they serve through recovery, empowerment, advocacy, and linkage; while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency.
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has Medicaid, dual special needs plans, and ACA marketplace health insurance plans.
- WorkSource is a statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provides and array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington.
Wraparound Support Services: 2025
- April 2025
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- NOHN Mobile Health Unit with Patient Services Representative on the Quad, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Peninsula Behavioral Health and Supported Employment in the PUB 11 am - 1 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- WorkSource in the PUB 10 am - 1 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- NOHN Mobile Health Unit with Patient Services Representative on the Quad, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
- May 2025
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pmCANCELLED
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
WorkSource in the PUB 10 am - 1 pmRESCHEDULED TO MAY 16- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- NOHN Mobile Health Unit with Patient Services Representative on the Quad, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Worker Retraining and WorkSource in the PUB 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday, May 18, 2025
College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pmCANCELLED
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, May 22, 2025
College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pmCANCELLEDYMCA in the PUB 12- 2 pmCANCELLED
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Peninsula Behavioral Health and Supported Employment in the PUB 11 am - 1 pm
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- NOHN Mobile Health Unit with Patient Services Representative on the Quad, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
- June 2025
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- NOHN Mobile Health Unit with Patient Services Representative on the Quad, 9:15 am to 12:15 pm
- PC Worker Retraining in the PUB 10 am - 1 pm
- WorkSource in the PUB 10 am - 1 pm
- Peninsula Behavioral Health and Supported Employment in the PUB 10 am - 1 pm
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, June 5, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday, June 12, 2025
- College Success Foundation in the PUB 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Mobile Market at NW corner of main parking lot, 11 am - 12 pm
Services listed above will take place at Peninsula College's Port Angeles Campus. For more information, questions, or to get assistance with basic needs or referrals to campus or community resources and services, please contact Anne Higdon at WorkForce Programs at ahigdon@pencol.edu or (360) 417-6276.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Connections & Opportunities Team
- What is the OPR Co-Op Team?
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The Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op (Connections and Opportunities) team is comprised of collaborative resource Co-Ops that bring community-based organizations (CBOs) together weekly to simplify people’s ability to access wraparound services and enter college. These weekly Co-Ops offer potential students access to support for housing, childcare, transportation, financial aid, college enrollment and advising in a one-stop shop. These resource Co-Ops are intended to serve as onramps to training in high-demand fields and simultaneously remove barriers to help people achieve their educational goals.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Ops in the greater Port Angeles, Forks, and Port Townsend areas will provide the following:
- Advising and overall student support (Peninsula College’s Academic Advisors and Program Specialists in-kind)
- Housing Resources (Serenity House)
- Financial Aid Support (United Way of Clallam County; Peninsula College Outreach Specialists – in-kind)
- Childcare resource navigation, food, transportation, and healthcare support by this network of CBOs (YMCA and DSHS – in-kind, Peninsula College’s Benefit Navigator in-kind)
- Assisting with navigation of foster youth aging out (Olympic Angels)
- OPR Co-Op Team Events
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Port Angeles:
Every Monday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Port Angeles DSHS
201 W. 1st Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362Third Thursday of Every Month, 1:00–4:00 pm
Port Angeles Food Bank
632 N. Oakridge Dr, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Port Townsend:
First Tuesday of Every Month, 9:00am–2:00 pm
Tri-Area Community Center
10 West Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325Second Tuesday of Every Month, 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Port Townsend Public Library, Pink House
1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368Third Tuesday of Every Month, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Tri-Area Community Center
10 West Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325Fourth Tuesday of Every Month, TENTATIVE
Port Townsend Public Library
1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Forks:
First Tuesday of Every Month 12:00–2:00 pm
Hoh River, Chief Klia Health Center
2269 Lower Hoh Rd Forks, WA 98331Second Tuesday of Every Month, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Quileute, Human Services Building
191 Ocean Dr. La Push WA 98350Third Tuesday of Every Month, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Feeding 5000, Forks Athletic and Aquatic Center
91 Maple Ave, Forks, WA 98331Fourth Tuesday of Every Month, TENTATIVE
Neah Bay - OPR Co-Op Team Contact Info
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Primary Email: oprcoop@pencol.edu
Or via Phone:
- Port Angeles Campus: (360) 452-9277
- Forks Campus: (360) 241-1293 or (360) 241-1354
- Port Townsend Campus: (360) 241-1366 or (360) 241-1371
Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)
- What is the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness program?
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Are you a currently enrolled Peninsula College student who is homeless, living in your car, living at an emergency shelter or couch surfing? Are you at risk of getting evicted?
The Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH) program can assist currently enrolled Peninsula College students who experience homelessness, or are at risk of becoming homeless. Funds are distributed each quarter with a priority of service will be given to students who are unsheltered and do not receive financial aid refunds.
Enrollment in SSEH is based on eligibility and the availability of limited funds. Qualified students may re-apply each quarter.
Support provided:
- Housing: Emergency rental assistance and eviction prevention funding.
- Case management: Referrals to campus and community resources and services, working with staff to develop a personalized sustainable housing plan to help overcome barriers and help you reach your educational goals.
- Laundry Pods are currently available
- Additional support (upcoming): food, hygiene kits.
SSEH Award Maximums:
Housing: $2,000
- Eligibility
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- Any currently enrolled Peninsula College student may apply once a quarter.
- Are currently experiencing homelessness. This includes couch surfing, camping, living at emergency or transitional shelters, living in vehicles, or being unsheltered.
- Are at imminent risk of homelessness. This includes being behind on rent/mortgage payments and receiving a notice of eviction, or notice from your landlord that you must move out.
- Students who apply will be encouraged to find and utilize other campus and community resources to help support their wellbeing. You can locate the schedule of wrap around services on campus at the top of this webpage.
- Funds are distributed each quarter with a priority of service will be given to students who are unsheltered and do not receive financial aid refunds.
- Application Window: Open for Spring 2025
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The application window for the Spring 2025 quarter opened on 4/2/2025 and is currently open. You may only apply for SSEH when the application window is open. When it is closed, students are encouraged to self-advocate for campus and community resources and services, such as Student Emergency Aid to support their wellbeing.