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Social Services

Lewis County Social Services is committed to ensuring a service delivery system for all citizens that maximizes individual potential while promoting choices, accessibility, opportunity and full participation in all aspects of Lewis County life.

Lewis County Social Services coordinates state funding for local agencies providing services that include:

  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
  • Birth to three services for children with Developmental Disabilities
  • Employment programs for adults with Developmental Disabilities
  • Recreation Programs for adults with Developmental Disabilities
  • Methamphetamine Safety Education
  • Tobacco Prevention
  • Lewis County DUI Traffic Safety Task Force
  • Oral Health and Dental Sealant Program
  • Homeless/Housing Programs

Law and Justice Committee

Programs and Staff Members

Social Services Manager
Tara Smith, (360) 740-1418

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Coordination
Chemical Dependency Coordinator
Tara Smith, (360) 740-1418

Homeless/Housing Programs
Housing Program Coordinator
Michaelle Sorlie, (360) 740-1434

Jail Treatment Program
Jail Treatment Program Manager
Rod Saxton, (360) 740-1449, Fax: (360) 740-1438

Tobacco Prevention
Program Coordinator
Sonia Ferguson, (360) 740-1489

Oral Health and Dental Sealant Program
Program Coordinator
Sonia Ferguson, (360) 740-1489

Community Mobilization Against Substance Abuse and Violence
Program Coordinator
Beatriz Mendez, (360) 740-1424

DUI and Traffic Safety
Program Coordinator
Vacant

Developmental Disabilities Program
Program Coordinator
April Kelley, (360) 740-1284

Mental Health Liaison
Carolyn Price, MSW, (360) 740-1430

General contact information:
17 SW Cascade Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (800) 562-6130
Fax: (360) 740-2698