About the Human Services Council

We are committed to working in partnership with other organizations, agencies, and businesses in order to improve the quality of life in Southwest Washington.

Human Services Council Brief History

1946  Clark County Council of Community Agencies
1959  Committee on Aging formed
1966  Name changed to Health and Welfare Planning Council (HWPC) First director hired as well as one clerk
1989  Medical Transportation program added
1990  Name changed to Human Services Council
1992  Moved to Hazel Dell Office
2003  Interpreter Services program began
2004  Employment Transportation program began
2005  Volunteer Connections Program Integrated with the addition of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
2007  Reserve-A-Ride program began
2008  Sponsor-A-Ride program began

Service Area

The Human Services Council serves a five county area in Southwest Washington.

Wahkiakum County: Interpreter Services, Transportation Services (no SAR) Cowlitz County: Interpreter Services, Transportation Services(no SAR) Clark: Interpreter Services, Transportation and SAR, Volunteer Connections Skamania County: Interpreter Services, Transportation Services (no SAR) Klickitat County: Interpreter Services, Transportation Services (no SAR) map of services


201 NE 73rd Street, Suite 101 | Vancouver, Washington 98665-8345
Phone 360-694-6577 | Fax 360-694-6716

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