Report concerns of abuse anonymously to (509) 634-2397.
Social Services
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Nespelem (Main Office)
21 Colville Street LCGC Office SE 326 Nespelem, WA 99155 (509) 634-2397 |
Inchelium Office
39 Short Cut Road LRCHS Health Center Inchelium, WA 99138 (509) 722-7023 |
Omak Office
507 Benton Street Behavior Health Office Omak, WA 98841 (509) 422-7713 |
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the safety, financial security, and social health of our Indian people through Adult Protective Services of elder and vulnerable adults, Individuals Indian Monies Accounts, High School Seniors Expense Accounts, Transitioning Services, and Victims Advocacy.
Do you suspect elder abuse?Call (509) 634-2397 or Email APS_Intakes@bia.gov
You can report suspected elder abuse by phone, email, or written note faxed, mailed or dropped off at the main office. A completed form is not necessary. We will follow up on all concerns. Tribal Police, (509) 634-2472 State Adult Protective Services, (800) 562-6078 
Supervised Individual Indian Money (IIM) AccountsA Supervised IIM Account Social Worker provides financial management to minors, adults in need of financial assistance, adult non compos mentos, and adults under legal disability who are enrolled Colville Tribal Members.
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Graduating High School Seniors AssistanceOur services are available to any graduating high school senior who is a Tribal member. The deadline to submit your request is April 15, 2023.
Transitioning ServicesA minor child who is a current client with Children and Family Services (CFS), about to turn 18 years of age, and meets the criteria can be transitioned to a Supervised IIM Account Holder Social Worker.
Victims AdvocacyOur Victims Advocate grant is to provide support to our community to improve services for victims of
crime and educate the public regarding the signs of abuse and the process for reporting abuse or exploitation of elderly. The grant supports a range of activities including needs assessment, strategic planning, program development and implementation, program expansion, and other activities to address the victim service needs of our tribal members and vulnerable adult victims. We provide assistance to victims by warm referrals, transportation, and plan for sustainability by evaluating the program based upon victims’ responses and measured success. Confidential Complaints or ConcernsContactsManager: Yalonda Misiaszek, (509) 634-2399
Supervised IIM Account Holder Social Workers: Michelle Everybodytalksabout, Marie James, Gertrude Laramie Victims' Advocate Social Worker: Deby Stanger APS Investigator: Matilda Bob Senior Administrative Assistant: Leslie Herman Administrative Assistant: Vicki Harlan Healthcare Operations Director: Kathy Picard, (509) 634-2896 How can we improve? Tell us here. |