Mobile community services van coming

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Community Service is coming to Cathlamet on Oct. 17.

During the event, DSHS staff will:

--Process application interviews for food, cash and select medical assistance;

--Process yearly eligibility and mid-certification reviews;

--Process changes or inquiries to active cases, and

--Answer questions about any of the department's services.

People may apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance, medical assistance and the Medicare Savings Program at the event.

Both Spanish and English language services will be available.

The van will be available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wahkiakum Community Center, 101 Main Street, Cathlamet.