Oasis Community
Resource Navigators
Oasis supports Vashon Island families and neighbors by connecting them to the resources and services they need to thrive. Our bilingual Navigators provide personalized guidance for housing, healthcare, employment, and other essential needs, helping individuals and families access the support that strengthens both their lives and our community.
We are here
for You.
Oasis is Vashon Island’s social service and resource navigation program, helping individuals and families access the support they need to thrive. Staffed by a bilingual case manager and Resource Navigators, the program provides guidance with housing, healthcare, employment, benefits, and other essential needs.
In partnership with VYFS and community organizations such as IFCH, SeaMar, VISD, and King County Public Health, Oasis connects Islanders to vital local, county, state, and federal resources. Navigators also hold in-person office hours at the Vashon Food Bank and United Methodist Church, making services easy to access.
Whether for a one-time need or ongoing support. Oasis works to stabilize, strengthen, and empower Island
families and individuals.
If you or someone you know are in crisis please click the button below to learn about our services for Crisis Stabilization.
How we Help
Personalized guidance for housing, healthcare, employment, and benefits
Connection to local, county, state, and federal services
Advocacy for families and individuals navigating complex systems
Support for both one-time needs and ongoing challenges
Enroll individuals in VYFS' Wellness Voucher Program for financial support
Distribute vouchers for ferries, bus tickets, granny’s attic gift certificates, and VIGA farm stand dollars
Oasis Community Resource Navigators
are available in person at:
The Food Bank on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm & 3pm to 7pm.
Meetings can also be arranged by appointment Monday-Friday:
Patricia Banuelos at 206-348-4252 or email pbanuelos@vyfs.org
Valeria Flores at 206-688-8405 or email vflores@vyfs.org
Debbie Rieschl at 206-463-5511 ext 225. Monday-Friday, or email drieschl@vyfs.org
Vashon Social Services Network
DOVE Domestic violence &
sexual assault advocacy:
www.vashondoveproject.org • 206-462-0911
INTERFAITH COUNCIL TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS (IFCH)
www.itchvashon.org • 206-643-5169
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
www.svdpvashon.org • 206-450-7577
VARSA Reducing youth alcohol
& substance use:
www.varsanetwork.org • 206-567-2647
VASHON CARE NETWORK
www.vashoncarenetwork.org • 206-473-8715
VASHON HOUSEHOLD
VASHON-MAURY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK (VMCFB)
www.vashonfoodbank.org • 206-463-6332
VASHON-MAURY SENIOR CENTER
www.vashoncenter.org • 206-463-5173
VASHON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (VYFS)
ALSO CALL 211.
King County 211 provides the most comprehensive information on health and human services available to King County residents. The information and referral specialists are experts in understanding eligibility requirements of many human service systems. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
Visit the Vashon Resource Directory for additional services that may answer some of your questions:
Need assistance or want to learn more?
Contact Oasis today to connect with a Navigator and
access the support you, your family or household needs.
Oasis Community Resource Navigator Staff
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Deborah Rieschl,
Director, Oasis Community Resource Navigators
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Patricia Banuelos
Oasis Community Resource Navigator
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Valeria Flores
Oasis Community Resource Navigator
