MADD's Spokane Community Action Site
The Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council is the location for MADD's Community Action Site in Eastern Washington. Volunteers are always welcome and we are currently looking for DUI crash victims who are interested in sharing their story of the crash that changed their lives at the Spokane County DUI Victims Panels or other educational forums.
What is a Community Action Site?
Just as MADD is an organization for more than just mothers, Community Action Sites are designed for people of all races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. We are a group of concerned citizens who are supporting MADD's mission to stop impaired driving and underage drinking and to bring those goals to fruition in our state through MADD Washington. We are committed to bringing a voice to citizens in Spokane County who want to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
As a Community Action Site, what does GSSAC do?
Our volunteers give their time to act as agents of change in Spokane County by supporting MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. Volunteers who are victims are empowered by the opportunities to share their stories at educational events and the victims panel, and by opportunities to support public policy initiatives and policymaker education.
Where can a victim of an impaired driving crash turn for help?
In Spokane:
Spokane Crime Victim Service Center (SCVSC) is ready to help victims of impaired driving crashes and other crimes. They provide victim advocacy and can help in a variety of ways:
- Ongoing personal support, including outreach calls and/or visits
- Assistance in obtaining services to enhance healing and recovery
- Advocating for victim choices and rights with individuals and service providers
- Speaking on behalf of victims if requested or needed
- Assistance in obtaining benefits or restoring basic needs
- Assist caller/client in identifying and prioritizing the emergency needs
For immediate crisis assistance, the SCVSC has a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (1-866-751-7119) available, free-of-charge. For other questions, outside of an immediate crisis situation, please call First Call for Help (509) 838-4428.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center (www.mlkspokane.org), on South Perry, provides crime victims advocacy for all victims of crime, including victims of impaired driving crashes. Their phone number is (509) 455-8722.
Within Washington State but Outside the Spokane Area:
MADD Washington is a great resource, serving victims and concerned citizens throughout Washington State. Visit their website at www.madd.org/local-offices/wa
Outside of Washington State:
Call 1-877-623-3435, [1-877- MAD(D)-HELP], 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to connect with a MADD victim advocate. Online resources may be found at http://www.madd.org/victim-services/
Where does Washington rank on drunk driving compared to other states across the country?
Washington is currently ranked #48. Click on this link http://www.madd.org/drunk-driving/campaign/state-ranking/Washington.html for a complete explanation of the ranking.
What are the DUI laws in Washington State?
To read about Washington's RCWs on impaired driving click on this link http://www.madd.org/laws/?state=wa
How to get involved
If you are interested in getting involved in the movement to stop impaired driving in the Spokane area, please contact the Spokane MADD Community Action Site at:
GSSAC's Prevention Center
8104 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA 99212
509-922-8383
or send us an email
If you live outside our area, please contact MADD Washington directly:
MADD Washington
P. O. Box 3936
Silverdale, WA 98383
360-692-4623
Email: info@maddwashington.com