“This too shall pass”
A message from Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman.
CARES Act: How much you can expect
Here’s a handy chart to help you determine how much stimulus money you should expect from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, better known as the Cares Act.
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Wipes & paper towels clog the sewer!
Important Notice on Tribal-supplied Water and Sewer
From Suquamish Community Development Utilities Office
Wipes & paper towels clog the sewer! We are all using more cleaning supplies in response to the COVID-19 Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order. High demand of disinfectant wipes and low supply of toilet paper has created a sanitation challenge. Please discard ALL paper towels, wipes, and personal hygiene products in the trash, not the toilet. This includes all items marketed as flushable or disposable. These items clog sewer lines and pumps.
Only toilet paper is safe to flush. If you are served by a Tribally-operated sewer system and observe an alarm, please call 360-979-0109.
Water Supply— Residents may experience periodic discolored water and/or low pressure during this period of high residential demand. If you are supplied by a Tribally-operated system and experience sustained color and/or a significant drop in water pressure, please call 360-979-0109.
COVID-19 Housing Payment Deferment Application
The Suquamish Tribal Council is aware of the financial hardship and uncertainty our membership is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suquamish Members in Tribal Housing may request housing and rental payment deferment by completing the COVID-19 Rent Deferment Application.
You can fill out the form online here.
Or, you can download the application here.
If you download it, completed applications must be submitted to the Suquamish Housing Office for processing. Application and supporting documentation can be submitted through these methods:
- Email to : vcole@suquamish.nsn.us
- Mailed to: Suquamish Tribe, Po Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392
- Drop Box: Lobby of Suquamish Police Department
Tribal Government Operations (updated 4/6)
The Tribal Administration facilities will be closed to the public, and services will be suspended, effective April 6 – May 4, 2020. We will have limited staff available to respond to urgent issues with staff working remotely at a limited capacity.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please call (360) 598-4334, which is monitored regularly. You may also contact our response team by sending emails to: covid_questions@suquamish.nsn.us
The Suquamish Police Department
The Police Department lobby will be available to drop off child support payments, applications, housing payments, and other government-related paperwork. Staff and officers can also forward messages to other Tribal departments as needed.
Lobby Hours:
Mon-Fri – 8am to 4:30pm
Contact
Front Desk: (360) 598-4334
Emergency: 911
Telework and On-call Services
Child Tribal Welfare: (360) 394-8480
Communications: (360) 394-7184/7102
Community Development: (360) 394-8415
Emergency Work Orders: (360) 900-7050
Emergency Utilities: (360) 710-3223
Elders Meals: (360) 394-8413
Health Benefits: (360) 394-8466
Human Resources: (360) 394-8409
Human Services: (360) 394-8465
IT Help Desk: (360) 394-8485
Finance: (360) 394-8430
Fisheries: (360) 394-8438
Tribal Court: (360) 394-8697
Wellness Center
Therapists are still meeting with existing clients through phone/video sessions. A contact list of providers is available here.
Contact
Front desk: (360) 394-8558
Wellness Fax – (360) 598-1724
Emergency: 911
Crises Hotline: (888) 910-0416
Chat: www.imhurting.org
Tribe Delivers to Elders in Need
Dozens of Suquamish Tribe staff members came together at the House of Awakened Culture on Thursday and Friday morning to prepare boxes of groceries for home delivery to eligible Tribal Elders in need residing in the local area. The groceries were primarily for Elders who did not have family members in the immediate area who could shop for them.
The deliveries will supply the Elders with enough food to last two weeks.
Made possible by the blessing of Tribal Council, the food packaging and delivery was accomplished through the joint efforts of Human Services, Community Development, Emergency Management, Maintenance, Clearwater Casino Resort, and Suquamish Tribe Administration.
Video update from Chairman Forsman (3-30)
Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman provides the latest update to the Tribe’s ongoing efforts to address the coronavirus crisis.
Suquamish Tribal Court available for limited operations
The Suquamish Tribal Court will be available for limited operations, until further notice.
All bail hearings and arraignments for in custody defendants will still be held in the time required by Tribal Code. The court is also still available to hear all matters of an urgent nature, including requests for protection orders and emergency child welfare orders. In order to minimize the spread of Covid-19, the court will use video/conference calls for all hearings.
For more details, see the Emergency Administrative Order below.
If you have any questions, contact the court clerk at (360) 394-8697 or suquamishcourt@suquamish.nsn.us
Chairman Forsman provides update on Covid-19 Response
Chairman Leonard Forsman provides this March 17 video update to the Suquamish Tribal community on the Tribe’s responses to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to: covid_questions@suquamish.nsn.us
Update on Tribal Government Operations
In order to minimize the spread of Covid-19, the Suquamish Tribe is reducing face-to-face operations, while increasing remote telework services as much as possible.
The main/lobby numbers to all Suquamish Tribe offices are being monitored. You may leave a voicemail and someone will respond as soon as possible. Many other direct lines are also now being forwarded to staff who are able telework.
We appreciate your patience as we settle into this way of working and providing services. All staff should speak with their supervisor about their schedule.
Critical services are still being provided during reduced hours at the following locations.
Suquamish Tribe Administration
Including Finance, Health Benefits, Human Resources, Human Services, Wellness
Lobby Hours:
Mondays – 8am – Noon
Wednesdays – Noon – 4pm
Fridays – 8am – Noon
Contact:
Finance: (360) 394-8430
Health Benefits: (360) 394-8466
Human Resources: (360) 394-8409
Human Services: (360) 394-8465
IT Help Desk: (360) 394-8485
Wellness: (360) 394 8558
The Suquamish Police Department
Lobby Hours: Mon-Fri – 8am to 4:30pm
Front Desk: (360) 598-4334
Emergency: 911
The Police Department lobby will be available to drop off child support payments, applications, housing payments, and other government-related paperwork.
Police Department staff will also be able to forward messages to other Tribal departments as needed.
Wellness Center
Limited services and assistance for Tribal members will be provided:
Mondays – 8am – Noon
Wednesdays – Noon – 4pm
Fridays – 8am – Noon
Front desk: (360) 394-8558
Wellness Fax – 360-598-1724
Emergency: 911
Crises Hotline: 1-888-910-0416
Chat: www.imhurting.org
With the exception of Suquamish Tribal members or other Native Americans, Wellness is not able to accept any new patients at this time.
All other current clients can reach their counselor/provider directly at the following numbers:
| Barbara Allen | 360-394-8556 |
| Brian Burwell | 360-394-8553 |
| Dan Brewer | 360-394-8559 |
| Dr. Alex Kraft | 360-394-8555 |
| Dr. Lisa Pratt | 360-394-8692 |
| Elizabeth Tonti (DV Advocate) | 360-394-1756 |
| Jill Stenerson | 360-394-8643 |
| Jonathan Glover | 360-394-8601 |
| Margot Katz | 360-394-8551 |
| Marlaina Anderson | 360-394-8552 |
| Mary Russell | 360-394-8678 |
| Sara Olsen | 360-394-7134 |
| Selina Ayes (Legal Advocate) | 360-394-8599 |
| Shoshanna Bayes (Peer Support) | 360-394-7186 |
| Tom Axtelle | 360-394-7139 |
| Tyler McLain | 360-394-7110 |
| Wendy Boure (TM Assistance) | 360-551-9632 |
| Will Scott | 360-394-8598 |