Community
The Olympic mountains are at our back door and the Pacific Ocean beckons us for fishing, clamming, and beach activities. State and private colleges are within a 30-minute drive to Olympia, the state capital. Our community is a great place to live work and play while enjoying the majesty of the Pacific Northwest!
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About Our Community
Shelton, Washington is the county seat of a population of approximately 49,000 (which increases during the summer due to tourism) that has shown significant growth in the last few years, yet retains its small town-quality of life.
Shelton is located 30 miles from Olympia, the state capital, and about 90 minutes from Seattle. Located on Puget Sound, we appreciate quality living, unlimited, year-round recreational activities, and a friendly, safe environment; we are close enough to metropolitan cities to enjoy the benefits of the city, and just far enough away to enjoy a small town lifestyle. Canada is a great weekend get-away.
Community Resources
LOCAL MASON COUNTY WEB SITES & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund
- Mason County
- Moving Mason Forward
- City of Shelton
- PHD #2
- PUD #1
- PUD #3
- Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce
- Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Shelton
- North Mason Chamber of Commerce
- Timberland Regional Library
- Shelton School District
- North Mason School District
- Economic Development Council of Mason County
- Port of Shelton
- Mason Transit Authority
- Shelton Youth Connection/Shelton Family Center
LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Are you a new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, launched in May 2022. LEARN MORE.
El embarazo y tener un bebé nuevo trae consigo una variedad de emociones. Muchos individuos se sienten abrumados, tristes, ansiosos o exhaustas en diferentes momentos de su embarazo o después de tener a su bebé. LEE MAS.