Community Mediation Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and effective conflict resolution services across Cowlitz and Lewis Counties. Specializing in mediation, the center stands out for its commitment to fostering peace, reducing court involvement, and strengthening community relationships through structured dialogue and skilled facilitation.
With over 32 years of service and more than 5,000 cases handled, the center employs a team of 13 certified mediators who emphasize constructive communication, neutrality, and future-focused solutions. They prioritize affordability by offering sliding scale fees and free services for certain cases, ensuring that financial constraints never prevent access to mediation. Their approach is tailored to individuals, families, landlords, tenants, and workplaces seeking amicable and durable resolutions.
Services Offered
- Mediation service
- Parenting plans mediation
- 90-minute conflict workshops for customer service and workplace conflict
- Landlord-tenant mediation (free in Cowlitz County)
- Parent-teen mediation
- Workplace conflict mediation
- Division of property mediation
- Business administration service
- Resource guides and mediation forms
- Community resource assistance
Serving Cowlitz and Lewis Counties in Washington, the center offers services in English and maintains a 73% settlement rate across its cases. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it focuses on providing equitable access to dispute resolution while contributing to community resilience and cooperation.
