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Provides dental care that is not otherwise available in the community for patients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Adults with DDA Medicaid benefits are usually eligible for DECOD services. Other individuals may be eligible if they meet state requirements.
Available for free to all families and individuals living in a county where federal or state-declared disaster has occurred. Create a personalized recovery plan, receive ongoing support and assistance completing applications for FEMA aid and submitting relevant insurance claims.

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Natural Disaster Survivor
Financial Education
Disaster Response
Credit Counseling
Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Hands-on programs focusing on K-12, such as classroom presentations, shelter tours and service projects. Classroom topics include: compassion and kindness towards animals, dog bite prevention and safety, spay/neuter education, animal cruelty and neglect, native wildlife safety, animal identification (i.e. dog licenses/cat id tags), and safety.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Animal Welfare
Children (2-12 years old)
Day Camp
Education
Program participants can take advantage of 200 square feet of garden space to grow their own food and flowers. Registration for new gardeners begins in January each year on a first-come-first-served basis. Returning gardeners who want the same plots are given priority to register for their same plots starting in November for the following year.
This pilot peer-support program is offered as a 9-week series, and meets virtually. Each week focuses on a different topic for discussion, and discussion prompts are shared weekly with participants responding at their convenience.

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Parents
Support Groups
Care
Caregivers
Parenting Education
Support Network
County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Health & Safety
Home Goods
Anyone in Need
60-minute virtual seminars focus on a range of topics for parents and everyday parenting.

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Families
Parenting Education
Parents
A Bellingham program that sends a behavioral health specialist and a public health nurse to respond to specific non-violent behavioral health 911 calls. The Alternative Response Team (ART) is an innovative program that benefits people having mental or behavioral health challenges, and our police personnel, allowing them to respond to other emergent calls requiring law enforcement intervention.

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Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

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Addiction and Recovery
Emergency
Opioid Dependency
Medications for Addiction
Food bank distribution the first Saturday and third Friday of every month.
Provides essential supplies and services for families with newborns, including baby care products, support groups, and education. Designed for Spanish speaking families.
Connects households to housing services for which they may be eligible in Whatcom County including case management, shelter, short-term or permanent supportive housing depending on availability. Contact the Community Resource Center to be screened for homeless housing services.

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Short-Term Housing
Homeless
Housing Vouchers
Long-Term Housing
Housing
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.
Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adult English language learners. Services include support for English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills; GED (General Educational Development) test preparation; and basic computer skills.

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More Education
GED/High-School Equivalency
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Computer Class
Education
Adults (31-54 years old)
Tutoring
Limited English
Basic Literacy
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
Program will focus on how adding a baby to the family will affect one's relationships, family life, and regular obligations. It also offers a chance to connect and create community with other families expecting a baby. Designed for families in their third trimester of pregnancy, or who are planning to adopt a baby. It is recommended for families to register for a group that best aligns with their baby's due date.

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Support Groups
Parenting Education
Peer Support
Support Network
Care
Parents
Pregnant
Free WTA 6-ride passes distributed as available at the Community Resource Center. Limit 2 per person per visit.
Program participants can take advantage of 200 square feet of garden space to grow their own food and flowers. Registration for new gardeners begins in January each year on a first-come-first-served basis. Returning gardeners who want the same plots are given priority to register for their same plots starting in November for the following year.
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.

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Parents
Community Support Services
Families
More Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Students
Supplies for School
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.

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Weather Relief
Temporary Shelter
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.

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