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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 a 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.

Pet food, including dog food and cat food, donated by the community for pet owners in need. Food can only be received once per month and is intended to be supplemental or for emergency.

A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.

A Debt Management Program is a structured repayment plan that helps you pay off your unsecured debts more easily. Often, it comes with the added benefits of lower interest rates and waived fees.

Free immigration consultations for LGBTQ+ members of the Latino/a/e/x community. Includes advices on other immigration needs such as family petitions, adjustments of status, U-Visas and VAWA petitions. Case assistance is dependent on capacity and review.

DSHS-approved mobile app to manage your EBT card and account.

If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community that is closing in Washington State, you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Manufactured and mobile home relocation assistance is provided to eligible low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.

Bellingham Public Library locations provide public access to computers, and printing and copying equipment (15 cents per black and white page, 50 cents per color page). Visitors with a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card may use a computer with internet access for up to 120 minutes a day. Visitors without a library card may use a guest pass. Free wireless internet access (WiFi) is available in all library buildings.

Anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.

Low-income households or seniors who live in Ferndale or North Whatcom County can select free hygiene products, including menstrual supplies, baby diapers, wipes, and more. Available monthly.

Mobile medical unit providing a low barrier option for receiving Methadone or Buprenorphine to treat opioid withdrawal.

For female-identifying and non binary people ages 18+ to get outdoors and explore nature under the full moon, with other adults.

Free cloth diaper distribution program available to qualifying families who complete the application online or in person. This program helps families who are experiencing diaper need to switch to reusable diapers, by providing an initial loaned supply of cloth diapers.

Counseling support for those dealing with grief or loss.

Mental health and substance use counseling. Costs are covered if you are on Medicaid through Amerigroup, Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), Molina, or United Healthcare. NWRC is not able to accept Medicaid fee-for-service, Coordinated Care, Medicare, private pay, or private insurance at this time.

Call to access a range of free services including confidential support from a trained staff member, support finding a local health facility with services like sexual assault forensic exams, someone to help you talk through what happened, local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery, referrals for long term support in your area, information about the laws in your community, and basic information about medical concerns.

Medical, mental health, and other health care services, including general check-ups, behavioral health services, treatment for illness, and health education. Available for students enrolled at Mount Baker High School.

Counseling services for individuals struggling with depression.

Supervised visitation for parents and children, as well as siblings, who have been separated in foster care.

Designed to meet the needs of busy parents, Brigid Collins offers affordable, customizable parent coaching and support. Both one-on-one coaching (with a free initial consultation) and group seminars are available.

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Community Engagement provider to receive one-on-one support to introduce community resources and create lasting relationships, develop goals and strategies, and learn skills that will facilitate integration into the community. This program is contracted through DDA and must be approved by your case manager prior to program start.

Recovery-oriented mental health service for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, often with co-occurring substance use disorder. Services are comprehensive, highly individualized, and modified as needed through an ongoing assessment and treatment planning process based on the needs of the individuals served.

Free career/job readiness workshops on topics including resumes, job finding, interviewing, and more. Call, visit site, or come in-person to learn about upcoming workshops.

Housing programs serve low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with special physical and mental needs, offering resident support services in addition to a clean and safe place to live.