If you need access to the Internet, your Library can help by lending you a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device. If you have a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card, you may borrow a hotspot for 3 weeks. If no one is waiting, it can be renewed up to 3 times. Visit the online catalog to place a request.

A free non-profit referral service connecting everyone to dental care. DentistLink can help find the right dental care for you, whether you are uninsured or insured, including help with transportation to a dental appointment, help with interpretation services, and more. Search the online directory, call or text the DentistLink team, or fill out an online form \nto be matched with a dentist.

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.

Provides library services state-wide, at the library and by mail, to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability.

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.

Assisted Living Facilities provide 24/7 staff supervision to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness in a residential treatment setting. Residential treatment offers a safe location for Clients to receive mental health treatment in a community-like setting.

For people ages 18+ to explore the natural history of local parks on meandering walks meant to engage your senses and deepen your sense of place. Accessible to people of most abilities.

Current Western Washington University students can receive comprehensive support for their essential needs including food, housing, student emergency funding, health and wellness, clothing, transportation, employment, child care, and more.

Bill assistance for home heating, utility, and energy bills. Households must be income eligible to receive assistance. Help may be available for electricity, natural gas, propane, heating oil, and firewood bills. Assistance with heating and cooling infrastructure such as furnace repair and replacement or air conditioners may be available depending on funding and season.

Bellingham Public Library subscribes to research tools that allow you to discover reliable, accurate information sources, including newspaper and magazine articles. You will need your Bellingham Public Library barcode and PIN to login to most of the tools.

10-bed treatment program for LGBTQ+ identifying people aimed at helping people who are in early recovery. Includes outpatient services and peer support in a sober environment. This program requires drug screening, behavior contracts and attendance of twelve step programs as well as other mandatory requirements.

A community-based effort to find solutions for individuals who are high utilizers of emergency and criminal justice systems. The aim is to offer intensive, coordinated services to those whose needs span beyond any single agency. The GRACE Program provides intensive case management, coordination of services, and ongoing support.

As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

Free eye examinations and glasses for qualified low-income persons who complete an application and can meet the income requirements. Open the first and third Thursday of each month by appointment.

A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

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.

Behavioral Health care integrated with Family Care Network's primary care clinics. Includes visits with a licensed behavioral health specialist with follow up appointments.

Community-based food distributor with locations throughout Whatcom County. Food pick-up days/times vary by location. Schedule and phone numbers for each location are listed online.

Six hours of continuing education are required to fulfill parental obligations in receiving Medicaid Personal Care funding to care for their family member. Twice a year the Parent Coalition Program conducts trainings tailored to meet the needs of these families. Email [email protected] for more information.

Provides various programs that create stronger well-being for all Tribal members.

Provides low barrier and flexible, mobile clinical mental health services to individuals and families currently experiencing or exiting homelessness who have barriers to engaging in traditional mental health services. These services include individual therapy, family therapy, therapeutic groups, workshops, crisis intervention and support, and mental health case management.

The Red Cross assists military families in communicating with loved ones in an emergency, deployment assistance, and emergency financial assistance.

Provides housing opportunities for Nooksack Tribal community. Services include Low Rent Program, programs leading to eventual homeownership, and waiting list of Tribal members in need of affordable housing. Nooksack Housing also helps Tribal members connect with other state and federal housing services, including the Section 184 Home Loan Program, Down Payment Assistance, as well as other administrative assistance.

Weekly moderated chat rooms for LGBTQ young people ages 19 and younger to talk together in a safe space, and to express themselves.

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.