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24-hour services include picking up stray, injured, aggressive, dangerous and dead animals; transportation and impoundment of stray animals to the shelter for impound, or in cases of emergency, to a veterinarian for medical treatment; and more. If you are aware of an animal being abused or neglected, please call the Animal Control Office.

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 to be matched with a dentist.

A free transitional kindergarten for students who are not in an early learning program and are scheduled to begin kindergarten the following school year. The district must prioritize families with the lowest incomes and children most in need of additional preparation to be successful in kindergarten. Students must be 4 years old prior to August 31 to be eligible for the current school year.

Weekly Food Bank serving residents of Birch Bay. Food delivery available by request.

Washington residents who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage, or have limited coverage, can enroll in the ArrayRx Discount Card program to purchase their medications at a discounted price. The card will give you discounts on prescription drugs not covered by your insurance plan, can be used by Medicare beneficiaries who do not have Part D coverage, or provide prescription discounts for those on high deductible plans.

Offers a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse interests of the local senior population. Activities include card games, pool tables, and potluck lunch on Thursdays at 12:00 PM.

List of public bathrooms available throughout the Bellingham community.

Washington youth in foster care and their caregivers can request funding for various school fees, uniforms, college application fees, hair care, extracurricular activities and summer camps.

A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.

Goodwill offers two different programs to help people get their high school diploma or GED. High School 21+ program allows colleges to grant high school diplomas to individuals who are 21 years or older. Basic Skills & GED Test Preparation classes helps students prepare for all four GED test subject areas (writing, math, science, and social studies) as well as improving test-taking skills, digital skills, and taking practice tests.

An intensive treatment program that works with parents and children together to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and to teach parents the skills necessary to manage their child's severe behavior problems. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 7 with behavioral concerns.

Immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance provided by phone 24/7/365.

Individually tailored occupational therapy to meet each child’s unique needs. Services include free initial consultation, evaluation, private occupational therapy, and Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy intensives.

Free community paddling session for all ages and abilities. Paddle partners and adaptive equipment are provided to increase accessibility.

This free class is an experiential learning program for people experiencing a mental health challenge who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Peer-to-Peer consists of eight two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained teachers and a volunteer support person, all of whom are personally experienced at living well with mental illness.

The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider. The facility can also accept drop-offs from law enforcement and emergency medical technicians as a diversion alternative to jail or the emergency room.

Whatcom County Health and Community Services partners with community organizations and all seven Whatcom County school districts to coordinate and support prevention coalitions and community groups. These coalitions work with schools and others to increase connections and support healthy youth and families. Visit the website to learn more and get involved.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern.

Provides wheelchair lending and leasing for people that may only need equipment for a short time or cannot afford it otherwise. Rent-to-own may be available in specialty cases.

Love2Hope provides support for unhoused individuals and their companion pets by providing meals, supplies, pet food, and minor veterinary care. Assistance available at various events as well as regular outreach in downtown Bellingham.

Domestic public and private non-profit entities can apply for SAMHSA grants. Grants support a variety of behavioral health topics.

People experiencing homelessness can receive short-term mental health counseling, substance use disorder information and intakes, linkages to behavioral health teams, and naloxone overdose training and kits.

A central resource point for those affiliated with the Native American and Alaska Native Communities. The Hub was developed to support Indian health care providers, Tribal governments, families, and individuals looking for assistance navigating the complex behavioral health system. Any Indigenous person in Washington state can call the Hub for resources or support.

Provides individualized trauma-informed medical care and medication for opioid use disorder, including long acting injectable buprenorphine. MOUD medication available same-day.

Financial assistance to individuals with chronic kidney disease.