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Free veterinary wellness exams, vaccinations, parasiticides, microchips, and pet food/supplies for cats and dogs. Attending families are connected to information about additional resources (including spay/neuter services) available to communities that would otherwise find care inaccessible or unaffordable. Visit the website for upcoming clinic dates.

Basic needs assistance and resource navigation for recent immigrants to help connect people to available services.

A community-based effort to find solutions for individuals who are high utilizers of criminal justice systems. The aim is to lead people out of the criminal justice system and into intensive case management where those who are dealing with behavioral health issues can have their needs met appropriately.

Free 24/7 support for anyone in need. Live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselors respond to all inquiries. Online chat option to complement phone texting option.

SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a free, confidential, and impartial Medicare counseling resource. Volunteer SHIBA advisors are highly experienced in counseling Medicare-eligible residents of all ages and backgrounds, trained to help you understand your rights and options by offering up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions related to your health insurance needs.

Supports clients with chronic mental illness to develop skills to manage their symptoms and assists them to access a full range of services in the community. The program's intensity is continually adjusted to address the full spectrum of treatment, from crisis intervention to independence of case management.

Counseling services to address acute or chronic conditions that range from depression and anxiety, to complex trauma. Counseling services are also offered for those with co-occurring disorders which may include a combination of group therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback and individual therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

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.

Temporary income for people who have lost their job. Amount varies by previous income, requires weekly claims and ongoing job searching.

Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

Confidentially ask for support online. The Ask an Advocate page is monitored Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. You should receive a message back within 72-hours. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the helpline.

Trainings for local businesses, organizations, and service providers on domestic violence and sexual assault. These trainings are focused on a wide variety of topics, including sexual harassment in the workplace, medical provider trainings, working with victims of violence, and responding to children and teens who have experienced violence.

Through Healthy Children's Fund funding, doula services are now available for Medicaid-eligible families in Whatcom County. Eligible clients can receive up to 3 visits before birth, help during labor and delivery, 2 visits after birth, and up to 16 hours of support after the baby is born.

Access to databases, books, and websites with free content to support homeschooling families.

Free customized job search coaching, and career planning and training services that help individuals find a job or advance in their careers. Services include coaching, career planning, high school diploma/GED support, occupational classroom training, and workforce preparation activities.

After attending your first Village Circle group, you are welcome to join the private Facebook group. A space for Villagers to stay connected, while being mindful of the guidelines that keep the Village Circle groups feeling like a brave space to share.

Loans durable medical equipment to residents of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Equipment loaned includes wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and bedside and bathroom helpers of all kinds.

Provides limited emergency financial assistance through vouchers for food, gas, and other basic needs. Call and leave a message to request assistance. Messages will be responded to on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

A voluntary program for current or former foster youth, aged 15 through 22, who would like to receive supportive case management to establish and achieve goals in various areas of their lives.

Eligible families can receive assistance with employment and housing, benefit navigation and application assistance, affordable Internet connectivity, and more.

A full range of primary medical services, including well-child exams, immunizations, women’s health care, gender affirming care, on-site testing and laboratory services, behavioral health care, care of chronic illnesses, reproductive health and contraception, and sexually-transmitted disease testing and treatment.

An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care

16-bed facility specializing in providing recovery-oriented, community based residential behavioral health services to individuals transitioning out of hospital, inpatient or institutional setting who otherwise would have no other placement options due to their experiencing complex behavioral, medical, chemical dependency and/or mental health needs.

A toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes. Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

Childcare and early learning programming available at the Laurel Forest Early Learning Center in downtown Bellingham for children between the ages 18 months and 5 years. This inclusive preschool childcare program serves all children, including those with disabilities, and can coordinate with school district services to support a child’s special education and healthcare needs. Childcare available from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm for working families.