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Provides opportunities to gain the experience needed to begin a career or advance to higher education by offering hands-on training in more than 100 career technical areas, the opportunity to earn a high school diploma or GED, or help preparing for college through partnerships with local colleges. Resources are also available for English Language Learners. Individuals earn a stipend while in the program and must adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, violence, and harassment.

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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.

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Program that distributes specialized telecommunication equipment to enable Washington residents to have independent use of the telephone.

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Help paying a PSE bill for people who have an urgent and/or shut off notice. Appointment with Opportunity Council Energy Assistance needs to be scheduled first (temporary assistance offered in the event appointment is scheduled far out).

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Provides confidential, comprehensive services for substance abuse and chemical dependency, as well as outpatient treatment.

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Provides Washington landlords with an incentive and added security to work with tenants receiving rental assistance. The program offers up to $1,000 and up to fourteen days’ rent loss to the landlord in reimbursement for some potentially required move-in upgrades, and up to $5,000 in qualifying damages caused by a tenant during tenancy.

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Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. Sign up for Internet Essentials for $14.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment. Families who qualify for Internet Essentials but have outstanding Xfinity debt may qualify for debt forgiveness as part of the Essentials program.

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A voluntary, confidential, and affordable process for resolving conflict with the help of a neutral, trained professional. Mediation is offered for a range of disputes, including divorce issues (property and financial), parenting plan creation or modification, parent/teen, other family issues (elder care, estates, etc.), co-worker and workplace issues, business/consumer, foreclosure, small claims, neighborhood issues, landlord/tenant, anti-harassment, intercultural, victim/offender, and more.

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Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.

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Protective payee services for veterans and family members who are incapable of managing their own financial affairs.

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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. The North Fork branch has two spaces, one is an outdoor space with no access to the library, the other an interior meeting room.

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Brainspotting is a new type of therapy that can be used for people who have experienced trauma or have PTSD, anxiety, or ADHD, as well as those who struggle with impulse control, sports performance, substance abuse, chronic fatigue or chronic pain.

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Early childhood preschool programs provide a language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 who have been identified with developmental delays and qualify for special education services. Programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Contact your school district to apply.

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Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for them or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.

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Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.

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Series of virtual classes on the pitfalls of debt and how to increase monthly income. Topics vary weekly across 6 week cycles.

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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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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. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

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Youth in foster care and their caregivers can shop in-person or submit an online request for free clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.

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Renew, replace or apply for a driver's license, ID card, or instruction permit; renew vehicle tabs or boat decals; get new license plates; report a vehicle sale or transfer of ownership; register a vehicle or boat; get a disabled parking placard or tabs; and more.

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Certified Peer Specialists provide recovery support to adults who have an opiate and/or stimulant use disorder and experience or are at risk of homelessness. Peer specialists have lived experience of substance use and mental health recovery and are trained to provide support services.

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ELA classes are for students who need to improve their English skills to enroll in college, or succeed in the workplace or American culture. Classes are offered at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as class options in the evening. Placement testing is required.

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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.

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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.

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