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Service to help guardians find temporary day care for short term demand.

Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.

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.

Resources to help support families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).

A faith-based transitional living facility for homeless women and children who may be struggling from addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or a crisis pregnancy. Services include safe clean rooms and warm beds, 24 hour support staff, services for pregnant women, weekly case management, life skills classes, access to community resources, help with finding permanent housing, options for employment and continuing education, and more.

Weatherization services focus on attic, floor and wall insulation, reducing drafts, heating system cleaning and safety inspection and ventilation improvements to improve a home’s energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality and address health and safety concerns. Identification of air quality improvements, such as mold and moisture reduction is also available. Available for both homeowners and renters with landlord permission.

Monthly support groups for individuals with disabilities to get “Out and About” in the community, make new friends, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Peer support is also provided by the staff who experience disabilities themselves.

Low barrier access to medication for opioid use disorder. Daily access to telehealth appointments with emergency medicine physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine (suboxone). Can write bridge prescriptions to ensure availability of medication.

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.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

A year-round substance use prevention and mentoring program that meets bi-monthly on weekends, for youth ages 9-12 or teens ages 13-17 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. All camp activities are provided free of charge.

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.

A student loan counseling session will give you the opportunity to discuss your options with a counselor who will give personalized recommendations about the repayment programs you might qualify for, along with other suggestions to make the debt more manageable.

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.

An online resource with information on programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs. All information is free, easy to access and updated regularly.

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.

In-patient facility where hospice patients with a limited life expectancy can receive individual care.

Helps adults or adolescents who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, assault & battery, survivor of homicide, and child abuse. Services include: crisis counseling, advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault crimes, safety planning, legal advocacy, transportation to medical, legal, and therapy appointments, Domestic Violence shelter, traditional healing and emergency assistance.

The women’s health specialists at PeaceHealth help manage the body’s changing needs through all of life’s stages. Team members may include gynecologists, obstetricians, nurse practitioners, certified mid-wives, pelvic floor specialists or gynecologic surgeons. Conditions treated include benign (noncancerous) gynecologic conditions, bladder or bowel leakage, gynecological cancer, and pelvic problems.

Offers major home repairs and improvements in order to maintain safe living conditions and home value. Repairs include, but are not limited to, weatherization, painting, landscaping, and roofing.

Long-Term Care services in the comfort of your own home. Caregiving services, assistance with activities of daily living, nursing services, assistive technology, and even modifications to your house are aspects of in-home care. If you are needing assistance to live safely in your own home and meet income qualifications, you could be eligible to receive in-home care.

Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, period and hygiene supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

Anyone is welcome for a community meal. Usually provides soup during winter, can vary during summer.

Provides food to anyone seeking assistance, households are welcome to visit each open day. Fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, protein, and bakery items offered in an "outdoor undercover farmers market" setting.

Empowers youth to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways through a restorative justice approach.