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Advocacy counseling is available to clients who want to meet one-on-one with an advocacy counselor. Sessions are available on a scheduled basis during business hours or during specific walk-in hours. These sessions are strength and empowerment-based and include emotional support, on-going safety planning, identifying coping skills, problem solving, information about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, and referrals to other community resources. Advocates can also provide emotional support during medical exams.

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.

Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.

Free or low-cost health insurance. Coverage includes primary care, emergency visits, maternity services, pediatric care, dental services, vision care, prescription medications and more.

Year-round program distributing giftbags quarterly to isolated seniors to build community connections. Giftbags are themed to distribution time. Community engagement in building the gift bags is welcome.

Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.

Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

Provides career services to people who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision and need the skills to get, keep or get promoted in a job

Local youth development clubs to grow physical, mental, and emotional health. Clubs participate in a wide variety of activities, often focused on nature, farming, science, and culture.

Education program designed to educate and support individuals in their role as parents or caretakers of children. The program incorporates positive parenting skills with a child development knowledge base that promotes strong and healthy families.

A Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare, and may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, and dental services.

Virtual program open to solo parents and caregivers, couples, and co-parents, with children aged 10-19 years. Adult participants attend without adolescents and teens in attendance. Groups meet 2 hours, once a week, for 9 consecutive weeks.

Weekly casual paddle along Bellingham waterfront catering to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

A peer-to-peer support line. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about a variety of issues, including bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, and depression. Calls and chats are confidential.

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.

Cultural activities that increases awareness about drug and alcohol abuse. Through participation and strong cultural identity, youth and young adults will learn a balance that creates discipline to live in a healthier way. Some prevention activities include: drum making, weaving, beading, pow-wow, War and Journey canoeing, traditional food gathering, and field trips.

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

Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.

Help with psychiatric medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions.

Non-native English speakers are empowered with tools they can use as members of a growing community through classes for adults in ESL/ELL and Certified Education in Spanish.

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.

Limited capacity food delivery program intended for people who are physically unable to access Bellingham Food Bank's other programs. Delivers 1 box of groceries every week or every other week. Participants in home delivery do not qualify for other services through Bellingham Food Bank.

Trade in old medical equipment that is in decent shape but needs a few repairs in exchange for new equipment of equal or lesser cost. Other equipment that is not medical or mobility related, such as a laptop, may be accepted for a trade in specialty cases.

Curated online resources and lending library for pregnancy and infant loss.

On-site health center to provide physical, behavioral, and mental health care for students beyond the scope of a school nurse. Operated in conjunction with Sea Mar Community Health and Compass Health. Open to all Bellingham Public School high school students.