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A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.

Guarantees access to life-altering forms of immigration relief to children and youth who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by their parents.

Provides benefits to legal immigrants who are not eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, solely because of immigration status. Households that include a person eligible for FAP receive the same amount of food benefits they would receive for this person if they were eligible for SNAP.

Safety and Support Program aims to minimize the negative consequences associated with substance use by providing practical strategies to decrease risk. Diseases like HIV or hepatitis C can be spread when people who use injection drugs share needles or other equipment. This program provides new, sterile needles and equipment to people who use injection drugs, and provides connections to drug treatment, disease testing, vaccines, and other social services.

PeaceHealth’s family medicine team is here for you through all life stages. The primary care doctor in a family practice is trained in both pediatric and adult medicine. This makes it perfect for families who want care conveniently delivered in the same clinic. Patients can see the same doctor for care from childhood through adulthood.

Eviction prevention rental assistance program serving low-income Whatcom County households who are at risk of becoming homeless. Services include housing-focused case management and temporary rent assistance to help households maintain housing and avoid homelessness. Call for updates on screening and scheduling.

DSHS-approved mobile app to manage your EBT card and account.

Services ensure Tribal Veterans receive the benefits they deserve for serving their country.

USDA assists approved lenders in offering fixed, low-interest, no money down home loans for low and moderate-income households in eligible rural areas.

Helps residents in the Columbia Valley urban growth area of Whatcom County replace old woodstoves with new, certified wood or pellet stoves and/or heat pumps. Open to Columbia Valley residents who meet certain qualifications.

Seminar (available in 4-hour or 90-minute format) that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources.

Residents from the greater Ferndale community can rent plots for a low cost and grow their own food. Plots rent for $20 for the season plus a $10 refundable cleaning deposit. The garden season is from April 1st to September 30th, email early to be considered for the waitlist.

Free 24/7 support for Washington residents age 25 and under. Trained crisis counselors respond for issues ranging from stress, anxiety, threats, abuse, and more.

A special Head Start program serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant parents in Whatcom County. Services include prenatal education, health and nutrition services, family development support, and home visits focusing on child development and quality early education. This program is for income eligible families.

Low-interest loans to help homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes recover from declared disasters.

A Debt Management Program is a structured repayment plan that helps you pay off your unsecured debts more easily. Often, it comes with the added benefits of lower interest rates and waived fees.

These multi-hour free classes cover the homebuying process from the very beginning to move-in. Upon completion participants earn a certificate from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. The certificate allows you to take advantage of special loan products and is a requirement for any of the WSHFC’s affordable loan products. Virtual and In-person classes available, check website for dates/times.

A facility offering prompt assessment and brief-term treatment for individuals aged 18 and under facing mental or emotional health crises, including suicidal risks. The facility is designed for brief interventions, with a maximum stay of 23 hours and 59 minutes.

Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.

Allows groups of people to "lease" a WTA-owned van for the purpose of commuting to and from a common worksite. The vanpool group pays a fare based on the number of miles the van travels each month. Fares cover all costs to operate the van, including fuel, maintenance and insurance.

Provides affordable educational, nutritional, social and recreational programs for Ferndale senior citizens. A place for seniors to gather together for fitness, health and happiness.

Bellingham Public Library works collaboratively with local educators to provide useful resources to Bellingham students, including curriculum support materials, and class visits for pre-school through high school students.

Quiet time for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to work, read, or study in a safe space.

Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.

High School Diploma (HS+) is a program for adults 18 and over to earn a high school diploma using previous experience to meet high school requirements.