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Supports pregnant and parenting families who find themselves lacking a healthy support network. Families can access mentors and holistic wrap-around services from the time of awareness of pregnancy to the child’s fifth birthday.

Designed to meet the needs of busy parents, Brigid Collins offers affordable, customizable parent coaching and support. Both one-on-one coaching (with a free initial consultation) and group seminars are available.

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.

A unique opportunity for hardworking families to help build and buy their own homes. Eligibility based on length of Whatcom residency, income, current housing status, ability to make timely monthly mortgage payments, and background check.

Ages 18 and over. Experienced counselors treat many issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, self-injury, domestic violence, family conflict, oppositional defiance, poor self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

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.

Mindfulness training is intended to improve quality of life and aid in the management of conditions including stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Therapy sessions include meditation exercises as well as purposeful awareness-building of the various facets of wellness, including physical, social and familial, mental/emotional, intellectual, occupational/academic, and environmental wellness.

Services include adult and family medicine, pediatrics, gynecologic and reproductive care, Maternal Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM), WIC, psychiatry, dental and orthodontics, geriatrics and home visits, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling for parent-child relationship improvement, dive and work physicals, pharmacy, lab and x-ray, COVID testing and vaccines, and rheumatology.

Services include individualized treatment plans, DUI and chemical dependency assessments, outpatient services, intensive outpatient services, alcohol and drug information school, individual and group therapy, help with family and personal conflicts, and connection with legal, employment, and family services.

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.

Ensures foster parents are prepared through Foster Class, supported through ongoing Foster Family Support Groups, and backed by an attentive team of Foster Care Specialists.

A 12 week-long parent-child program for children ages 18 months to 3 years, with and without special needs. Check online for registration openings.

Holiday assistance programs that provide lower-income families in our community with an opportunity to receive gifts, have gifts for their children, and funds to purchase food for a Christmas dinner celebration.

The free 8-session, 4 week course is taught by trained family members and is for families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their loved ones.

A limited number of car seats are available for Whatcom County families referred to SWRFA through local social service agencies.

Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility that meets their needs. This program is for adults with serious mental illness, dementia, mood disorder or other neurological disorders. Eligible adults also have challenging behaviors which are a barrier to hospital discharge OR their long term care facility placement is at risk due to challenging behaviors.

GED prep prepares students for the GED test. Students work in groups, on computers, and individually at their own pace. Focus on improving basic academic and workplace skills. Requires a positive attitude and commitment to attending classes.

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.

Small claims mediation is an informal process where impartial mediators guide people to resolve their conflict through discussion and negotiation, providing a private, confidential, and safe setting for all parties to speak and hear one another. Clients are able to consider remedies to satisfy their conflict that the court is not able to address.

Hotline to report child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.

Bellingham Public Library locations provide public access to computers, and printing and copying equipment (15 cents per black and white page, 50 cents per color page). Visitors with a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card may use a computer with internet access for up to 120 minutes a day. Visitors without a library card may use a guest pass. Free wireless internet access (WiFi) is available in all library buildings.

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 and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. 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.

Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.

Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.

Free introductory courses for people who have no computer experience or who need a little extra training. Learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including typing (keyboarding), internet and email. Later, take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create simple spreadsheets and documents like a resume. Online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers also offered.