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Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.

Support group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness.

Promotes the well-being of children, youth, and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity. This includes organizing the Mount Baker Community Coalition, Whatcom Prevention Coalition, the Whatcom Community Health Workers Network, and more.

One on one peer support designed to equip dads with the tools and confidence they need to help their family thrive.

Apply online or in person to receive a free library card. Adult applicants will ned to provide a photo ID.

Dental care for Lummi Tribal Members, and other American Indian/Alaska Natives.

24/7 overnight shelter and day center including men and women dorms, medical respite, and a family shelter. Pets welcome. Nightly check-in begins at 7pm. Free breakfast (7am), lunch (12pm), and dinner (5pm) served daily. Other services for guests include showers, public restrooms, and laundry services.

The preschool program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 - 5 years old. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool program for qualifying children and families.

Transforms people and neighborhoods by providing a means for volunteers, nonprofits, schools, government and health care organizations to come together to solve community challenges.

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.

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

The Arc of Whatcom County is partnering with partners4housing to provide free Residential Assessment (RA) to local families.

A variety of outdoor and academic programs that operate seasonally throughout the year. Activities include biking, climbing, swimming, hiking, snowboarding, and kayaking when seasonally appropriate. All programs are free of charge and priority is given to Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, Newcomer and low income families. Visit website to view current activities and sign up.

A comprehensive set of supports for community members living with dementia, as well as those providing their care. Services include a variety of support groups, art classes, memory screenings, and dementia-friendly events.

If you think you may have a problem with drinking and want to talk with a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, call the 24/7 hotline.

The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

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.

Provides health services in the Whatcom County jail following the requirements set out by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. The most frequent health conditions affecting residents in the jail are addiction, mental illness, systemic infections, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders, and traumatic injury.

Helps community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. 1-2 week regular turnaround.

Counseling services provided via Telehealth if it is not possible to meet in person. This service requires use of a laptop or tablet in order to log in to a Zoom session.

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

Empowering individuals with vision loss to live independently in their homes and communities. Participants are matched with a local provider for several home base sessions to learn skills for adapting to visual disability, how to use aids and device to assist in regular tasks, and how to emotionally adjust to vision changes.

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.

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.