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If you need access to the Internet, your Library can help by lending you a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device. If you have a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card, you may borrow a hotspot for 3 weeks. If no one is waiting, it can be renewed up to 3 times. Visit the online catalog to place a request.

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Health care coverage, cash assistance, and case management for individuals age 65 and over, blind or disabled and who meet income and resource requirements. Cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program available to eligible individuals who are determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months. This program provides maximum monthly cash grant of $450 for a single individual or $570 for a married couple.

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Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. Centers provide resources and referral for basic needs such as food, clothing, and house, as well as medical and mental health, legal assistance and more.

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Future U.S. Citizens can prepare for the “test” in a safe and trusting environment. Citizenship application help is free.

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Sangha Mamas are a group of mamas and grand-mamas who share a common intention to practice the dharma and to be present for adventures in parenting. Available via Zoom.

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Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You can join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage (Part C). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.

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GRADS (Graduation, Reality, And Dual-role Skills) is a program for pregnant and parenting students that provides the academic and childcare support necessary to stay in high school and graduate. Available at no cost to parents under age 21 who live in Whatcom County.

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Health Educators offer education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. At each visit, the health educator spends time with the patient to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes.

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Washington State's licensed child care status and record database. Search providers and find out background check statuses, licensing history, monitoring reports and more.

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Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b

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Provides children’s mental health services to Medicaid eligible children and their families. After an initial assessment and determination of need for ongoing help, core mental health services available include individual and/or family counseling/therapy, medication evaluation/management and coordination with primary care physicians, and case management.

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Provides personalized assistance to low-income families and individuals in locating and accessing prescription assistance, copay assistance and discounted medications. Connects clients to programs, and helps with filling out applications. \xa0State legislature established the Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation to provide assistance to anyone whose prescription drug coverage is inadequate, including private insurance, Medicaid and plans on the health care exchange.

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Provides individualized trauma-informed medical care and medication for opioid use disorder, including long acting injectable buprenorphine. MOUD medication available same-day.

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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.

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Counseling support for those dealing with grief or loss.

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Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.

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Offers financial assistance to cancer patients in urgent need who are within a three-month window of treatment. Cancer patients may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $450 to help with expenses including the following: Rent/mortgage, Utilities, Food, Transportation, Dental care, Childcare, Medical supplies, Prescription copays. Financial assistance may take up to two to three months, so program is not able to assist with immediate shut-off or eviction notices.

Washington 211

Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various\xa0Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.

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If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help by installing free smoke alarms in homes and educating communities about home fire safety.

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Advocacy counselors provide safety planning, emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals through the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Provides assistive devices and technology for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who have difficulty communicating with their families and caregivers. \xa0Loans assistive technology such as specialized communication devices and laptop computers that are outfitted for communication needs.

Washington 211

A comprehensive web resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders. Provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, buprenorphine practitioners, and opioid treatment providers.

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An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.

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Designs and facilitates small and large group processes. Groups and organizations use facilitation services to guide meetings in which emotions may run high or important decisions need to be made.

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Counseling services to address acute or chronic conditions that range from depression and anxiety, to complex trauma. Counseling services are also offered for those with co-occurring disorders which may include a combination of group therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback and individual therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

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