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Family-to-Family Class - NAMI of Whatcom County

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.

What's Here

All Mental Health
Education
Health
Health Education
Mental Health Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Families

Recovery Center - CCS Recovery Center Blaine

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services for youth, adults, and their families.

What's Here

Outpatient Treatment
Addiction and Recovery
Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Substance Use Counseling

Base Camp - Lighthouse Mission Ministries

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.

What's Here

Adults (31-54 years old)
Meals
Homeless
Temporary Shelter

Recovery Center - CCS Recovery Center Bellingham

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services for youth, adults, and their families.

What's Here

Addiction and Recovery
Teens (13-19 years old)
Substance Use Counseling
Outpatient Treatment
Adults (31-54 years old)

Community Field Trips - Wild Whatcom

Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails. Family friendly, all ages welcome.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)
Families

Adult Intensive Outpatient Program - Compass Health

A home and community-based, high-intensity treatment service for adults whose recovery and success could benefit from more frequent contact with their clinical team. Services are designed to assist individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders to accomplish their recovery goals and reside successfully in the community.

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Medication Management
Dual Diagnosis
Group Therapy
Addiction and Recovery
Substance Use Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Outpatient Treatment
Adults (31-54 years old)
Mental Health Care
Individual Counseling
Counseling
Case Management

Financial Empowerment Courses - The Whatcom Dream

Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Education
Adults (31-54 years old)
Money
Financial Education

Youth Transition Peer Groups - Center for Independence Marysville

For youth 14-24 who are working with CFI on individual goal plans. Helps connect individuals working toward similar goals and facing similar challenges. safe place for youth who are experiencing disabilities or have a chronic medical condition to come, relax, make new friends, and be appreciated for who they are.

What's Here

Peer Support
Teens (13-19 years old)
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
All Disabilities

Community Recreation Drop-In Group Programs - Max Higbee Center

Members engage in a variety of activities and community excursions. Programs include YMCA workouts, cooking classes, hikes, sports, library visits, art projects and much more. Alternative activities are always provided.

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Intellectual Disability
Recreation
Adults (31-54 years old)
Development Disability
Teens (13-19 years old)
Care
All Disabilities
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care

English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

ESOL classes offered at basic and intermediate levels for people who want to develop basic English literacy and improve language skills for the workplace. Classes include ESOL Basic through Level 4, and Citizenship Test Preparation. Classes are held two days a week for 2 hours.

What's Here

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Education
Adults (31-54 years old)

Individual Counseling - TouchStone Counseling Blaine Office

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.

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Care
Depression
Adults (31-54 years old)
Anger Management
Individual Counseling
Individuals
Anxiety
Mental Health Care
Counseling

GED Prep - Bellingham Technical College

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.

What's Here

Adults (31-54 years old)
Education
GED/High-School Equivalency

Grief Recovery Support Groups - Grief Share

Find a local grief recovery support group.

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Support Groups
Adults (31-54 years old)
Grieving

Ladies Night Out - Wild Whatcom

For female-identifying and non binary people ages 18+ to get outdoors and explore nature under the full moon, with other adults.

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Female
Adults (31-54 years old)
Recreation

Queer Youth Services - Northwest Youth Services

Provides education, advocacy, and support, along with material resources, for queer youth, their families, and community providers. There is also a dedicate safe space downtown where queer youth can connect, access resources, and live authentically.

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Transgender or Non-Binary
LGBTQIA+
Peer Support
Support Network
Young Adults (20-30 years old)

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program - Charlie Health

Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is a structured behavioral healthcare that offers a personalized combination of support groups, counseling, family therapy, and individualized therapy. Virtual IOP is meant to address issues such as anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, dissociative disorders, gender identity & dysphoria, mood disorders, personality disorders, self harm, substance use, and other trauma. Programs are available for individuals (adults and teens), families, and curated groups.

What's Here

Mental Health Care
Group Therapy
All Mental Health
Individual Counseling
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Family Counseling

Rapid Rehousing - Northwest Youth Services

This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.\nNote: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

What's Here

Adults (31-54 years old)
Homeless
Near Homeless
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Teens (13-19 years old)

Couples Counseling - TouchStone Counseling Blaine Office

Licensed counselors help couples discuss their relationship problems. These could be issues such as repetitive arguments; feelings of emptiness, isolation, anger or resentment; lack of affection or intimacy; infidelity; or pornography addiction.

What's Here

Adults (31-54 years old)
Counseling
Care

Peer-to-Peer Class - NAMI of Whatcom County

This free class is an experiential learning program for people experiencing a mental health challenge who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Peer-to-Peer consists of eight two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained teachers and a volunteer support person, all of whom are personally experienced at living well with mental illness.

What's Here

Mental Health Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Education
Peer Support
Health Education
Health

Victim Support Services

Criminal justice system advocacy, resources, referrals, educational and support groups for victims of crime and their families. Services are free of charge. Please note that VSS is located in Washington State and serves Snohomish county with limited services in other WA counties (King, Island, Skagit and Whatcom) on a case-by-case basis.

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Support Groups
Help Find Missing Persons
Peer Support
Adults (31-54 years old)
Support Network
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Adaptive Horsemanship and Riding Lessons - Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center

Adaptive riding lessons are taught by PATH International certified instructors. Lesson plans take into account the participant's physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Classes include arena riding, trail rides, and group activities.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
All Disabilities
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)

Youth Transition Summer Workshop - Center for Independence Marysville

A free overnight workshop for youth ages 16-24 who experience disability, plan to live independently, and have career or educational goals. The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment and learning independent living skills.

What's Here

Independent Living
Overnight Camp
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)

College Readiness - Bellingham Technical College

Self-paced courses to learn basic reading, writing, math, and GED preparation, along with workplace skills for today’s job market.

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GED/High-School Equivalency
Basic Literacy
College Readiness
Adults (31-54 years old)

Basics Class - NAMI of Whatcom County

A free 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens whom are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed.

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Mental Health Care
Parents
Health Education
Education
Families
All Mental Health
Adults (31-54 years old)
Health

Home Care - Cascade Connections Main Office

In home care for adults and children with developmental disabilities, and individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Services include personal hygiene assistance, meal planning and preparation, housework and laundry, shopping for groceries and clothes, medication management and supervision, escort to medical appointments, bed and mobility transfers, respite services, and more.

What's Here

Brain Injury
Caregivers
Development Disability
Children (2-12 years old)
All Disabilities
Adults (31-54 years old)
Care
Home Health Care

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