Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.

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.

A program for adults (aged 16+) with developmental disabilities. Self-advocacy members are encouraged to develop and practice skills to become strong self-advocates.

Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adult English language learners. Services include support for English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills; GED (General Educational Development) test preparation; and basic computer skills.

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

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.

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Community Engagement provider to receive one-on-one support to introduce community resources and create lasting relationships, develop goals and strategies, and learn skills that will facilitate integration into the community. This program is contracted through DDA and must be approved by your case manager prior to program start.

A short-term housing program for homeless young adults (single, couples, or parenting) ages 18-24 to work on tenancy skills and housing qualifications. Northwest Youth Services supports youth with: An apartment for up to 18 months, help to find a job, access to health/support services, opening a savings account to save for long term housing.

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.

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.

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.

An online chat space that is anonymous and confidential where you can connect with a trained LGBTQ peer support volunteer to have a conversation about many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. All calls are confidential.

Find a local grief recovery support group.

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.

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.

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.

Goodwill offers two different programs to help people get their high school diploma or GED. High School 21+ program allows colleges to grant high school diplomas to individuals who are 21 years or older. Basic Skills & GED Test Preparation classes helps students prepare for all four GED test subject areas (writing, math, science, and social studies) as well as improving test-taking skills, digital skills, and taking practice tests.

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.

For people ages 18+ to explore the natural history of local parks on meandering walks meant to engage your senses and deepen your sense of place. Accessible to people of most abilities.

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.

Prioritizes dental care for the following groups: pregnant women, parents of UCNW pediatric patients, established UCNW pediatric dental patients once they reach adulthood, people living with HIV, developmentally disabled patients, adults with dental emergencies, UCNW medical patients with certain health conditions who are referred by their provider.\nEmergency dental care is available to anyone living in Whatcom County. If you are in pain or have swelling, call to make an appointment.

Provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

Intensive Outpatient Program. A home and community-based treatment program for adults experiencing severe and persistent mental health symptoms. IOP offers the opportunity to develop sustainable coping skills, vocational skills, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness of mental health illnesses.

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