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A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.

Find a local grief recovery support group.

The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider. The facility can also accept drop-offs from law enforcement and emergency medical technicians as a diversion alternative to jail or the emergency room.

Therapeutic animal visits for elders, schools, community and corporate events. Provides a unique opportunity for a multitude of community members to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of animal interaction.

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

Whatcom Clubhouse is a nonclinical social rehabilitation approach to address mental illness and is considered a ‘Peer Run and Support Program’. Any adult Whatcom County resident with a mental health diagnosis can apply for a free membership, which allows participating in structured, social daily activities at the Clubhouse location.

Residential supports for adults offered in a comfortable, home atmosphere. All homes are open to any individual, including those with mental, physical and cognitive disabilities.

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.

A computer lab open at specific times for community members and Goodwill students to search for jobs, do homework, and practice computer skills.

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

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.

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.

Classes for adults to work together to study reading, writing, and speaking in English. Classes include Talk Time (practicing English conversation), preparing for the GED (General Education Diploma), citizenship test preparation, and learning and improving basic computer skills. Dates, times, and locations vary, find the current class schedule online.

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.

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.

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

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.

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.

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.

Services include abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, gender-affirming care, HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, STD testing and treatment, primary care, period and menstruation supplies, vaccines, and wellness/preventative care.

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

A 9 bedroom emergency shelter serving people who are homeless and have behavioral health issues. Trained staff on-duty 24 hours a day.

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.

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.

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