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

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Skills & Training
Education
Computer or Internet Access
Employment
Work
Help Find Work
Adults
A 9 bedroom emergency shelter serving people who are homeless and have behavioral health issues. Trained staff on-duty 24 hours a day.

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Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Mental Illness
Substance Dependency
Adults
Short-Term Housing
Provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain access to health and educational services and supports. These services include family resource and insurance navigation, and legal advocacy on issues related to access to healthcare and education.

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Adults
Teens
Developmental Disability
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Legal
Children
Disability
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.
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 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.

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Adults
Mental Illness
Mental Health Care
Outpatient Treatment
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.

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One-on-One Support
Recreation
Daytime Care
Care
Mentoring
Adult Daycare
Adults
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
Teens
Disability
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.
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.

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Peer Support
Adults
Sexuality
LGBTQ
One-on-One Support
Help Hotlines
Gender
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, learning and improving basic computer skills, and open computer lab for learning how to use online educational resources. Find the current class schedule online.

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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Computer or Internet Access
Citizenship & Immigration
Limited English
Immigrants
Adults
Education
More Education
Basic Literacy
Computer Class
Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.

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Developmental Disability
Recreation
Overnight Camp
Disability
Physical Disability
Teens
Adults
For female-identifying and non binary people ages 18+ to get outdoors and explore nature under the full moon, with other adults.
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.

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Housing
Adults
Care
Residential Care
Residential Housing
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.

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Mental Illness
Adults
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Health
In Crisis
Mental Health Care
A free parenting program that runs for eight weeks, three quarters per year. The program is specifically designed for families facing challenging life circumstances who desire to develop family-building skills. Parenting classes are held one evening per week in Bellingham, and include a hot meal, nursery care for children ages 4 and under, and Kids Groups for elementary and middle school aged children facing complex life challenges.

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Parenting Education
Children
Education
Parents
Free Meals
Adults
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
Support Network
Help Find Missing Persons
Adults
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Peer Support
Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.
Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is a level of behavioral healthcare that is typically more structured and intensive than traditional weekly therapy. Virtual IOP programs are available for individuals (adults and teens), families, and curated groups.

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Mental Health Care
Mental Illness
Teens
Adults
Family Counseling
Group Therapy
Individual Counseling
Support group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness.

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Mental Illness
Support Groups
Adults
Peer Support
Mental Health Care
Families
Health
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services for youth, adults, and their families.

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Adults
Teens
Outpatient Treatment
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Dependency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Works with Whatcom County businesses to provide employment services to people with disabilities in our community. Services include help with getting and keeping a job, job coaching and on-site support, goal setting and career consulting, resume writing and interviewing skills practice, and empowerment and advocacy.

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Interview Training
Disability
Adults
Mentoring
Developmental Disability
Job Placement
Work
Help Find Work
Resume Development
Skills & Training
Temporary housing program for young adults ages 18 to 24. Provides four beds at each location (Bellingham and Mt. Vernon) where young adults can stay for up to 90 days. Note: HUSLY is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

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Homeless
Teens
Adults
Housing
Emergency Shelter
Short-Term Housing
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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Health Education
Health
Education
Families
Parents
Mental Health Care
Adults
Mental Illness
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.

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In-Home Support
Disability
Developmental Disability
Care
Caregivers
Children
Adults

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