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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
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.
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
Wi-Fi equipped mobile classroom that offers digital services to community members in rural locations. Providers can contact to host classes or workshops. Community members can view upcoming workshop schedule online and call to register.

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Education
Adults
Computer or Internet Access
Computer Class
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Free introductory courses for people who have no computer experience or who need a little extra training. Learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including typing (keyboarding), internet and email. Later, take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create simple spreadsheets and documents like a resume. Online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers also offered.
Weekly one-on-one or group equine therapy sessions with a Mental Health & Family Counselor and their team of horses. These sessions are conducted onsite at a peaceful, secluded farm, and are tailored to the needs of each participant.

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Armed Forces
Health
Mental Health Care
Specialized Therapy
Adults
Veterans
Supports adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to thrive in their communities. Supports may include, but are not limited to personal care, financial support, budgeting, bill paying, cooking and cleaning, support making and attending medical appointments, positive behavior supports, and community integration.

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Care
In-Home Support
Adults
Independent Living
Developmental Disability
Disability
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
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
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.

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Gender
Sexuality
Help Hotlines
LGBTQ
Teens
Children
Individuals
Support Network
Adults
Peer Support
Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. Services include support for basic reading and writing skills, GED (General Educational Development) test preparation, and basic computer skills.

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Basic Literacy
Computer Class
GED/High-School Equivalency
Education
More Education
Adults
Tutoring
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.

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Health
Mental Health Care
Adults
Families
Education
Mental Illness
Health Education
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
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.
Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails. Family friendly, all ages welcome.
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.

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Mental Illness
Families
Adults
Mental Health Care
Health Education
Health
Education
ELA classes are for students who need to improve their English skills to enroll in college, or succeed in the workplace or American culture. Classes are offered at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as class options in the evening. Placement testing is required.
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
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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Recreation
Adults
Adult Daycare
Teens
Disability
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
Daytime Care
Care

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