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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides job search support, career exploration, computer use, training on resumes and cover letters, and interview preparation. Job training programs for youth, adults, and mature workers, as well as worker retraining.

Provides in-person or remote support and community resource referrals so that youth may explore, identify, and achieve their goals in employment and education.

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.

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.

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.

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

A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

Support group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.

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.

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.

Find a local grief recovery support group.

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.

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.