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Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance. The North Fork space is an outdoor space and has no access to the library.

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

Whatcom County Recovery Court (formerly Drug Court) is to reduce crime and improve the quality of life and safety in our community by fostering long-term change in individuals living with a substance use disorder. Whatcom County Recovery Court provides intensive case management services to individuals living with a substance use disorder.

Early childhood preschool programs provide a language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 who have been identified with developmental delays and qualify for special education services. Programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Contact your school district to apply.

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.

Licensing, training and support services for relatives and close family friends to care for children.

If you need access to the Internet, your Library can help by lending you a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device. If you have a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card, you may borrow a hotspot for 3 weeks. If no one is waiting, it can be renewed up to 3 times. Visit the online catalog to place a request.

Offers comprehensive and culturally sensitive mental health counseling services to the Nooksack Tribal community and Native Americans living in the area (families, elders, adults, adolescents and children).

Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

Through Healthy Children's Fund funding, doula services are now available for Medicaid-eligible families in Whatcom County. Eligible clients can receive up to 3 visits before birth, help during labor and delivery, 2 visits after birth, and up to 16 hours of support after the baby is born.

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is available to help those in the community experiencing a crisis due to mental illness and/or substance use issues. They provide assistance in community settings such as homes and schools. They are professionals trained to evaluate a person for safety, de-escalate a crisis, and provide information and education. They also refer people to community behavioral health services for additional support.

Project designed to enhance the neighborhood feel, build a community-partnered response to homelessness, and mitigate potential challenges arising from Base Camp’s downtown location. Services include a Downtown Bellingham Liaison available to support downtown residents and businesses with issues related to homelessness, an Incident/Concern Matrix tool to help business in their interactions with neighbors experiencing homelessness, dedicated litter patrol, bi-weekly Neighbor Advisory forum, de-escalation training, and more.

Provides support and information related to prenatal and postpartum health. Services include prenatal and postpartum education groups, breastfeeding groups, transportation assistance during pregnancy, hospital tours in English and Spanish, behavioral health counseling, dental care, WIC, and chemical dependency services.

Provides children’s mental health services to Medicaid eligible children and their families. After an initial assessment and determination of need for ongoing help, core mental health services available include individual and/or family counseling/therapy, medication evaluation/management and coordination with primary care physicians, and case management.

Eligible foster youth receive up to 36 months of rental assistance, with the possibility of a 24-month extension under the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments. Participants work alongside a housing support specialist to receive individualized services, aiding them in achieving self-sufficiency, addressing not just their immediate housing needs but also their long-term stability and independence.

A resource platform to help students in Whatcom County decide their next step in education or career training, learn where to attain it, and how to get support along their path.

A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) family and community peer support network. Support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASDs as well as to adults impacted by FASDs. Groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers.

Serves families with children ages birth to five to ensure access to quality early childhood services for families in the Nooksack Valley School District. The focus of the birth to five programs is to support each and every child’s individual development, ensuring school readiness when entering kindergarten.

Support and social gathering place for those living in the Roosevelt Neighborhood. Available for community members who need access to the internet, a computer for searching for resources, use of a phone for making resource calls, or support in finding assistance. The Center can be rented out by grassroots, volunteer groups or nonprofit meetings for affordable rates outside of public hours.

Provides a safe, inclusive, community-oriented space where peers can support peers in their unique recovery journey.

A mobile outreach program that bridges people to the organizations and services they need. Focusing on the unhoused community, B2S delivers basic triage supplies, camping supplies like tents and blankets, makes connections to other services, and builds relationships to move toward longer term outcomes.

Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance. Individuals wanting to use the conference room in the South Whatcom Library should reach out to Sudden Valley Community Association.

A 24/7 intensive community outreach that provides crisis intervention/prevention and recovery stabilization services to adults in a community. Through non-emergent recovery stabilization, outreach services are provided to individuals at risk of, or who have recently experienced a behavioral health crisis.

A faith-based transitional living facility for homeless women and children who may be struggling from addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or a crisis pregnancy. Services include safe clean rooms and warm beds, 24 hour support staff, services for pregnant women, weekly case management, life skills classes, access to community resources, help with finding permanent housing, options for employment and continuing education, and more.

Offers support services for grandparents or other non-parental caregivers of children in their custody in Whatcom, Island and San Juan County.