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A program for adults (aged 16+) with developmental disabilities. Self-advocacy members are encouraged to develop and practice skills to become strong self-advocates.

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.

Primary care doctors help you stay healthy and prevent illness. Conditions treated include behavioral health issues, chronic illness, developmental delay/disability, minor aches & pains, minor infections, minor injuries, routine illness, and sexual health.

A monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

Works to end the abuse and neglect of people with disabilities who are currently incarcerated in Washington State, while also supporting long-term efforts toward disability justice.

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

Investigates the extent to which individuals with disabilities retain their basic rights to make personal and financial decisions and how people in positions to assist them in exercising those rights respect, protect, and facilitate the individual’s expressed interests.

Online library of resources that provide support, training, and information to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.

Designated Crisis Responders provide legal assessment of grave disability and/or danger to self or others as a result of a mental health or substance use disorder for possible involuntary detention to a behavioral health facility. As a component of the evaluation, it must be determined that other, less restrictive options for stabilization of the crisis have been ruled out or deemed inappropriate.

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.

Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various\xa0Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.

Provides dental care that is not otherwise available in the community for patients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Adults with DDA Medicaid benefits are usually eligible for DECOD services. Other individuals may be eligible if they meet state requirements.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

Contracts with organizations throughout Whatcom County to provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

Replace a Social Secuirty card if it's lost, stolen, or damaged; request a Social Security number if you don't have one; and report a stolen Social Security number if you suspect it's being used by someone else.

Provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity.

Community home for adults with developmental disabilities.

An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.

Serves families with children from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities in order to maximize each child’s development.

A resource library for the Washington Homeownership Resource Center. Includes resources for Seniors, Veterans, people with a disability, Black homeowners, and renters.