Website containing descriptive information concerning persons reported missing in the State of Washington. For reporting missing persons, contact local law enforcement.

Regional crisis line for anyone in crisis, those who want to know more about suicide prevention and further resources, and requests for local crisis outreach and response services.

Community-based food distributor with locations throughout Whatcom County. Food pick-up days/times vary by location. Schedule and phone numbers for each location are listed online.

Helps Lynden community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. Call to set up an appointment.

Online chat option to access a range of free services including confidential support from a trained staff member, support finding a local health facility with services like sexual assault forensic exams, someone to help you talk through what happened, local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery, referrals for long term support in your area, information about the laws in your community, and basic information about medical concerns.

Provides assistance to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have short-term emergency needs for financial assistance, including utility bills (shut-off impending), critical prescription needs, grocery vouchers (when other food assistance is not available), and emergency gasoline assistance.

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.

Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.

Helps adults or adolescents who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, assault & battery, survivor of homicide, and child abuse. Services include: crisis counseling, advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault crimes, safety planning, legal advocacy, transportation to medical, legal, and therapy appointments, Domestic Violence shelter, traditional healing and emergency assistance.

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family.

Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

A Bellingham program that sends a behavioral health specialist and a public health nurse to respond to specific non-violent behavioral health 911 calls. The Alternative Response Team (ART) is an innovative program that benefits people having mental or behavioral health challenges, and our police personnel, allowing them to respond to other emergent calls requiring law enforcement intervention.

People with disabilities or access and functional needs may need to take additional steps to prepare for emergencies. CFI can teach individuals how to put together an emergency preparedness plan.

Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

A 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Advocates can provide peer support and advocacy, information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers, and more.

Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Emergency shelter open during severe weather events to provide individuals and families in need with a safe place to sleep, warm food, and referrals to community resources whenever possible. Call or check website to verify open status.

Semi-regular free community meals provided. See event listings on social media for dates and availability.

Free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 140 languages available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance provided by phone 24/7/365.

Hotline to report child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.

Provides food and energy assistance to low income households allowing the clients to maintain his or her dignity while applying for services. Commodity foods, nutrition education, energy assistance, lummi wood cutting, food bank, diapers and clothing, and holiday food baskets.

Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).