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National Domestic Violence Hotline

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.

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In Crisis
Sexual Assault Survivor
Help Hotlines
Domestic Violence Survivors
Help Escape Violence
Emergency
Immediate Safety
Abuse or Neglect Survivors

Sexual Assault Online Chat - National Sexual Assault Hotline

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.

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Help Hotlines
Emergency
Support Network
Sexual Assault Survivor
Virtual Support

The PAD - Northwest Youth Services

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.

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Temporary Shelter
LGBTQIA+
Teens (13-19 years old)
Homeless
Housing
Short-Term Housing
Near Homeless
Emergency

Native and Strong Lifeline - Volunteers of America Western Washington

A suicide, crisis, and help line specifically for American Indian and Alaska Natives, fully staffed and operated by other Native people. Supports phone, text, and online chat.

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Suicidal Thoughts
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Emergency
Help Hotlines
In Crisis

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - Ferndale Community Resource Center

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.

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Addiction and Recovery
Opioid Dependency
Emergency
Medications for Addiction

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call 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.

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Sexual Assault Survivor
Emergency
Support Network
Navigating the System
Help Hotlines

Whatcom Strong - Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group

Provides coordination and recovery services to individuals, families and entities adversely impacted by disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, and other extreme weather in Whatcom County. Includes information about damage reports for incidents like flooding.

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Natural Disaster Survivor
Disaster Response
Disaster Preparedness & Response
Emergency

Involuntary Treatment Act Services - Compass Health

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.

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Residential Treatment
In Crisis
Psychiatric Emergency Services
All Mental Health
Mental Health Care

Missing & Unidentified Persons Unit - Washington State Patrol

Assists law enforcement agencies and parents in locating missing persons. Call the toll-free, 24-hour number to report missing persons. Local law enforcement must be notified before MUPU can become involved.

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Help Find Missing Persons
Emergency

Whatcom Unified AlertSense Messages - Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management

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

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Emergency
Disaster Preparedness & Response

North Sound Regional Crisis Line - Volunteers of America Western Washington

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.

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Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Help Hotlines
Suicidal Thoughts
Emergency

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - Blaine Food Bank

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.

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Emergency
Addiction and Recovery
Opioid Dependency
Medications for Addiction

Hope House

Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, period supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

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Personal Care Items
Medical Supplies
Baby Clothes
Emergency Food
Home Goods
Financial Assistance
Clothing
Diapers
Baby Supplies

Whatcom Ready - Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management

Whatcom County’s site for emergency preparedness and disaster response information. Includes links for damage assessment, debris removal, additional resources, and volunteer coordination.

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Disaster Preparedness & Response
Disaster Response
Emergency

Emergency Preparedness - Center for Independence Marysville

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.

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Emergency
Disaster Preparedness & Response
All Disabilities

Poison Center Hotline - Washington Poison Center

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

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Health & Safety
Emergency
Help Hotlines
Health

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - Lummi Reservation

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.

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Emergency
Medications for Addiction
Addiction and Recovery
Opioid Dependency

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for them or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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In Crisis
Mental Health Care
Emergency
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Help Hotlines
Suicidal Thoughts

The Ground Floor - Northwest Youth Services

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.

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Recreation
Near Homeless
Personal Hygiene
Emergency Food
Homeless
Community Support Services
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Clothing
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Goods

Overdose Prevention Line - Never Use Alone

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

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Emergency
In Crisis
Addiction and Recovery
Help Hotlines
Peer Support

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - The Ground Floor

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.

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Medications for Addiction
Emergency
Addiction and Recovery
Opioid Dependency

Community Meals - A Watered Garden

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

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Emergency Food
Meals

Safe Housing Program - DVSAS

Provides safe, confidential shelter to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Clients have access to basic food, clothing, personal items, and bedding if needed. Advocates are available to conduct intakes and provide advocacy twenty-four hours a day. Shelter is available for all survivors. This program is accessible to persons with disabilities and accepts service animals. Other pets may be accepted on a case by case basis.

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Help Escape Violence
Immediate Safety
In Crisis
Safe Housing
Sexual Assault Survivor
Emergency
Temporary Shelter
Domestic Violence Survivors

WA Missing Persons Information - Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs

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

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Emergency
Help Find Missing Persons

Lummi Victims of Crime

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.

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Housing
Emergency
Domestic Violence Survivors
Temporary Shelter
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Safe Housing
Sexual Assault Survivor
Health

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