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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 a 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.

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.

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.

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.

A facility offering prompt assessment and brief-term treatment for individuals aged 18 and under facing mental or emotional health crises, including suicidal risks. The facility is designed for brief interventions, with a maximum stay of 23 hours and 59 minutes.

Current Western Washington University students can receive comprehensive support for their essential needs including food, housing, student emergency funding, health and wellness, clothing, transportation, employment, child care, and more.

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.

Assists in meeting the food needs for low-income elementary school students in the Mount Baker School District over Winter and Spring breaks. Students who participate in the program are provided with a supply of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare snacks and meals. For more information, or to get your child involved in this program, please contact your school’s Family Resource Coordinator.

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.

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

Naloxone (commonly called Narcan) is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose. People in Washington State can order free naloxone by filling out an online form. This mail order program is for people who can't get naloxone in their community.

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.

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.

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

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. Centers provide resources and referral for basic needs such as food, clothing, and house, as well as medical and mental health, legal assistance and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Directory of domestic violence programs throughout Washington State.

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. Centers provide resources and referral for basic needs such as food, clothing, and house, as well as medical and mental health, legal assistance and more.