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Poison Center Hotline - Washington Poison Center

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

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Emergency
Health
Help Hotlines
Health & Safety

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

Seasonal Pantry for Youth - Foothills Food Bank

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.

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Food Pantry
Children (2-12 years old)
Food
Emergency Food
Families

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - Bellingham 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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Opioid Dependency
Emergency
Medications for Addiction
Addiction and Recovery

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
Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
All Mental Health
Mental Health Care

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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In Crisis
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Suicidal Thoughts
Help Hotlines
Emergency

Alternative Response Team - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

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.

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In Crisis
Psychiatric Emergency Services

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
Emergency
Help Hotlines
Suicidal Thoughts
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Mental Health Care

Community Assistance - Project Hope

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.

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Bus Passes
Help Pay for Utilities
Emergency
Clothing
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Home Goods
Help Pay for Transit
Help Pay for Housing
Goods

Crisis Assistance - The CAP Center

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.

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Emergency
Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Gas
Financial Assistance
Prescription Assistance
In Crisis
Help Pay for Food
Money

Naloxone Distribution Boxes - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

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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Opioid Dependency
Medications for Addiction
Addiction and Recovery
Emergency

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

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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Sexual Assault Survivor
Help Hotlines
Emergency
Support Network
Virtual Support

Basic Needs Hub - Western Washington University

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.

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Students
Help Find Work
Financial Assistance
Emergency Food
Clothing
Food Pantry
Financial Aid & Loans
Short-Term Housing
Navigating the System
Help Pay for Childcare

Emergency Medicine - St. Joseph Medical Center

Around-the-clock care for serious illnesses and injuries. Conditions treated include behavioral health emergencies, brain & spine trauma, cerebrovascular emergencies, heart emergencies, orthopedic injuries, overdoses or poisonings, pregnancy complications, respiratory emergencies, and traumatic injuries.

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Hospital Treatment
Emergency
Medical Care
Psychiatric Emergency Services

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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Navigating the System
Emergency
Support Network
Sexual Assault Survivor
Help Hotlines

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

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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Help Find Missing Persons
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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All Disabilities
Disaster Preparedness & Response
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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Medications for Addiction
Opioid Dependency
Emergency
Addiction and Recovery

Directory of Washington Domestic Violence Programs - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Directory of domestic violence programs throughout Washington State.

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Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
Navigating the System
Help Escape Violence
Emergency
Domestic Violence Survivors
Immediate Safety

Bellingham Family Resource Center - Shuksan Middle School

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).

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Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
Supplies for School
Emergency Food
Families
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Clothes for School

Mount Baker Family Services - Mount Baker High School

Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].

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Navigating the System
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Goods
Emergency Food

Youth Crisis Triage Intensive Outpatient Center - Touchstone Counseling

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.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
In Crisis
Suicidal Thoughts
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Mental Health Care

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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Help Hotlines
Addiction and Recovery
Emergency
In Crisis
Peer Support

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