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Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Temporary housing program for young adults ages 18 to 24. Provides four beds at each location (Bellingham and Mt. Vernon) where young adults can stay for up to 90 days. Note: HUSLY is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

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Short-Term Housing
Homeless
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Housing
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Temporary Shelter
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
Domestic Violence Survivors
Immediate Safety
Sexual Assault Survivor
In Crisis
Safe Housing
Emergency
Temporary Shelter
Temporary housing locations intended to provide a safe and stable place for homeless individuals to live while they actively seek permanent housing. This includes shared areas/resources for showers, laundry, kitchen/cooking, internet access, bathroom/porta-potty, and basic furnishings.

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Temporary Shelter
Housing
Homeless
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Faith-based relapse prevention program for homeless men with substance use and other self-destructive behaviors. In addition to shelter and relapse prevention, services include one-on-one case management, connections to resources, life skills classes, work therapy, behavioral health referrals, and more.

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Homeless
Case Management
Substance Use Counseling
Temporary Shelter
Opioid Dependency
Male
Addiction and Recovery
Residential Treatment
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
A 9 bedroom emergency shelter serving people who are homeless and have behavioral health issues. Trained staff on-duty 24 hours a day.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Temporary Shelter
Short-Term Housing
Dual Diagnosis
Homeless
All Mental Health
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
A faith-based transitional living facility for homeless women and children who may be struggling from addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or a crisis pregnancy. Services include safe clean rooms and warm beds, 24 hour support staff, services for pregnant women, weekly case management, life skills classes, access to community resources, help with finding permanent housing, options for employment and continuing education, and more.

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Homeless
Pregnant
Short-Term Housing
Temporary Shelter
Female
Children (2-12 years old)
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
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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Health
Temporary Shelter
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Domestic Violence Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
Safe Housing
Housing
Emergency
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Shelter will open when severe cold weather forecasts meet opening criteria. When activated, the shelter will be open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 AM, with check-in from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and lights out from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The space can hold approximately 70 people, with limited storage space for personal belongings. \nService, emotional support, and therapy animals are welcome.
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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Near Homeless
Homeless
Temporary Shelter
Emergency
Short-Term Housing
Teens (13-19 years old)
LGBTQIA+
Housing
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
A faith-based addiction recovery program for women. In addition to shelter and relapse prevention, services include one-on-one case management, family focused care plans, connections to resources, life skills classes, work therapy, behavioral health referrals, and more.

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Residential Treatment
Opioid Dependency
Substance Use Counseling
Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Addiction and Recovery
Female
Case Management
24/7 overnight shelter and day center including men and women dorms, medical respite, and a family shelter. Pets welcome. Nightly check-in begins at 7pm. Free breakfast (7am), lunch (12pm), and dinner (5pm) served daily. Other services for guests include showers, public restrooms, and laundry services.
Air conditioned space available for public to cool off when heat extremes occur.
YWCA Bellingham offers a variety of different housing programs for women experiencing homelessness: Emergency Shelter, Senior Housing (specifically for women ages 55+), Supported Rental Housing, and a family shelter for women with children. Visit Opportunity Council's Community Resource Center to apply.

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Female
Homeless
Short-Term Housing
Temporary Shelter
Housing

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