En los Grupos de Apoyo para Familiares de NAMI, las familias se ayudan los unos a otros mediante el uso de sus experiencias y aprendizajes de cómo lidiar con las enfermedades mentales. Cada dos semanas los Miércoles a las 5:00 - 6:00 PM.

Provides health services in the Whatcom County jail following the requirements set out by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. The most frequent health conditions affecting residents in the jail are addiction, mental illness, systemic infections, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders, and traumatic injury.

Long-Term Care services in the comfort of your own home. Caregiving services, assistance with activities of daily living, nursing services, assistive technology, and even modifications to your house are aspects of in-home care. If you are needing assistance to live safely in your own home and meet income qualifications, you could be eligible to receive in-home care.

Health Educators offer education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. At each visit, the health educator spends time with the patient to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes.

Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility that meets their needs. This program is for adults with serious mental illness, dementia, mood disorder or other neurological disorders. Eligible adults also have challenging behaviors which are a barrier to hospital discharge OR their long term care facility placement is at risk due to challenging behaviors.

Adaptable trainings, educational presentations, and informational outreach for communities and the groups that live and work within them. Contact DSNW for more information.

Counseling services to help individuals cope with anxiety.

Provides dental care to the Nooksack Indian Tribe and eligible members of federally recognized tribes. Offers comprehensive dental services, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral health prevention education, and other dental services. Walk-ins available at 8:30 AM, except Wednesdays.

Provides resources and support for families and medical professionals looking for services for children birth to 21 in Whatcom County with known or suspected special health care needs.

Provides behavioral health services integrated with medical care, including traditional counseling and psychiatric services, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, support and wellness groups, and case management services to help patients access other community resources.

Behavioral Health care integrated with Family Care Network's primary care clinics. Includes visits with a licensed behavioral health specialist with follow up appointments.

A comprehensive web resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders. Provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, buprenorphine practitioners, and opioid treatment providers.

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.

Whatcom Clubhouse is a nonclinical social rehabilitation approach to address mental illness and is considered a ‘Peer Run and Support Program’. Any adult Whatcom County resident with a mental health diagnosis can apply for a free membership, which allows participating in structured, social daily activities at the Clubhouse location.

Mindfulness training is intended to improve quality of life and aid in the management of conditions including stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Therapy sessions include meditation exercises as well as purposeful awareness-building of the various facets of wellness, including physical, social and familial, mental/emotional, intellectual, occupational/academic, and environmental wellness.

LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.

A free, supportive program for women having their first baby. When you enroll in NFP, you are connected with your own personal nurse who visits with you during pregnancy and until your baby turns two years old. This program has been proven to benefit the health and well being of families. First time low-income moms in Whatcom County can enroll in the program prior to their 28th week of pregnancy.

Counseling services for individuals struggling with depression.

An electronic technology program that can locate missing persons using a unique frequency associated with a particular individual. Enrollment in Project Lifesaver includes equipment maintenance, battery changes, and upfront equipment costs. This program is for anyone who might have a tendency to wander, but who might not have the ability to find their way home again including people with dementia, autism, Down's syndrome, and traumatic brain injuries.

Help with psychiatric medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions.

Assisted Living Facilities provide 24/7 staff supervision to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness in a residential treatment setting. Residential treatment offers a safe location for Clients to receive mental health treatment in a community-like setting.

Unity Care NW offers patients the convenience of on-site pharmacy services. The pharmacy works closely with Unity Care NW's care team to make filling prescriptions safer and easier.

Provides linguistically and culturally appropriate health care services and health information to the farmworker community. During high migrant season, services include mobile medical and dental clinics at farms, farmworker camps and housing sites, and summer health fairs. During off-peak season, services include culturally-appropriate workshops, and presentations and events to farms, housing sites and gathering spaces on critical health topics.

A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

A free 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens whom are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed.