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Monthly support groups for individuals with disabilities to get “Out and About” in the community, make new friends, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Peer support is also provided by the staff who experience disabilities themselves.

Supports adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to thrive in their communities. Supports may include, but are not limited to personal care, financial support, budgeting, bill paying, cooking and cleaning, support making and attending medical appointments, positive behavior supports, and community integration.

Assists individuals with disabilities with transitioning from institutions such as nursing homes and back into the community.

Community home for adults with developmental disabilities.

A voluntary program for current or former foster youth, aged 15 through 22, who would like to receive supportive case management to establish and achieve goals in various areas of their lives.

Supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.

Apartment complexes providing safe and affordable housing in the community to Lake Whatcom Center clients. Lake Whatcom Center works with the Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authority to help clients with rental assistance and subsidies.

Supports employers looking to create an inclusive workplace and support their employees who are experiencing vision loss or are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision. Includes staff trainings, accessibility consultations, sourcing and staffing assistance, and employee retention.

14-bed supportive sober housing program for men. Next-step or bridge housing between structured treatment and independent living, with peer support and accountability.

For youth 14-24 who are working with CFI on individual goal plans. Helps connect individuals working toward similar goals and facing similar challenges. safe place for youth who are experiencing disabilities or have a chronic medical condition to come, relax, make new friends, and be appreciated for who they are.

Provides career services to people who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision and need the skills to get, keep or get promoted in a job

Provides an array of advocacy and case management services to Nooksack children and families involving child welfare, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Programs include Indian Child Welfare Program and Independent Living, Extended Foster Care, Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Program, Men and Boys Outreach and Advocacy Program, Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program, and Child Protection Team.

CFI is contracted to work with veterans who need long-term case management and independent living skills training due to a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological disorder. Provides community-based services and resources to assist veterans as they seek greater independence in their homes and communities.

Provides individuals with resources and options to make informed choices about living, learning, and working independently. Provides information related to disability rights and services, and assists with accessing local and state resources.

Works one-on-one with individuals to provide independent living skills training on various topics. Some examples include organizational and communication skills, budgeting, and learning how to get around the community independently.

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.

A free overnight workshop for youth ages 16-24 who experience disability, plan to live independently, and have career or educational goals. The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment and learning independent living skills.

Empowering individuals with vision loss to live independently in their homes and communities. Participants are matched with a local provider for several home base sessions to learn skills for adapting to visual disability, how to use aids and device to assist in regular tasks, and how to emotionally adjust to vision changes.