Free counseling services for adults, adolescents, and children. Services are provided by graduate students in training, closely supervised by faculty of the Psychology Department.

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.

A co-occurring 32-bed facility providing 24/7 clinical support for individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness and substance use challenges. Provides psychiatric, MAT, and counseling services through an integrated approach facilitated by qualified professionals.

Intensive Outpatient Program. A home and community-based treatment program for adults experiencing severe and persistent mental health symptoms. IOP offers the opportunity to develop sustainable coping skills, vocational skills, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness of mental health illnesses.

Comprehensive behavioral health services and supports for Medicaid-eligible individuals aged 13-20 with complex behavioral health needs. Services include assessment, treatment, and support services.

Peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. All calls are confidential.

This free class is an experiential learning program for people experiencing a mental health challenge who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Peer-to-Peer consists of eight two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained teachers and a volunteer support person, all of whom are personally experienced at living well with mental illness.

Counseling services for individuals struggling with depression.

Provides low barrier and flexible, mobile clinical mental health services to individuals and families currently experiencing or exiting homelessness who have barriers to engaging in traditional mental health services. These services include individual therapy, family therapy, therapeutic groups, workshops, crisis intervention and support, and mental health case management.

Counseling services available to children and teens.

A state-licensed community mental health agency. Provides chemical dependency services, mental health services, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Recovery-oriented mental health service for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, often with co-occurring substance use disorder. Services are comprehensive, highly individualized, and modified as needed through an ongoing assessment and treatment planning process based on the needs of the individuals served.

A home and community-based, high-intensity treatment service for adults whose recovery and success could benefit from more frequent contact with their clinical team. Services are designed to assist individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders to accomplish their recovery goals and reside successfully in the community.

Ages 18 and over. Experienced counselors treat many issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, self-injury, domestic violence, family conflict, oppositional defiance, poor self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

People experiencing homelessness can receive short-term mental health counseling, substance use disorder information and intakes, linkages to behavioral health teams, and naloxone overdose training and kits.

Supports clients with chronic mental illness to develop skills to manage their symptoms and assists them to access a full range of services in the community. The program's intensity is continually adjusted to address the full spectrum of treatment, from crisis intervention to independence of case management.

Confidential mental health services for adults, adolescents, children, couples, families, and groups. Services include psychotherapy, counseling, psychological evaluation, mental health assessment, chemical dependency assessment and treatment, ADHD assessment, and more.

Adults with Apple Health/ Medicaid health insurance are eligible for in-person and tele-counseling sessions.

The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider. The facility can also accept drop-offs from law enforcement and emergency medical technicians as a diversion alternative to jail or the emergency room.

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.

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.

Offers comprehensive and culturally sensitive mental health counseling services to the Nooksack Tribal community and Native Americans living in the area (families, elders, adults, adolescents and children).

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 peer-to-peer support line. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about a variety of issues, including bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, and depression. Calls and chats are confidential.

Counseling for individuals with developmental delays is meant to help your loved one understand social elements in simple ways and apply them to their daily life.