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Defends the rights of people who have a fear of persecution in their home country and help them gain safety through asylum. Also assists 'pro se' applicants with navigating the asylum application process, and works with outside agencies, communities, and organizations to promote the rights and dignity of and offer support services to persons fleeing persecution in their home countries.

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Refugees
Citizenship & Immigration
Representation
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Navigating the System
Immigrants
Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Housing
Transportation for School
Homeless
Near Homeless
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Families
REAL ID compliant identification is required for air travel inside the USA and entry into some federal locations. Enhanced driver's license and enhanced identification cards from WA DoL do qualify as REAL IDs. For more information, visit the Department of Licensing.

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Citizenship & Immigration
Understand Government Programs
Navigating the System
Transportation
Free tax preparation assistance to seniors and residents of Whatcom County regardless of age or income level.
Rebound acts as a collaborative bridge between state agencies, schools, community-based services, the legal system, and churches. The Family Advocacy Support program strengthens connections with each family participating in programs by providing a single access point between Rebound and other social services. Services include one-on-one mentorship, referrals to additional services, and help for families to network with other families struggling with similar challenges.

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Families
Parents
Support Network
Navigating the System
Mentoring
Children (2-12 years old)
Help learning to use the My HealtheVet system to manage appointments and records, refill prescriptions, view lab results, and communicate with health care providers.
Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

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Computer or Internet Access
Interview Training
Help Find Work
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Resume Development
Home Goods
Clothing
Bus Passes
The death of a family member, friend, or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. The Grief Support Resource Library was created as an online tool for those supporting a child who is grieving.

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Virtual Support
Navigating the System
Grieving
Children (2-12 years old)
Parents
Families
Connects immigrants with needed resources, and provides funding for items and services that are not accessible to this marginalized population.

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Community Support Services
Financial Assistance
Immigrants
Navigating the System
Trained staff available to help with the healthcare enrollment process. Certified Navigators can explain eligibility, enrollment, and program rules;\nhelp understand the benefits and costs of each health plan; review options and complete enrollment while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

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Help Find Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
Navigating the System
Health Insurance
Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, period and hygiene supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

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Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Home Goods
Computer or Internet Access
Notary
Clothing
Goods
Government Food Benefits
Personal Care Items
Books
Diapers
A community-based effort to find solutions for individuals who are high utilizers of criminal justice systems. The aim is to lead people out of the criminal justice system and into intensive case management where those who are dealing with behavioral health issues can have their needs met appropriately.

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Case Management
Care
Navigating the legal system can be challenging. DVSAS advocates can help with protection orders, court preparation and accompaniment, and law enforcement reporting.

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Navigating the System
Domestic Violence Survivors
Community Support Services
Legal
Sexual Assault Survivor
Advocacy & Legal Aid
One-on-One Support
Help Escape Violence
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a free, confidential, and impartial Medicare counseling resource. Volunteer SHIBA advisors are highly experienced in counseling Medicare-eligible residents of all ages and backgrounds, trained to help you understand your rights and options by offering up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions related to your health insurance needs.

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Health Insurance
Insurance
All Disabilities
Benefit Recipients
One-on-One Support
Navigating the System
Seniors (55+ years old)
A specialty team that partners closely with many community partner agencies as part of a continuum of services, engaging clients seeking housing support who are either unenrolled from a health plan or seeking enrollment. The CORS Team aims to help clients access housing resources and other necessary services. Services in this program include Care Coordination, Housing Referral and Support, and Outreach and Engagement.

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Mediation
Peer Support
All Mental Health
Addiction and Recovery
Near Homeless
Homeless
Peer Recovery Coaching
Mental Health Care
Housing Advice
Case Management
Navigating the System
Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Referrals to other community and VA support services also provided.

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Veterans
Sexual Assault Survivor
Mental Health Care
Navigating the System
Family Counseling
Counseling
Free tax preparation assistance to seniors and residents of Whatcom County regardless of age or income level.
All case management services are free and voluntary and are offered to biological relative and foster caregivers. Services include case management for families navigating a crisis or the after-effects of trauma, and on-call services.
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.

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All Disabilities
Navigating the System
Intensive outpatient mental health program. Provides home and community based wraparound services for Medicaid-eligible youth (up to 20 years) with multiple and complex needs.

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Medications for Mental Health
Understand Mental Health
Counseling
Outpatient Treatment
Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)
Case Management
All Mental Health
Mental Health Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Medication Management
A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Active Duty
Help Find Work
Financial Assistance
Navigating the System
Help Find Healthcare
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Housing
Veterans
Government Benefits
Transportation
National Guard
Burial & Funeral Help
A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Active Duty
Help Find Work
Financial Assistance
Navigating the System
Help Find Healthcare
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Housing
Veterans
Government Benefits
Transportation
National Guard
Burial & Funeral Help
Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

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Housing
Children (2-12 years old)
Homeless
Near Homeless
Community Support Services
Families
Transportation for School
Navigating the System
CFI receives referrals from Neuro-Rehab Management to serve 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.

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Veterans
All Disabilities
Case Management
Independent Living
Brain Injury
Team of medical professionals who work collaboratively with patients with mental illness and/or substance use conditions.

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