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Volunteer Ally Program - Road2Home

Volunteers are paired with people experiencing homelessness to support them on their journey. Volunteer allies are there to listen, provide companionship, connect clients with resources, and help them realize their goals. Being an ally requires a 6-month commitment where volunteer allies and participants meet in-person twice per month and are available\nfor phone calls and check-in’s in between.

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Homeless
Navigating the System
Civic Engagement
Mentoring
Support Network

Community Case Management - Lake Whatcom Center

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.

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Mental Health Care
Outpatient Treatment
All Mental Health
Case Management

Blaine Family Service Center - Blaine Middle School

Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.

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Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Navigating the System
Families

Student Education and Career Resources - FuturesNW

A resource platform to help students in Whatcom County decide their next step in education or career training, learn where to attain it, and how to get support along their path.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
College Readiness
Education
Navigating the System

Grief Support Resource Library - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

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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Families
Parents
Virtual Support
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)
Grieving

Ascent Program - Lighthouse Mission Ministries

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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Substance Use Counseling
Case Management
Opioid Dependency
Temporary Shelter
Residential Treatment
Homeless
Male
Addiction and Recovery

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors

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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All Disabilities
Navigating the System
Benefit Recipients
One-on-One Support
Insurance
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Insurance

McKinney-Vento Program - Lynden School District

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)
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Near Homeless
Transportation for School
Homeless
Housing
Families

Homeless Outreach Team - Opportunity Council

Connects people experiencing homelessness with services, and supports community members in working through issues surrounding homelessness.

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Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Homeless
Housing

Directory of Washington Domestic Violence Programs - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Directory of domestic violence programs throughout Washington State.

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Domestic Violence Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Emergency
Navigating the System
Help Escape Violence
Immediate Safety

Bellingham Vet Center

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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Mental Health Care
Navigating the System
Family Counseling
Veterans
Sexual Assault Survivor
Counseling

McKinney-Vento Program - Carl Cozier Elementary School

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
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Near Homeless
Transportation for School
Families

Separation, Divorce, and Parenting Plan Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Process for families experiencing separation or divorce to develop or modify parenting plans, negotiate property divisions, and address other issues.

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Support Network
Legal
Families
Navigating the System
Mediation

Adult Intensive Outpatient Program - Compass Health

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.

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Counseling
Case Management
Addiction and Recovery
Adults (31-54 years old)
Medication Management
Individual Counseling
Outpatient Treatment
Dual Diagnosis
Group Therapy
Substance Use Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Care

Family Preservation Services - Youthnet

In-home programming that supports caregivers to improve family functioning, decrease safety concerns and conflict, and prevent out-of-home placement of children.

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Family Counseling
Navigating the System
Parents

Whatcom County Veterans Program - Bellingham Vet Center

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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Transportation
Help Find Healthcare
Housing
Navigating the System
Burial & Funeral Help
National Guard
Veterans
Financial Assistance
Active Duty
Government Benefits
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Help Find Work

Ferndale Student Services - Ferndale Family Resource Center

Serves Special Education, English Language Learners, Native American Education, Section 504, Early Learning and McKinney Vento (Homeless families and youth), students in Foster Care and Migrant students, student health needs and families and students in need of resources (clothing, food, transportation, etc.).

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Navigating the System
Community Support Services

McKinney-Vento Program - Ferndale Family Resource Center

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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Navigating the System
Homeless
Near Homeless
Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
Housing
Families
Transportation for School

Asylum Services - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

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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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Representation
Immigrants
Legal
Citizenship & Immigration
Refugees
Navigating the System

Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management - Answers Counseling

Pregnant individuals and parents of infants who have Apple Health/ Medicaid health insurance are eligible to receive: assistance applying for SNAP/ Basic Food benefits, Childcare Subsidy, and PFML benefits; nutritionist advice; help accessing medical and behavioral health care; and monthly gift cards for participating in Culturally Responsive Integrated & Strength-Based Parenting (CRISP) classes.

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Health Education
Nutrition Education
Postnatal Care
Maternity Care
Counseling
Case Management
Health
Mothers
Infants (<1 year old)
Pregnant
Parenting Education
Navigating the System

Tribal Outreach Program - Northwest Regional Council

Provides outreach, information, Kinship Care training, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting to Elders in the six federally recognized tribes in the region.

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Care
Navigating the System
Seniors (55+ years old)
Support Network

McKinney-Vento Program - Meridian School District

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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Community Support Services
Families
Transportation for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Homeless
Navigating the System
Housing
Near Homeless

McKinney-Vento Program - Mount Baker High School

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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Families
Housing
Community Support Services
Near Homeless
Children (2-12 years old)
Homeless
Navigating the System
Transportation for School

McKinney-Vento Program - Blaine Middle School

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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Families
Community Support Services
Homeless
Navigating the System
Housing
Near Homeless
Children (2-12 years old)
Transportation for School

Money Management Resources - Whatcom Asset Building Coalition

Information, tips, and resources to help you effectively manage your money. Topics include budgeting, saving, credit, debt, banking, and taxes.

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Credit Counseling
Navigating the System
Money
Savings Program
Financial Education
Tax Preparation

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