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Catholic Housing Services

Housing programs serve low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with special physical and mental needs, offering resident support services in addition to a clean and safe place to live.

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Individuals
All Disabilities
Housing
Families
Seniors (55+ years old)
Low-Income
Long-Term Housing

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center - City of Bellingham

Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Families

Wills Clinic - Law Advocates

Clinic for residents of Whatcom County who are seniors, people with disabilities, and/or people with terminal illnesses who require assistance with simple will documents or need referral to a pro bono attorney.

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Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Terminal Illness
Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

Helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment), and many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits). (Included in Original Medicare)

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All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Insurance

Financial Empowerment Courses - The Whatcom Dream

Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.

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Education
Adults (31-54 years old)
Financial Education
Teens (13-19 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Money

Rainbow Elders Discussion Group - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Coffee and discussion topic each month for members of the elder queer community.

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Peer Support
Seniors (55+ years old)
Transgender or Non-Binary
LGBTQIA+
Support Network

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration - DSHS Home and Community Services Office

Provides assistance to seniors and people with disabilities in need of state-funded care services.

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Home Health Care
Residential Care
Seniors (55+ years old)
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Care
All Disabilities

Social Security Retirement Benefits - Social Security Office

A monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

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Government Benefits
Retirement
Retirement Benefits
Money
Seniors (55+ years old)

Meals on Wheels and More - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Delivers up to 7 nutritionally balanced meals per week to homebound seniors throughout Whatcom County. Meals are provided on a donation-only basis, no eligible senior is turned away due to inability to contribute. Eligible participants must be age 60 or older, homebound, and have difficulty shopping for/and or safely preparing nutritious meals.

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Meals
Food
Food Delivery
Seniors (55+ years old)

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Assessor's Office

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Housing

Everson Senior Center

Community center for seniors 50+ years of age to come together to enjoy good company and activities. Activities may include Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, cards, and conversation.

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Community Support Services
Meals
Recreation
Seniors (55+ years old)

Rainbow Elders Lunch - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Social hour with the queer elder community ages 50+.

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Peer Support
Seniors (55+ years old)
Transgender or Non-Binary
Support Network
LGBTQIA+

Healthy Living Programs - Bellingham YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of reoccurring classes and programs to encourage healthy living, prevent chronic disease, and learn about managing ongoing health issues. Program topics and availability are variable and dependent on community interest, learn more online.

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Chronic Illness
Health Education
Seniors (55+ years old)
Disease Management

Aging and Disability Resources - Northwest Regional Council

Information, referrals, and assistance in obtaining services that support independence, dignity, and health of older adults and people with disabilities. Staff can assist with services including in-home care, Medicaid long term care coverage, caregiver support, long-term care options, and other general resources.

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Relief for Caregivers
Caregivers
All Disabilities
Navigating the System
Seniors (55+ years old)
Home Health Care
Community Support Services

Repair and Maintenance - Veteran and Community Mobility Center

Low-cost repairs for power wheelchairs, bed lifts, hospital beds, walkers, scooters, and more. Addition of cosmetic or specialty parts to your equipment is also available, including but not limited to Joysticks for amputees, 'Sip-and-puffs', headrests, etc.

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Medical Supplies
All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
Veterans

Senior Community Meals in Blaine - Blaine Community Center

Hot meals provided for Adults 60+ on a by donation basis. Drive thru and delivery services also available.

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Meals
Food
Seniors (55+ years old)

Care Coordination - Northwest Regional Council

Assists individuals with serious and complex health care challenges to navigate large health care systems and find the resources they need to meet their health goals.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Case Management
All Disabilities
Navigating the System

Outreach Services - Bellingham Public Library

Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various\xa0Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities
Community Support Services

Medicare Part D (Drug Coverage)

Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You can join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage (Part C). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
All Disabilities
Health Insurance

Community First Choice Personal Care - Apple Health

A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Adults (31-54 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Development Disability
Care
Caregivers
Home Health Care
Physical Disability
All Disabilities

Welcome Senior Activity Center - Welcome Senior Community Center

Offers a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse interests of the local senior population. Activities include card games, pool tables, and potluck lunch on Thursdays at 12:00 PM.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Recreation
Community Support Services

Wheelchair Lending/Leasing - Veteran and Community Mobility Center

Provides wheelchair lending and leasing for people that may only need equipment for a short time or cannot afford it otherwise. Rent-to-own may be available in specialty cases.

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Veterans
Medical Supplies
All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)

Adult Protective Services - Washington Department of Social and Health Services

Report concerns involving vulnerable adults online, by phone, fax, or email.

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All Disabilities
Help Hotlines
Seniors (55+ years old)
Physical Safety

Delivery and Pickups - Veteran and Community Mobility Center

The Veteran and Community Mobility Center can haul heavy and cumbersome medical equipment for little to no cost.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities
Medical Supplies
Veterans

Senior Community Meals in Ferndale - Ferndale Senior Center

Meals are offered on a donation-only basis to adults age 60+ (suggested donation $6.00). Others will be charged the full cost of the meal ($10). Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program.

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Meals
Food
Seniors (55+ years old)

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