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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)
All Disabilities
Case Management
Navigating the System

Senior Community Meals - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Offers older adults the opportunity to connect with each other while enjoying a delicious, nutritionally balanced meal. Meals provided on a donation only basis for adults age 60 and over, as well as their spouses and caregivers.

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Food
Seniors (55+ years old)
Meals

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

Ferndale Senior Center

Provides affordable educational, nutritional, social and recreational programs for Ferndale senior citizens. A place for seniors to gather together for fitness, health and happiness.

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Community Support Services
Seniors (55+ years old)
Exercise & Fitness
Recreation

Subsidized Housing Programs - Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authority

Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.

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Housing Vouchers
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Housing
Families
Public Housing
Low-Income
Long-Term Housing
Housing
Seniors (55+ years old)

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

Senior Community Meals in Everson - Everson 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). Meals are also available to-go. Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Food
Meals

Mobile Animals as Natural Therapy - Animals as Natural Therapy

Therapeutic animal visits for elders, schools, community and corporate events. Provides a unique opportunity for a multitude of community members to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of animal interaction.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program - AARP Foundation's Kent Office

Provides both community service and work-based training to eligible older workers. Job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at nonprofit and public facilities like food banks, senior centers, thrift stores and shelters. \nThey train an average of 18-20 hours a week and are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage This short-term on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program.

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Skills & Training
Help Find Work
Seniors (55+ years old)

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

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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Seniors (55+ years old)
Food
Food Delivery
Meals

Dementia Respite Care - Amy's Place

Low-barrier, short term 2 hour respite services. Provides a safe and engaging environment for individuals with dementia while caregivers enjoy a break.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Alzheimers
Adult Daycare
Relief for Caregivers
Brain Injury

Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Social hour with the elder queer community ages 50+.

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

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

Home Repair and Modification Assistance - Washington Homeownership Resource Center

If you are struggling to afford necessary home repairs or need help making modifications to your home due to changing mobility and ability needs related to aging, injury, or emerging disability, call the WHRC Hotline for help determining if there is a program in your area that would be a match for your needs.

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Maintenance & Repairs
Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities
Limited Mobility
Physical Disability

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

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Benefits - Whatcom Council on Aging

The program provides lower income seniors with an EBT card for $80 to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs at approved farmers markets and farm stores throughout Washington State.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Government Food Benefits
Help Pay for Food

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
Disease Management
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Education

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

Friendly Voice - AARP Foundation's Kent Office

Trained volunteers call those feeling isolated, and are ready to chat, listen, or say hello.

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Help Hotlines
Seniors (55+ years old)

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

Point Roberts Senior Activity Center - Point Roberts Community Center

Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Meals
Recreation
Seniors (55+ years old)

Low-Income Senior Sewer Discount - Sumas City Hall

Discount on sewer charges for qualifying seniors with utilities provided by the city of Sumas.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Help Pay for Utilities

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

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
Seniors (55+ years old)
Food

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