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Affordable Housing Programs - Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authority

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

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

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

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. (Included in Original Medicare)

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

Utility Reduced Rates - Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Office

Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

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Low-Income
Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Utilities
Disability Benefits

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

Low Cost Computers - Computers for People in Need

Refurbished computers provided at low cost. All computers have been cleaned, repaired, and installed with modern operating systems and software.

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All Disabilities
Computer or Internet Access
Seniors (55+ years old)
Students
Veterans

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
Seniors (55+ years old)
Recreation

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

Bellingham At Home - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Bellingham At Home is a volunteer powered, non-profit membership organization that helps people sustain positive futures as they grow older. Provides both practical assistance and a caring community to support members in feeling more secure and confident while living in their homes as long as possible. Only available to people aged 50+ living in Bellingham.

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Support Network
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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All Disabilities
Navigating the System
Case Management
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

Utility Reduced Rates - Blaine City Hall

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.

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Disability Benefits
Low-Income
Help Pay for Utilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
All Disabilities

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

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)

Elder Care and Other Family Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Helps family members work out a plan around an elder's healthcare, living arrangement, financial situation, communication and more.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Mediation
Legal

BQC Late Bloomers Affinity Group - BQC Center

Volunteer led social group connecting with people coming out later in life or changing identities.

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LGBTQIA+
Adults (31-54 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)

Housing Choice Voucher Program - Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authority

The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford.

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

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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Food
Meals
Seniors (55+ years old)

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

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

Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.

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

Senior Activities - Blaine Community Center

Variety of classes, activities, and events to build community, practice lifelong learning, and maintain fitness.

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

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

Utility Reduced Rates - Lynden City Hall

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.

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Low-Income
Help Pay for Utilities
Seniors (55+ years old)

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

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