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.

Confidential peer support for the LGBT and questioning community ages 50 and above.

A toll-free legal hotline for seniors (age 60 and over). Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

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.

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

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

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

Three available programs to subsidize electric costs for city of Sumas customers. Base fee waiver, 5% senior discount, and an Electric Bill Donation program are all available through the same application for qualifying residents.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

A Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare, and may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, and dental services.

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.

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.

Services include dine-in and delivered daily lunches, wellness programs, exercise & strength training classes, recreational activities, entertainment, art & music classes, special events, and information about community support services.

Drop-in space for caregivers and people living with dementia or memory loss to spend time in a supported environment. Visitors can connect with Dementia Support NW programs and services or engage socially. Caregivers must remain on site.

A warm and friendly place for seniors and other members of the community to gather for food, fun and community events each week.

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.

Meals served Monday through Friday in a variety of ways: Sit & Sup congregate meal, hot to-go meals, frozen meals, and delivery Senior Mobile Meals. $7 for fresh meals, $6 for frozen.

Trade in old medical equipment that is in decent shape but needs a few repairs in exchange for new equipment of equal or lesser cost. Other equipment that is not medical or mobility related, such as a laptop, may be accepted for a trade in specialty cases.

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.

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.