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In-Person Support Group - Whatcom Family Village

In-person support groups for any birthing person and/or anyone identifying as a mother to talk about the realities of motherhood.

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Parents
Support Network
Support Groups
Peer Support
Mothers

Al-Anon - Washington Area Al-Anon Family Group

A fellowship of people that come together for help because a loved one’s drinking is affecting them. Loved ones can include spouses, siblings, children or grandchildren, parents or grandparents, and friends. Find a meeting close to you using the online search tool.

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Addiction and Recovery
Peer Support
Support Groups
Support Network

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy - Parenting Academy

An intensive treatment program that works with parents and children together to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and to teach parents the skills necessary to manage their child's severe behavior problems. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 7 with behavioral concerns.

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Families
Support Network
Parenting Education
Parents
Family Counseling
Counseling

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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Navigating the System
Mentoring
Support Network
Civic Engagement
Homeless

Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Social hour with the elder queer community ages 50+.

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

Play and Learn Groups - Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

Play group for children ages 0 - 5. Meet weekly to connect with families and caregivers around songs, stories, and show and tell, and offer support as needed.

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Recreation
Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)

Behavioral Health Services - Unity Care NW Ferndale

Provides behavioral health services integrated with medical care, including traditional counseling and psychiatric services, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, support and wellness groups, and case management services to help patients access other community resources.

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Alcohol Dependency
Case Management
Mental Health Care
Medication Management
Substance Use Counseling
Support Network
Medications for Mental Health
Counseling
Opioid Dependency
Mental Health Evaluation
Dual Diagnosis
All Mental Health
Support Groups

Clubhouse Members - Whatcom Clubhouse

Whatcom Clubhouse is a nonclinical social rehabilitation approach to address mental illness and is considered a ‘Peer Run and Support Program’. Any adult Whatcom County resident with a mental health diagnosis can apply for a free membership, which allows participating in structured, social daily activities at the Clubhouse location.

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Health
Adult Daycare
Peer Support
Mental Health Care
Daytime Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Support Network

Apoyo Entre Pares - Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce

Conéctate con el apoyo entre pares locales de forma gratuita. El Condado de Whatcom tiene varias ofertas de apoyo entre pares. No necesitas cita previa para participar en los grupos y no se requiere registro. Ten en cuenta que, para todos los grupos de forma presencial, los bebés de hasta 12 meses son bienvenidos. No hay cuidado de niños disponible.

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Support Groups
Support Network
Parents
Mothers
Peer Support

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

Sexual Assault Online Chat - National Sexual Assault Hotline

Online chat option to access a range of free services including confidential support from a trained staff member, support finding a local health facility with services like sexual assault forensic exams, someone to help you talk through what happened, local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery, referrals for long term support in your area, information about the laws in your community, and basic information about medical concerns.

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Help Hotlines
Emergency
Sexual Assault Survivor
Virtual Support
Support Network

The Dad's Space - Ferndale Fire Station 41

A peer support group for anyone who identifies as a dad to come together and connect through their experiences being a parent.

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Peer Support
Care
Fathers
Support Network

Peer Support - The EMBERcenter

One-on-one parenting support with a peer provider of your choice. Available for mothers during pregnancy through the first three years after birth. Schedule sessions via text, phone, or video chat as often as you want. Each session is about 30 minutes. Peer support providers are available in English and Spanish.

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Parents
Support Network
Peer Support
Care
Caregivers

Trans Teen Online Chat Room - LGBT National Help Center

Weekly moderated chat rooms for LGBTQ young people ages 19 and younger to talk together in a safe space, and to express themselves.

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Transgender or Non-Binary
Support Network
Teens (13-19 years old)
Peer Support
LGBTQIA+

Parent Coaching - Parenting Academy

Meet with a parenting coach for 50 minutes to discuss the unique goals you have for yourself, your child, and family, along with parenting strategies, and more.

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Caregivers
Parenting Education
Support Network
Care
Families
Parents
One-on-One Support

Rainbow Elders Lunch - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Social hour with the queer elder community ages 50+.

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

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

Behavioral Health Services - Unity Care NW Bellingham Cornwall Ave

Provides behavioral health services integrated with medical care, including traditional counseling and psychiatric services, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, support and wellness groups, and case management services to help patients access other community resources.

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Medication Management
Dual Diagnosis
Case Management
Support Network
Opioid Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Health Care
Substance Use Counseling
Counseling
Medications for Mental Health
Mental Health Evaluation
Support Groups
All Mental Health

Advocacy Counseling - DVSAS

Advocacy counseling is available to clients who want to meet one-on-one with an advocacy counselor. Sessions are available on a scheduled basis during business hours or during specific walk-in hours. These sessions are strength and empowerment-based and include emotional support, on-going safety planning, identifying coping skills, problem solving, information about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, and referrals to other community resources. Advocates can also provide emotional support during medical exams.

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Community Support Services
Domestic Violence Survivors
Support Network
Sexual Assault Survivor
Help Escape Violence
One-on-One Support
In Crisis
Immediate Safety

Support Services - Amy's Place

A comprehensive set of supports for community members living with dementia, as well as those providing their care. Services include a variety of support groups, art classes, memory screenings, and dementia-friendly events.

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Virtual Support
Alzheimers
Support Network
Support Groups
Caregivers
Screening & Exams
Peer Support

LGBT Teen Online Chat Room - LGBT National Help Center

Weekly moderated chat rooms for LGBTQ young people ages 19 and younger to talk together in a safe space, and to express themselves.

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LGBTQIA+
Peer Support
Support Network
Transgender or Non-Binary
Teens (13-19 years old)

VA Social Work - Mount Vernon VA Clinic

Social workers are able to help Veterans, families and caregivers with almost any need, from help with finances or housing to questions about treatment to just feeling overwhelmed.

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Navigating the System
Care
Case Management
Support Network
Veterans

Grief Support Center Search Tool - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

Find a support center or camp near you using the National Alliance for Children's Grief's online search tool.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Grieving
Families
Support Network
Support Groups

Teen Link - Crisis Connections

A peer-to-peer support line. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about a variety of issues, including bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, and depression. Calls and chats are confidential.

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One-on-One Support
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Peer Support
Mental Health Care
Care
Help Hotlines

Single Parents Program - Program for Early Parent Support

This pilot peer-support program is offered as a 9-week series, and meets virtually. Each week focuses on a different topic for discussion, and discussion prompts are shared weekly with participants responding at their convenience.

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Parenting Education
Care
Caregivers
Support Groups
Support Network
Parents

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