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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
Veterans
Care
Case Management
Support Network

Connecting the Expecting Program - Program for Early Parent Support

Program will focus on how adding a baby to the family will affect one's relationships, family life, and regular obligations. It also offers a chance to connect and create community with other families expecting a baby. Designed for families in their third trimester of pregnancy, or who are planning to adopt a baby. It is recommended for families to register for a group that best aligns with their baby's due date.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Care
Support Network
Peer Support
Pregnant
Support Groups

Supporting Parents of Autism - Washington Autism Alliance

Support group focused on mental health counseling for parents who have children on the autism spectrum.

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Autism
Mental Health Care
Support Network
All Disabilities
Parents
Counseling
Development Disability
Support Groups

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
Support Network
Fathers

Rainbow Elders Lunch - Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Social hour with the queer elder community ages 50+.

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Transgender or Non-Binary
Seniors (55+ years old)
Peer Support
LGBTQIA+
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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Support Network
Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)

PAVE

Online library of resources that provide support, training, and information to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.

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Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)
Parents
Care
All Disabilities
Families
Understand Disability

Support Groups, Events, and Meetings for Dads - ​Dads M.O.V.E.

Support groups, events, and meetings for dads to talk with others that are dealing with similar issues at home.

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Support Network
Peer Support
Virtual Support
Fathers
Support Groups
Parents

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

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

Parent/Teen Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

A 2-3 hour long mediation process for parents/guardians and teens to resolve conflicts.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Mediation
Parents
Support Network

Washington Survivors of Suicide Care Package - Crisis Connections

A care package for those who are recently bereaved by a suicide. Included in this package are materials on grief after a suicide as well as comfort items found to be helpful by other survivors of suicide loss. These care packages are currently available for free to families living in Washington State.

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Grieving
Support Network
Individuals
Families
Care
Suicidal Thoughts

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 Network
Mothers
Peer Support
Support Groups
Parents

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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Support Network
Parents
Counseling
Parenting Education
Family Counseling
Families

24-Hour Helpline - DVSAS

Advocacy counselors provide safety planning, emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals through the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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

Narcotics Anonymous - Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

The Northwest Washington regional service committee for NA. A non-profit fellowship of people who suffer from the disease of addiction. Groups meet on a regular basis to help each other stay clean and share experience, strength, and hope.

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Support Groups
Support Network
Opioid Dependency
Peer Recovery Coaching
Addiction and Recovery
Peer Support
12-Step

Washington Warm Line - Crisis Connections

Peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. All calls are confidential.

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Support Network
Teens (13-19 years old)
Peer Support
Mental Health Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Care
Help Hotlines

Parents of Adolescents and Teens Program - Program for Early Parent Support

Virtual program open to solo parents and caregivers, couples, and co-parents, with children aged 10-19 years. Adult participants attend without adolescents and teens in attendance. Groups meet 2 hours, once a week, for 9 consecutive weeks.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Support Groups
Care
Support Network

Prevention Coalitions - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

Whatcom County Health and Community Services partners with community organizations and all seven Whatcom County school districts to coordinate and support prevention coalitions and community groups. These coalitions work with schools and others to increase connections and support healthy youth and families. Visit the website to learn more and get involved.

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Support Network
Parents
Families
Health

Family Help Line - Parent Trust for Washington Children

A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Help Hotlines
Community Support Services
Support Network
Parents
Families
Navigating the System
Parenting Education

PREPARES Pregnancy and Parenting Support - Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

Supports pregnant and parenting families who find themselves lacking a healthy support network. Families can access mentors and holistic wrap-around services from the time of awareness of pregnancy to the child’s fifth birthday.

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Parents
Parenting Education
Mothers
Support Network
Families
Pregnant
Mentoring
Fathers
Care

Victim Advocacy and Support - Dawson Place

Victim advocates support child victims of abuse and families throughout the entire process. They offer emotional support, victim's rights information, assist in finding resources, and provide help every step of the way.

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Families
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor

Victim Support Services

Criminal justice system advocacy, resources, referrals, educational and support groups for victims of crime and their families. Services are free of charge. Please note that VSS is located in Washington State and serves Snohomish county with limited services in other WA counties (King, Island, Skagit and Whatcom) on a case-by-case basis.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Support Network
Adults (31-54 years old)
Support Groups
Peer Support
Help Find Missing Persons

LGBTQIA+ Program - Program for Early Parent Support

A peer-support meeting for parents and caregivers who identify as LGBTQIA+, and with children aged 0-12. Groups will meet virtually once a week for 12 weeks.

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Parents
LGBTQIA+
Care
Caregivers
Support Network
Support Groups

Fostering Futures - Treehouse

Programs for Washington youth in foster care promoting educational advocacy, graduation success, support after high school, culturally competent educational coaching for tribal youth, support for youth who have experienced both foster care and incarceration, and support networks for youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood.

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Foster Youth
Support Network
Adoption & Foster Care
Education

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