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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.

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.

A non-profit hotline staffed with volunteers who all identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Volunteers can help you when you are struggling with coming out to yourself, coming out to friends & family, facing fear and isolation, or searching for local resources.

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.

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.

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

Certified Peer Specialists provide recovery support to adults who have an opiate and/or stimulant use disorder and experience or are at risk of homelessness. Peer specialists have lived experience of substance use and mental health recovery and are trained to provide support services.

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.

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

Anonymous and confidential hotline where young callers under 25 years of age can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, isolation, anxiety at school, family issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

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.

Provides support for the caregivers/parents of foster and adoptive families. Services include grants for fostering or adoption, monthly support group, and training and resources.

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.

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.

Comprehensive behavioral health services and supports for Medicaid-eligible individuals aged 13-20 with complex behavioral health needs. Services include assessment, treatment, and support services.

Parent/Teen mediation is a process for parents/guardians and teens to resolve conflicts. Mediators facilitate the conversation in 2-3 hour sessions. Parent/Teen mediation promotes a fuller understanding of issues and empowers teenagers and parents to communicate, solve problems, and reach solutions that will work for them.

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.

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.

Meet with a parenting coach to achieve the unique goals you have for you, your teen and family.

Intergenerational community dinner allowing LGBTQ+ people and allies to gather and build community in a safe and supporting environment.

A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) family and community peer support network. Support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASDs as well as to adults impacted by FASDs. Groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers.

Monthly support groups for individuals with disabilities to get “Out and About” in the community, make new friends, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Peer support is also provided by the staff who experience disabilities themselves.

Intensive outpatient mental health program. Provides home and community based wraparound services for Medicaid-eligible youth (up to 20 years) with multiple and complex needs.

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.

Confidentially ask for support online. The Ask an Advocate page is monitored Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. You should receive a message back within 72-hours. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the helpline.