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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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Care
Parenting Education
Support Groups
Support Network
Parents

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

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

Working Moms Program - Program for Early Parent Support

Virtual gathering series open to mothers, adoptive mothers, and non-gestational mothers with children aged 0-5 years, working outside of the home. 8-week series of 1.5 hour meetings held on weekday evenings or weekday lunchtimes.

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Support Groups
Support Network
Parents
Parenting Education
Mothers
Care

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)

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

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
Support Network
Sexual Assault Survivor
Virtual Support

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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Care
Support Network
Support Groups
Parents
Caregivers
LGBTQIA+

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
Peer Support
Screening & Exams
Support Network
Caregivers
Alzheimers
Support Groups

TrevorSpace - Trevor Project

An affirming, online community for LGBTQ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With over 400,000 members across the globe, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support, and make friends in a moderated community intentionally designed for you.

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Peer Support
Virtual Support
Support Network
Teens (13-19 years old)
LGBTQIA+

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call 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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Sexual Assault Survivor
Emergency
Support Network
Navigating the System
Help Hotlines

Separation, Divorce, and Parenting Plan Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Process for families experiencing separation or divorce to develop or modify parenting plans, negotiate property divisions, and address other issues.

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Support Network
Mediation
Navigating the System
Families
Legal

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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Fathers
Peer Support
Support Network
Care

Queer Youth Services - Northwest Youth Services

Provides education, advocacy, and support, along with material resources, for queer youth, their families, and community providers. There is also a dedicate safe space downtown where queer youth can connect, access resources, and live authentically.

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Transgender or Non-Binary
LGBTQIA+
Peer Support
Support Network
Young Adults (20-30 years old)

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)
Support Network
LGBTQIA+
Peer Support
Transgender or Non-Binary

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

Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Victims of Crime Program - Nooksack Family Services

A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Domestic Violence Survivors
Immediate Safety
In Danger
Help Escape Violence
Support Groups
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
In Crisis
Physical Safety
Support Network
Safe Housing

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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Pregnant
Support Network
Care
Parents
Support Groups
Parenting Education
Peer Support

Recovery Cafe - First Baptist Church

Provides a safe, inclusive, community-oriented space where peers can support peers in their unique recovery journey.

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Peer Support
Support Network
Addiction and Recovery
Peer Recovery Coaching

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

Wraparound with Intensive Services - Catholic Community Services

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.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Medication Management
Medications for Mental Health
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
All Mental Health
Mental Health Care
Understand Mental Health
Outpatient Treatment
Counseling
Case Management

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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Parents
Virtual Support
Support Groups
Support Network
Fathers
Peer Support

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

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

Guide By Your Side - Washington State Hands and Voices

Unbiased emotional support and resources provided by trained Parent Guides to families with children with hearing loss.

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Support Network
Navigating the System
One-on-One Support
Families
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Parents
Care
Children (2-12 years old)
Peer Support

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