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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.
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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502 State Ave., Suite 102, Marysville, WA 98270
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.
1407 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Support groups for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. All DVSAS support groups are free and confidential.
6060 Portal Way , Ferndale, WA 98248
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.
303 Potter St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
206 Prospect St. , Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
206 Prospect St. , Bellingham, WA 98225
Process for families experiencing separation or divorce to develop or modify parenting plans, negotiate property divisions, and address other issues.
1407 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Advocacy counselors provide safety planning, emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals through the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
820 Boblett St., Room 541, Blaine, WA 98230
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.
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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303 Potter St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Meet with a parenting coach to achieve the unique goals you have for you, your teen and family.
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.
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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3645 E. McLeod Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Counseling and support services to families with children and youth who may have emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and mental health assessment.
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.
PO BOX 3091, Bellingham, WA 98227
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 for phone calls and check-in’s in between.
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A part of the Al-Anon Family Groups’ fellowship for younger members whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. At Alateen Meetings, younger members meet other Alateens with similar situations. Alateen is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it. Find a meeting close to you using the online search tool.
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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.
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4120 Meridian St., Suite 220, Bellingham, WA 98226
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.
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.
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.