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A toll-free legal hotline for seniors (age 60 and over). Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

Financial assistance to individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Combines financial coaching with benefits planning, providing specialized support to assist with planning for a future of financial security and supported independence. Services are offered free of charge to youth ages 14-25 who self-identify with a disability.

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.

Anyone is welcome for a community meal. Usually provides soup during winter, can vary during summer.

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

Extends the knowledge of WSU research and benefits of horticulture to the Whatcom County community through courses, partnerships, and other resources. Includes the Master Gardener program, the We Grow Garden, and more.

Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.

A place to foster comradeship with veterans and family. Regular meetings on first Thursday, Post may be open more frequently.

Pregnancy care integrated with Family Care Network's primary care physicians.

One on one peer support designed to equip dads with the tools and confidence they need to help their family thrive.

Free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

Comprehensive, no-fee support for foster families, including licensing, training, and 24/7 assistance.

Bellingham Public Library locations provide public access to computers, and printing and copying equipment (15 cents per black and white page, 50 cents per color page). Visitors with a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card may use a computer with internet access for up to 120 minutes a day. Visitors without a library card may use a guest pass. Free wireless internet access (WiFi) is available in all library buildings.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

Free legal representation for parents involved in proceedings with Child Protective Services.

Pediatric services can help with a child's primary and special health needs, as well as emergencies.

Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

Online directory of family-friendly things to do with kids in Whatcom County. Categories include indoor activities, outdoor activities, sports and swim, schools, camps, classes, and more.

In conjunction with Washington State Library, WCLS patrons can access practices courses, practice exams, and certification exams for several technical and specialist certifications. Currently offered certifications include IT professional credentials, CISCO, Intuit/Quickbooks, Microsoft, and more.

Online voting hub where Washington State residents can register to vote, check or update their current voting status, view information on upcoming elections including voter's pamphlets, and find local ballot drop-off boxes.

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

Virtual support sessions to help parents and students navigate financial aid, scholarships, and college applications.

Supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.

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.