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Every summer, The Salvation Army helps kids of all ages go to camp at Camp Arnold at Timberlake. Summer Camp experiences are offered based upon the age of the camper. For more information about sending your child to camp, contact The Salvation Army in Bellingham.

Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $10 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.

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.

Popup meal for individuals experiencing homelessness. Essential supplies are also distributed as available, including pet food, clothing, blankets, socks and shoes, tarps, and jackets.

A nonprofit that accepts new and gently used items, such as furniture, appliances, construction supplies, hardware and more. All proceeds go toward building safe, affordable housing in Whatcom County. Free donation pickup available.

Free customized job search coaching, and career planning and training services that help individuals find a job or advance in their careers. Services include coaching, career planning, high school diploma/GED support, occupational classroom training, and workforce preparation activities.

Pairs students with community mentors for 1 hour sessions each week in Lynden, Ferndale, and Nooksack schools.

A permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. For updates and application information, sign up for text-based alerts at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.

A 9 bedroom emergency shelter serving people who are homeless and have behavioral health issues. Trained staff on-duty 24 hours a day.

The YMCA offers a variety of reoccurring classes and programs to encourage healthy living, prevent chronic disease, and learn about managing ongoing health issues. Program topics and availability are variable and dependent on community interest, learn more online.

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.

Limited capacity food delivery program intended for people who are physically unable to access Bellingham Food Bank's other programs. Delivers 1 box of groceries every week or every other week. Participants in home delivery do not qualify for other services through Bellingham Food Bank.

Summer camp for youth ages 6-18. Get to know horses, create art projects, play with farm animals, meet new friends, develop valuable life skills, and more.

A parent-child program for children ages 18 months to 3 years who are receiving Early Support Services at Whatcom Center for Early Learning. These playgroups provide socialization and play opportunities for children and their caregivers.

Partnership with several affordable housing properties financed by Bonds and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Properties are managed by Indigo Real Estate Services. Income limits and other eligibility requirements may vary by property. To find out if you qualify or to learn about availability, you must contact Indigo directly.

Provides food and energy assistance to low income households allowing the clients to maintain his or her dignity while applying for services. Commodity foods, nutrition education, energy assistance, lummi wood cutting, food bank, diapers and clothing, and holiday food baskets.

Bellingham Queer Collective partners with community providers to provide free wellness support to the LGBTQ+ community, including support groups, mindfulness and meditation classes, group health coaching, and other workshops/events.

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.

For youth 14-24 who are working with CFI on individual goal plans. Helps connect individuals working toward similar goals and facing similar challenges. safe place for youth who are experiencing disabilities or have a chronic medical condition to come, relax, make new friends, and be appreciated for who they are.

Counseling for drug and alcohol abuse, low self-esteem, bullying, eating disorders, uncontrolled anger, self-injury or suicidal ideation, academic underachievement, and family issues.

Connects families with mental health providers who accept new patients, work with your insurance and fit your child’s treatment needs. The Referral Service is accessible to children and teens 17 and under living in Washington state. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can also call the Referral Service to find providers for themselves. For interpretation services, call 866-583-1527.

All case management services are free and voluntary and are offered to biological relative and foster caregivers. Services include case management for families navigating a crisis or the after-effects of trauma, and on-call services.

Free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 140 languages available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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.

The free 8-session, 4 week course is taught by trained family members and is for families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their loved ones.