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Pet food, including dog food and cat food, donated by the community for pet owners in need. Food can only be received once per month and is intended to be supplemental or for emergency.

Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.

Kayaking program for veterans and their families.

Mercy Housing owns and operates 7 low-income housing properties in Whatcom County. Many of these properties include additional residential services. Visit website for more information, and to apply to available units.

A specialty team that partners closely with many community partner agencies as part of a continuum of services, engaging clients seeking housing support who are either unenrolled from a health plan or seeking enrollment. The CORS Team aims to help clients access housing resources and other necessary services. Services in this program include Care Coordination, Housing Referral and Support, and Outreach and Engagement.

Variety of non-credit personal enrichment and professional development classes, workshops, and certificates. Class availability varies seasonally, check online for current offerings.

Can help with Puget Sound Energy bills that have a status of Urgent, Final, or Disconnect for residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, Everson, Nooksack, Point Roberts, Sumas, or Lynden.

People experiencing homelessness can receive short-term mental health counseling, substance use disorder information and intakes, linkages to behavioral health teams, and naloxone overdose training and kits.

Helps eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants by providing cash assistance for up to four months from their arrival date in the United States (or from the date of their immigration status for asylees or victims of trafficking). RCA is for eligible people who do not have minor children.

Entry into housing programs for individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including short-term and permanent housing options. Intake for coordinated entry, also known as the housing pool. Apply through the Community Resource Center.

A state-licensed community mental health agency focused on children and families. Services include mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, advocacy, and school-based programs.

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

A comprehensive web resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders. Provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, buprenorphine practitioners, and opioid treatment providers.

Providing evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, maternal health conditions and much more. This no-cost information service is available to people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, their family members, health professionals, and the general public via chat, text, phone, and email in both English and Spanish.

Provides individuals with resources and options to make informed choices about living, learning, and working independently. Provides information related to disability rights and services, and assists with accessing local and state resources.

Provides dental care that is not otherwise available in the community for patients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Adults with DDA Medicaid benefits are usually eligible for DECOD services. Other individuals may be eligible if they meet state requirements.

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.

A 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Advocates can provide peer support and advocacy, information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers, and more.

One on one assistance for adults with developmental disabilities to prepare, find, and succeed in the workforce. Includes employment planning, job development, site training, and ongoing support.

Childcare and early learning programming available at the Laurel Forest Early Learning Center in downtown Bellingham for children between the ages 18 months and 5 years. This inclusive preschool childcare program serves all children, including those with disabilities, and can coordinate with school district services to support a child’s special education and healthcare needs. Childcare available from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm for working families.

Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.

Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, period supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

Support for family members to find the appropriate help for individuals experiencing Chemical Dependency (drug addiction or alcoholism). If you have a loved one, an employee or friend who is struggling with substance abuse, call to set up a consultation.

The death of a family member, friend, or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. The Grief Support Resource Library was created as an online tool for those supporting a child who is grieving.

Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. Services include support for basic reading and writing skills, GED (General Educational Development) test preparation, and basic computer skills.