View Search Results

A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

When soldiers return home it can be difficult to truly reconnect with relationships and establish themselves financially. This program is geared toward helping members of the military and veterans re-establish themselves and achieve financial stability.

Counseling support for those dealing with chronic or terminal illness diagnosis. Approach grounded in family systems therapy, recognizing illness impacts families as well as the individual.

Provides short-term emergency assistance to help families pay for high-quality child care in a licensed child care center or licensed family home.

Peer support group for birthing parents in recovery from substance use disorder, held twice monthly on Zoom.

Therapy developed to help couples work through stuck places in their relationship and to find healing for relational wounds.

The Y operates 3 Bellingham located state-licensed, non-profit child development centers for infants to pre-kindergarten. Part-time (up to 3 days/week) and Full-Time (4-5 days/week) options, dependent on availability.

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.

A free, supportive program for women having their first baby. When you enroll in NFP, you are connected with your own personal nurse who visits with you during pregnancy and until your baby turns two years old. This program has been proven to benefit the health and well being of families. First time low-income moms in Whatcom County can enroll in the program prior to their 28th week of pregnancy.

Provides safe, confidential shelter to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Clients have access to basic food, clothing, personal items, and bedding if needed. Advocates are available to conduct intakes and provide advocacy twenty-four hours a day. Shelter is available for all survivors. This program is accessible to persons with disabilities and accepts service animals. Other pets may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Donated arts supplies available for low costs so community members can relax, grow, and explore creatively.

Interactive adoption process strives to place animals into permanent, responsible and loving homes. Prior to meeting an animal, potential adopters are asked to complete an adoption application to better help WHS staff understand what you are looking for in a companion animal.

If you are injured at work or develop a work-related illness, workers' compensation pays for medical care directly related to your accident or illness.

Low barrier access to medication for opioid use disorder. Daily access to telehealth appointments with emergency medicine physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine (suboxone). Can write bridge prescriptions to ensure availability of medication.

Free cloth diaper distribution program available to qualifying families who complete the application online or in person. This program helps families who are experiencing diaper need to switch to reusable diapers, by providing an initial loaned supply of cloth diapers.

Community-based social respite programs designed to provide reliable, scheduled respite to those caring for a friend or family member living with dementia. A typical five-hour program includes low-impact social time, light physical activities, art and other creative projects, group-oriented games, and lunch, snacks, and light refreshments throughout the day.

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.

Mobile medical unit providing a low barrier option for receiving Methadone or Buprenorphine to treat opioid withdrawal.

A 32-bed facility in Everett that provides specialized residential treatment for men and women with substance use and mental health disorders. Co-occurring specialty program is designed to serve individuals who have been diagnosed by an agency as having both a substance use and mental health disorder.

Program to help Whatcom Dream Financial Empowerment Course Graduates purchase school clothing and supplies for their children. Participants can purchase a $100 gift card for only $25. Proceeds go into a scholarship fund, which allows Whatcom Dream to offer Financial Empowerment courses for free.

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.

Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.

Conéctate con el apoyo entre pares locales de forma gratuita. El Condado de Whatcom tiene varias ofertas de apoyo entre pares. No necesitas cita previa para participar en los grupos y no se requiere registro. Ten en cuenta que, para todos los grupos de forma presencial, los bebés de hasta 12 meses son bienvenidos. No hay cuidado de niños disponible.

Advocacy counseling is available to clients who want to meet one-on-one with an advocacy counselor. Sessions are available on a scheduled basis during business hours or during specific walk-in hours. These sessions are strength and empowerment-based and include emotional support, on-going safety planning, identifying coping skills, problem solving, information about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, and referrals to other community resources. Advocates can also provide emotional support during medical exams.

Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b