{"id":685,"date":"2016-04-29T10:27:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T10:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/?page_id=685"},"modified":"2023-09-14T08:00:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:00:32","slug":"family-support-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/about\/departments\/family-engagement\/family-support-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Support Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Winter Clothing Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blueskiesforchildren.org\/programs--applications.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Blue Skies for Children<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 provides winter coat, hat, gloves, scarf, hooded sweatshirt and\/or blanket for eligible children at no cost.\n<ul>\n<li>Currently requests are going through our Family Resource Center, if interested please call 360-676-6456<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you are behind in rent there are resources available! Links below for information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Eviction-Prevention-Flyer-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Eviction-Prevention-Flyer-Punjabi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0a2a\u0a70\u0a1c\u0a3e\u0a2c\u0a40<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>\/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Eviction-Prevention-Flyer-Vietnamese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ti\u1ebfng Vi\u1ec7t<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Eviction-Prevention-Flyer-Russian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Eviction-Prevention-Flyer-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomdrc.org\/erpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center<\/a><\/span> &#8211;<\/strong> program available to help with landlord tenant <em>d<\/em><em>ispute resolution,<\/em>\u00a0access to <em>rental assistance,<\/em> and <em>legal aid<\/em>. See link for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"word-spacing: normal;\">Other highlighted resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/basic-needs\/home-energy\/\">Energy Assistance from Opportunity Council<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications can be done on by phone or online, see above link for more information and scheduling availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellinghamhousing.org\/home\/applicants\/open-waitlist\/\">Bellingham Housing Authority<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> &#8211; waitlist availability varies. Please click link for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Family Support Services<\/h2>\n<p>Family Support Services includes many important programs including our Family Resource Centers, homeless support program and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordions-272880\" class=\"accordions-272880 accordions\" data-accordions={&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;272880&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;collapsible&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;heightStyle&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;animateStyle&quot;:&quot;swing&quot;,&quot;animateDelay&quot;:1000,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;active&quot;:999,&quot;expandedOther&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}>\n                    <div class=\"items\" >\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"0\"  header_id=\"header-1629493947865\" id=\"header-1629493947865\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1629493947865 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Family Resource Centers \u2013 Linking families to local resources and services \">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1629493947865\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1629493947865\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Family Resource Centers \u2013 Linking families to local resources and services <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1629493947865 \">\n                    <h4><strong>Family Resource Centers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <u>family resource centers are family support centers that link<\/u> school families with local resources and human services, addressing the needs of the whole child to promote student success. All families are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The FRC locations are safe places where families can access information and available services including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing<\/li>\n<li>Child academic and behavioral support<\/li>\n<li>Medical and mental health<\/li>\n<li>Special needs and disability<\/li>\n<li>Financial and legal assistance<\/li>\n<li>Educational and employment opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Emergency assistance<\/li>\n<li>Bellingham Public School provided resources and educational processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Shuksan Middle School,\u00a02717 Alderwood Avenue<br \/>\nMonday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\n360-676-6456<\/p>\n<p>Carl Cozier Elementary School, 1330 Lincoln Street<br \/>\nMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm<br \/>\n360-676-5085<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donations Accepted at the\u00a0FRC (Shuksan and Carl Cozier locations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All items need to be in good, like new or new condition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diapers, baby wipes<\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper<\/li>\n<li>Laundry soap, dish soap<\/li>\n<li>Shampoo, conditioner, bath\/body soap\u00a0(full-size, not travel\/hotel size)<\/li>\n<li>Deodorant (men and women)<\/li>\n<li>Toothbrushes and toothpaste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For low-cost internet service information, please visit the <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/about\/departments\/family-engagement\/\">Family Engagement webpage.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"1\"  header_id=\"header-1519235726622\" id=\"header-1519235726622\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235726622 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Resource Centers\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235726622\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235726622\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Resource Centers<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235726622 \">\n                    <h2>Centers in Bellingham<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/\"><strong>DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a04101 Meridian Street, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday - Friday\u00a08am to 5pm \/ Walk-in Services: 8am-3pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(877) 501-2233; or apply for services\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonconnection.org\/home\/\">online<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Services Offered\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/aged-blind-or-disabled-abd-cash-assistance-program\">Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance Program (ABD)<\/a><\/span><br \/>\nCash help for Aged, Blind or Disabled people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/division-child-support\/child-support-services\">Child Support Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nHelp in getting child support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/emergency-programs\">DSHS Emergency Programs<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nPrograms that help in emergency situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/family-planning-services\">Family Planning Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nInformation on ways to avoid unintended pregnancies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/housing-and-essential-needs\">Housing and Essential Needs<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nProvide non-cash housing and other assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/eligibility-dshs-services\">Medical Assistance Programs<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nHelp with health care and medical expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/refugee-cash-assistance\">Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nCash and medical help for refugees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/tanf-and-support-services\">Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nCash help for families with children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/voter-registration-assistance\">Voter Registration Assistance<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nLocal offices can help you to register to vote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/basic-food\">Washington Basic Food Program<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nHelp with putting food on the table<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/wioa\">Workforce Innovation<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nImproving economic self-sufficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When you visit a\u00a0DSHS\u00a0Community Services Office, please bring the following documented information to help with your eligibility determination:\n<ul>\n<li>Your immigration status documentation<\/li>\n<li>Proof of Washington residency<\/li>\n<li>Information on your income<\/li>\n<li>Name of your voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The following services can be completed in the office or online or by phone:\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for benefits or submit documents<\/li>\n<li>Before 3 p.m.: Complete your interview for cash or food (application\/eligibility review\/mid-certification review)<\/li>\n<li>Report changes for any of your benefits<\/li>\n<li>Access to Working Connections Child Care services via phone or online<\/li>\n<li>WorkFirst\/Social Services Case Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients\u00a0for DSHS business use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/services-2017\/\"><strong>Opportunity Council<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite C, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-In Hours:<\/strong> Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(360) 734-5121 ext. 370 or 1-800-649-5121<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intake and screenings for housing programs, emergency shelters, and landlord\/tenant information<\/li>\n<li>Assistance accessing community services and providing basic needs<\/li>\n<li>Referrals to other community resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwys.org\/street-outreach\"><strong>NWYS \u2013 Ground Floor\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><u>Center<\/u><\/span>\u00a0- <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Ground-Floor-Flyer.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Click here for flyer<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (located in basement of First Congregational Church of Bellingham)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-734-3720<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday<\/p>\n<p>A day-use center for individuals 13-24 and are at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness. At the Ground Floor youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness. Some more ways the Ground Floor can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food, showers, laundry, computer access, mail service, basic needs, survival resources, and rooms to rest in.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency, transitional and permanent housing and support.<\/li>\n<li>Job and education support.<\/li>\n<li>Mental health and substance use counseling.<\/li>\n<li>LGBTQ+ affirming services and programs.<\/li>\n<li>Connections to other services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesalvationarmy-bellingham.weebly.com\/\"><strong>Salvation Army<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a02912 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Friday 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(360) 733-1410<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial assistance (no assistance for gas, rental assistance or hotel\/motel assistance)<\/li>\n<li>Food, clothing, and hygiene supplies<\/li>\n<li>Furniture and household items<\/li>\n<li>Holiday assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nwrcwa.org\/\"><strong>Northwest Regional Council<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0600 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>(360) 676-6749<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Information and assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Medicaid transportation (<em>see medical for more information)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other Centers in Whatcom County<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/ewrrc\/\"><strong>East Whatcom Regional Resource Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong> (Opportunity Council resource center)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>(360) 599-3944<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Referrals and assistance accessing community resources<\/li>\n<li>Tutoring, youth activities, and community meetings<\/li>\n<li>Public computers and printers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/ferndalecsc.org\/resource-center\/resource-center-services\/\">Ferndale Community Services <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>5694 2nd Ave., Ferndale<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(360) 380-2200<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public computers<\/li>\n<li>Shower vouchers, bus passes, hygiene products, and small clothing bank<\/li>\n<li>Referrals and assistance accessing community resources<\/li>\n<li>Domestic violence advocate available by appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"2\"  header_id=\"header-1629494460378\" id=\"header-1629494460378\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1629494460378 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Operation School Bell\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1629494460378\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1629494460378\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Operation School Bell<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1629494460378 \">\n                    <h2><strong>Operation School Bell<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>(This program is funded by the Assistance League of Bellingham and provides assistance in buying school clothes, to qualify students must be K-12 and qualify for free school meals)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sign-ups for Operation School Bell (OSB) are closed for the 2022-23 school year. If you submitted an application you can expect a call early\/mid November with more information on when & where to collect vouchers. There was a delay in the delivery of vouchers to Assistance League of Bellingham so the distribution date is later than previously expected. (All eligible families who previously applied will receive a voucher for OSB, there were enough slots available so a lottery was not necessary).<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or want to confirm your application, please email <a href=\"mailto:frc@bellinghamschools.org\">frc@bellinghamschools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"3\"  header_id=\"header-0\" id=\"header-0\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head0 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Food &amp; Meals\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-0\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-0\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Food &amp; Meals<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content0 \">\n                    <h2>Breakfast and Lunch in Bellingham Public Schools<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/school-menus\/\">Apply for reduced\/free breakfast\/lunch<\/a> by picking up an application at your school\u2019s front office or <a href=\"https:\/\/frapps.horizonsolana.com\/BELS03\">apply online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After School Dinner Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All children under 18 and under receive a free hot meal\n<ul>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t matter what school you attend<\/li>\n<li>Accompanying adults charged $5.25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Meal served at Shuksan Middle School Cafeteria\n<ul>\n<li>2717 Alderwood Avenue (corner of Northwest and Alderwood)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Local Resources<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomabc.org\/food-guide\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Food Resource Guide (English)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomabc.org\/food-guide\/\"><strong>Gu\u00eda de recursos de comida (Espa\u00f1ol)<\/strong><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>List of food banks, weekly\/monthly hot meals, and senior meals in Whatcom County.<\/p>\n<p>To check for an updated version, visit\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellinghamfoodbank.org\/feeding-hungry-families\/food-resources\/\">BellinghamFoodBank.org<\/a><\/span><\/span>(scroll to the bottom of the page for links to resource guides)<\/p>\n<h2>State Programs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/basic-food\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">WA Basic Food Program: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> offers monthly food benefits to low-income people. The\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/community-services-offices\/state-food-assistance-program-fap\"><strong>Food Assistance Program (FAP)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>provides benefits to people who are not eligible for SNAP due to immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Check if you're eligible and start your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonconnection.org\/home\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">WashingtonConnection.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>By Phone: 1-877-501-2233<\/li>\n<li>In Person:\n<ul>\n<li>Bellingham DSHS Office, 4101 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA\n<ul>\n<li>Walk-in hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity Council (1111 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham), DSHS Outstation\n<ul>\n<li>Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>WorkSource (101 Prospect St., Bellingham), DSHS Outstation\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/YouandYourFamily\/WIC\"><strong>WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) Nutrition Program<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health screenings for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 years of age.<\/p>\n<p>Check if you're eligible at:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/wic.fns.usda.gov\/wps\/pages\/start.jsf\">wic.fns.usda.gov<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Apply by making an appointment with local WIC provider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/nooksacktribe.org\/departments\/health\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Nooksack Tribal Health Clinic<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0- (360) 966-2106<br \/>\n2510 Sulwhanon Dr<br \/>\nEverson, WA\u00a0 98247<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seamar.org\/whatcom-preventive-health.html\">SeaMar Community Health Center<\/a><\/span>\u00a0- (360) 788-7150<br \/>\n4455 Cordata Parkway<br \/>\nBellingham, WA\u00a0 98226<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seamar.org\/services-whatcom.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SeaMar Community Health Center<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0- (360) 778-4280<br \/>\n1764 Iowa St<br \/>\nBellingham, WA\u00a0 98229<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seamar.org\/services-whatcom.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SeaMar Community Health Center<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0- (360) 778-4220<br \/>\n6046 Portal Way<br \/>\nFerndale, WA\u00a0 98248<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lummi-nsn.org\/\">Lummi Tribal Center<\/a><\/span>\u00a0- (360) 312-2467<br \/>\n2592 Kwina Rd<br \/>\nBellingham, WA\u00a0 98226<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"4\"  header_id=\"header-1519235247696\" id=\"header-1519235247696\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235247696 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Housing &amp; Shelter\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235247696\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235247696\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Housing &amp; Shelter<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235247696 \">\n                    <h2>In District Services<\/h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing housing instability or have any questions about housing resources please contact our district\u2019s homeless liaison\u2019s for more questions. If eligible, they can provide support through the McKinney-Vento program, which works to eliminate academic barriers for students experiencing homelessness (more information provided <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/family-support-services\/\">o<\/a>n the Family Services page<\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emily Humphrey-Krigbaum \/ P: 360-676-6524 C: 360-393-8738 \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:Emily.humphrey-krigbaum@bellinghamschools.org\">emily.humphrey-krigbaum@bellinghamschools.org<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Community Resources<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Below is information about the housing resources in our community. Whatcom County has a coordinated entry system \u2013 this means a single intake is done for many different programs, eligibility screenings and intakes are done at the Opportunity Council (information listed below).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Opportunity Council<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>completes screenings and centralized intakes for multiple homeless housing programs in our community. Call or visit the Community Resource Center walk-in hours to start the process and find out if your family is eligible for services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-In Hours:<\/strong>\u00a010am - 4pm,\u00a0Monday - Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-734-5121 ext. 370 or 1-800-649-5121<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelighthousemission.org\/what-we-do-2\/#drop-in-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Lighthouse Mission<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0- Emergency shelter and drop-in center for single men and women, ages 18 and older<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0910 West Holly St.,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Open 24\/7; Check-in for the night by 8:15pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-733-5120<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christianhopeassociation.org\/new-way-home-1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">New Way Ministries<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0- Temporary housing for pregnant women and women with children<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Lynden, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-354-9930<\/p>\n<p><em>Income-Based Housing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bellinghamhousing.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Bellingham Housing Authority<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>helps connect families and individuals to public housing, project-based housing, Section 8 housing, and affordable properties. Applications are now available <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bellinghamhousing.org\/\">on their website<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0208 Unity St., Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours:<\/strong> 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:bellinghamhousing.info@bwcha.org\">bellinghamhousing.info@bwcha.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-676-6887<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercyhousing.org\/Northwest-Properties\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Mercy Housing<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> offers affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Each individual property has its own application process and wait lists. Visit the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercyhousing.org\/Northwest-Properties\">website<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/span>or call the general phone line for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0206-838-5700<\/p>\n<h2>Housing Search Assistance<\/h2>\n<p>Refer to this document for listings of affordable housing options in Whatcom County:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Housing-To-Try-July-2019.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Housing to Try<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> -\u00a0<em>Updated July 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Link above connects to Opportunity Council's Housing To Try resource guide. This lists apartments in Bellingham\/Whatcom County found to be more affordable. Contact individual listings for availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-13-Housing-Lab-Flyer.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Housing Lab<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Housing search assistance hosted by the Opportunity Council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 625 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225<\/li>\n<li>Supports provided <strong>(h<\/strong><strong>ablamos espa\u00f1ol)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Housing search and application support<\/li>\n<li>Developing a renter\u2019s portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Renter education<\/li>\n<li>Referrals to community resources<\/li>\n<li>Roommate\/Landlord mediation<\/li>\n<li>Roommate matching<\/li>\n<li>Eviction prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawadvocates.org\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\">Law Advocates<\/span><\/a> is present 11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. to answer Landlord\/Tenant law questions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"5\"  header_id=\"header-1519235407937\" id=\"header-1519235407937\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235407937 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Medical Care\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235407937\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235407937\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Medical Care<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235407937 \">\n                    <h2>Accessing Health Care<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Do you have health insurance?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If no, there are a couple options to get connected:\n<ul>\n<li>You can go online to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wahealthplanfinder.org\">www.wahealthplanfinder.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>to apply online<\/li>\n<li>Need help signing up? Our community has Outreach and Enrollment Specialists that are a great resource in navigating enrollment in health insurance, available at:\n<ul>\n<li>Unity Care NW, call 360-788-2669 for more information<\/li>\n<li>SeaMar, call 360-671-3225 for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If yes, contact your provider to see what providers accept your insurance\n<ul>\n<li>Example: if you have Molina, you can access their website to search providers accept this insurance, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/providersearch.molinahealthcare.com\/Provider\/ProviderSearch?RedirectFrom=MolinaStaticWeb&memstate=wa&State=wa&Coverage=medicaid\">click here for Molina's website<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Getting a Sports Physical<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To participate in athletics, you will need a sports physical. Physicals are valid for two school years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have a primary care provider, connect with that provider. Ask for a Well-Child Appointment and state you need a sports physical.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not have a primary care provider, use the resource list below to get connected to our health care partners.<\/li>\n<li>No insurance? Unity Care NW can provide assistance enrolling in insurance plans. Call (360) 788-2669 to speak with an enrollment specialist.<\/li>\n<li>If you need help accessing care, calls BPS Athletics and Activities at 360-676-2786.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make a well-child appointment with your provider in advance as clinics will be busy before the school year stars.<\/p>\n<p>The following health care partners are scheduling appointments for new and continuing patients:<\/p>\n<p><strong>PeaceHealth<\/strong><br \/>\n4545 Cordata Pkway (One of many locations around town)<br \/>\n360-738-2200<br \/>\nAll major health insurance providers accepted<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Care Network<\/strong><br \/>\n3600 Orchard Pl (One of many locations around town)<br \/>\n360-671-3900<br \/>\nAll major health insurance providers accepted<\/p>\n<p><strong>SeaMar (bilingual staff)<\/strong><br \/>\n4455 Cordata Pkwy<br \/>\n360-671-3225<br \/>\nApple Health and all major health insurance accepted<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unity Care NW (bilingual staff)<\/strong><br \/>\n220 Unity St<br \/>\n360-676-6177<br \/>\n360-788-2669 (insurance enrollment specialist)<br \/>\nApple Health and all major health insurance accepted<\/p>\n<h2>Resource Guides<\/h2>\n<p>Below is a variety of resource guides to help navigate local health care. provided by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcomalliance.org\/get-care\/\">Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement<\/a><\/span><\/span> (no longer operating since 6\/2019),<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Kids-English.pdf\">Dental for Children<\/a><\/span><\/span> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Kids-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Dental para Ni\u00f1os<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Adults-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Dental for Adults<\/span><\/span><\/a> \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Adults-Spanish.pdf\">Dental para Adultos<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Substance-Abuse-Resources-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Drug & Alcohol Treatment<\/span><\/span><\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Substance-Abuse-Resources-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Tratamiento de Drogas y Alcohol<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WhatcomCountyStateCertifiedSUDTreatmentAgencies.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Whatcom County State Certified Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Agencies<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hearing-Resources-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Hearing<\/span> <\/span><\/a>\/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hearing-Resources-Spanish.pdf\">Servicios de<\/a> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hearing-Resources-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Audici\u00f3n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LGBTQHealthcareResources-edited-07.30.2019.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Healthcare for, and by, the LGBTQ+ Community<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mental-Health-Resources-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Mental Health<\/span><\/span><\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mental-Health-Resources-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Salud Mental<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Maternity-Providers-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Prenatal<\/span> <\/span><\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Maternity-Providers-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Prenatal<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Prescription-Access-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Prescriptions<\/span> <\/span><\/a>\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Prescription-Access-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Prescripci\u00f3n<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Urgent-Care-English.pdf\">Urgent Care<\/a><\/span> \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Urgent-Care-Spanish.pdf\">Atenci\u00f3n Medico de Urgencias<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Vision-Resources-English.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Vision<\/span> <\/span><\/a>\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Vision-Resources-Spanish.pdf\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Visi\u00f3n<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Local Community Health Centers, the following accept Medicaid\/Apple Health:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/unitycarenw.org\/\"><strong>Unity Care NW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services, sliding scale fees available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bellingham Medical Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a0200 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>360-676-6177<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ferndale Medical Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a05616 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone:\u00a0360-752-7410<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seamar.org\/\"><strong>SeaMar Community Health Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0offer medical, dental, and behavioral health services, sliding scale fees available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bellingham Medical Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a04455 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone:\u00a0360-671-3225<\/p>\n<p><strong>Everson Medical Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a06884 Hannegan Rd, Everson, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 360-354-0766<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/health-center\/washington\/bellingham\/98225\/bellingham-health-center-2454-91780\"><strong>Planned Parenthood<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>offers general health care and sexual\/reproductive health care services for people with private, state, or no insurance, on a sliding fee scale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1530 Ellis Street, Bellingham,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-7pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm - Saturday; Same-day and walk-in appointments may be available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-9095<\/p>\n<h2>Assistance with Medical Bills (also see Financial Assistance tab)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhccf.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">United Health Care Children's Foundation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>provides grants\u00a0to help pay for medical needs of children in low-income families with private\/commercial insurance. Learn more and apply for a grant online.- <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhccf.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/\">https:\/\/www.uhccf.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacehealth.org\/patient-financial-assistance\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">PeaceHealth - Patient Financial Assistance<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can be requested before, during, or after receiving medical care from PeaceHealth. Learn more and apply for assistance online.- <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacehealth.org\/patient-financial-assistance\">https:\/\/www.peacehealth.org\/patient-financial-assistance<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Service Phone Support:\u00a0<\/strong>1-877-202-3597<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwin.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Washington Women in Need<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wwin.org\/what-we-do\/apply-for-a-health-care-grant\/\">Health Care Grants<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0to adult women with Apple Health or Medicare to help pay for medical services that are not covered by insurance. Learn more and apply for a grant online.<\/p>\n<h2>Transportation to Medical Appointments<\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying your medical bills here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n<p>(List provided from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcomalliance.org\/medical-bills\/\">www.whatcomalliance.org\/medical-bills\/<\/a><\/span><\/span>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nwrcwa.org\/medicaid-transportation\/\">Medicaid Transportation<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>if you have Medicaid you may qualify for transportation assistance.\n<ul>\n<li>Arranges and pays for non emergency medical transportation for eligible clients to and from services. Call number listed below, please allow two full business days\u2019 notice before assistance is needed.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-738-4554, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.org\/treatment\/supportprogramsservices\/road-to-recovery\">American Cancer Society (ACS) Road to Recovery<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>if you are undergoing cancer treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/en\/help-and-info\/ticket-info\/discounts\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Greyhound Bus<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>for passengers over the age of 62 receive a 5% discount.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/types-of-service\/paratransit\">Paratransit\u00a0Whatcom Transportation Authority<\/a><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/types-of-service\/paratransit\"> (WTA)<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>if you have a mental or physical disability.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dav.org\/veterans\/i-need-a-ride\/\">Disabled American Veteran (DAV)<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">provides t<\/span><\/span>ransportation to medical appointments if you are a veteran.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whatcomvolunteer.org\/content\/programs\/volunteer_chore_program.asp\">Whatcom Volunteer Center Chore Program<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>if you are over the age of 60 and\/or have a disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"6\"  header_id=\"header-1519235481962\" id=\"header-1519235481962\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235481962 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Dental Care\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235481962\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235481962\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Dental Care<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235481962 \">\n                    <h2>Information 一本道app Local Dental Services<\/h2>\n<p>Below information flyers provided by Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement, no longer operating since 6\/2019)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Kids-English.pdf\">Dental for Children<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0\/\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Kids-Spanish.pdf\">Dental para Ni\u00f1os<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Adults-English.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Dental for Adults<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dental-Resources-for-Adults-Spanish.pdf\">Dental para Adultos<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/unitycarenw.org\/dental\/\">Unity Care NW's Mobile Dental Program<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Unity Care NW mobile dental program provides routine dental care at elementary and middle schools, Head Start programs, and daycare centers throughout Whatcom County. Mobile Dental Program staff provide exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral hygiene instruction.<\/li>\n<li>For more information contact the Dental Access Coordinator at (360) 676-6177, ext. 1181.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btc.edu\/OurCommunity\/PublicServices\/indexPublicServices.aspx\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Bellingham Technical College - Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Program<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>offers comprehensive dental care at a reduced fee.\u00a0Minors must have guardian consent. Dental services provided by students are closely supervised by licensed staff and faculty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>BTC Building C,\u00a03028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday - Friday, October - June<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-752-7000<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"7\"  header_id=\"header-1519235550696\" id=\"header-1519235550696\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235550696 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Mental Health \">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235550696\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235550696\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Mental Health <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235550696 \">\n                    <h2>Getting Started<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have health insurance?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If no, there are a couple options to get connected:\n<ul>\n<li>You can go online to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wahealthplanfinder.org\">wahealthplanfinder.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>to apply online\n<ul>\n<li>Phone support: 1-855-923-4633<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Need help signing up? Our community has Outreach and Enrollment Specialists that are a great resource in navigating enrollment in health insurance, available at:\n<ul>\n<li>Unity Care NW, call 360-788-2669 for more information<\/li>\n<li>SeaMar, call 360-671-3225 for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If yes, contact your provider to see what providers accept your insurance\n<ul>\n<li>Example: if you have Molina, you can access their website to search providers accept this insurance, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/providersearch.molinahealthcare.com\/Provider\/ProviderSearch?RedirectFrom=MolinaStaticWeb&memstate=wa&State=wa&Coverage=medicaid\">click here to get redirected to Molina's website<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Finding a Mental Health Counselor<\/h2>\n<p>List of providers that accept Apple Health\/Medicaid, and\/or sliding scale fees<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to your student's school counselor to see what resources are available through the school\n<ul>\n<li>Our district partner's with community agencies to bring mental health counselors into the school to meet with students to reduce barriers a student might have to access this service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccsww.org\/get-help\/mental-health-services\/community-mental-health\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Catholic Community Service<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">s<\/span><\/strong><\/span>: Call to schedule initial intake in order to start services, 360-676-2164\n<ul>\n<li>Common referral for youth patients<\/li>\n<li>Also available from Catholic Community Serivces:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ccsww.org\/get-help\/mental-health-services\/wraparound-with-intensive-services-wise\/\">WISe<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Wraparound with Intensive Services) for youth, see link for more information: 360-676-2164<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/unitycarenw.org\/behavioral-health\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Unity Care NW - Behavioral Health<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Must be a Unity Care NW patient to receive mental health services, call for more information at 360-676-6177<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seamar.org\/whatcom-bh-bellingham.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sea Mar Behavioral Health<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Call to schedule initial intake, 360-734-5458<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seamar.org\/whatcom-bh-child-family.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sea Mar Behavioral Health - Child & Family Services<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:\u00a0Call to schedule an initial intake, 360-398-5444<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/chss.wwu.edu\/psychology\/counseling-training-clinic\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>WWU - Counseling Training Clinic<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<em>(January-June)<\/em>: Offers free individuals counseling from Graduate students in Western\u2019s Psychology Department, under faculty supervision. \u00a0Call early December for priority scheduling. For scheduling and more information call 360-650-3184<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Psychology Today<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>offers a database of most mental health therapists in Whatcom County.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to search based on what insurance is accepted and specialty (youth, grief, depression, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Call counselor to see if new patients are being accepted and more information on scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Groups<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.namiwhatcom.org\/support.html\"><strong>National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Whatcom<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0offers\u00a0multiple support groups for individuals and families living with mental illness and for people who have lost a loved one to suicide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0800 E Chestnut St. Suite 1C\u00a0<em>(inside Chestnut Professional Building)<\/em>, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>10am - 3pm, Monday - Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-671-4950<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familycarenetwork.com\/support-groups\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Family Care Network<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides an online listing of a wide variety of support groups for individuals and families. Some groups include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.p2pwhatcom.org\/\">Parent to Parent Support<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><em>(for families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and ongoing health care needs)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatcomhospice.org\/grief-support-groups\/\">Whatcom Hospice Grief Support<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(<em>groups\u00a0for adults<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatcompflag.org\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PFLAG<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Parents, Families, and Friends of the LGBT community)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvsas.org\/get-help\/services\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">DVSAS Survivors of Abuse<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0(<em>groups\u00a0for\u00a0teens, parents, men and women)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwadultdayhealth.com\/caregiver-support\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Caregiver Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<em>(group for adults caring for an adult loved one)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brigidcollins.org\/\">Brigid Collins<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adress: <\/strong>1231 N. Garden St., #200, Bellingham<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone: 360-734-4676<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides evidence-based parenting programs, an array of both individual group programs, as well as one-time trainings<\/li>\n<li>Call Brigid Collins to speak to the on-call staff to discuss what programs might be a good fit for your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Crisis Response Services<\/h2>\n<p><em>For emergency situations and if someone is in immediate danger, call\u00a0<strong>9-1-1<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.compasshealth.org\/services\/mcot\/\">Crisis Prevention& Intervention Teams<\/a><\/span><\/span> (CPIT) through Compass Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A community based outreach team with the ability to respond to and provide services in the community (e.g., homes, schools, shelters). CPIT serves adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing a behavioral health (mental health and\/or substance use) crisis regardless of their funding source. CPIT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength based, solution focused, culturally competent, trauma informed, and recovery oriented interventions.<\/p>\n<p>CPIT consists of a team of behavioral health professionals, including mental health professionals and certified peer counselors, collaborating with the individual in crisis and their family members to develop a plan to get through the current crisis, manage future crises, and move towards recovery. Information on how to connect to services listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals may contact the CPIT office directly at <strong>360-752-4545<\/strong> to speak with a chemical dependency professional or a mental health professional. CPIT is available <strong>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 am, every day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>or<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone may call the <strong>VOA Care Crisis Response Services \u2018the Care Crisis Line\u2019 at 1-800-584-3578 24\/7 \u2013 365 days-a year <\/strong>to speak with a licensed mental health professional who will assess the situation, make appropriate referrals, and\/or dispatch the CPIT community based outreach team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following resources are available <strong>24 hours a day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voaww.org\/behavioralhealth\">VOA Mental Health Crisis Line<\/a><\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong>1-800-584-3578 (more information about crisis line provided above)<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a><\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong>1-800-273-8255, available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvsas.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\">Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services<\/span>:<\/strong><\/a> 360-715-1563 or 1-877-715-1563, hotline to get connected to confidential support services if you are fleeing domestic violence<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/\">Crisis Text Line<\/a><\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong>Text HOME to 741-741, free confidential crisis intervention through texting<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imhurting.org\">Crisis Chat:<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>Crisis chat line through Volunteers of America<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teenlink.org\/\"><strong>Teen Link: <\/strong><\/a><\/span>866-833-6546, a confidential teen-answered help line, every evening, 6pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.warecoveryhelpline.org\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Washington Recovery Help Line:<\/strong><\/span><\/a> 866-786-1511, 24-hour help for Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling, & Mental Health<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"8\"  header_id=\"header-1519235309967\" id=\"header-1519235309967\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235309967 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Youth Housing &amp; Shelter\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235309967\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235309967\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Youth Housing &amp; Shelter<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235309967 \">\n                    <h2>Youth Housing & Shelter<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nwys.org\/programs\/\"><strong>Northwest Youth Services<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(NWYS)\u00a0serves young people\u00a0ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness\u00a0in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. In addition to housing, they offer\u00a0street outreach, help finding a job or enrolling in school, connection to mental health services, support for LGBTQ youth, restorative justice for juvenile offenders, and referrals to other services in the community. Please contact NWYS for more information about program eligibility and other questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whatcom Office:<\/strong>\u00a01020 North State Street,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-in Hours: <\/strong>Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-734-9862<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwys.org\/emergency-housing\"><strong>NWYS Emergency Housing<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong> \u2013 The PAD (Positive Adolescent Development)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The PAD (Positive Adolescent Development) is an emergency housing program in Bellingham that offers housing for youth between 13 - 17 years old.\u00a0No application is\u00a0required. Staff are on-site and available 24 hours a day to support any youth in crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In this program, youth work with a case manager to create a plan for obtaining stable housing before they\u00a0exit, and set goals to work toward\u00a0throughout their stay.<\/p>\n<p>The PAD provides food, clothing, and a safe place to live for every youth who enters the program. Youth have support enrolling in school, obtaining employment, setting up medical appointments, and learning the skills necessary to live independently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAD Hotline <\/strong>\u2013 360-393-0116 (available 24 hours a day\/7 days a week)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwys.org\/street-outreach\"><strong>NWYS \u2013 Ground Floor Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong> - <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Ground-Floor-Flyer.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Click here flyer<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (located in basement of First Congregational Church of Bellingham)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-734-3720<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>10am-2pm, Monday-Friday<\/p>\n<p>A day-use center for individuals 13-24 and are at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness. At the Ground Floor youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness. Some more ways the Ground Floor can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food, showers, laundry, computer access, mail service, basic needs, survival resources, and rooms to rest in.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency, transitional and permanent housing and support.<\/li>\n<li>Job and education support.<\/li>\n<li>Mental health and substance use counseling.<\/li>\n<li>LGBTQ+ affirming services and programs.<\/li>\n<li>Connections to other services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"9\"  header_id=\"header-1519235189760\" id=\"header-1519235189760\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235189760 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Renter &amp; Homeowner Support\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235189760\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235189760\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Renter &amp; Homeowner Support<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235189760 \">\n                    <h2>Eviction Prevention<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/basic-needs\/housing-2\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Opportunity Council<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>offers limited eviction prevention and other services to prevent homelessness (availability . Complete a screening at the Community Resource Center to see if your family is eligible for services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Opportunity Council,\u00a01111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-in Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>8:00am \u2013 3:00pm,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Monday - Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-5121 ext. 370<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lawadvocates.org\/tenant-clinic\"><strong>Law Advocates Tenant Clinic<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a drop-in clinic where lawyers consult with low income renters on a first-come, first-serve basis. This consultation service is for renters at risk of losing housing, and it can include: information about tenant-landlord laws; document review and advice; representation; and negotiation with landlord's attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Whatcom County Courthouse (5th Floor), 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Every Friday from 12:30pm \u2013 3:00pm, please check-in by 1:30pm (except Whatcom County holidays - refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawadvocates.org\/program-calendar\">online calendar<\/a> (lawadvocates.org)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solid-ground.org\/get-help\/housing\/\"><strong>Solid Ground<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> is a Seattle-based organization providing tenants the resources and tools\u00a0they need to prevent eviction and ensure housing stability. Call their message-only phone line or refer to their\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solid-ground.org\/get-help\/housing\/for-tenants\/\">online resources for tenants<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tenant Services Hotline:\u00a0<\/strong>206-694-6767\u00a0<em>(message only)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday & Thursday 10:30am - 1:30pm; Wednesday\u00a01:30 - 4:30pm<\/p>\n<h2>Foreclosure Prevention<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dfi.wa.gov\/homeownership\/home\">Home Ownership Assistance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a one-stop online resource center developed by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions for home ownership and foreclosure information specifically for Washington residents.<\/p>\n<p>Call\u00a0<strong>1-877-894-HOME<\/strong>\u00a0(4663) to speak to a housing counselor and to access referrals for foreclosure mediation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nwjustice.org\/clear-hotline\"><strong>Northwest Justice 一本道app<\/strong><\/a><\/span> provides free legal education, advice, and referrals to low-income people, including referrals for foreclosure mediation. Intakes done through CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral) line, contact information below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Office:<\/strong>\u00a01814 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call for Referral through CLEAR Line:<\/strong> 1-888-201-1014, Monday-Friday, 9:15am - 12:15am<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomdrc.org\/foreclosure-mediation\/\"><strong>Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center's Foreclosure Mediation Program<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0helps homeowners explore alternatives to foreclosure and facilitates mediation between homeowners and the company servicing their mortgage. To access mediation, homeowners need to be referred to the Department of Commerce by a housing counselor or an attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a013 Prospect St., Suite 201, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday - Friday 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-676-0122<\/p>\n<h2>Home Repairs & Weatherization<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/basic-needs\/home-energy\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Opportunity Council<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>has a range of programs to contribute to the safety and comfort of low-income homes, as well as increase home energy conservation and efficiency. Intakes done through Energy Assistance line provided below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01111 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Line Hours:<\/strong> 9am-12pm \/ 1pm-4pm, Monday-Thursday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-255-2192<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cob.org\/services\/housing\/Pages\/rehab-owners.aspx\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Bellingham Home Rehabilitation Loan Program<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides low-interest loans and support services for the rehabilitation of one- to four-unit family residences for low- and moderate-income households. Learn more and access the application online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong>Lisa Manos:\u00a0lmanos@cob.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-778-8391<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"10\"  header_id=\"header-1629494070667\" id=\"header-1629494070667\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1629494070667 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Foster Care\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1629494070667\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1629494070667\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Foster Care<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1629494070667 \">\n                    <h2>District Foster Care Liaison<\/h2>\n<p>The general role of the Bellingham Public Schools (BPS) Foster Care Liaison is to facilitate district compliance with state and federal laws as they relate to children and youth in foster care, and to collaborate with the DSHS\/Children\u2019s Administration (CA) in an effort to address educational barriers that prevent children and youth in foster care from being identified, enrolled, attending, and succeeding in school.<\/p>\n<h4>BPS Foster Care Liaison<\/h4>\n<p>Emily Humphrey-Kringbaum<br \/>\n360.676-5085<br \/>\nemily.Humphrey-Krigbaum@bellinghamschools.org<\/p>\n<h4>Roles and responsibilities of the Foster Care Liaison may include:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Coordinating with the corresponding child welfare agency point of contact on the implementation of the Title I, Part A provisions.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating with the Foster Care Program Supervisor at OSPI.<\/li>\n<li>Attending training and professional development opportunities to improve district implementation efforts.<\/li>\n<li>Serving as the primary contact person for DSHS\/CA and social workers.<\/li>\n<li>Leading and documenting the development of a process for making best interest determinations.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating the transfer of records.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating immediate enrollment.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating data sharing with the child welfare agencies, consistent with FERPA and other privacy protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Developing and coordinating local transportation procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Managing best interest determinations and transportation cost disputes.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring that children in foster care are enrolled in and regularly attending school.<\/li>\n<li>Providing professional development and training to school staff on the Title I, Part A provisions and educational needs of children in foster care, as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"11\"  header_id=\"header-1519234550907\" id=\"header-1519234550907\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519234550907 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Clothing &amp; Household Items\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519234550907\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519234550907\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Clothing &amp; Household Items<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519234550907 \">\n                    <h2>Low Cost Clothing Resources<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Clothing-Resources.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Clothing Resources Flyer - includes information listed below<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/We-Care-of-Whatcom-County-537980622986683\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">We Care of Whatcom County<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>sells clothing and household items for $7 a bag (all you can fit in a bag). Furniture also available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a03550 Meridian, Suite #2, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 3pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-647-5415<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wisebuys.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wise Buys Thrift Shop<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>sells used clothing, linens, and household items. Proceeds benefit Lydia Place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01224 North State Street, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-734-0202<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bellingham.salvationarmy.org\/bellingham_corps\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Salvation Army Family Store<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> sells used clothing, household items, furniture, and various appliances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1515 Birchwood Ave., Bellingha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday- Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (360) 733-1350<\/p>\n<h2>Free Clothing Resources<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/assistanceleaguebellingham.org\/school-bell\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Operation School Bell (Assistance League of Bellingham)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is an annual shopping event through the Assistance League of Bellingham. This program provides an eligible student with an appointment to spend up to $100 at Target in Bellis Fair for school clothes and\/or shoes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility: <\/strong>student must qualify for free school meals and <em>not<\/em> have received this program for the last 3 years in a row (required to take 1 year off, then can reapply)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign-Up Event: <\/strong>this event typically takes place on the first Purple Friday of the school year, please contact the district\u2019s family support liaisons for more information. Date is announced before the end of school year. Information is put out in end of the year newsletter as well. Appointments are filled first come first served for eligible students. Students do not need to be present for sign-up event, legal guardian must be present to schedule appointment. With any questions, feel free to contact family liaison\u2019s listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emily Humphrey-Krigbaum \/ 360-676-6524 \/ <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:Emily.humphrey-krigbaum@bellinghamschools.org\">emily.humphrey-krigbaum@bellinghamschools.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalvationarmy-bellingham.weebly.com\/social-services.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Salvation Army Social Services Office<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a02919 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00am - 1:00pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-733-1410<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ywcabellingham.org\/backtowork\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Back to Work Boutique<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> at YWCA - provides clothing, accessories, and haircuts for low-income women. <em>Employment or change of employment is not required to participate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> By appointment, call to schedule<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-734-4820, Ext. 210<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.laurelchurch.us\/share-room\"><strong>Laurel Church Share Room<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>provides clothing, blankets, and small household items. Everyone welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0162 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday 10am to 2pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-398-1761<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blainecap.org\/?page_id=20\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Blaine Community Clothing Bank<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0provides clothing for all ages, as well as linens and bedding, to those with financial need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>500 C Street,\u00a0Blaine\u00a0<em>(adjacent to the Blaine Food Bank)<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Mondays and Fridays, 9:00am to 12:00pm; Wednesdays 5:00 to 7:00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-392-8484<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.christianhopeassociation.org\/food-bank-1\/\"><strong>一本道app Hope Food Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> provides clothing and food, as well as assistance with other needs such as transportation and utility bills.\u00a0<em>Must live within the Lynden School District. Please bring paperwork that shows your address.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>205 S. BC Ave., #105, Lynden<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday 9:30-12:00pm, Tuesday 3-6, Friday 9:30-12:00pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-354-4673<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueskiesforchildren.org\/programs--applications.html\"><strong><u><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Blue Skies for Children<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> offers various services provided throughout the year, information provided below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoe distribution \u2013 offered April\/May, free pair of shoes for eligible children, call for an appointment,<\/li>\n<li>Back to School Backpack \u2013 offered Aug\/Sept, able to provide a brand new backpack, up to five children per family, call for information on distribution dates<\/li>\n<li>Winter Warm-Up \u2013 offered Oct\/Nov, provides new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, hooded sweatshirt, and\/or blanket, call to set up an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>360-756-6710<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>\u00a02505 Cedarwood Ave., Ste 5, Bellingham, WA, 98225<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday - Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"12\"  header_id=\"header-1528922186622\" id=\"header-1528922186622\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1528922186622 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Drug &amp; Alcohol Treatment\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1528922186622\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1528922186622\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Drug &amp; Alcohol Treatment<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1528922186622 \">\n                    <h2>Drug & Alcohol Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about your use of or dependency on alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs, consider talking to your doctor first. Additionally, some local resources include:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/ccsww.org\/get-help\/addiction-recovery-services\/ccs-recovery-centers\/\">Catholic Community Services - Recovery Center<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>offers a range of outpatient treatment services for youth and adults. Apple Health, private insurance, and payment plans accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>515 Lakeway Drive,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-676-2187<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seamar.org\/whatcom-bh-bellingham.html\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\">Sea Mar - Chemical Dependency Services<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provide outpatient treatment and supports for adults. Medicaid and private insurance accepted, sliding-fee scale available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>3350 Airport Drive, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-5458<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/lifelineconnections.org\/\">Lifeline Connections<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>provides a variety of programs to support adults in substance abuse recovery. To get started, call for more information or attend walk-in hours for an initial assessment:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>4120 Meridian St,. Bellingham, 98226<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-in assessment hours: <\/strong>Monday-Wednesday, 12pm-3:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-922-3030<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"13\"  header_id=\"header-1519235323855\" id=\"header-1519235323855\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1519235323855 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Employment\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1519235323855\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1519235323855\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Employment<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1519235323855 \">\n                    <h2>Employment Support for Youth<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwys.org\/employment-education\">NWYS Vocational Readiness Program<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0supports youth in finding, applying, and interviewing for jobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1020 North State St., Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-9862<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong>TanyaF@NWYS.org<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worksourcewa.com\/\"><strong>WorkSource<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>'s young adult program serves youth ages 16-24 by providing paid internships, skill building, and job search strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>101 Prospect St.,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-676-3230\u00a0<em>(Young Adult Job Coach)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobcorps.gov\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">JobCorps<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a free residential training and education program which connects youth ages 16-21 with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish a career. The local branch is\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/cascadesjobcorpscca.com\/\"><strong>Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1950 Northern State Rd.,\u00a0Sedro Woolley,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-854-3400<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employment Support for Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/worksourcewa.com\/\"><strong>WorkSource<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0supports job-seekers in Washington with a wide range of employment and training services. Online and in-person services are available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>101 Prospect St.,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-676-1521<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0gsmith@workforcenorthwest.org<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/seattlegoodwill.org\/job-training-and-education\/training-center-locations\/bellingham-job-training-and-education-center\"><strong>Goodwill Job Training & Education Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0offers free classes, workshops, and other support services to help people build work skills and find employment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1115 E Sunset Dr., Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-738-0483<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/esa\/eligibility-z-manual-ea-z\/basic-food-employment-and-training-bfet-program\"><strong>Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) Program<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0provides training and education to Basic Food clients, with the goal of helping them to attain a living wage career. BFET services are available from all community and technical colleges as well as some community agencies in Whatcom County.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0DSHS Office,\u00a04101 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(877) 501-2233<\/p>\n<h2>Employment Support for Adults with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cascadeconnections.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Cascade Connections<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0helps people with disabilities gain tools and knowledge to promote independent living and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bellingham Office:\u00a0<\/strong>1611 N. State St.,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 360-647-9087<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ferndale Office:\u00a0<\/strong>1354 Pacific Place, Suite 101,\u00a0Ferndale, WA<\/p>\n<p>Phone:\u00a0360-714-9355<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kulshansupportedemployment.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Kulshan Supported Employment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>provides vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help each client in our program find paid employment in our community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>310 Iowa St.,\u00a0Bellingham,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-676-9010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong>staff@kulshansupportedemployment.org<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/office-of-the-secretary\/division-vocational-rehabilitation\"><strong>Division of Vocational Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0offers services designed to help people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a04101 Meridian,\u00a0Bellingham,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-714-4136<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0DVRBellinghamReferral@dshs.wa.gov<\/p>\n<h2>Staffing Agencies (Temporary and\/or Permanent Placements)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anemploymentsource.com\/job-seekers.html\"><strong>A.E.S., Inc.<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1200 Dupont Street, Suite 2A, Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-8860<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.commandonline.com\/\"><strong>Command Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1840 Iron St. Suite A,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-676-1666<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expresspros.com\/BellinghamWA\/Default.aspx\"><strong>Express Employment Professionals<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a04152 Meridian St.,\u00a0Suite 201,\u00a0Bellingham,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-734-2457<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyservices.us\/us\/careers\/\"><strong>Kelly Services<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>2211 Rimland Dr.,\u00a0Suite 411,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-647-2207<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manpower.com\/wps\/portal\/ManpowerUSA\/home\"><strong>Manpower<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>216 W Champion St.,\u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-671-1977<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peopleready.com\/home\"><strong>People Ready<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1530 Birchwood, Suite B,\u00a0Bellingham,\u00a0WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-647-7642<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"14\"  header_id=\"header-1528761504899\" id=\"header-1528761504899\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1528761504899 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Legal Assistance\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1528761504899\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1528761504899\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Legal Assistance<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1528761504899 \">\n                    <h1>Legal Assistance<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Law Advocates<\/strong>\u00a0provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Whatcom and Island counties.\u00a0They help people to preserve their homes; navigate family law and guardianship; maintain their employment, healthcare, and livelihood; and shield themselves from domestic violence and fraudulent practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop-In Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawadvocates.org\/program-calendar\">online calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-671-6079<\/p>\n<p><em>Potential clients are encouraged to first call the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nwjustice.org\/clear-hotline\"><strong><em>CLEAR Hotline<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>(Coordinated\u00a0Legal Education Advice and Referral) to determine program eligibility.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLEAR Hours:<\/strong>\u00a09:15am - 12:15pm, Monday - Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLEAR Hotline:<\/strong>\u00a01-888-201-1014<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonlawhelp.org\/\"><strong>Washington Law Help<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an online resource where you can learn more about legal issues, your rights, and where to find legal services near you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Kinship Custody Clinic<\/u><\/strong><u>\u00a0<\/u>- offered one evening each month, free information and self-help legal assistance including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lean more about the procedures and issues associated with obtaining a\u00a0<strong>non-parental custody order for a relative or other concerned person<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Receive self-help assistance with court papers from a family law attorney<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to go to court on your own to obtain a non-parental custody order<\/li>\n<li>Call\u00a0<strong>360-671-6079<\/strong>\u00a0for eligibility screening and appointment<\/li>\n<li><em>See Financial Assistance for other supports for Kinship care givers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"15\"  header_id=\"header-1528921868049\" id=\"header-1528921868049\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1528921868049 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Financial Assistance &amp; Literacy\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1528921868049\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1528921868049\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Financial Assistance &amp; Literacy<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1528921868049 \">\n                    <h2>Financial Assistance & Literacy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Church-Based-Financial-Assistance.pdf\"><strong>Church-Based Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is available in Whatcom County on a limited and case-by-case basis for emergency financial needs including gas, food, utilities, and IDs. Click on the attached document or visit the Opportunity Council for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>O.C. Walk-In Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>O.C. Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(360) 734-5121<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomloveinc.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Whatcom Love, INC<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0services include budget counseling, furniture program, small home repairs, and limited financial resources (for costs such as prescription co-pays, back-to-work needs, and transportation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Hours:<\/strong>\u00a09am - 1pm, Monday - Thursday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-671-6201<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/basic-needs\/job-skills-money-management\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\">Financial Literacy and Rental Education (FLARE)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a series of free classes designed to increase adults\u2019 knowledge of money habits and attitudes, as well as developing skills and strategies for saving, tracking spending, budgeting, and renting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Opportunity Council,\u00a01111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite C, Bellingham<br \/>\n<strong>Walk-In Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0360-734-5121,\u00a0Ext. 223<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhatcomdream.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">The Whatcom Dream<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers financial literacy classes, private financial coaching, support for first-time homeowners, and classes on overcoming barriers to housing, jobs and opportunities due to a conviction history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>2303 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>360-319-3759<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:trudy@thewhatcomdream.org\">trudy@thewhatcomdream.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/basic-needs\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><u>Kinship Care Support Program (Opportunity Council)<\/u> <\/strong><\/span><\/a>provides short-term services to help kinship caregivers (a relative by blood or marriage taking primary care of a child(ren) under the age of 18) maintain their role during a financial emergency. Funds may be available once a year for emergent basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, utilities, housing, etc. Appointments include an eligibility screening and assistance connecting with other resources and programs such as Custody Help, Energy Assistance, Basic Food, and more<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Naomi Siegel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>360-734-5121 ext. 246<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:naomi_siegel@oppco.org\">naomi_siegel@oppco.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blueskiesforchildren.org\/programs--applications.html\"><strong>Blue Skies for Children \u2013 Little Wishes<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span> \u00a0for support of school trip fees, summer camp enrollment fees, bicycle and helmet, special needs equipment, tutoring, computers, school related supplies such as a scientific calculator, or an ASB card (required to participate in school sports), sports fees and\/or uniforms, cleats, and other items. Also, \u00a0for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons such as piano, violin or guitar, as well as martial arts, team sports, individual activities such as swimming lessons, dance, ballet, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b <em>(see clothing for other programs offered by Blue Skies for Children)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>360-756-6710<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>\u00a02505 Cedarwood Ave., Ste 5, Bellingham, WA, 98225<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 10am-4pm, Monday - Thursday<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"272880\" itemcount=\"16\"  header_id=\"header-1528922038898\" id=\"header-1528922038898\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1528922038898 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Miscellaneous\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1528922038898\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1528922038898\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Miscellaneous<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1528922038898 \">\n                    <p><strong>Showers<\/strong> \u2013 below are a list of shower resources in Bellingham<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YMCA \u2013 free shower passes are passed out at the Opportunity Council lobby (open 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, 1111 Cornwall Ave.) ID required for entry into YMCA. (towel provided)<\/li>\n<li>Arne Hanna Aquatic Center - $3\/person to shower, no ID required (no towel provided)<\/li>\n<li>Lake Padden Park \u2013 free showers on site at Park Spring through Summer, park open 6am-10pm, daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Laundry<\/strong> \u2013 information about free laundry services below<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity Council (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, 1111 Cornwall Ave), has vouchers to do a free wash and dry, one per month, vouchers are limited each week, first come, first serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n    \n                <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resources: Winter Clothing Resources Blue Skies for Children \u2013 provides winter coat, hat, gloves, scarf, hooded sweatshirt and\/or blanket for eligible children at no cost. Currently requests are going through our Family Resource Center, if interested please call 360-676-6456 If you are behind in rent there are resources available! 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