Bellingham Community Resources

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health distress, or substance use crisis. Call or text 988.

Walk-in crisis stabilization center at the Anne Deacon Center providing immediate psychiatric assessment, short-term stabilization, and connection to ongoing services.

Mobile crisis team that responds in the community to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies, providing on-site assessment and de-escalation.

Intensive case management for individuals who frequently use emergency services, connecting them to stable housing, treatment, and community support.

Confidential shelter, advocacy, legal support, and crisis intervention for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Whatcom County.

Confidential 24/7 hotline for survivors of domestic violence. Trained advocates provide crisis support, safety planning, and local referrals.

Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault services providing culturally grounded advocacy, shelter, and healing for Lummi Nation and Native community members.

Federally Qualified Health Center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services regardless of ability to pay.

Multilingual community health center providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and substance use treatment with a focus on underserved communities.

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Bellingham.

Permanent supportive and transitional housing provider serving families experiencing homelessness, with integrated case management and children's programs.

Faith-based organization providing emergency and transitional housing for families, including the Agape Home family shelter and Francis Place apartments.

Rental assistance, eviction prevention, and housing navigation services for low-income Whatcom County residents.

Affordable housing provider operating 250+ units across multiple properties including Francis Place and Kateri Court, serving low-income individuals and families.

Multi-service organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and senior housing alongside youth development and equity programs.

Post-crisis housing and behavioral health services for individuals transitioning from homelessness, treatment, or incarceration into stable community living.

Children's Advocacy Center providing forensic interviews, family support, and therapy for children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma.

Advocacy organization and RAINN partner helping heal, educate, and empower people impacted by sexual assault and abuse. Resources include guides on sextortion, identifying predators, and supporting survivors and their families.

Free, confidential 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with a trained staff member from a local sexual assault service provider.

Crime victim advocacy, court accompaniment, and assistance with crime victim compensation through the Whatcom County Prosecutor's Office.

Comprehensive services for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth including emergency shelter, housing, education support, and LGBTQ+ affirming programs.

Youth development programs including after-school care, summer camps, mentoring, and teen leadership for Bellingham-area youth.

Diversion programs for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, offering alternatives to formal court processing.

Community mediation and conflict resolution services with specialized K-12 school programs teaching youth peacemaking and restorative practices.

Free groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials for Whatcom County residents in need. No proof of income required.

Utility assistance, weatherization, and basic needs support for low-income Whatcom County households.

Free community restaurant operated by the Opportunity Council serving hot nutritious meals in a dignified sit-down dining environment.

Free clothing, hygiene supplies, emergency food, and basic needs assistance serving over 10,000 visits annually.

Food bank, emergency financial assistance, seasonal programs, and social services for individuals and families in need.

Free civil legal aid for low-income Washington residents including housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer protection.

Volunteer attorney program providing free legal clinics and pro bono representation for low-income Whatcom County residents.

Low-cost immigration legal services including family petitions, citizenship applications, DACA renewals, asylum, and humanitarian immigration relief.

Local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness providing support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Community mental health center offering outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention for Whatcom County residents.

State-operated residential facility providing long-term psychiatric treatment, supported housing, and community integration services for adults with serious mental illness.

Private outpatient mental health practice offering therapy, psychological testing, and psychiatric medication management for individuals, couples, and families.

Federal resource center providing information, tools, and best practices for individuals reentering the community after incarceration.

Reentry support services for individuals leaving incarceration, including housing, employment assistance, and case management.

Washington's first reentry organization, providing intensive transition support, mentoring, and the ETIP (Employment Transition and Integration Program) for people leaving incarceration.

Residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs including detox, inpatient treatment, and recovery support services.

Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health disorders.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient substance use disorder services with integrated primary care.

CARF-accredited outpatient substance use treatment center offering medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and co-occurring disorder services.

Opioid treatment program specializing in methadone and buprenorphine medication-assisted treatment for adults with opioid use disorder.

Free community space offering hot meals, peer recovery support circles, and educational programming for individuals in or seeking recovery.

Community harm reduction organization distributing naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips, providing overdose prevention education and advocacy.

Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center providing individual counseling, group therapy, and DUI assessment services.

Youth and adult substance use treatment programs offering residential treatment, outpatient services, and co-occurring disorder support.