Alzheimer Society of Washington: The ASW is an organization of volunteers, family, and friends of people affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses. The Society's purpose is to reach persons affected by dementing illnesses with support, knowledge, and resources to empower them in dealing with dementia; to develop in society an awareness and understanding of the overwhelming devastation caused by the dementias; and to bring about improvements in the social and health systems serving those affected by dementing illnesses.
http://www.alzsociety.org
Bellingham Food Bank: Bellingham Food Bank's mission is to to reduce hunger in Bellingham by providing wholesome foods to those in need. The food bank is available to anyone living in Bellingham. Single individuals and families can visit once a week for as long as they need assistance, and typically leave with 50-70 pounds of nutritious food.
www.bellinghamfoodbank.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County: Established in 1946, the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are several locations across the county and offer programs in Character & leadership, Education & Career, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Fitness & Recreation.
http://www.whatcomclubs.org
Brigid Collins Family Support Center: Brigid Collins' mission is to break the cycle of child abuse in Whatcom County. Their programs are based on quantifiable research and outcomes as well as the latest innovations in parent-child therapeutic interventions. Services may include: case management, group therapy, parent-child interactive therapy, crime victim advocacy, prenatal education and support, Familia Latina support for Hispanic families, and children's advocacy center child friendly investigations. Many services are provided for free.
http://www.brigidcollins.org
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: DVSAS supports individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and provides community education. Their services are free and confidential. The organization is committed to the provision of a full spectrum of victim services in the community, including crisis intervention, shelter, medical and legal advocacy, support services and prevention, education and offenders treatment.
www.dvsas.org
Interfaith Community Health Center: ICHC provides high quality primary medical care and preventive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for children and adults. No one is ever denied services because of an inability to pay.
www.interfaithchc.org
Lighthouse Mission Ministries: For the glory of God, Lighthouse Mission desires to minister to needy men, women, and children through the provision of compassionate services in the Name of Jesus Christ. Lighthouse Mission charges no fees for any of the services offered. There is no pre-condition for receiving food and lodging at the Lighthouse Mission other than cooperating with staff and addressing the issues that led to a person's homelessness.
http://www.thelighthousemission.org
Lydia Place: Lydia place is a community-based organization that supports homeless women and their children. It provides safe six-month transitional housing plus twelve-month follow-up programs, individual goal setting and case management, education and employment support/advocacy, and life skills training.
www.lydiaplace.org
Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood provides family planning services for women, men, and teens on a sliding fee scale. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality reproductive health care services since 1969, MBPP is also committed to providing responsible, age-appropriate sexuality education. Some services are free for eligible patients through the
Take Charge program.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/mbpp
Northwest Youth Services: NWYS provides counseling, foster care, and community-based services for at-risk youth and serving as a resource for families in times of stress and transition.
www.nwys.org
Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access: WAHA connects people in our community to health care services, promotessystem improvements and fosters public participation in developing sound health care policies. WAHA’s friendly and knowledgeable staff can give you information about a variety of options to help you or your family get medical, dental or behavioral health services. All of WAHA’s services are free, confidential and available to anyone living in Whatcom County.
www.whatcomalliance.org
Whatcom Community College Foundation: WCC Foundation strengthens educational opportunities by providing student scholarships, supporting faculty, and staff development, and assisting with key college initiatives. Established in 1987, the Foundation has a long history of meeting student and community needs. The WCC Foundation and numerous friends of the College have developed several
scholarship opportunities.
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu/about-wcc/wcc-foundation
Whatcom Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic: WCPC provides a broad array of services to Medicaid-eligible and Non-Medicaid-eligible clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Services include individual and group therapy, case management, medication prescription and monitoring, housing assistance, and specialized services for elders, children and families.
www.whatcomcounseling.org
Whatcom County Council on Aging: WCCOA provides nutritional, social, recreational, and educational programs that promote wellness of mind and body for community members as they age.
http://wccoa.org/index.php/Home
Whatcom County Medical Society: The mission of WCMS is to strengthen and sustain the physician community in Whatcom County. They work with partners in the county to address challenges to the health of our community and to assure that our community is provided medical care of the highest quality.
http://www.whatcom-medical.org