1220 Eastside SE, PO Box 9014
Olympia, WA 98504
Toll Free: +1-800-826-2444
For people under age 65 who do not qualify for Medicare and are low income. Covers doctor care, hospital care, lab and emergency care.
Toll Free: +1-800-772-1213
TTY: +1-800-325-0778
Web: www.ssa.gov
Youth with disabilities may qualify for SSI at age 18 and therefore receive Medicaid based on their income (not parents) and disability. Medicaid pays for mandatory health services. In Washington, it also covers optional services.
Toll Free: +1-866-272-7630
Web: www.dshs.wa.gov/onlinecso/hwd.shtml
HWD is a Medicaid buy-in program for people with disabilities who work. The worker pays a small monthly fee (premium) based on his/her income.
PO Box 45320
Olympia WA 98504-5320
Phone: +1-360-902-8070
The Department of Social and Health Services provides care and treatment for people with severe and recurring mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbance and the families, operates a crisis response system for all of Washington's citizens, regulates the individuals that provide mental health services and develops mental health policy for all providers. County government agencies and 145 private and non-profit organizations, supported by state and federal money, provide treatment for most of Washington's children with mental illnesses. The agencies are organized into 14 Regional Support Networks.
2901 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-5400
Toll Free: +1-800-541-7209
Provides emergency services, surgery, inpatient treatment and kidney center.
220 Unity Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-676-6177
The mission of the clinic is to provide affordable, primary medical and dental services for low-income people, and to forge community partnerships in providing such care.
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
1407 Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-715-1563
Toll Free: +1-877-715-1563
24-hour information, advocacy and support for persons involved in domestic violence and for past or present victims of sexual assault.
314 E. Holly Street / Community Resource Center
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-5121 (ext 370)
Provides emergency housing, rental assistance and transitional housing for families in need or for victims of domestic violence. Families can apply for this program at the Community Resource Center, 12:00Noon - 4:00PM Monday-Friday. There may be a waiting list.
2209 Elm Street, Suites A & B
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-5458
1824 Ellis Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-676-0392
Food distribution Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30PM - 3:00PM and Wednesday from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Bring proof of address and identification for initial visit. Open to Bellingham residents only.
1708 I Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-738-0199
Provides free meals to low income, homeless and disabled persons on Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30AM - 1:30PM. Shower vouchers are also available.
210 Third Street
Lynden, WA 98364
Phone: +1-360-354-4673
Services available to local residents only.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00AM - 11:30AM.
220 Unity Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-676-6177
The mission of the clinic is to provide affordable, primary medical and dental services for low-income people, and to forge community partnerships in providing such care.
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
110 Prefontaine Place S #504
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: +1-206-461-4500
Non-profit consulting firm specializing in low-income and special needs housing development. Their mission is to create and preserve decent housing for people with low income and special needs throughout Washington State.
208 Unity Street / PO Box 9701
Bellingham, WA 98227
Phone: +1-360-676-6887
Provides applications for public housing and Section 8 rental assistance in Whatcom County.
2021 E College Way, Suite 216
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-3610
Phone: +1-360-428-4322
Programs providing grants or loans for homebuyers with low to moderate income.
2300 Yew St. Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: +1-360-733-3796
Provides shelter for homeless women and children. Eligibility is based on degree of need.
1701 Gladstone
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-671-7663
Provides transitional housing for 6 months for women with children. Women staying at Lydia Place participate in a Life Skills program to meet the goal of self-sufficiency. Lydia Place is not appropriate for short-term emergency.
314 E. Holly Street - Community Resource Center
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-5121 (ext 370)
Provides emergency housing, rental assistance, and transitional housing for families in need or for victims of domestic violence. Families can apply for this program at the Community Center, 12:00Noon - 4:00PM Monday-Friday. There may be a waiting list.
1026 N. Forest Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-4820
Web: www.ywcabellingham.org
Provides free short-term housing (for up to 60 days) and low cost transitional housing for up to 18 months. The program is for single women and includes life skills and mental health classes, free outfits for job interviews and work scholarships, and help connecting with other community resources as needed.
Web: www.btc.edu
Web: www.wwu.edu
Web: www.whatcom.ctc.edu
Web: https://www.jobcorps.gov/
Toll Free: +1-800-752-7559
Provides training & competition opportunities for developmentally disabled youth in 19 Olympic style sports, including aquatics, athletics, bowling, gymnastics, soccer, etc.
1114 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: +1-360-647-7665
Provides a variety of swimming classes, water aerobics, lap swim and swim options. Facility is handicap-accessible and includes a Jacuzzi and locker room.
3424 Meridian Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-676-6985
Provides recreational classes and programs for seniors and the general public.
3373 Mt Bkaer Hwy
Bellingham, WA 98226
Web: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks
Provides recreational classes and programs to seniors and other residents of Whatcom County.
1256 N. State Street - Main Office
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-733-8630
Phone: +1-360-354-5000 (Lynden)
Phone: +1-360-380-4911 (Ferndale)
Provides a variety of fitness programs for all levels of ability. Includes pool, weight room, racquetball court, locker room and shower. Fees vary. Financial assistance available.
Toll Free: +1-800-925-5438
If a person is unable to use public transportation and has a medical emergency, they may use medical coupons to pay for a taxi or cabulance prior approval necessary.
2011 Young Street, Suite 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-384-3425
Web: www.ridewta.com
Connections to the WTA transportation system are arranged for persons who live in Everson, Nooksack, Sumas, Nugents Corner, Birch Bay and Deming. Call for schedules.
401 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-8851
Toll Free: +1-800-872-7245
Web: www.amtrak.com
Train transportation is available between Bellingham and numerous destinations.
411 York Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-734-3055
Web: www.whatcomvolunteer.org
Volunteer drivers available to transport low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Individual must provide adequate notice and be ineligible for state assistance.
2011 Young Street, Suite 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: +1-360-733-1144