988 – Suicide Prevention and Safe Use
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org
Never Use Alone: 877-696-1996 Toll free national overdose prevention, detection, and crisis response service for people who use drugs while alone.
Find Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) with this locator tool from the Washington Recovery Help Line.
Needle exchange:
- Whatcom County: provides syringe services clinics every Monday and Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. (except holidays) directly off York Street, in the parking lot behind Walton Place Apartments (1511 N State St, Bellingham).
- Skagit County: The county’s Mobile Syringe Exchange program visits several cities each month, their schedule can be found online or call: 360-826-2661
In-patient Behavioral Health Services
| Service Provider | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County Triage Center
(Anne Deacon Center for Hope) |
2026 Division St. Bellingham, WA 98226 |
360-676-2020 |
| Serves adults in Whatcom County. Offers short term, in-patient substance use disorder and behavioral health support services | ||
| Lake Whatcom Treatment Center | 3600 Meridian St. Bellingham, WA 98225 |
360-676-6000 |
| Lake Whatcom Residential and Treatment Center (LWC), is a DSHS and DOH licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in Whatcom County and surrounding communities. | ||
| Legacy Lodge Men’s Residential, administered by Evergreen Recovery Centers | 1905 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
360-755-6400 |
| 24-bed residential treatment program for individuals seeking behavioral health services, detox and opioid treatment. | ||
Out-patient Behavioral Health Services
| Service Provider | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Didgwálič Wellness Center | 8212 South March Point Road, Anacortes, WA 98221 | 360-588-2800 |
| All community members are welcome – walk ins available Monday – Friday. Services are individualized and range from medication and counseling to transportation and childcare. | ||
| Consejo Counseling & Referral Services | 1601 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 | 360-763-5595 |
| Provides behavioral health care, trauma-informed care, and supportive transitional housing for everyone youth to elders. | ||
| Lifeline Connections | 1413 E. College Way, Mount Vernon 98273 | 360-397-8246 (ext. #33150) |
| Offers services for youth and adults, from counseling or alternative care services to crisis care. | ||
Emergency Shelter
Whatcom County: For help with housing or questions about other services, contact the Community Resource Center at Opportunity Council at 1111 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham, or by calling 360-734-5121 Mon-Thurs from 9 am – 4 pm.
| Service Provider | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| All adults: Base Camp, operated by Lighthouse Mission |
1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
360-733-5120 |
| Low barrier emergency shelter, pets welcome. Nightly check in begins at 7 p.m. | ||
| Youth: The PAD House |
Whatcom: 1020 North State St., Bellingham, WA 98225Skagit: 427 N 4th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
360-393-0116 |
| Emergency housing for youth 13 – 17 in Whatcom County, for up to 90 days. Provides food, clothing, and a safe place to live. Day-use center for young people experiencing homelessness ages 24 and under. | ||
| Women or fleeing DV: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services |
1407 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
24-hour Helpline: 360-715-1563
Administrative line: 360-671-5714 |
| Provides safe, confidential emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. | ||
| Women or fleeing DV: YWCA Bellingham |
1026 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
360-734-4820 |
| The YWCA shelter is a part of the Whatcom County Coordinated Entry Program. You can apply for that program at the YWCA or at the Whatcom Homeless Service Center. Go to either location in person to fill out an application or call them for more information. | ||
Skagit County: Coordinated Entry is a process for individuals and families in Skagit County who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness to access homelessness prevention services and resources. Applicants will be screened for eligibility, prioritization, and program matching for a more efficient and effective system to access appropriate programs.
To find out if you qualify for Coordinated Entry, dial 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm and connect with a Referral Specialist.
| Service Provider | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship House Adults, separate shelter for Men and Women/Children |
Men’s House: 1008 S. Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273Women’s House: 922 S. Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
Men’s shelter: 360-336-2135
Women & Children’s shelter: |
| Provides shelter for up to 90 days while residents work with Managers on action plans for finding employment and stable housing. | ||
| Welcome Home Skagit | 2529 N Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
360-610-7544 |
| Day time resource center and overnight safe parking | ||
San Juan County isn’t home to any permanent emergency overnight shelters; In the Winters, a cold weather shelter is administered by the United Way of San Juan County.
| Service Provider | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of San Juan County supports resource centers providing daytime services and family/financial assistance services on each of the three islands: | ||
| The Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC) | 374 North Beach Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 | 360-376-3184 |
| Lopez Island Family Center | 23 Pear Tree Lane, Lopez Island, WA 98261 |
360-468-4117 |
| (San Juan Island) Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center | 476 Market St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
360-378-5246 |
Child/Family Supplies & Assistance
Whatcom
The Whatcom Opportunity Council keeps resource lists for a number of essentials, including childcare, food/nutrition, preschool, and ‘Basics 4 Babies.’ Phone: 360-734-5121
Skagit
Help Me Grow Skagit: No-cost service to all families in Skagit County. For items such as diapers and cleaning products, call their Family Resource Center: 360-230-9129
San Juan
Contact the family resource centers detailed above.
Island Rides provides transportation on all three islands to residents who don’t drive or with no access.
Low-Income Veterinary Services
Whatcom:
- Whatcom Humane Society offers basic vet services like microchipping, spay & neuter, and end of life services.
- Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Bellingham provides services for cases the Humane Society cannot handle like extensive surgeries, dental surgery, or physical therapy.
- Light House Mission Ministries: This Bellingham shelter partners with Pets for the Homeless to bring veterinary care to the animals of their residents.
Skagit:
- Humane Society of Skagit Valley offers at least spay & neuter services and pet surrender services.
San Juan County:
- Animal Protection Services Friday Harbor offers a Pet Food Pantry providing food and basic supplies for families in need of temporary assistance.
They also provide a low-cost pet clinic for low-income San Juan co. resident, The Clinic is located at: 938 Cattle Point Road in Friday Harbor.
Covid-19 Resources
You can also find resources on Washington’s dedicated COVID-19 website and the HDC page dedicated to COVID-19.
Statewide Resources
- Washington State COVID-19 Website
- Dept. of Health Coronavirus Page
- DOH coronavirus call center: 1-800-525-0127 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Employment Security Department
- Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
- Resources for Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence
- Crisis Resources
- Childcare Resources
County Resources
- Whatcom County Dedicated Coronavirus Website
- Skagit County Public Health Coronavirus Page
- San Juan County Community Health Coronavirus Page
School District Resources