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Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is a level of behavioral healthcare that is typically more structured and intensive than traditional weekly therapy. Virtual IOP programs are available for individuals (adults and teens), families, and curated groups.

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Mental Health Care
Mental Illness
Teens
Adults
Family Counseling
Group Therapy
Individual Counseling
Sangha Mamas are a group of mamas and grand-mamas who share a common intention to practice the dharma and to be present for adventures in parenting. Available via Zoom.

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Support Network
Support Groups
Parents
Peer Support
Adults
Mothers
Temporary housing program for young adults ages 18 to 24. Provides four beds at each location (Bellingham and Mt. Vernon) where young adults can stay for up to 90 days. Note: HUSLY is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

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Homeless
Teens
Adults
Housing
Emergency Shelter
Short-Term Housing
A free 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens whom are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed.

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Health Education
Health
Education
Families
Parents
Mental Health Care
Adults
Mental Illness
A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

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Adult Daycare
Adults
Daytime Care
Recreation
Teens
Disability
Care
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers. Note: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

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Help Pay for Housing
Near Homeless
Homeless
Adults
Housing
Teens
Self-paced courses to learn basic reading, writing, math, and GED preparation, along with workplace skills for today’s job market.
24/7 overnight shelter and day center for adults ages 18 and older. Pets welcome. Nightly check-in begins at 7pm. Free breakfast (7am), lunch (12pm), and dinner (5pm) served daily. Other services for guests include showers, public restrooms, and laundry services.

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Meals
Free Meals
Adults
Temporary Shelter
Emergency Shelter
Homeless
Peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. All calls are confidential.

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Help Hotlines
Adults
Teens
Peer Support
Support Network
Mental Health Care
Care
An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.

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Developmental Disability
Disability
Teens
Adults
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
Care
Recreation
Intellectual Disability
A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.

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Near Homeless
Personal Care Items
Homeless
Emergency Food
Personal Hygiene
Goods
Clothing
Teens
Adults
Recreation
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services for youth, adults, and their families.

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Adults
Teens
Outpatient Treatment
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Dependency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Works with Whatcom County businesses to provide employment services to people with disabilities in our community. Services include help with getting and keeping a job, job coaching and on-site support, goal setting and career consulting, resume writing and interviewing skills practice, and empowerment and advocacy.

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Interview Training
Disability
Adults
Mentoring
Developmental Disability
Job Placement
Work
Help Find Work
Resume Development
Skills & Training
Ages 18 and over. Experienced counselors treat many issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, self-injury, domestic violence, family conflict, oppositional defiance, poor self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

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Care
Mental Health Care
Individuals
Individual Counseling
Adults
Counseling
For female-identifying and non binary people ages 18+ to get outdoors and explore nature under the full moon, with other adults.
Licensed counselors help couples discuss their relationship problems. These could be issues such as repetitive arguments; feelings of emptiness, isolation, anger or resentment; lack of affection or intimacy; infidelity; or pornography addiction.
Community home for adults with developmental disabilities.
Ages 18 and over. Experienced counselors treat many issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, self-injury, domestic violence, family conflict, oppositional defiance, poor self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

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Care
Mental Health Care
Individuals
Individual Counseling
Adults
Counseling
GED prep prepares students for the GED test. Students work in groups, on computers, and individually at their own pace. Focus on improving basic academic and workplace skills. Requires a positive attitude and commitment to attending classes.
Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility that meets their needs. This program is for adults with serious mental illness, dementia, mood disorder or other neurological disorders. Eligible adults also have challenging behaviors which are a barrier to hospital discharge OR their long term care facility placement is at risk due to challenging behaviors.
A home and community-based, high-intensity treatment service for adults whose recovery and success could benefit from more frequent contact with their clinical team. Services are designed to assist individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders to accomplish their recovery goals and reside successfully in the community.

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Case Management
Mental Illness
Adults
Mental Health Care
Substance Dependency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Health
Outpatient Treatment
Addiction & Recovery
Counseling
Group Therapy
Medication Management
Mental Health Evaluation
Individual Counseling
Provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain access to health and educational services and supports. These services include family resource and insurance navigation, and legal advocacy on issues related to access to healthcare and education.

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Adults
Teens
Developmental Disability
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Legal
Children
Disability
A 9 bedroom emergency shelter serving people who are homeless and have behavioral health issues. Trained staff on-duty 24 hours a day.

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Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Mental Illness
Substance Dependency
Adults
Short-Term Housing
Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adult English language learners. Services include support for English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills; GED (General Educational Development) test preparation; and basic computer skills.

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Computer Class
GED/High-School Equivalency
Education
More Education
Adults
Tutoring
Basic Literacy
Limited English
English as a Second Language (ESL)
A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.

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Adults
Care
Caregivers
In-Home Support
Disability
Developmental Disability
Physical Disability
Children
Teens
Families
Seniors

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